I'm asking your input/opinion.

I don't mean to sound negative nor bring anyone down. I am a weak person, who hasn't been to bed sober in over a decade (xcept for a few days on morphene at the hospital from a surgery.)

My question, what I can't seem to figure out,

I've heard cold turkey, often doesn't work (tell me otherwise!),
I've know replacing drinking with "illegal" drugs to sleep ain't a good idea,
I've heard there are some medications available to help "curve" the anxiety at first, but, those could create problems....?

Is there anything out there that is NOT addictive, something natural that eases stess and anxiety?

What's the "trick"??? What's the trick to sleep (I excercise, eat well, I'm no couch potato) how do you stop your mind when you hit the pillow sober?

Thanking you in advance for your time.

My grandpa was an alco, my only uncle died of jaudice, my dad quit drinking about 4yrs ago,,,yep,,,bla, bla, wa, wa. I've tried concelling about certain issues, even though i'm 31, I can't talk, not to my doctor, not anyone, I just end up crossing my arms, or I choke, or cry.

Any suggestions that might help?

Drinking could very well be causing your anxiety and racing mind. Oh sure, alcohol was my best friend for years until it turned on me, sinking it's long bloody fangs into my entire being.

You have drank for over ten years which would put you at about 21 since you last did NOT drink. It would appear obvious to me, all those sensations you are now and have been suffering are a result of long term alcohol use.

I went cold turkey from alcohol and drugs and I know literally hundreds that have. I am close to celebrating twelve years of sobriety/clean time.

I believe the anxiety medications you are speaking of would no doubt, trade one addiction for another and quite frankly it appears you have proven you are a very, very successful addict.

What about going to an AA meeting and sharing these thoughts with others?

Bottom line, until you stop drinking and get away from the drink for awhile, you will have no idea where your anxiety issues are coming from.

When I stopped drinking, after getting through the withdrawals and sleepless nights it was amazing how my anxiety just BAM!!!! disappeared. Imagine that? All that time I was using it as an excuse for why I drank and it was a result of my drinking.

If and when you get clean, you are still suffering from depression or anxiety, your doctor can advise you on medications that are not addictive.