I used to do that, except I used to drink everyday for almost a whole semester. A few years back. I was taking shots of rum and making margaritas and all other kinds of concoctions because I was depressed, sick(flu), and stressed because I was failing all my classes. I'm kind of embarrassed to say all this. (unlady like..I know) I always had at least 3 bottles of either Rum or E&J and a friend of mine used to make amaretto sours in addition to that. Got out of class at 3, as soon as I walked in my dorm, I was going for the bottle. Drink, clean, and cry was my daily routine. Every friday, I picked up at least 2 or 3 bottles since I would never finish all of the very last 1 I had from the previous week. I used to look at my bank statement and be like well hot damn. Oh well. I used to tell myself I'm going to have kidney&liver failure, that being that I'm a biology major, I knew better, but when your'e going through it all, some things in life don't matter at all. Flipside I drank water all the time. I don't drink koolaid, and stayed away from sodas except sprite which I didn't drink too often. The sweetest drink I had in my fridge was cran-grape and tampico mango juice. I had no one but myself, my radio, and computer that worked when it wanted to. After that semester ended, I slowed all the way down got myself together and said alot of prayers. I wouldn't necessarily call you an alcoholic since you only drink twice a week, but 14 beers can be a problem. Some peoples alcoholic intake is higher than others. Of course we all know that. Just don't let it get out of hand. Coming from experience drinking alone is not a good this. I never wanted to commit suicide or anything but drinking is what I used to cope with my issues. Find a hobby that occupies the time that you usually drink. May help. Thats what I did.
you should try some meth or coke. or even candy flip (X and LSD together) have sex with a few hookers and then see how you feel. but you should stop drinking though.
Thanks for sharing, I love Tampico juice. However, I have never been suicidal. My family history indicates that I will drink; my Dad drinks, my older brother drinks more than me. They seem to drink everyday....I guess my comparison is different. I am used to being around heavy drinkers and people who seem to drink everyday. I guess compared to them...I am a lightweight.
so I'm a college student and i first ready it and saw twice a day and the first thing that came to my mind is that's all? Jeez, gotta love going out five nights a week with no intentions other than getting absolutely hammered haha Yeah that'll probably hurt my liver in the long run but it's college, can't ever relive college again.....unlesssss I take a couple of victory laps
If you have to ask yourself (or others), then you probably are... or are at least close to becoming one. Either way it's not a good sign. There's NO reason why you shouldn't cut back.
When your life/job gets a little more stressful than it is now, you'll be sneaking in a quick 7 or 8 everyday after work, on top of your weekend 28.
If you are trying to escape, do something more productive. Like learn meditation or have a less harmful vice like LSD.
Drinking alone is the issue. I think that's the clearest sign that someone is on his way to being an alcoholic, or is one. I think if someone parties a lot and drinks a lot with friends, but has no desire to drink when he is alone, the likelihood that he is an alcoholic is very small, as the alcohol is sort of a means to an end in this case (just getting into the partying mood). I never ever drink alone just because I don't have the desire. When there is a craving for alcohol when one is alone, I think that's when it starts to get dangerous.
kind of...I mean, you don't drink every day, but when you do, you go for broke and get really drunk...it would also make a difference if after 14 you were still coherant...
To be honest with you, this is a very bad sign. I'm not going to say you're a straight up alcoholic but you need to get control of your situation when it comes to happiness. It seems that you're very unhappy with your situation with your wife and you feel like you're missing out on the "good times". I think everyone here on this board has gone through depression before and I think that's kinda what you're in. A funk. Remember this... only you can make changes in your life. So if you're unhappy with your situation, you have control on how to fix it. I bet you listen to music and drink by yourself. Music is great when you're drinking but it can bring out emotions like you wouldn't believe. Drinking is fun but it can be dangerous. Try to work out whatever is bothering you. That crave you speak about will go away once you can get a hold of what's eating at you.
Can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning... What about football season, when you get the tailgate started at 8AM? Those days it's not unusual to throw down over 20 beers throughout the course of the day.
NO, you are not an alcoholic. Eight years ago I went to a shrink because my girlfriend at the time convinced me that I was an alcoholic. I liked to go out a couple times a week and party like a rock star. So I went in, sat down, and the shrink starts laughing at me. He says he can tell when you're an alcoholic by being in the same room. He said I wasn't even close. An alcoholic reeks of booze all of the time, can't go a day without it, and it dominates his life. He was from Columbia and says that a lot of Americans think that alcoholism is binge drinking. He said that while it's bad, it's not usually alcoholism. He also said that in most cultures, we teach our kids how to drink. In America, we teach our kids that drinking is bad, and not how to responsibly drink. He then proceeds to break down my real issue- I'm in a bad relationship. He says that I'm young, have a good job, in good shape, and there are tons of women out there that would love to be with me. So I dumped her a week later. You're not an alcoholic. If you're asking if you are, maybe you're drinking a little too much on each occasion and you know it. It's different for everyone. Saying '14 beers is bad!' is so subjective. A 90-lb woman would pass out drinking that. A 200 lb man might not get plastered. Scale it back if you want to. Trust your gut and do what you think is right.
I agree with Batman Jones. You're problably not an alcoholic but that doesn't mean you don't have a problem. As other posters noted drinking alone to escape your problems isn't a good thing and drinking 14 beers at a time definately isn't good.
