Alternatives to Drinking

[BONO]

So i drink 2 - 3 times a week, and maybe one out of these days I go over 3 drinks. I've been told to slow down as I'm hurting myself in the long run. But here is the question...I go to a sports bar to watch a game or play pool, or just to hang out. what can I do there to keep myself occupied and not drink and try to keep SmaIAM not making fun of me. :?

Please Advise!!

[Hadeer]

Just think, you are going to a sports bar to watch a game. What if during the half time show, you miss Janet Jackson having her tata exposed cause you are too buzzed to remember it...Now that is a travesty...:(

[Daivari]

There is no alternative. If you think you're drinking too much, cut down. It all depends on how serious you are about cutting back on drinking.

[enu]

Bono, I understand exactly what your saying as far as going out I say go out, have fun, have a drink or two and call it a day. You should cut down, your liver is gonna hate you. If your out, especially with sam, your bound to drink, just do it in moderation, are you really gonna go out with him and not drink, and are you really gonna refuse to go out at all. F' it bono, were gonna one die, might as well die happy, and with a corona in hand.

[renee]

Bono, depending on how big you are (and we know that you're big "down there," I'm talking body mass) 2 drinks 3 times a week is not excessive. Even if it's 2 drinks 2 times a week and 4-5 1 time a week is not excessive.

You need to be careful when you are finding that you NEED to drink. You should also be careful if you find yourself drinking because you are lonely because Cathy won't go out with you. BTW, why aren't u going out with Cathy? You should tap that chica! (LOL, Renee the Chaldean-American match maker).

[BONO]

Yes, I'm going out with Cathy.........In my fantasy life that is LOL.....she even made me the best gur gur lol..

well, 6.0" and 150lb. I know that's skinny with all the food I eat...but you said it right, it's like 1 to 2 drinks 2twice a week and Saturday is the only day that I may have 3 - 4 - 5 drinks..or more..

so u think that is OK?

[Caramel]

Yes, I'm going out with Cathy.........In my fantasy life that is LOL.....she even made me the best gur gur lol..

well, 6.0" and 150lb. I know that's skinny with all the food I eat...but you said it right, it's like 1 to 2 drinks 2twice a week and Saturday is the only day that I may have 3 - 4 - 5 drinks..or more..

so u think that is OK?


Bono, that was in REAL LIFE, see I KNEW you were drunk!

Anyways - your drinking doesnt sound too bad to me but everybody's different. If people around you say you need to cut down, then maybe its true or maybe they are overreacting. Drink slowly if you want to cut down and have water after and before each drink. That will help you drink less. DO NOT eat chips or salted nuts or anything salty while drinking, because you will want to drink more if you do. Other than that, I dont know but if I think of anything else I'll post again.

[Orgazmo]

Smoking pot.

[renee]

Smoking pot.

Proven to reduce libido and may cause :lol:impotency. Go for it Baby.

Yes, I'm going out with Cathy.........In my fantasy life that is LOL.....she even made me the best gur gur lol..

well, 6.0" and 150lb. I know that's skinny with all the food I eat...but you said it right, it's like 1 to 2 drinks 2twice a week and Saturday is the only day that I may have 3 - 4 - 5 drinks..or more..

so u think that is OK?

Like Cathy said, everyone is different. But it doesn't seem excessive to me. In Europe, esp. France, the average man your age is drinking a half litre of wine at each dinner.

Ask Cathy out you dolt! And Cathy, accept his invitation. I have this good feeling about you two. 8)

[BONO]

Bono, that was in REAL LIFE, see I KNEW you were drunk!

Anyways - your drinking doesnt sound too bad to me but everybody's different. If people around you say you need to cut down, then maybe its true or maybe they are overreacting. Drink slowly if you want to cut down and have water after and before each drink. That will help you drink less. DO NOT eat chips or salted nuts or anything salty while drinking, because you will want to drink more if you do. Other than that, I dont know but if I think of anything else I'll post again.

listen, when I thought I was truly with u, I pinched myself and woke up LOL...

I do drink water a lot, especially when I'm drinking grey goose...But I do eat a lot of appetizers when I drink. It may not affect my weight, but I'm sure the cholesterol is piling up!!!

[Caramel]

listen, when I thought I was truly with u, I pinched myself and woke up LOL...

I do drink water a lot, especially when I'm drinking grey goose...But I do eat a lot of appetizers when I drink. It may not affect my weight, but I'm sure the cholesterol is piling up!!!

The appetizers make you drink more, and drinking more makes you want more appetizers...its a vicious cycle.

[ojeen1981]

dawog, u r getting older, your liver is metabolizing slower, which means the toxic stuff stays in your system for a longer period of time. you're liver will get to a point of damage where its irreversible; and your liver takes care of allot of crap for you, including making albumin, blood clots, and many more other things (so this means that if your liver is jaked, it will affect other “simple” body functions). The toxic effects of Alcohol goes straight to your brain performing damages on your brain that are irreversible (neuronal cells once they r damaged, they r gone! ). This means every time u drink u r literally killing brain cells that aren’t coming back no more.

God forbid u do need medication for anything in the future; regardless of what the case is, u will be asked if u drink...y? because your liver enzyme has been stimulated; so which ever drug they give u, it will need to be at a higher dose since your liver will metabolize it quicker (and this has its own ramifications).

point is: habbie, i know u r perhaps aware of these things, but u gotta take them seriously because once most of these things happen, u can not bring em back.

so, u have to understand this stuff to the point where it scares u, if u r not afraid of it, than u will not think twice before grapping that goose. Think twice, be afraid and think about the long term effects.


now, some journals would argue that people who have your condition are manifesting "classical/operant conditioning" psychological behavior. Which means that u drink alcohol not only because u enjoy the effects/taste of it; but also because u have associated Alcohol with other things like watching TV, going out, etc.

this is a behavioral pattern that is consistent because u have made it this way. so, try to substitute and begin to consciously associate watching tv etc. with something else that u like (make sure its not harmful, lol).

Since u r already educated (and i know u r a smart guy and that u already know all these things)....but the next step is for u to gain genuine FEAR !


i cant stress enough how serious u should be about this. and plz be.

[BONO]

^^^^I read your recommendation and is scaring the hell out of me bro.^^^^

from now on....I'm not reading your recommendations LOL/JK

[renee]

Moderation is the key my man. Moderation. I don't think what you're describing is excessive.

[SamIAM™]

dont be gay, you'll be fine

[Caramel]

dont be gay, you'll be fine

says your partner in crime....