people constantly encourage me to drink, they don't seem to understand I have a problem.
If I have one, I'll crave for a load more. They think a couples OK, but after a couple I'll tear your arm off for a load more.
2006-12-18 12:25:16 · 23 answers · asked by mexicanroadfuzz 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I think you need to be more honest with people about your problem. They should hopefully understand when you make it very clear that you have a drink problem. If they don't, then they're really silly and you should avoid them until they then get the message.
Things like this need strong, honest actions.
2006-12-18 12:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
First of all congratulations for recognizing the fact that you have a problem. I am a recovering alcoholic and I can tell you that accepting the fact you have a problem is a very important first step to recovery. Very important to remember that alcoholism is a disease not unlike diabetes or cancer, and it will not go away without work on your part. My advise is to keep an open mind, find an AA meeting and get some new friends. It is easier than you think and your life may very well depend on it. Good Luck!
2006-12-18 12:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by newph1956 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am exactly the same. If I do not want to drink (in a pub, perhaps), I will have something that sounds like a drink but really isn't - a pink tonic is a good one (tonic water with a dash of angastura bitters. There are also alcohol free beers - but don;t ask for one, you learn the names of one or two and order it by name. Hope this is a help,
2006-12-18 15:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're obviously aware you have a problem with alcohol, so that's good. Maybe you should stop hanging around in bars or going to parties (or wherever you are when these people keep insisting you drink).
And if these people keep pushing you and pushing you to do the one thing you know you shouldn't do, it might be a good idea to find some new friends.
If these people cared about you and understood your problem, they wouldn't be doing what they're doing. Make your position clear, and if they don't accept it or take you seriously, move on.
2006-12-18 12:38:56 · answer #4 · answered by Donna M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have an half pint of Water, lemon or Orange slice in it and when they offer you a drink, say, this vodka is enough for now.
Drinkers ALWAYS encourage others to drink with them, just don't take the bait.
Find some real friends, who won't encourage but will support you, through your alcohol problem.
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2006-12-18 12:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BE really firm with people. If they are true riends tell them the truth. It helps to stay out of the round, be the first to arrive so you can go to the bar on your own and get yourself a soft drink. Or drive everywhere so that you have a great reason not to drink.
2006-12-18 14:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Skippy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a car with you, you could remind them that you are driving - that usually shuts them up. I don't know why we are obsessed with forcing other people to have 'just a small one'. I also find people encouraging me to 'go on,have just one' chocolate, when they know I am trying to diet and that if I have one, I will empty the entire box when no one is looking!
2006-12-18 12:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you can't have alcohol because "it will interact badly with the tablets I'm taking" that's the only thing I've found that shuts them up. That or "Can't have it for medical reasons" which is even more vague - but it does shut them up!
2006-12-18 23:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep a glass of coke in your hand, they don't have to know, there's no rum in it, sit back and watch everyone else make fools of themselves, it's really cool to be the only one sober at a party! Keep up the good work.
2006-12-18 12:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by mbunny51@sbcglobal.net 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
just say no! or drink 2 glasses of water for every 1 of alcohol. you will drink A LOT less alcohol if you do that!
2006-12-18 12:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋