Why is drinking the answer to all of life's problems?

Question

I'm not talking alcohol! I'm talking about the magic potion I will create and drink to summon the hamburger aliens from the sky to finally overtake Gas City once and for all!

Answer 1

It's not. It certainly doesn't cure Alchoholism or a hang-over.

Go see a counselor, or go to some AA meetings, either seems relevant right now.

Answer 2

Drinking absolutely isn't the answer to any of lifes problems. The deal is that you just don't care one way or another when you're drunk all the time! But then, you also feel like crap, can't function well enough to maintain a decent job, relationship, or friendships, not to mention your self esteem is in the toilet. Life is tough sometimes, and sometimes you get knocked to your knees from the "gifts" it gives you. But if you have a little faith, take some time and sort it all thru, you'll find that you can make it ok without a crutch like booze and drugs.

Answer 3

Drinking may feel like it answers life's problems, but that is really only a temporary illusion. Drinking to cope with life creates more problems (by far) than it ever "solves"... the effects only last a very short while (while you're drunk, perhaps), but when this wears off, reality comes back, and it's harder to deal with than before. Drinking to feel better only creates a viscious cycle... you drink and you feel better, then you feel worse, so you drink again to feel better, again, and so forth...that's no way to live. Life will always present problems, painful moments, obstacles... this is true for us all. Finding a healthy, constructive way to get through these times is very important. You can do it better without adding alcohol. When you hurt, allow yourself to work through it naturally...yes it's painful, yes it may take time, but drinking will not speed up the time it takes to heal. It will only slow it down. It's a slow suicide. You can overcome the hard times more quickly if you allow yourself to face them head on. Remember that all things do pass, given time. Try to make yourself (if you have to) take part in other activities (such as spending time talking to friends, etc.) when you feel down. It may be tough to motivate yourself, but once you do, you'll find you can work through things easier, and without drinking. You sound like you may be depressed. Depression causes a chemical imbalance in the brain. Alcohol (and other drugs) will only make the imbalance worse. Physical activity and creative self-expression have been scientifically proven to help correct those imbalances. There are many people who share your outlook on life, and they know, just like you do, that drinking is not really the answer. Talk to someone you trust. There is help out there. If you'd like to talk about this further, please feel free to email me. I understand how you feel. I'm a recovered alcoholic, and former drug addict. I am also back in school getting my certifcation as a drug and alcohol counselor. I would be happy to help you in any way I can. I can be a good listener. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

It's NOT. Just one helluva big illusion. It only increases life's problems, most of the times, unless controlled, discretely. By the way, drinking is a must, viz., milk, water, etc.

Re alcoholic drinks, it's also said, that a true gentleman/lady is one, who can hold his/her drinks (remain sober, knowing personal limits). If such be the spirit, then in a spiritual mood, I, like the world-famous physicist (Late) Prof. Richard P. Feynman, would say, "The whole Universe is in a glass of wine!"

Answer 5

Actually, it's NOT the answer to life's problems. It's actually a way to escape them. But I hate to be the one to tell you. If you are the one trying to escape, get help. The problems only remain and grow instead of being solved and resolved. And if you are with someone that is drinking, then move on. You can't change it. Only they can. Think "healthy" and find a friend to help you face life problems. Mucho better to resolve and solve then run and hide from anything. Only hurting you or others. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Its not, its usually the cause of most of them!!

My husband almost lost it all because of the bottle. Me,his kids,his money,his home, and his career! It all started out with a few beers after a bad day at work and it ended up being his life line.I think that if someone is drinking because life gets too hard they are weak and are looking for a copout!Real men and women face there problems head on!SOBER!!

Answer 7

I was drinking nearly daily still none of my problems were answered, they only aggravated with time.
Drinking poison can certainly end the problems for you, but would increase the problems of your left over responsibilities.

Yes drinking water can be an answer to quiet a lot of health problems.
So cheeeeeeeeeeeers
Drink Aqua.

Answer 8

eih it's not the answer..we just turn to drinking to forget the pain, dissapointments, frustrations and weaknesses..it's not an answer or a solution to any problem..when we feel so down alcohol can give us the illusion of being strong and that we can be the hero of our life..it's a comfort zone so that we can feel stronger than we are..but after that we are back to reality that we still have that problem..unless we act and do something about it..

Answer 9

drinking isn't the answer it's the problem. People confuse problems with obstacles, obstacles are things we find hard and want to escape from, that's when people start drinking, then there's the problem, the thing that's killing us but we cant help doing it. Like drugs, alcohol is not the answer its the problem.

Answer 10

If you truely believe this to be true than all i can say is that is such a cop out. Be a man and face the world head on don't go getting drunk every time you have a problem...that's truely PATHETIC!...I can't stand being around people i know when they are drunk...it's like they have lowered themselves both physically and mentally and i don't like seeing them like that.