I only drink 2-3 times/month. I'm a very responsible 30 year old father of 3 (recently divorced) and 95% of my time is spent raising my 3 daughters or working. However, when I go out I seem to drink to the point of near blackout or total blackout (depending on who I'm with). It's like I can't feel the affects of the alcohol until I'm way over the top. Somehow I manage to make it through the night safely but God only knows how I got from place to place or what I spent my money on. Would like to hear of some similar cases or some advice from a counselor or someone in a similar position.
BTW, I am in no way phisically or emotionally addicted to alcohol. I only drink socially while out with friends/girlfriend, etc.
2006-10-16 10:23:56 · 5 answers · asked by okitodd 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Regardless of the frequency of times-per-month you drink, regardless of how responsible you feel, and regardless of whether or not you are physically or emotionally addicted to alcohol, if you cannot predict with reasonable certainty what's going to happen in your life once you start drinking, then you have a problem.
And when you get to the point of "near blackout or total blackout (depending on who I'm with)," and can't remember what happened, you therefore cannot predict with any certainty what will happen at any time you drink.
Aside from the fact you are lucky you haven't hurt or killed yourself and/or someone else, God only knows what other problems you might be causing in your life and how those problems can affect yourself and your family.
I can't say that you need AA (Alcoholic's Anonymous), but I think that would be a good place to start to see what's going on with you and how they might be able to help.
Good Luck!
2006-10-16 10:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the sounds of it , at some point in the night you start doing shots. If this is the case that is what is doing it. I would suggest you strictly put yourself on a limit of drinks you are drinking. I would also be careful that your "friend" isn't slipping something into your drinks and robbing you. YES that does happen more often than you think. Try taking so much cash with you and No bank cards or credit cards. Knowing you have a limit will help !
2006-10-16 10:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definately have a problem. Your problem may not have progressed to the point where you drink every day...but it will. Bet on it. I was never physically addicted either. It doesn't make a difference. Listen to your heart...obviously it is telling you that you are doing something very wrong...or you wouldn't be asking this question. Get some help...NOW! If not for yourself...then for the love of your children...they deserve it.
2006-10-16 10:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by weezzze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a local meeting of alcoholics anonymous in your area and see if you belong there. all the answers you need are in those meetings
2006-10-16 10:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nahh.. i think you need to no wen Enough.. is ENOUGH.... slow down and dont drink to the piont where you black out.. think of your kids.. do you want themm to do that.. and shyt... but you also might be deprested.. from your devorse... but then again.. you might jus not no wen enough is enough... so jus slow down wen you do drink AND stop your self at a certain limitt..
2006-10-16 10:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Fukmesidwayz69 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋