Alcoholism

**Janszoon** · 05-07-2011, 09:52 PM

And, whatever you do, don't talk to Pooka.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 05-07-2011, 09:53 PM

I second that.

CanwllCorfe · 05-07-2011, 09:58 PM

But he said he was a professional?

Burning Down · 05-08-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

But he said he was a professional?

I'm assuming that pooka actually is some kind of drug counsellor, but the things she was saying about people who use drugs and/or drink a lot was, in my opinion, a little bit unprofessional. It's as if she was treating it all like a joke or something.

Bloozcrooz · 05-08-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

I'm assuming that pooka actually is some kind of drug counsellor, but the things she was saying about people who use drugs and/or drink a lot was, in my opinion, a little bit unprofessional. It's as if she was treating it all like a joke or something.

I still have that problem myself with treating my alcoholism as a joke. Even though it should be something taken seriously... I tend to find drunken beligerent behavior very comical. Whether its mine or someone elses. Even episodes that shouldnt be in the least bit funny..I convince myself they are as a way to keep from admitting to myself how serious the problem is.

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Originally Posted by Ilistentomusic

Last year during the month of June I didn't have one drink the whole time! Felt good. I drank Memorial day weekend, and then I wound up drinking 4th of July weekend (go figure). But in between I didn't touch beer, wine, hard alcohol, or anything else. It is awesome to wake up day after day with no hangover. Plus it helps you lose weight to not drink.

I know what you mean ..after a while you forget what its like to feel normal. Your so use to being somewhat hungover that it becomes the norm for you.

Ilistentomusic · 05-08-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Boozinbloozin

I know what you mean ..after a while you forget what its like to feel normal. Your so use to being somewhat hungover that it becomes the norm for you.

Oh hell yeah. In fact starting today I think I am going to go back off the wagon (or is it on the wagon I can never remember lol). I have something important coming up in early June that I want to look good, feel good, and make a good impression for.

Bloozcrooz · 05-08-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilistentomusic

Oh hell yeah. In fact starting today I think I am going to go back off the wagon (or is it on the wagon I can never remember lol). I have something important coming up in early June that I want to look good, feel good, and make a good impression for.

Good luck with that man I wish you the best of luck. Let us know how it works out for you..After sleeping on it ive pretty much decided to quit myself for good. Ive been given a ultimatum by someone I have to keep happy by all circumstances. So Boozinbloozin is going on the wagon as well..this is one for the history books...

s_k · 05-08-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boozinbloozin

I still have that problem myself with treating my alcoholism as a joke. Even though it should be something taken seriously...

Listen, I don't know anything about this.
The only thing I know is that when I broke up with my girlfriend my friends noticed my beer crates were emptying quicker.
So I didn't drink anything for months. Just to be sure.

But, correct me if I'm wrong, if you 'just' stop drinking you will see how ****ed up your body and brain reacts to that. Isn't that probably enough to make you realise how serious it is? I know you know how serious it is, but wouldn't that help you feel how bad it actually is?

Again; Just a thought. I'm no professional in any way.

Bloozcrooz · 05-08-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by s_k

Listen, I don't know anything about this.
The only thing I know is that when I broke up with my girlfriend my friends noticed my beer crates were emptying quicker.
So I didn't drink anything for months. Just to be sure.

But, correct me if I'm wrong, if you 'just' stop drinking you will see how ****ed up your body and brain reacts to that. Isn't that probably enough to make you realise how serious it is? I know you know how serious it is, but wouldn't that help you feel how bad it actually is?

Again; Just a thought. I'm no professional in any way.

theres really been no reason with enough clout to convince me to quit till now. Health wise or law wise or anything remotley conceivable for the normal person to want to quit. Broken marriages and lost loved ones as ive already mentioned..the list go's on and on. None of that has ever really been incentive enough deep down to want to quit and be serious about it. However the circumstances at hand now which are personal leave me...in my mind..no choice but to quit. Which wouldnt be a bad thing overall...its probally way over due in a lot of folks minds. Its more than worth it in my opinion considering what id be giving up if I dont.

~~ismileargyle~~ · 05-08-2011, 08:37 AM

I struggle with alcohol to cope with depression to have courage to be social. I was an alcoholic before I hit twenty one. My family has a history. Except their gateway is H. I can not understand why alcohol is served, knowing that it ****s with a person brain and can cause black outs on the streets! I am guilty of it, driving under the massive influence. I think about it all the time, wow, I actually made it from there to here.

I'd wake up after the person I was with went to work in the morning. Make a screwdriver, that simple. I needed it to function. I needed it to keep a smile on my face. I needed it, so I can enhance my love!

Even then, I did not see help. **** that right? No... I lost someone very important to me because I wouldn't get my **** together. Two years ago did I only just started seeing a counselor. Now I have at least four around the clock ****ing weekly.

Except for me, they can work and get paid all they want. The love of my life is gone from me for good, and I don't give a damn, I'm constantly drinking.

If you're braver then I; get help.

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05-08-2011, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
~~ismileargyle~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 13	I struggle with alcohol to cope with depression to have courage to be social. I was an alcoholic before I hit twenty one. My family has a history. Except their gateway is H. I can not understand why alcohol is served, knowing that it **s with a person brain and can cause black outs on the streets! I am guilty of it, driving under the massive influence. I think about it all the time, wow, I actually made it from there to here. I'd wake up after the person I was with went to work in the morning. Make a screwdriver, that simple. I needed it to function. I needed it to keep a smile on my face. I needed it, so I can enhance my love! Even then, I did not see help. that right? No... I lost someone very important to me because I wouldn't get my together. Two years ago did I only just started seeing a counselor. Now I have at least four around the clock **ing weekly. Except for me, they can work and get paid all they want. The love of my life is gone from me for good, and I don't give a damn, I'm constantly drinking. If you're braver then I; get help.