Hello,

Thank you for your consult at DoctorSpring.com.

I have gone through it in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Anxiety is definitely an important factor to put down your performance. The fact that you symptoms comes down with xanax or klonopin itself suggest that it is due to anxiety. Now both alcohol and xanax or klonopin act in the same way through GABA receptors. Hence they will certainly slow you down and cause increase in weight as well.

Initially you can start on Tab Ciplar 20 mg during day time and this will definitely reduce your anxiety. However before starting this medication do consult your doctor and make sure you are not having asthma or diabetes where it is contraindicated.

If the symptoms persist even after taking ciplar then probably you will have start yourself on anti anxiety drugs like escitalopram or mirtazapine etc. Benzo will be there in your system and can mark you as an abuser and its better to refrain from such an option.

If you are averse to the drugs then option of cognitive behavioral therapy is also a good option. They try to modify your thinking process and identify your fault thinking patterns. Biofeedback therapy and relaxation exercises like jacobsons progressive muscle relaxation therapy can also help you.

Hope that helps, please feel free to discuss further.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Psychiatrist

Hello,
Yes thats exactly what i was trying to explain to you. Try avoiding such a mistake espcially as you are so much into sports.

Thanks
Dr. Srikanth Reddy