Have you ever been viewed differently because of a medical condition? (Rant)

[Karen]

I think abstention leads to more problems than not.

What do you mean by that? What problem could my abstaining from drinking cause?

[Cataholic]

What do you mean by that? What problem could my abstaining from drinking cause?

I wasn't singling out anyone.

In general, as a 'theory', I don't think abstaining works. I think it leads to binge drinking, to hiding drinking, to glamorizing drinking, to demonizing drinking. Drinking isn't the problem, addiction is the problem.

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

[Alysser]

No, it's okay, maybe I just read your post wrong. I see what you mean now. I probably should have also explained that the doctors had no problems with roller coasters.

Anyway, I agree 100% with moderation. I've seen my friends get black-out drunk at parties, and it's just so dumb and in my mind, maybe just mine, but irresponsible. They always text me the next day telling me they regret. But that's not what you were saying when I tried to stop you.

LOL, yeah I did write a novel! I tried to answer everyones post all at once.

[Karen]

I wasn't singling out anyone.

In general, as a 'theory', I don't think abstaining works. I think it leads to binge drinking, to hiding drinking, to glamorizing drinking, to demonizing drinking. Drinking isn't the problem, addiction is the problem.

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

Oh, okay! I guess what you mean is "Preaching abstinence leads to problems."

I don't drink, but don't make a fuss about it, and know my decision is mine alone. What works for me doesn't necessarily work for everyone! And I don't binge drink, hide drinking, glamorize or demonize drinking or any of the other things you list!

[Cataholic]

Oh, okay! I guess what you mean is "Preaching abstinence leads to problems."

I don't drink, but don't make a fuss about it, and know my decision is mine alone. What works for me doesn't necessarily work for everyone! And I don't binge drink, hide drinking, glamorize or demonize drinking or any of the other things you list!

Actually, I mean abstinence...LOL. Most people do not 'abstain' from much in life. That whole all or nothing theory does not sit well with me, at all.

And, FWIW? I have never, ever thrown up on a single person in my life, and have never witnessed another person (with the exception of a sick child) do so, either. You must have ran around with some real winners!

[Karen]

Actually, I mean abstinence...LOL. Most people do not 'abstain' from much in life. That whole all or nothing theory does not sit well with me, at all.

And, FWIW? I have never, ever thrown up on a single person in my life, and have never witnessed another person (with the exception of a sick child) do so, either. You must have ran around with some real winners!

Remember, I went to the Massachusetts College of Art - so not exactly your normal cross-section of humanity!