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That debate was legit

Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:06 am
Posted by GermantownTiger
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:06 am
agreed
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Posted by Muice
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2013
1268 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:07 am to
Semi-Srs response. Maybe switch to Odouls
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
132586 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:07 am to
If you are thinking about drinking that much then you have a problem. The only legit advice is a 12 step program.
Posted by The Ostrich
Member since May 2009
2758 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:08 am to
Yea I never buy enough beer on gameday....always ends up being a problem.
Posted by Forkbeard3777
Chicago
Member since Apr 2013
3841 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:09 am to
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I've also noticed that if I drink for an extended time I go straight from tipsy to completely blackout.


Drink from 7:00 pm on? Don't stay out late and get to bed by 11:00pm.
Posted by Winston Cup
Dallas Cowboys Fan
Member since May 2016
66984 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:10 am to
I drink all my alcohol on Saturday nights during football season. Texas doesn't sell till noon on Sunday.

I stand and wait in line at 11:50 every fricking week.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299716 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:13 am to
quote:

taking a long break however eventually I would like to drink responsibly.


Oh, man...I tried that many times but it never worked for me. Everyone is a bit different I suppose, maybe you can do it successfully.

It's the way your body reacts to alcohol and your brain has become chemically addicted. It literally takes years off the stuff before your brain and neurological system is functioning "normally."
Posted by captainahab
Highway Trio8
Member since Dec 2014
1680 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:15 am to
What do you drink (i.e. Whiskey, Beer, Wine, All of the above)?

How frequent (i.e. every night)?

What time do you start?

I assume you drink till you pass out?

All of the above will depend on the advice that should be given (other than, quit...and you said you don't want to do that).

If you drink 3 or 4 craft beers a night vs. Vodka 4pm till you pass out then you need to quit.
Posted by Cdawg
TigerFred's Living Room
Member since Sep 2003
62211 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:18 am to
quote:

I would like to drink responsibly

This statement alone should concern you.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
15109 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:18 am to
quote:

So any legit advice would be appreciated

When you get tipsy stop drinking and you probably won't blackout.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9823 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:19 am to


I have seen this book work miracles.
This post was edited on 11/7/16 at 11:20 am
Posted by GermantownTiger
Member since Jan 2015
3337 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:29 am to
Frequency: 3 nights a week max. Usually have one of two glasses of wine weds night before bed. Friday night I'll drink wine or vodka and not get blackout. My problem is on Saturdays and long trips/vacations. In these situations I tend to binge drink.

I've never had to urge to HAVE to drink
However I hate being hungover and notice that I'll binge drink instead of just taking the hangover
Posted by DavidTheGnome
Monroe
Member since Apr 2015
31587 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:30 am to
quote:

When you get tipsy stop drinking and you probably won't blackout.



That's probably not an option. OP unfortunately you are probably are one who shouldn't touch the stuff. Nothing against you or your character or anything like that, but some people mentally/physiologically can't put it down.
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
36817 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:31 am to
I cant drink responsibly so I don't drink.

Its ok not to drink despite what society would have you believe.

Think of it this way, the only people who its normal for to get blackout drunk are teenagers and hobo's. If you aren't one of those and cant control yourself, don't drink. Would you continue to eat peanuts if your face swelled up every time you had them?

No difference. Learn from your mistakes and move on.
Posted by Tarik One
Member since May 2016
2094 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:32 am to
quote:

I've noticed that after taking weeks off from drinking I can drink responsibly and not blackout, however I've also noticed that if I drink for an extended time I go straight from tipsy to completely blackout. I know I'll get a lot of "you should quit drinking completely". I do plan on taking a long break however eventually I would like to drink responsibly. So any legit advice would be appreciated

Try to gradually decrease your consumption. Stopping Cold turkey can be tough.
Posted by DupontsCircle
Dupont Circle
Member since Jun 2016
5823 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:32 am to
See, this is my question. If I drink until just drink 4 times a week...does that make me an alcoholic? What if I'm still functioning responsibly?

Posted by GermantownTiger
Member since Jan 2015
3337 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:33 am to
Just bought that book and thanks for all the helpful answers. I'm to the point now where I think a break from it can be the answer. If not then I'll have to quit for good
Posted by TROLA
BATON ROUGE
Member since Apr 2004
14974 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:34 am to
Sounds like you have a binge drinking problem.. Going weeks without drinking and suffering no ill affects means you arent physically or mentally addicted in the traditional sense.. You have a compulsive issue related to your ability to consume reasonable amounts. Either quit or learn some self control
Posted by DupontsCircle
Dupont Circle
Member since Jun 2016
5823 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:34 am to
quote:


If you drink 3 or 4 craft beers a night vs. Vodka 4pm till you pass out then you need to quit.


I drink half to a full suitcase 2-3 times a week.

Probably 15 beers a sitting on average. A Friday night I could polish off a full suitcase with more time.
Posted by DavidTheGnome
Monroe
Member since Apr 2015
31587 posts
Posted on 11/7/16 at 11:35 am to
quote:

I cant drink responsibly so I don't drink. Its ok not to drink despite what society would have you believe. Think of it this way, the only people who its normal for to get blackout drunk are teenagers and hobo's. If you aren't one of those and cant control yourself, don't drink. Would you continue to eat peanuts if your face swelled up every time you had them? No difference. Learn from your mistakes and move on.


Good reply. There's nothing wrong at all with not drinking, there's plenty wrong with continuing to drink when you shouldn't.
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