Does this sound like bad anxiety? Panicking

[fuckanxiety]

Very stupidly drank a hell of a lot last night and I don't feel right at all today. Everything feels dark and awful.

My mother died a few months ago and I thought I was coping more or less ok, but I think I am getting worse?

I feel hugely anxious and overwhelmed and like nothing will ever really be ok for me again - is this anxiety or is this simply reality now?

Sending you a hug.... I lost a really close family member recently... Grief is grief and it goes through endless cycles (like a washing machine, one of my mates says) and up and down. Please Don't judge yourself, be gentle and loving.

They say it takes 2-3 years to emerge... you are still very early stages. And yes, drinking a lot (totally understandable) is going to make things worse the next day.

Have you worked out what things help? For me, talking to mates, especially those who have lost someone and going for walks in nature....

I promise you you will be ok. The darkness is anxiety and, of course, grief. Hugs

Hangover-related anxiety is a thing. You will probably feel better in a day or two, if you stay off the alcohol. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hangover-anxiety

But if you feel you are not coping with the grief, look into counselling or online self-help CBT methods.

Sorry to hear about your mother OP x

Do you have good support around you? Im not sure of your realtionahip with your mother but if you'd like to tell us about her, I'd like to hear it?

Grief can hit us in many different ways and can come in waves. Alcohol is a depressant so I'm sure that's also affecting the way you feel today. You could look at getting some bereavement counselling if that sounds like it might be helpful to you? Sometimes it's nice to talk to someone who has some distance from the situation. If you find yourself turning to Alcohol to cope, maybe try to find something else to occupy your mind. It's hard though and I'm giving you a virtual hug 🫂