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Posted by ELA on April 21, 2002, at 5:35:33
went out for the first time in ages on Friday night and got really really drunk. It was great. haven't drunk a thing for over 3 months and decided that I'd had enough of struggling with it so I thought I'd give it a go. Got into a silly situation with a bloke i "get together" with every once in a while. Now I'm hurting even more. But felt so good to be standing there with a pint (or 6) in my hand again.
Emma.
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 21, 2002, at 8:47:05
In reply to drinking - the answer for me?, posted by ELA on April 21, 2002, at 5:35:33
I'm starting to think is the binge drinker me or the sedated reclusive...
At least I had a outside-life if only twas the drink that motivated me...
oh well time ticks away....yawn
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 21, 2002, at 9:55:10
In reply to Re: drinking - the answer for me? » ELA, posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 21, 2002, at 8:47:05
moods change...and nobody loves a drunkDr.Eamer
Posted by judy1 on April 21, 2002, at 15:06:16
In reply to drinking - the answer for me?, posted by ELA on April 21, 2002, at 5:35:33
I don't know, I used to binge drink. It's great for anxiety/depression but it kind of bites you in the ass if you do it too much. Are you on meds? Take care, Judy
Posted by Manda on April 21, 2002, at 22:21:01
In reply to Re: drinking - the answer for me? » ELA, posted by judy1 on April 21, 2002, at 15:06:16
I tend to drink when I'm depressed too. It seems like alcohol is the only thing that can make me even semi-relaxed anymore. (And now that I'm legal- it's been a month since I turned 21- I can buy it whenever I want.) Of course, my boyfriend thinks I'm turning into an alcoholic (even though I don't drink very often at all, and not very much when I do drink)... Sometimes I just have to relax, you know?
-Manda
Posted by ELA on April 22, 2002, at 6:08:42
In reply to drinking - the answer for me?, posted by ELA on April 21, 2002, at 5:35:33
maybe im trying to escape from my probs again. but i really dont know what they are right now, things are generally ok. I just wanted to get back to "normal" and back to my old life again which involved going out and getting wrecked! it just seems to make everything seem so much better when im drunk and i like that feeling. i think i can keep it under control at the mo, i dont want to end up in the state i was before. simple fact is that i just like drinking, is that such a bad thing?
Emma.
Posted by pedr on April 22, 2002, at 7:39:58
In reply to easy way out?, posted by ELA on April 22, 2002, at 6:08:42
> maybe im trying to escape from my probs again. but i really dont know what they are right now, things are generally ok. I just wanted to get back to "normal" and back to my old life again which involved going out and getting wrecked! it just seems to make everything seem so much better when im drunk and i like that feeling. i think i can keep it under control at the mo, i dont want to end up in the state i was before. simple fact is that i just like drinking, is that such a bad thing?
> Emma.Not at all IMHO, as long as it's under control. Before, and during most of my depression I've got battered every weekend. My attitude was that I felt shit all the time anyway so what difference does a hangover make? I sooooo know what you mean about standing in a smoky boozer/busy bar/loud club with a pint of chilled stella in your hand, it makes you feel "you" again.
I have to admit though, I am nearly always more depressed/anxious for a couple of days after drinking. Recently I've had some success on zyban&reboxetine and hadn't drunk for 3 months until last Sunday. I got wasted and felt very poo on Monday and Tuesday. Last time I do that for a while. I even went clubbing on Saturday without drinking and managed to largely be ok which is a first for me. Bit weird though, I can't dance when sober. Obviously, when pissed I'm a fantastic dancer [and know kung fu] and all the girls fancy me ;o)
Ta ra,
pete.
Posted by judy1 on April 22, 2002, at 11:02:47
In reply to easy way out?, posted by ELA on April 22, 2002, at 6:08:42
I spent ages 14-25 binge drinking, felt great. If you're in that age group you kind of outgrow it. Take care, Judy
Posted by BarbaraCat on April 23, 2002, at 22:29:26
In reply to Re: easy way out? » ELA, posted by judy1 on April 22, 2002, at 11:02:47
> I spent ages 14-25 binge drinking, felt great. If you're in that age group you kind of outgrow it. Take care, Judy
Oh, I don't know about outgrowing it. I'm 50 and still have to put the breaks on. It feels so damn good to get a buzz on but I always pay the next few days. Feel more depressed and kind of frazzled nerves. When I'm uptight, bummed out, having a crappy day, there is nothing that will put me in a better mood faster than a little nipster. It's just not fair that it comes with such a high price.
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