Who is the bored alcoholic

[MDC 7,407]

PS is a scientist, so he misses everything outside of the clinical equation. That said, don't defend your drinking. It doesn't look good. Is your work, wife, kid relationship as good as it might be if your were sober? You'll never know. Nor will I, for that matter.

I am really not defending my drinking, other than saying 2-3 beers per night does not in any way make me an alcoholic or put me in the same company as a guy who's downing a 6-pack and fifth of vodka every evening. That's nuts.

 

My drinking literally never interferes with my job or relationships. I would quit or at least cut back a lot if it did.

[NorthernVike 2,086]

It amazes me people think life can't be fun without alcohol.

 

 

It certainly can be, but it's more fun with da booze

[shotsup 832]

 

 

It certainly can be, but it's more fun with da booze

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

I am sure a doctor wouldn't approve of my drinking but I seriously don't see it as an issue. At least, I'd guess that my odds of acquiring a drinking-related disease are closer to yours than say Bunny Bastards'.

 

I never actually get the sense that you post this stuff in an effort to educate anyone here. I think that's because of the sort of hectoring tone: "Don't blame ME if you get a disease!" That and you always seem to segue into talking about you and your diet, your rock climbing and activities etc.

 

Mostly I think you're one of those "It's all about Meeeeeee!!!" types and you see a thread with some sort of vaguely medical topic and feel compelled to demonstrate your expertise.

 

You're a doctor: We get it.

Nah. I never volunteered I was a doctor until asked repeatedly by Medstudent, and start very few topics. Hard to be self-serving posting mostly responses. But don't we all post primarily about things we know/feel strongly about? What look at meeeee benefit do I derive from responding to gun control, climate change, NBA finals threads, etc.?

 

I probably lash out a bit at you guys because I can't do so IRL when patients make the same sh!tty excuses for their decisions. And you probably feel I'm hectoring because what I'm saying threatens your rationalization of your unhealthy behaviors.

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

Thank you for perfectly articulating what I think about penultimatestraw, well done sir.

It is nice to have discussions with articulate adults. Even if they are 100% off-base, at least you get the sense they have critical thinking skills beyond that of a petulant toddler.

[kutulu 1,676]

Voted shots... Want to see a good, close game.

[shotsup 832]

Voted shots... Want to see a good, close game.

 

I voted the. Bunny

[DuckStupid 40]

Since death is inevitable, might as well enjoy the extra beer daily. I mean, what kind of sissy drinks less than two beers a day?

I have 2. They big drinks, but 2.

[Strike 5,538]

My vote is still for sale to the highest bidding alcy. Now I'm gonna have another beer at the bar.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

I voted bunny. I actually think both bunny and shots are pretty far down the alchy line, but bunny's at least provides fun stories.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

Read the first post.

Ah. I see.

 

No. I can talk to women sober. But sober I am extremely polite and not particularly entertaining.

 

Drunk, I get into "Fock you I do and say whatever I want" mode. Sometimes that goes well. Sometimes not so much.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,438]

 

I voted the. Bunny

D!ck....

[MDC 7,407]

And you probably feel I'm hectoring because what I'm saying threatens your rationalization of your unhealthy behaviors.

Either that, or it's your naggy tone and the fact that we've all heard it before.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Either that, or it's your naggy tone and the fact that we've all heard it before.

Amazing one can hear something so many times yet fail to process it....just because.

[mobb_deep 920]

I've been in and out of recovery for several years, if anyone wants tips on how to be a crappy alcoholic.

 

Pro tip... When I'm angry and posting in political threads I'm off the wagon (2-3 months back), and when I'm happy and avoiding the donks I'm sticking to the Jah Bless (right now)!

[MDC 7,407]

Amazing one can hear something so many times yet fail to process it....just because.

 

Don't mistake ignoring your advice for failing to process it. I'm sure plenty of patients understand what you have to say and deliberately ignore you.

[NorthernVike 2,086]

I've been in and out of recovery for several years, if anyone wants tips on how to be a crappy alcoholic.

 

Pro tip... When I'm angry and posting in political threads I'm off the wagon (2-3 months back), and when I'm happy and avoiding the donks I'm sticking to the Jah Bless (right now)!

 

 

Really? Wouldn't have thought that. Good luck man.

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

Don't mistake ignoring your advice for failing to process it. I'm sure plenty of patients understand what you have to say and deliberately ignore you.

Sure. And they repeatedly make the same excuses, too. Not sure if it's better to be ignorant or a liar.

 

I guess it's possible to be both.

[MDC 7,407]

Sure. And they repeatedly make the same excuses, too.

Sounds like you're not a very good doctor.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Sounds like you're not a very good doctor.

You win. Feel free to reply for the last word.

[shotsup 832]

I had. Even been drinking offs 14 hours.

[shotsup 832]

I is last word

[BunnysBastatrds 2,438]

Me

[BunnysBastatrds 2,438]

 Updater… Went for my first check up in a decade. Had five viles of blood taken out of me. I went to get the results today and asked the doctor to give me the bad news first. As expected my liver enzymes are very high and they want to do an ultrasound on it. Blood pressure is high, but everything else was good considering my age, I’m the old speed limit now 55. They were amazed how great the results are. When I went to detox last year, BAL was .40. I refused to get in a wheelchair and and walked like a champ. They were amazed that I could do that. Spent eleven days in detox. The first three were extremely hard on me. Shaking bad and withdrawal symptoms were not fun and I was scared. Big fawking time. Fourth day, I was not going through the Days and said “keep me here as I needed a break from life and NO booze. I was drinking a six pack of tall boys and a fifth of vodka. I’ve completely eradicated all hard alcohol and am down a six pack of tall boy.s now.

[Voltaire 5,316]

So after all that drinking, it's not had much or a permanent effect... Well, I guess we'll see what that very high liver enzyme ultrasound turns out to be, but you're cutting down on the drinking to get there. Keep it up, Bunny.

[MikeMatt 81]

Good to hear Bunny. 

[Voltaire 5,316]

For anyone new here, Shotsup is Tommy Gavin.

He got banned for posting fully SFW pictures of a group of cute women and inviting us to rank them on appearance.

1,4,5,3,2

Who knew Mike would take offense to that?

[Maximum Overkill 1,988]

On 6/8/2017 at 11:21 AM, MDC said:

am really not defending my drinking, other than saying 2-3 beers per night does not in any way make me an alcoholic

Hate to break it to you, you're an alcoholic. 

[MDC 7,407]

1 hour ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Hate to break it to you, you're an alcoholic. 

You started trolling for attention early this morning.  

[Maximum Overkill 1,988]

1 hour ago, MDC said:

You started trolling for attention early this morning.  

Why the alcohol abuse? What pain are you trying to suppress? I can help. 

[Alias Detective 1,399]

Drank hard for long long time.   Alcohol free for over 10 years.   Smoke ganja like its tobacco tho.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,438]

So I lost another friend to alcoholism last week. Pancreatic cancer.Went stage four in a week. I rode in Endymion with him for eleven years. Glenn. RealLy great person. He was only fifty three. 
 

I got a call from my doctor today.  Malaysia says I need a colonoscopy as there is an 11 mm growth in my pancreas or large intestines. A stone or maybe a tumor. Made my appointment for next Tuesday and thought of this…

 I’m gonna have to pay..