Quote Originally Posted by snowghost57 View Post
Why do you think it's called liquid courage? Drinking relaxes us and it is also a depressant! Be careful!
This 100%. Alcohol used to be the only way I could get through a flight, once I was basically drunk I really had no problems with my scary thoughts and symptoms.

I eventually got past the worst of my anxiety, but will say that the secret to long-lasting change is facing your anxiety without the aid of drugs or alcohol.