I love alcohol reddit We are an addiction support and recovery community that focuses on harm reduction pertaining Welcome to /r/AlcoholicsAnonymous! We are an unofficial subreddit about A. I've mixed alcohol and phenibut, and alcohol with klonopin. i'm like you, i love a good drink, be it a nice glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail. I just can't handle it anymore because I have no control. There are many stages between teetotaler and alcoholic. I absolutely LOVED what alcohol did to me, but I was a football jock and health nerd at the time, and alcohol did NOT like me. Beer. Never been an alcoholic, but I did have days where I drank nearly every day. Would love getting blind drunk and being a menace. Me Too ! i Especially after i learned the difference between what the Program is and what the fellowship is - when we look at the AA emblem the bottom is recovery , then unity , then Service -- Recovery is the foundation the bedrock from it flows the unity which flows service - without recovery there is NO UNITY or Service - if the members of a I don't agree with this in full. I went back to drinking 3 months ago. So I struggled for years trying to find out how to drink and enjoy it like everyone else ( again, I LOVED alcohol, but the hangovers and negative impacts were far outweighing the pros ) I love both but if I really want to get messed up I will drink a lot of alcohol. Alcoholism hits hard, and fast and seems to easily prey on those with anxiety. I love to introduce friends to a jalapeño-flavored aguardiente called Chacho. I have no concept of what its like to be affectionate toward a SO. You’d be surprised. So the usual things that might produce a rush on normal days don’t feel the same way because alcohol produces a bigger one and your brain wants that. Don't do anything because of others do it. I did have to mask my alcohol problem when we first started dating but you can't always hide the glass bottles and the smell. PM me if you have any questions and stay safe. Alcohol felt like it was my only way to feel "normal", and comfortable in my own skin. Beer, whiskey, wine you name it. I love the part about it’s current manifestation not being stellar, and taking into account the varying degrees of alcoholism or “alcoholic types”. There is a strong argument I love the way my anxiety and pain goes away when I drink. She was/is/always will be loved. My heart hurts for you. Cocktails. i hate feling sober and idk how to tell my parent. 31 votes, 20 comments. As with everything, alcohol is best in moderation. Traveling on a buss and Im just drinking and listening to Lil Wyte. I will say: Some things aren’t quite there yet but NA beer has come a LONG way even in just a year. Have you confided in your father? It’s not necessary, but I think beginning to build connections with other people like you would help. Look for a grief therapist. When I say other stuff I mean sugars, flavorings, preservatives, trace amounts of methanol, etc. I just can't drink anymore or I'll end up in the hospital again. Our subreddit is primarily for discussions and memes that an average teenager would enjoy to discuss about. No. Learning to love myself despite my disease and all the shit in my past, was another stepping out of the mist for me, but this one a mist I brought on myself. When I was in my 20s I loved drinking. I loved the buzzy happy fun times we had, sitting in fields with no worries or cares in the world. I drink alone all the time. I 19 votes, 20 comments. My siblings and I haven't gotten any of these allergies so far, but I'm the oldest and I'm still in my 20s yet, so who knows what could happen. 17 votes, 50 comments. Packs about the same punch or a little less compared to fireball, but a much more complex flavor profile. Thanks for the reply and all the best to you in your sobriety! I don't drink myself. I think a majority of that was because I went from a job I hated to one I loved. i’m 1 year and 5 months sober now and i have literally never been so comfortable, stable, and happy in my life. Many of the breweries I love alcohol so it pains me to write this. but it's a lot of empty calories and i end up feeling guilty about it (especially beer). Sadly we live in a society where alcohol is praised as something great, when the reality is a poison that kills hundreds of thousands every year and destroys families. Then we were old enough to go to pubs and clubs and I loved 14 votes, 18 comments. Yah, I do miss the sports bars and going out with the boys, but honestly I love my life without alcohol. I prefer alcohol and klonopin only because I get too wild with alcohol and phenibut. I’ve been off it since. It was this subreddit that suggested "This Naked Mind," "Alcohol Lied to Me," and "Alcohol Explained. I don't want to be that, I Welcome to /r/AlcoholicsAnonymous! We are an unofficial subreddit about A. I don’t really enjoy the taste anymore either. I ignored all the signs. Suicide attempt? Alcohol and antidepressant. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial sorted by Best Top New Controversial It doesn’t sound like you’re going to be very healthy or balanced with a love of alcohol greater than anybody in your life. I remember telling my alcoholic parents and their reaction was of support, but I knew internally they were upset. I'll give you that one. It brings me out of my shell and actually makes me WANT to talk to people and Same, without a doubt. And then, I realized alcohol is fun at the beginning but becomes destructive. i started drinking alone. (And btw, weed is rarely an issue in damage to the body, just your habits etc, methadone at 200mg will do far more damage than gabapentin by far. Suddenly I could now drink FOREVER AND NEVER SLEEP! Lost almost everything but my pride. It’s also great for switching off from alcoholic beer on social evenings out have one or two “real” beers and then switch to the NA stuff and I’m good Mild poisons (like alcohol) that may be very bad for children don't affect adults as much, so you don't get that urge to spit them out. I can’t feel happy without it and my life is shit so who cares at this point. WE, do NOT promote drug use; - Accept, for better and or worse, that licit & illicit Growing up they never really were affectionate toward each other, and really i think stayed together for me and my brothers. If someone else loves alcohol more than they love me then they can have it i don't stop them. It’s named after the llama the distiller rode through the Andes to find a new flavor. The music video and overall vibes were amazing and the outfit styling was immaculate. . Scars on my hand? Alcohol. Alcohol. I LOVE alcohol. I wake up having gotten no sleep, my hangover is 10x worse and it lasts for several Studies have gotten really good at explaining why people dislike the taste of alcohol, but whether anyone actually likes it is harder to measure. Wine. We do NOT promote drug use; - Accept, for better and or worse, that licit & illicit drug use is part of our world and choose to work to minimize its harmful effects rather than simply ignore or condemn them; - Utilize evidence-based, feasible, and cost-effective practices to prevent and reduce harm; - Call for the non-judgmental, non-coercive provision of services and resources Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. One day, I just woke up and didn't really care for alcohol anymore. I don’t enjoy having just a glass. Semaglutide helps with the sugar in the alcohol but not the toxins. I have a weird relationship with alcohol. Alcohol and phenibut euphoria is insane. In a moment as close to sober as I got back then, I suddenly received the sure and certain conviction that I would be dead within five years and further, that it wouldn't be pretty. I love alcohol. + I can tolerate enormous quantities of alcohol and stay awake, which makes my delusional thinking worse As a fellow alcoholic, my concern here is that you’re looking for someone in the comments to tell you it’s anything other than drinking. Then I met and fell in love with her. 65K subscribers in the alcoholism community. My meds don't work properly, alcohol makes me more depressed and of course prone to even worse life choices. It's been 2 years. But that's the society we live in. Now I am the opposite. For example, I get wicked hangovers from wine. It’s okay to walk away. Do, I mean, drink what you like. Celebrate New Years with a steak or something Culture yes does suck. I'm holding up my end. At this point, I am having a hard time getting a few days without alcohol under my belt, enough to get over the initial discomfort of withdrawals and anxiety. Great points all around. I wouldn't necessarily call them alcoholics, but they drank every night. Don’t ask Reddit for medical advice — go see a doctor, BE HONEST, because yeah you’re doing serious damage and it needs to be addressed medically. I think I quit alcohol around February 2018. I also learned that I am allowed to set boundaries. If Yeah the losers on here will tell you to never stop drinking to avoid it. Basically alcohol is terrible for our brains (and bodies!) and definitely affects brain chemistry for 2-3 days. Im also highly introverted at times. For us it's a terrible , nagging, monkey on back, fucking lingering voice inside your soul saying drink. Crippling Alcoholism is a group for people who accept their lifestyle choice and don't want to be interrupted by underage, weekend-warriors posting about puking at the beer pong tournament they had when Ricky C's parents went to Aruba last summer. 105K subscribers in the alcohol community. Taste depends on the quality. i realised that at some point alcohol had become the most important thing to me and that was fucked up. Sucks for my partner though, he is a winemaker. Definitely my rock. Your liver is amazing and when it sees something as poison, it's all hands-on deck. Anyway when I stopped using alcohol to "help" me deal with life my meds started helping me deal with life much better than ever before. It’s not good for your brain. The moment that buzz kicks in it’s like entering the gates of heaven and being struck by a bolt of lightning made from grace. 69K subscribers in the alcoholism community. Just drink what you like. When you drink alcohol, your body ceases all fat burning capability for 24-48 hours as your liver deals with the toxic chemical Acetaldehyde. Sort by: Best. I met quite a bit of friends and the love of my life thanks to the aid of View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. I don't stop anyone from doing anything. It’s crazy if we just found out about weed and booze, alcohol would be considered to be worse for society in every way shape and form. 80 votes, 23 comments. Come to Sweden and get black out drunk Here are the real reasons people with substance use disorder have a difficult time reciprocating. But it’s the drinking. We are not r/drunk. After an hour of cooking, 25 percent of the alcohol remains, and even after two and a half hours there's still 5 Any amount of any alcohol will make her face red and puffy. I had a traumatic childhood. Love em’. my partner had a medical emergency and i was too drunk to take her to the doctor. It's you who is drinking it. 1K subscribers in the Crippled_Alcoholics community. You feel relaxed and confident, while your memory and reasoning is also being impaired. Both substances help immensely with the hangover. Like, way too much. I love the taste, and I love the feeling after one stiff cocktail. 2) Please do not provide or seek medical advice, as this is not the purpose of AA or this subreddit. WE, do NOT promote drug use; - Accept, for better and or worse, that licit & illicit Sorry for the late reply but best of luck to you with detox, I love alcohol but it's a killer habit. I might sip a drink to see what it tastes like, but that’s it now. And I quit immediately. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Data lab confirmed this and added that food baked or simmered in alcohol for 15 minutes still retains 40 percent of the alcohol. The smell, depends I can't stand alot of the smells but yet I drink daily. That is okay Alcohol deserves a lot of hate based on its social accespability. In my last year of drinking, I experienced that phenomenon known as "the alcoholic's moment of clarity". But had been a functioning alcoholic for a while, then my ex re-introduced me to Adderall. It's when your drinking becomes a problem is it a problem. i live in nyc, so where food and alcohol are concerned there's so much that's really great to pick from right at my finger tips and it's sometimes a challenge to not give Also, alcohol habituates the brain to a much higher level of dopamine. The transition from "i love being drunk" to "I drink just to avoid the withdrawal" happened so fast to me. I drank a bottle of vodka a day for like 3 months trying to ride the high drunk wave forever and legit ended up in bed for a week shaking and sweating hearing and seeing shit thinking I was honestly going to die. Information and support for those affected by alcoholism/Alcohol Use Disorder. The benefit from moderate use is likely from relaxation and socialization. You can get both things using other means. i planned my life around when i could drink and how much. No real “rock bottom” - although looking back lol. 1. Well, basically what you are describing here is the reason that I am now an alcoholic. You setting boundaries was/is healthy. I love how I feel (and look!) when I am sober, yet I return to drinking. I Haven’t noticed any change in wanting or not wanting drugs / alcohol on TRT but I formerly smoked weed for ten years and drank occasionally and now am completely sober for 10 months, been in TRT like 2 months. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you’re doing it because you want to. I would choose wine over beer anytime. Some people just love to get drunk, and for those people it isn't about social interaction, or "im fun when I'm drunk". " Reddit, How did your alcohol addiction start? Share Add a Comment. now that i've decided to kick alcohol, even in these early days, those "sober" me qualities are fading away. Yeah - I found a non-alcoholic beer I liked because I found that 5pm habit hard to break it scratches the itch and got me through redefining my habits around beer. Trying to cut back? Please visit r/stopdrinking 66 votes, 22 comments. Alcohol is a huge problem with many people trying to live with bipolar dx. Horrible fucking dumb advice from burnouts. It's not funny or quirky, it's not cool or hip. Alcohol killed my Mom and a lot of other friends. Any other introverts really love alcohol? I’m not saying alcohol is good for you or anything but I really must say that alcohol is a big reason for a lot of close human connections I have. r/teenagers is the biggest community forum run by teenagers for teenagers. I try not to drink anymore. It didn't work, so she kept drinking until she couldn't feel. Im deinijg bexause i wanna dridnnrmdjrjdjhdhvd STIMMI SBSBSBBSBSBSBS UOU ALL WANAN CUCK EM MEMEMMEMEM comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment. (Insert joke about moderation being the bar I go to) My wife used alcohol to forget. At Al-Anon meetings I learned the 3 C's: I didn't CAUSE alcoholism, I can't CONTROL it & I can't CURE it. You could be on any manner of drug and society will just think you are drunk. Not to mention the intense body buzz you get, especially when smoking a cigarette. (5-15 drinks) I loooove drinking and I drink more when I'm happy and might stop altogether for a few days or even a week if I'm sad. 2017. true Posted by u/normie_conformie - 167 votes and 35 comments 30 votes, 20 comments. Please do NOT ever It’s not a recovery method for alcoholics, either. E perfume, cologne, shampoo, body wash, deodorant. I too have had some great experiences working the program with some level headed big bookers. His behavior is typical of many alcoholics. My wife and, who were never enjoyed alcohol that much, quit drinking back I. It might be a sign of alcohol addiction, and you're not alone. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. "sober" me, meaning when i wasn't at home drinking alcohol, i was also the person who was tired, irritable, anxious, and literally hated conversing with my co-workers, etc. When I get home Im I am now 2 years sober, and I'm learning healthy ways to cope with and help my anxiety. Then, one day, I just didn’t like the way alcohol made me feel when drunk or the hangover. If so, I would get to a meeting asap. People who struggle with alcohol are often codependent. Love it or hate it, you cannot deny how much you r/ilovealcohol: subreddit for all the alcohol lovers out here In the end, I spent 2 decades using the booze to do what some medication and therapy and group work could have done, probably for a lot cheaper too. If r/teenagers is the biggest community forum run by teenagers for teenagers. I loved my father with all my heart but I will be the first to admit he was a different person when drunk. I fucking love alcohol . as a 6. Our primary purpose is to provide a forum for discussing the A. My daughter died because of her alcohol use disorder. Unprotected sex with someone I barely knew? Alcohol. I love alcohol free it’s probably in my top 3 twice songs and it is the ultimate summer beachy song. S. If I gave you my scotch you'd love it or my wine you'd love it. ). The problem with alcohol is that it worksand it works really wellthen it doesn't. I hate people who drink alcohol . He also told me you have to drink like a bottle of whiskey every day for years to fuck your liver up. Maybe it means cutting out all alcohol, or just not A common misconception is that only your mouth smells like alcohol; when alcohol is absorbed by your body, your stomach and even your lungs can emit the odor, regardless of For me, the biggest change was this: I learned to stop hating myself, I learned to accept who I am, and eventually began to love myself. At long distance you do not know the REAL amount of his drinking. Alcohol destroys more families than any other drug. This March 3rd will be 3 years since I've had a drink. You can’t just really keep smokin to get any higher at a certain point but alcohol you drink until you die. Also, this has to be said. While alcohol itself doesn't taste that great, plenty of complex molecules that show up as part of the fermentation and distillation process taste great, though the taste may be acquired. It’s about recognizing drinking habits and acting on that understanding. All it does now is ease anxiety, the euphoria which I use to also love so much has evaporated, unless I drink ridiculous amounts. Alcohol is a vicious poison to your body, enjoy the fact that you don’t want it. Also covering up, lying & hiding the drinking is a sign of the disease of It helped me survive depression in my early 20s yet it triggered dark hypomania or mixed episodes. The scan was negative and the doctor thought I was bullshitting him. Me 18(M), I just love it, it makes me feel free and I’m turning into a harmless alcoholic. Open comment sort options As a teenager my group of friends and I would buy alcohol every weekend. I wish society and pop culture explored this more. The buzz/high is meh. The joy of finally becoming pregnant, to quickly experiencing pain and the horror of losing my baby and my fallopian tube. Same. Good taste, no alcohol hang over. I was sober for 3 years. 975K subscribers in the Drugs community. Now just imagine how other drugs might be if they were as commercialized and widely distributed as alcohol, I can bet you wouldn't have to worry about purity or bad batches. Suitable_Salt_6135 get an ultrasound. He was, his mother was, and several uncle's and other relatives were. Can you imagine on Friday nights trying to decide whether to go to the ketamine club, alcohol bar or maybe some other bar or club that serves some other recreational drug. Unless your drinks are full bottles of vodka. i love being tipsey or drunk and im writing this tipsey by thet wasy. All the girls were born to wear red and somehow they made beige and 104K subscribers in the alcohol community. Also make sure alcohol isn’t in the first three ingredients of anything you’re being I. If I gave you cheap shit ya your gonna hate it. please help. Allow yourself some grace, show yourself the same kindness you show others. Alcohol tends to have an euphoria stage, this is shortly after starting to drink, your brain releases more dopamine. I know that sounds redundant, but it's true. She's also had Celiac's since her 20s. I haven't had a glass since July 4th, but before that, I drank at least 2–3 glasses of sparkling wine alone every evening. A few months ago my mother sends me a picture of her and my brother at the bar with the caption "wish we could have a relationship like this too. I just choose to drink at home and never in public. Spirits. That came later - I could look in a mirror and see the rosacea and clear swelling only alcoholics get. Drink to be able to sleep, drink again in the morning just to function. View community ranking In the Top 20% of largest communities on Reddit I love alcohol. Feel pretty good. For me, it was self-medication that led to addiction. You can hide 2-3 shots of alcohol in a well made tropical drink that does not taste like alcohol at all. For me, alcoholism runs on my father's side. Currently working on repairing a Alcohol is a major part of our culture and we love getting drunk. 979K subscribers in the Drugs community. Don’t just dive into something because of peer pressure. She knew that I was struggling but that there is a better future ahead as long as we kept working together. Alcohol is a neurotoxin. Trying to cut back? Please visit r/stopdrinking Been drinking 4+ days a week for the last 5+ years Lately that numbers been 7days a week. I guess that’s why you’re posting. That's what I like about If you have truly been consuming alcohol since the age of 13, there's no way you're only having 3 drinks and getting hungover. " I bought these books as audiobooks and I listened to them over and over again, walking my dogs, driving to work, cleaning my house. I love her so much and im so grateful for her. The most horrible thing about alcohol is that its consumption is so normalised and extended that if you don't think you are the one in the wrong. I know this sub hates alcohol. I drink almost exclusively for the taste, but for the first three months after picking up the hobby, I drank like three cocktails It gets me drunk, and I am an alcoholic (not saying this ironically- but like having gone to many AA meetings and lost a previous life through long-term alcoholism). Alcohol does the same thing to your body no matter why you drink it. my famley have a histry woth subsins abuse abuse and i thot that would never hapign to me till now. On of the best theories I've heard is that a lot of a hangover has to do with the "other stuff" in with the alcohol (and when I say alcohol, I mean ethanol - the alcohol that gets humans drunk. As a full on alcoholic disorder haver-er, I agree 100 percent. I started to fall in love with alcohol five years ago for very similar reasons and now it's ruining me. Full alcoholics will literally die if they don’t have a drink, or they drink so often and do such stupid shit that their lives fall apart and yet they still don’t stop. Pretty easy to say I love you when you forget all the bad parts of that person and just see the good for a while. i've laughed at jokes, had decent conversations with co-workers that i've sworn off, gained the get up and go Personally, I love some alcohol in moderation. Past a certain age, it gives you higher risk for things like dementia. Have you considered trying edibles (marijuana). I'v had five drinks and I feel so calm. Feel so much 70 votes, 53 comments. Having your first drunk at 13 is a common occurrence, especially on the countryside. I love them both, but i think them staying together really fucked at least me up. Please note the following: 1) This subreddit is neither endorsed nor approved by AA World Services. Codependency is I'm in my early 30s now and as I got into my late 20s I began to feel terrible anytime I drink. Also, I know most rehabs don’t allow cell phones so make sure to write down every number that you want to call while you’re there. I love all things alcohol - I was a bartender and it was truly one of my favorite jobs. A study from the U. I have general and social anxiety and depression, It was an amazing way to self-medicate and the perfect tool to fix my brokenness in my 20s. I get terrible hangovers where I am anxious and useless for a day or two. by Excellent_Royal2267. It's a hobby. Drink 10 pints for all i care just don't expect me to love you after that Please note the following: 1) This subreddit is neither endorsed nor approved by AA World Services. I remember telling the doctor I loved drinking and drank quite a bit. Alcoholic drinks are also well known for making you obese. What you’re looking for is a cocktail with sugary fruit juices. fellowship, its 12-step program of recovery, and related topics. A. I love it and use to drink a lot of it. She did it for so long that her body stopped working properly. I have been sober a few times, but for no longer than 4 months. Alcohol slows down weight loss. I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis and had to get one. bccupflkntogtlwilurvywinaontbofwgcjbogocgfzsmutvqfzlegzkajaeotzdktsypwuunwzqwydedeml