Alcoholism... :(

So lately I've been going on drinking binges for 2-3 days or so beer and whiskey mostly. It is interfering with my work and such. I believe I'm drinking to try and relive all those great party times I've had drinking. Its getting to be a problem and making me really lazy. Anyone have any suggestions for defeating this or learning how to moderate ?

So lately I've been going on drinking binges for 2-3 days or so beer and whiskey mostly. It is interfering with my work and such. I believe I'm drinking to try and relive all those great party times I've had drinking. Its getting to be a problem and making me really lazy. Anyone have any suggestions for defeating this or learning how to moderate ?

nooblet69

AA wont do anything for you. You have to make the decision yourself and follow through.

stop drinking as much?

Electroshock therapy! =DMattUD1

[QUOTE="MattUD1"]Electroshock therapy! =DMillenialFair99

On a side note one time I ended up in a hospital on that 24 hour watch to check your mental status. Each room was private and had its own tv. Wouldent you guess the movie that was on was One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. =)

[QUOTE="MillenialFair99"][QUOTE="MattUD1"]Electroshock therapy! =Dtestfactor888

On a side note one time I ended up in a hospital on that 24 hour watch to check your mental status. Each room was private and had its own tv. Wouldent you guess the movie that was on was One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. =)

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[QUOTE="MillenialFair99"] If I've learned one thing from One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.......MillenialFair99

On a side note one time I ended up in a hospital on that 24 hour watch to check your mental status. Each room was private and had its own tv. Wouldent you guess the movie that was on was One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. =)

[QUOTE="MillenialFair99"][QUOTE="testfactor888"] I love that movie so much, one of my all time favs.

On a side note one time I ended up in a hospital on that 24 hour watch to check your mental status. Each room was private and had its own tv. Wouldent you guess the movie that was on was One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. =)

testfactor888

I can't handle commercials for stuff like that, I'll rent it down at West Coast Video. Another good Jack Nicholson movie is The Bucket List.

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So lately I've been going on drinking binges for 2-3 days or so beer and whiskey mostly. It is interfering with my work and such. I believe I'm drinking to try and relive all those great party times I've had drinking. Its getting to be a problem and making me really lazy. Anyone have any suggestions for defeating this or learning how to moderate ?

Warship_19

AA wont do anything for you. You have to make the decision yourself and follow through.

[QUOTE="testfactor888"][QUOTE="MillenialFair99"] I've only seen bits and pieces of the movie, but I've read the book like 5 times. I did a 6th grade report on it.(that didn't end well)MillenialFair99

I can't handle commercials for stuff like that, I'll rent it down at West Coast Video. Another good Jack Nicholson movie is The Bucket List.

That movie and The Shining we're what made me love Jack Nicholson. He's such an awesome actor. I really suggest checking out the movie in its entirety it's on tv quite often. testfactor888

I can't handle commercials for stuff like that, I'll rent it down at West Coast Video. Another good Jack Nicholson movie is The Bucket List.

It's good you're feeling guilty about it anyway – those who don't trends to lead to greater troubles and destruction. Talk to someone if you really feel it is impeding your ability to function, but probably don't rely upon AA for now I'd say – their view is one of 'no cure only management', which equates to reliance for life, which probably isn't necessary at this stage (or ever according to some). A lot of people have gone through such periods (me included) – you'll get through it fella

Honestly, you should seek help from some one educated in the matter. I hope all goes well for you.

Thanks for all the kind and caring replies. Yes, as of now I am a "functioning" alcoholic as they call them. I do fine with my work but anything besides that has deteriorated. I have ceased exercising for months, eat badly, social life is terrible except the alcoholics I hang out with. Definitely time for a change and I am someone who prides myself on willpower so this is serious. It's just so hard when the drink gives me such a good feeling and helps me get laid. It just all feels so wrong when I am inebriated constantly.

AA is like any other therapy. It's for people that want a quick easy fix.

Life is depressing, it's not gonna be aparty forever. That's part of growing up. Life sucks and it's depressing. That's why people start working overtime and sleep longer.

I hate beer but I try to stay away from whiskey, gin, and vodkabecause I'm a drinker. Not alcoholic, I just drink constantly. It doesn't matter what it is. It could be water, pop, lemonade or whatever. I just drink constantly. So if I were to drink booze on a regular basis I would be drunk forever as well twice as broke. And I would die early of excessivealcohol consumption.

AA

or you could try just not drinking on your own. theoretically speaking you just took step one and admitted to having a problem.

or you could get really drunk and fall into a bonfire. I hear that is a one step program.

Honestly if you are unable to do it yourself maybe you should join Alcoholics Anonymous or something. testfactor888

AA

or you could try just not drinking on your own. theoretically speaking you just took step one and admitted to having a problem.

or you could get really drunk and fall into a bonfire. I hear that is a one step program.

Serraph105

So lately I've been going on drinking binges for 2-3 days or so beer and whiskey mostly. It is interfering with my work and such. I believe I'm drinking to try and relive all those great party times I've had drinking. Its getting to be a problem and making me really lazy. Anyone have any suggestions for defeating this or learning how to moderate ?

nooblet69

i would not put my trust in AAsurrealnumber5

I would just seek a therapist or get a new group of friends who are not all about drinking. Find a hobby that you can do with them that takes you away from that atmosphere.

Do have a history of Alcoholism in your family? If so stop drinking now before you spiral to a place that you definitely don't want to be. ferrari2001

Honestly if you are unable to do it yourself maybe you should join Alcoholics Anonymous or something. testfactor888

This....you need something to motivate yourself and motivating yourself to stop something you are strongingly motivated to do is going to take alot of motivation. :P

seriously I recommend AA. good luck.

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So lately I've been going on drinking binges for 2-3 days or so beer and whiskey mostly. It is interfering with my work and such. I believe I'm drinking to try and relive all those great party times I've had drinking. Its getting to be a problem and making me really lazy. Anyone have any suggestions for defeating this or learning how to moderate ?

MaxPred2010

I dont understand how people get addicted to alcohol at all so I am of no help.

i would not put my trust in AAsurrealnumber5

*Shrugs*

If he REALLY has a problem, then AA is better than nothing. It just doesn't sound to me like he really has a huge problem. It sounds less like he drinks because he's a bona-fide alcoholic, and more like he merely drinks a lot in order to fill some kind of void in his life. He just doesn't seem like an alcoholic, though he may BECOME an alcoholic if his behavior lasts long enough.

But I agree on one thing...at least for right now, he probably doesn't need AA. He just needs to exercise more personal discipline, and stop using alcohol as a crutch for the things that are lacking in his life. AA can remain an option for later if all else fails. But right now, he just needs to buckle down and get his life in order.

Pour it all down the drain and make sure you don't buy anymore.

So lately I've been going on drinking binges for 2-3 days or so beer and whiskey mostly. It is interfering with my work and such. I believe I'm drinking to try and relive all those great party times I've had drinking. Its getting to be a problem and making me really lazy. Anyone have any suggestions for defeating this or learning how to moderate ?

nooblet69

Like I said AA is for people that want a quick easy fix. They want someone or something else to fix their problem. Like when fat people buy intomiracle weight loss BS. They aren't gonna put any effort into losing weight they just want someone or somethingto do it for them. Same deal with AA.

As for the others... Most people don't voluntarily go to AA, someone forces them into it. Like their family, a spouse or a judge.

Like I said AA is for people that want a quick easy fix. They want someone or something else to fix their problem. Like when fat people buy intomiracle weight loss BS. They aren't gonna put any effort into losing weight they just want someone or somethingto do it for them. Same deal with AA.

As for the others... Most people don't voluntarily go to AA, someone forces them into it. Like their family, a spouse or a judge.

MagnumPI

We all need a little prop for one reason for another in our lives, and tbh if you're dependent on AA, you're probably a pretty chronic Type B alcoholic (one who doesn't feel a great deal of guilt about consuming alcohol – something the TC seems not to be).

There is a view that alcoholism can be cured rather than managed – I studied it the best part of 15 years ago now so Christ knows where to find it.

Getting whoopsied 2-3 times per week isn't particularly uncommon – as MrGeezer said above, it's where that can lead to and the reasons behind it that you've got to watch.

2-3 day binges don't make a person an alchoholic. If a person drinks till they passout, and can't go on with your day without having a drink in the morning to keep your hands from shaking.... then yes possibly they are. If you really want to quit or cut down, then you should use some will power and quit. If that doesn't work then seek some counciling from AA or something. There are always people out there to help.

try and drink one less beer or swig of whiskey every time you drink.