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Is it too much?
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Hey,
I've been really really stressed recently and have been drinking more often than usual, (11 days non stop now).
On an average night ive been drinking about 5 pints, 5 shots then about four triple vodkas.
My friend told me the other day that she was worried about me, but i don't see the big deal. I've been having a hard time lately and im blowing off some steam. I'm a 19yr old female trying to get her life back on track.
Do you guys think its too much?
I've been really really stressed recently and have been drinking more often than usual, (11 days non stop now).
On an average night ive been drinking about 5 pints, 5 shots then about four triple vodkas.
My friend told me the other day that she was worried about me, but i don't see the big deal. I've been having a hard time lately and im blowing off some steam. I'm a 19yr old female trying to get her life back on track.
Do you guys think its too much?
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If that's the only way you can "block things out", then I do believe you have a problem. Especially if you're on anti-depressants.
Maybe you need to talk to a professional - and you can't say it's too expensive because I reckon you're spending more on the booze!
Sounds crap but I have an ultra-stressful job (several people have been hospitalised over the last 3 weeks due to stress, too long hours etc etc) but I find getting some hard exercise in when I can helps. I do go out drinking, but only for fun and kicks. I don't have anything to drown. Booze is not the answer and could be the start of a downward spiral you REALLY don't want to ride.
Using any drug to 'block out' or 'forget' your problems is a quick way to developing a problem.
Unless you plan to continue drinking this way till all your problems disapear (you'll be an alcoholic before this happens) then you need to slow down and deal with the reasons.
If you continued this drinking in as little as five years you could be a full blown alcoholic, chemically addicted to it.
I truly didn't, and still dont to some extent see it as a problem. Usually i'll only drink this much 4 times a week, its just that ive felt bad recently.
As for the money, i cant afford the booze, i borrow. think ive spent about 300 quid in two weeks on booze and cigs and things. Im skint.
Borrowing money to get lashed on just to make yourself feel better is hardly a good solution.
Think about it.
How do you intend to pay this money back, exactly?
As for my liver, (and health in general), i understand that things will only get worse. I just think that as long as i snap out of it before too long, i wont do any long term damage.
I feel as though im in a loop: I feel down, so i drink, then when im getting over the heavy night, i feel down again, so drink some more.
If you're not coping you need to look for solutions that aren't getting drunk.
That's the problem with alcohol. It's a depressant. Yeah sure, you're having a drink, you feel good, you get pissed and all the crap (for a little while) goes away, BUT the next morning the depressant side to alcohol has kicked in and made you feel worse so you think 'Oooooo a little drinky wouldn't go amiss right now' and so it starts again.
You have a problem/addiction with alcohol and like with many other addictions you have to admit to yourself you have a problem, then you can start doing something about this.
I'm sure one of the gorgeous mods can post a link for you as TheSite is bound to have something on alcohol abuse and help giving up.
Best of luck for the future sunshine :thumb:
You could also be dead. Alcohol killed my neighbour in 3 years.
How long have you been on them ? If you've been on them for at least 4 weeks and not felt any better go back to your doctor. There are loads of AD's out there and it took me, unfortunately, years to find the right one. Though that's a nother story.
The reason i dont think i have a problem is that i can go a couple of days without a drink. Its normally only four nights a week that i drink that much, its just that at the moment im more stressed than usual.
If i was drinking all day evryday all the time, then yes, id think i have a drink problem, but it isnt everyday.
I go back to the docs this week, im going to ask him about changing my meds
Good.
Please don't think i'm having a go/nagging you, but this is just the kind of thing people with an alcohol problem say. From reading your posts there are 2 main things i'm picking up on. 1. You're drinking way too much in a day, let alone a week. 2. You're drinking to escape from your problems/depression.
Both of these things are bad for you and not good for your physical and mental health. You really do need to get some help. Sorry if i sound like some naggy old queen, but i sincerely have your best interests at heart.
I think u've opened my eyes little. I seriously thought it was ok. I'll try and help myself first before i tell my doctor tho
Has anyone spoke to a counesellor before? If so has it helped you? My doc wants me to try it
I'm glad we've been able to open your eyes a little and hopefully you'll start to get things sorted out.
All the best for the future and pop back and let us know how you're doing :thumb:
Sorry, but you have totally misunderstood the term 'depressant' when it comes to alcohol, it is called that because of its effect on the CNS, breathing and heart rate. NOT because it has any impact upon a persons mood what so ever.
However, having said that 'drowning' your sorrows in fact masking your emotions with any intoxicant is a really bad idea.
Are you saying alcohol has no effect on a persons mood ?
When i start drinking my troubles seem to fade. But i have to admit that after about my second triple and foour or five pints i start to feel down again, even suicidal.
No, that's not what I said. The term 'depressant' which describes alcohol has nothing to do with mood, its a term related to the drugs effect on the body (heart rate etc.). Valium is also a depressant for example. I was just pointing out that alcohol is called a depressant not because of its affect on peoples mood but because of its effect on the CNS, its a common misconception.
Alcohol is not called a depressant because it makes you feel bad!
I thought this was 6th grade health class information! I'm with you, Budda, on the definiton of depressent... nicotine isn't an stimulant cuz it makes you feel happy :razz:
Strange that people don't know... upper/downer... stimulant/depressent
your stressed so you drink, thats your way of coping. everybody copes differently. guess, only you can decide whether alcohol has started ruling your life or not... if it has then maybe consider going to an AA meeting and get yourself sorted out.
Going to ma gp today, hoping it goes well.