Who is the bored alcoholic

[MDC 7,411]

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 would never call someone a sissy for not drinking.

[penultimatestraw 473]

I would never call someone a sissy for not drinking.

I know, but you're well aware drinking, especially beer, is considered masculine in our culture and others. And for some bizarre reason, people are proud of the amount they can drink - this isn't the case for just about every other addictive substance.

[MDC 7,411]

I know, but you're well aware drinking, especially beer, is considered masculine in our culture and others. And for some bizarre reason, people are proud of the amount they can drink - this isn't the case for just about every other addictive substance.

You know what is definitely not masculine? Nagging.

[iam90sbaby 2,610]

I didn't make the definitions. They are made by a panel of addiction experts, derived in part from the risk of complications of habitual alcohol use.

 

I figured many of you didn't know what was considered excessive alcohol use; it isn't based on what's "cool" or convenient. And societal acceptance doesn't equate to healthy behavior.

 

This is funny coming from a guy that got a gym membership and didn't use it for five months and only then did he realize the gym had been closed, and came to a message board and bragged about getting his money returned to him.

[TheNewGirl 1,490]

 

This is funny coming from a guy that got a gym membership and didn't use it for five months and only then did he realize the gym had been closed, and came to a message board and bragged about getting his money returned to him.

I thought the gym was closed for repairs...and then just went on for months and months until finally he found out it was a scam?

[NorthernVike 2,086]

You know what is definitely not masculine? Nagging.

[iam90sbaby 2,610]

I thought the gym was closed for repairs...and then just went on for months and months until finally he found out it was a scam?

 

Who waits 5 months for construction to finish on their gym? A lazy doctor that likes to point his finger when his hand is dirty.

[Meglamaniac 497]

Jesus H Christ, how the he!! can you guys turn a thread about board members drinking prowess into a damn slap session

[jerryskids 6,792]

You regularly consume half a bottle of wine or more, correct?

 

Yes. What does that have to do with the list of signs you posted?

[mobb_deep 920]

No respectable alcoholic drinks vino. No way skids is an alchy.

[Bier Meister 1,710]

what would be a concern to all are abuse and dependence.

 

 

a half bottle of wine is approx 2.5 5 oz glasses. over the course of an evening, that does not seem excessive. we would need to know how this impacts social, occupational, physical functioning. is it causing harm? how? and to what degree?

[jerryskids 6,792]

I like to think that penny trolls me about the drinking because he views me as someone at this place who may actually change my behaviors.

 

But hey, my FIL is in his 80s and drinks well over a bottle of wine per night. And he is fat, diabetic, can barely move around... wait, that doesn't help my point. Anyway, I'm not getting any younger. I'm also overdue for a physical and although I feel great and my Fitbit says I'm an olympic athlete for my age (heart rate, activity level, sleep, etc.), there could be things going on inside I don't know about.

[TheNewGirl 1,490]

I won't lie in that I drink frequently.

 

My favorite is usually wine, beer is meh. I'd reach for the hard stuff (vodka) before a beer. I can drink about 3 glasses of wine before feeling a little tipsy.

 

How often? Depends. Might be once a week. Might be 4 or 5.

 

I am slightly overweight, so I know that stopping drinking would help with this a lot. However, my BP is great. I am a marathoner/triathlete and while I might not be an elite, I get the done and I feel good after. I occassionally lift weights/strength train.

 

I don't drinking during working hours and often have an issue drinking during the day (unless it's like a mimosa or something); but if it's like noon and we are at someone's house, I don't really immediately start drinking. Even in the evening, it's tough for me to drink before 4 or 5PM sometimes.

 

Mine I believe is mostly about habit; I cook and while I cook, I usually drink wine. Then I drink wine with dinner, etc.

 

It's been a while since I have been totally bombed out of my mind and puked and blacked out; I haven't blacked out in YEARS.

 

Some might read all that and think, alcoholic. Meh. Whatever. Worry about yo'self.

[TimmySmith 2,782]

The list sucks and really should be entitled, "can you handle your booze". I love to drink but discovered many years ago that I can't really be addicted to anything. So alcoholics are born, not made. As much as I drink, and love to drink and want to drink, I am a lightweight at this place. Shotsup is the real deal.

[shotsup 832]

I cook and while I cook, I usually drink wine. Then I drink wine with dinner, etc. .

Drunk ?

 

[shotsup 832]

I'm halved blindedsiberv its1_\m I can't see shits

This post must of made sense to me last night.

 

Props to all my fans voting for me.

[shotsup 832]

Shotsup is the real deal.

Thanks for the support TS

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

This is funny coming from a guy that got a gym membership and didn't use it for five months and only then did he realize the gym had been closed, and came to a message board and bragged about getting his money returned to him.

You need to work on reading comprehension. I used the membership multiple days a week for ~ four months. I went out of town for almost a month, during which time I exercised almost every day, but returned to find the gym was closed.

 

I wasn't bragging about getting my money back. I was impressed by the cc company's customer service, hence the title of that thread.

 

And nobody is perfect with healthy behavior, but if you knew anything about me, you'd know I practice what I preach.

[penultimatestraw 473]

You know what is definitely not masculine? Nagging.

You know what is? Denial.

[frank 2,305]

None of the above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They don't seem bored.

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

Who waits 5 months for construction to finish on their gym? A lazy doctor that likes to point his finger when his hand is dirty.

Jesus you are stupid. You need to exercise both your mind and body.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

Thanks for the support TS

Are you having fun? I see miserable people living miserable lives sober and think, let's have a drink. It amazes me the amount of people I'm surrounded by attempting to live their lives in purgatory withyhaving an ounce of fun.

[penultimatestraw 473]

what would be a concern to all are abuse and dependence.

 

 

a half bottle of wine is approx 2.5 5 oz glasses. over the course of an evening, that does not seem excessive. we would need to know how this impacts social, occupational, physical functioning. is it causing harm? how? and to what degree?

The other part is the risk of promoting illnesses due to alcohol consumption. You don't need to be dependent on alcohol for the latter to occur.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Are you having fun? I see miserable people living miserable lives sober and think, let's have a drink. It amazes me the amount of people I'm surrounded by attempting to live their lives in purgatory withyhaving an ounce of fun.

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

[vuduchile 1,945]

Are you having fun? I see miserable people living miserable lives sober and think, let's have a drink. It amazes me the amount of people I'm surrounded by attempting to live their lives in purgatory withyhaving an ounce of fun.

Drinking doesn't automatically = fun for you and those around you. In fact, it's often exactly the opposite

[shotsup 832]

Are you having fun? I see miserable people living miserable lives sober and think, let's have a drink. It amazes me the amount of people I'm surrounded by attempting to live their lives in purgatory withyhaving an ounce of fun.

No doubt. I am I the board of directors for a charity that raises over $75,000 every year !!! Who is on the board ? A bunch of drunks and potheads.

 

This year I might even hit you fuckers up for donations.

 

We have a ball and raise a ton of money that helps local people in need.

 

Besides that - yes life is a ball. No regrets !!!!

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

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

I grew up in an environment fueled by drinking. From day one. There was never a party or occasion that alcohol wasn't involved. I know New Orleans isn't the only town in America that has this social status or stigma, but we are what we are. A drinking town. We have drive thru daiquiri bars where you get off of work and can order a 190 Octane like you do a number 2 at Burger King. There are no liquor stores. You can buy alcohol 24/7 at gas stations.

 

I met Sam Kinnison right before he died. He was explaining how to get alcohol after 2:00 AM. "Hire a limo. They are fully stocked with booze. Me: This bar won't close till 5:00 and you can cross the street to the 7/12 and get a fifth of anything your heart desires. He missed his flight.

 

I know many who aren't alcoholics. But they drink when the time is right. I rode in the biggest parade New Orleans hosts, for ten years. There were 250 riders on our float, The only ones who got off sober were ones in AA. And they were few and far between. It's just how it is.

[penultimatestraw 473]

I grew up in an environment fueled by drinking. From day one. There was never a party or occasion that alcohol wasn't involved. I know New Orleans isn't the only town in America that has this social status or stigma, but we are what we are. A drinking town. We have drive thru daiquiri bars where you get off of work and can order a 190 Octane like you do a number 2 at Burger King. There are no liquor stores. You can buy alcohol 24/7 at gas stations.

 

I met Sam Kinnison right before he died. He was explaining how to get alcohol after 2:00 AM. "Hire a limo. They are fully stocked with booze. Me: This bar won't close till 5:00 and you can cross the street to the 7/12 and get a fifth of anything your heart desires. He missed his flight.

 

I know many who aren't alcoholics. But they drink when the time is right. I rode in the biggest parade New Orleans hosts, for ten years. There were 250 riders on our float, The only ones who got off sober were ones in AA. And they were few and far between. It's just how it is.

To each their own I guess. Substitute something else (violence, heroin, gambling) for alcohol in your description above and I think you'll understand your perspective might not be the best.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

To each their own I guess. Substitute something else (violence, heroin, gambling) for alcohol in your description above and I think you'll understand your perspective might not be the best.

Ever said it was best?

 

I know my potential and how it probably would have played out somewhere else. I had acceptance to some northern schools. Denied them. Decided to stay home.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

Was it the best? I decided to follow my Dads company and his perspective. It was the best.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Ever said it was best?

 

I know my potential and how it probably would have played out somewhere else. I had acceptance to some northern schools. Denied them. Decided to stay home.

Well, you're big on the "no regrets" line of thinking, and feeling sorry for those that haven't had as much "fun" with their lives. That implies things are pretty greta.

 

ETA - I guess you decided it was best after all.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

Well, you're big on the "no regrets" line of thinking, and feeling sorry for those that haven't had as much "fun" with their lives. That implies things are pretty greta.

 

ETA - I guess you decided it was best after all.

Never said or implied that. I commented on my life and environment soccialy.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Never said or implied that. I commented on my life and environment soccialy.

Well, I have no idea what this means then.

I see miserable people living miserable lives sober and think, let's have a drink. It amazes me the amount of people I'm surrounded by attempting to live their lives in purgatory withyhaving an ounce of fun.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

Again, I am surrounded by those who are miserable. You see those who take Zoloft, ambien, and other prescription drugs. They are zombies.

 

You prescribed this sh!t.

 

You get High climbing a mountain. Daisy from Florida gets high on meth. Joshua from Arizona gets off kissing rattlesnakes. Bunny from New Orleans drinks.

 

What floats your boat?

[5-Points 3,527]

No respectable alcoholic drinks vino.

 

 

[penultimatestraw 473]

Again, I am surrounded by those who are miserable. You see those who take Zoloft, ambien, and other prescription drugs. They are zombies.

 

You prescribed this sh!t.

 

You get High climbing a mountain. Daisy from Florida gets high on meth. Joshua from Arizona gets off kissing rattlesnakes. Bunny from New Orleans drinks.

 

What floats your boat?

I enjoy staying active, and surround myself mostly with people who do the same. None of them are miserable. One of my two friends on antidepressants leads an unhealthy lifestyle, and the other has always been a negative person. Some people are truly born that way. But for the rest of us, I'll take habits that promote health every time over things that make you temporarily "high" to escape reality. Those never lead to long term happiness, for yourself or loved ones.

[MDC 7,411]

You know what is? Denial.

 

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.

[TimmySmith 2,782]

 

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.

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.

[iam90sbaby 2,610]

 

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.

 

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

[mobb_deep 920]

You know what is definitely not masculine? Nagging.

 

Everybody hates naggers.