Alcohol and anxiety
Although alcohol may ease symptoms in the short term, don't be fooled that drinking helps to cure anxiety. In the long run, it does not. Drinking alcohol to 'calm nerves' is often a slippery slope to heavier and problem drinking. See a doctor if you are drinking heavily (or taking street drugs) to ease anxiety.
Further help and advice
National Phobics Society
Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
Tel: 0870 122 2325 Web: www.phobics-society.org.uk A leading UK charity for anxiety disorders.
Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK)
Tel: 0845 600 9601 Web: www.triumphoverphobia.com
NO PANIC (National Organisation For Phobias, Anxiety, Neuroses, Information & Care)
93 Brands Farm Way, Randlay, Telford, Shropshire TF3 2JQ
Helpline: 0808 808 0545 Web: http://nopanic.org.uk
For people with panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, and related disorders.
Anxiety Care
Cardinal Heenan Centre, 326 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1QP
Tel: 020 8478 3400 Web: www.anxietycare.org.uk
OCD Action
Aberdeen Centre, 22-24 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EA
Tel: 020 7226 4000 Web: www.ocdaction.org.uk A national charity which provides information, advice, and support to people with OCD.
OCD-UK
PO Box 8115, Nottingham, NG7 1YT
Tel: 0870 126 9506 Web: www.ocduk.org For people who are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
First Steps to Freedom
1 Taylor Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LW
Helpline: 0845 120 2916 Web: www.first-steps.org
For people with general anxiety, phobias, obsessional compulsive disorder, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off tranquillisers. Services include, telephone self-help groups, leaflets, booklets, videos, audio tapes including relaxation audio tapes.
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