After a night of drinking, even if i'm only having 1 or 2 glasses of wine with dinner, i always feel this nagging, deep guilty feeling in the pit of my stomach, like i did something wrong even though i'm old enough to drink i was just out having a good time with friends or family. i always go over the whole previous night in my head over and over again and analyze every detail of everything that happened throughout the course of the night, and every single person i interacted with and what the conversation was and what i think it meant. i'm always so paranoid the next day that people are going to talk about me. i know that alochol is a depressant and people usually feel sluggish and a little bit more down than usual the next day, but for me it's different i feel as if im paralyzed by guilt and i can't function normally the next day. i'd like to be able to go out and have a good time without feeling this way the next day. does anyone else have this problem?
2007-05-28 18:52:59 · 25 answers · asked by Andi 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is in large part physiological,
Part of the good feeling of "catching a buzz" is from the release of dopamine, serotonin and oxytocine.
Different peoples levels of these chemicals recover and stabilize more quickly than others.
For those that do not ,that feeling of remorse haunts them the following day.
Maybe just best for you not to drink?
2007-05-28 19:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How much do you drink? Do you drink at home? Do you get drunk? How many drinks do you have per day?
If you drink three or more drinks per day (1 can beer = 1 drink; 1 glass wine = 1 drink; 1 mixed drink or shot = 1 drink) then you have a problem with alcohol. If you only have an occasional drink while you are having dinner (1 to 4 drinks a week) then you don't have a problem with alcohol but you still have a problem.
You shouldn't be torturing yourself about a couple of glasses of wine a week. If you are then you have a problem that you should look at with a counselor. Something else is going on that has nothing to do with your drinking.
Start asking yourself why you are so concerned about alcohol. Was someone in your family an alcoholic and you're afraid that you might become one? Did you hear horror stories about alcohol from a relative or friend? Did someone you cared about die from alcoholism or addiction of some kind? If you can afford it make an appointment with a counselor and try to find out why you are obsessed with this problem. Some counselors have a fee based on sliding scale depending on your income. If you can't afford a counselor try your priest, pastor, or rabbi.
2007-05-28 19:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing you can do because you have taken in something that depresses your system. The slurred speech, stumbling and tiredness by the end of the night are all signs of this. Some people are more affected than others. Especially if they have mental health issues or are heavy drinkers. You either need to give up altogether or force yourself to go outside for a run as soon as you get up the next day. I think you should just quit because I suspect there is a lot more to this than just feeling a little down because of drink.
2016-03-19 01:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have the same problem almost word-for-word. It's just the alcohol acting as a depressant, nothing wrong with you at all. Alcohol just seems to affect some people this way more than others.
I've found that for me that a lot of it depends on what I drank. If I drink beer, I feel fine the next day. If I drink liquor or wine, that's when I get the symptoms you described. Maybe try a little experimenting and see if drinking something different helps at all.
Hope this helps....totally normal, lots of people feel the same.
2007-05-28 19:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Babber420 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure, back in the day I would go drinking with friends, and always be guilty and down the next day. In my case, it might have had to do with the fact that there was alcoholism on both sides of my family--and I was probably afraid of becoming one myself (in can be inherited). When I think back of how we used to all call each other and ask how we acted, looked, if we insulted anyone, etc.--it was really dumb.
If you're only having a couple, once in a while, you should not feel all of this guilt and depression--unless maybe there are some alcoholics in your family tree, or in your neighborhood, etc., and you just don't ever want to get like they get.
2007-05-28 18:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You think too much....maybe because your bored...Get a life, go freak out. You only live once, and stop caring about what others think of you, think of it this way, if they have opinions about you, then that means your important enough to be though about in their busy schedules of the day. So your important. Let them think whatever they want, you cannot control peoples brain and imagaination. Where your concerned, if you feel depressed after a couple of drinks, try having fun without alcohol, just drink something while having fun out with friends and family. This is all psychological.
2007-05-28 18:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by magicspice4u 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Means you have good parents who did a good job raising you. Don't drink baby. You can have fun with your friends and not drink. Some people have it in them to drink, (and get in lots of trouble with it) Some can drink, and stop when its enough, and lead productive lives, others just don't feel right about it. And choose not to. I guess you're in that third group. accept who you are. Its no biggie. You'll have a lot more money by not wasting it at the bar. Have coke or coffee, and let anyone who doesn't understand or like it kiss your butt.
2007-05-28 18:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by messier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't do it. It's ok to not do something, even though other people are. You wouldn't be the only person on the planet who doesn't drink. Either that, or set a minimum for yourself. Technically alcohol is for unwinding..not getting drunk, being stupid and pissing it all out 5 minutes later.
2007-05-28 18:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Alexis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound allergic to it. I'm serious. Drinking is just not for some people. I consider you lucky to have found this out now, hopefully before it gets too late. Be wise, my friend, & don't drink. Its not worth it. Take it from me. Go out & have a good time without it. You can. Get high on life.
2007-05-28 19:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by Faith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you know alcohol will make you feel like this -- What is stopping you from having a great time with out the alcohol?
You can skip the whole aftermath of the "day after" effect.
2007-05-28 18:59:14 · answer #10 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋