Need drinking advice (Adult Advice)

[slleipnir]

I am so sick of this bullcrap. Donna, go back and read what people have written, they have shared THEIR personal experiences with alcohol. Some people have added their input about the effects it has had on their lives. Why in heck's name am I forbidden from doing the same? I will tell you why- because I have a DIFFERENT opinion than YOU, and, than CAROLE, on alcohol. Sorry, but, that doesn't make MY post any different.

I only browsed this thread, but I feel I want to respond to this. I'm sorry Jess, this has nothing to do with the original post. However, I feel that in this forum, whatever the majority feels, must be right. Therefore no one elses opinions matter or are correct. I don't see why everyone can't post their opinions, even if it goes against what the majority feels. I can see where Johanna is coming from. I like to drink too, and see nothing wrong with it. I've never been drunk, but I know my limits. I think if Jess wants to drink, she can go for it, if that's what she wants. From what i've read, Jess is smart enough to know how much she can handle.

About the counselling. I'm not one to say you need it or don't. However, they aren't always a bad thing. I had it in my mind that they were evil, and would never see one. I was struggling with depression and was seriously thinking of killing myself. My dad pretty much forced me to go. It wasn't what I expected. The lady was very nice, and she listened to everything I had to talk about and sometimes gave me suggestions as to how I could feel better. I think even just having someone to talk to made me feel better. Anyway Jess. I'm not saying you need to see one, I have no idea. All I'm saying is they're not ALL bad. I understand how they can be bad though. Anyway, you can always PM me if you need to talk.

Anyway, just wanted to post that.

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Sorry Jess, I hope that didn't sound like I was saying you are depressed...cause that's not what I ment. I'm just saying my experience with counsellors.

[Lori Jordan]

I missed this post,There is nothing wrong to have a couple drinks once in awhile but not on a everyday thing,I grew up with a mother who was a alcholic and its not a nice thing to see everyday,I myself do not drink alchol can just as easily be a drug to someone im so scared by seeing what my mother went through i dont have any intrest in the stuff..I hope you accomplish whatever it is...Just be careful!!

[king2005]

I am thankful of everyones posts, I got the info I needed & tonight will be my first.

I NEED to make sure I know my limit this weekend, so I don't accidently get drunk at the Private Singles Party on the 13th & do something really stupid infront of 400+ people I already know water is involved so I'll be wearing a dark green T-shirt & jean shorts with a belt.

I want to have a blast, but not at my expence. I know many of the people will be swingers (creepy), & thats why I'm dressing WAY down! I know how to have safe fun & I really miss partying & hanging out in large groups (thats how I'm solving my shy problem).. I've missed so much over the past 7yrs & cannot wait to have fun & make friends again! as I lost all my old ones to Rob


If I find my limit this weekend I'll drink 1/2 that amount on the 13th.. if I don't find my limit, then I'll just drink pop on the 13th & figure out my limit in a safer place later on, as I'm in no hurry to drink.. I just want to do it safe & smart.


I'm so excited about the 13th!! If it goes well, I plan to go out more & hopefull I'll be far less shy & more out going again. Then I can save up some $$ & fly to PT meetings on my own or rent a car (if I can get my G beore it expires)...

[slleipnir]

I find I start to feel dizzy when I have a few drinks...that's when I stop. I don't feel drunk, but I wouldn't want to be driving or anything of that sort. It's not enough for me to do stupid things either.