alcohol

christine24t

it's not weird at all. I like to drink, and I probably get drunk a couple of times a month. But I also will volunteer to sober cab some nights, and honestly it can be fun too because you just get to observe! It's easier to be a sober cab when your friends go to the bar as opposed to a house party, just because sometimes its awkward at house parties if you are shy and sober, but it is easier to blend in at the bar. Sometimes I will even go out with the people I drive for and just be a really fun sober cab - dancing with them on the dance floor, etc.

sexforjaffacakes

I don't drink alcohol to escape my problems or anything, I get pished at the weekend cuz it's fun! I mean maybe it's just because I live in Scotland, where our culture pretty much centers around alcohol from quite a young age, but I do genuinley like being drunk.

I can have fun without it, of course I can, but some situations are definately improved with booze. I don't have a beer or glass of wine in the evening or with my meals, I only get drunk, I never drink for the pleasure of the drink (because alcohol tastes icky. Apart from baileys. Mmmm. Baileys. And maybe a cheeky cold WKD in summer), I get tispy/drunkish about once a week, more during holiday seasons or things like festivals/freshers week etc, but I only get like proper wasted every couple of months.

I don't rely on drink and I don't let it interfere with my diet - I count my drink calories and don't binge eat when I get the drunken munchies.

But yeah, in answer to the OP, people drink for many reasons
partly for cultural and social reasons, "let's go out for a drink after work" or going to nightclubs etc
sometimes for escapism
sometimes just plain habit
to rebel/show off/try to look hardcore
to fit in with friends that drink
sometimes people say it can improve a meal, eg the "right wines" or a beer with an indian meal xD

or the main reason - for most people, it feels damnnnn good!

summer827

I don't think there's anything wrong with you. Like anything else, if you don't like it, don't do it! It's just not worth it to me to drink very often. The "good" feeling doesn't last long enough to be worth the $$ and calories-- I personally want those calories for food! I don't get many. Lol. I'm very thankful that I don't struggle with this, as many generations of my family have been affected by alcoholism.

koutwater

It's a waste of money, calories, and if you feel crappy the next day it's a waste of days of your life too!:)

AmyJo54915

I am very proud of you for not drinking...it is a trap that is hard to get out of once you get into it!

emmamcblain

Sometimes I drink because I'm in the mood for one, or not in the mood for anything but. Sometimes it's good for a laugh, but you have to know limits. There's no need to get hammered all the time, you'll forget how to have fun when you're sober. :')

archer123

alcohol will make you gain weight fast in some cases, but moderate drinking may actually be good for you in the long run. catch 22 basically.

Bridget3118

NO YOU ARE FINE! I hope that my boys will not be pressured and be strong like you when they are your age, not to mention LOTS OF EXTRA CALORIES IN ALCOHOL!! Stay strong and stay forcused on your future, kudos to you!

tigersword

Moderate alcohol consumption has actually been shown to have positive health benefits. Now that's moderate consumption, as in one beer, or one glass of wine, or one mixed drink, not getting totally hammered. I usually have one drink a night, but that's just me. I haven't gone out and gotten drunk in years.:drinker:

RonneyKay

Why Yes, there IS something wrong with you.

You need to understand that in today's society the trend is moving towards less individual responsibility, less maturity, and lower intelligence. By not going and and getting wasted you run the risk of being a mature, responsible, intelligent individual. You may miss out on your opportunity to participate in a rehab program. You will lose the "I'm an alcoholic" card as an excuse for your behaviour. Not sure if you are willing to risk it. :bigsmile:

LOL this! don't forget the glamorous mug shot after a DUI!

There is NOTHING wrong with you, I had to fire some friends cuz that is all they do, all day on the weekends. They are drunk from Fri night (well m-thurs nights as well) to Sunday night, go to work with hangovers and then get up and do the same thing. I USED to be one of them. I am quite a bit older than you but I know how you are feeling. Oh and it didn't help that I realized that all we had in common was drinking... When I sobered up I didn't like them very much as people. Drinking in moderation is fine though, but its good you don't NEED it to have fun.

You don't have to fire your friends or anything but you certainly don't have to drink all the time like they do! You are a wise person!

Ronney

tigersword

I've honestly never understood the "drinking to have fun" mode of thought. Too me, drinking alcohol is no different than eating or drinking anything else.

beyg

no need for alcohol the thing to do is to get high on nature like mtb or rd riding. Is healthier :happy:

livnlite

Seems like everyone these days feels the need to get drunk EVERY weekend. I don't see the need, I can have fun on my own without using alcohol to help. I'm 19 and have only ever drunk 3 or 4 times in my life.

Is there something wrong with me?
Is there anyone else out there who just does not enjoy it? I don't like the taste, it makes me feel sick and dizzy.... I don't see the need? :S

Not saying that people who DO drink alcohol are bad, but I just don't get what all the hype is about :S

No, there is nothing wrong with you .. at least in regards to not wanting to get drunk every weekend. Pfffttt! You, if anything, should be commended, not just for not wanting to drink or party heavily but to do what YOU think is right, and not succome to peer pressure.

I remember what it was like, way back 'in the day'..when I partied as hard as anyone .. Then, I started feeling differently about it as I grew older. By then I was married and had a small family. Going out and getting hammered just didn't have it's same appeal. My 'freinds' used to give me a hard time about it .. because I was much more 'fun' when I drank. It didn't realy sway me to drink, because at that point my priorties had changed. That's not to say, that I NEVER had a few coctails now and then, sure I did .. Just when I felt like it, not when THEY wanted me to .. I was never one to allow peer pressure dictate anything I did.

jcr85

Man people on this board are crazy....drinking is awesome.


Consequences not so much.

xXKatrinaXx

Why Yes, there IS something wrong with you.

You need to understand that in today's society the trend is moving towards less individual responsibility, less maturity, and lower intelligence. By not going and and getting wasted you run the risk of being a mature, responsible, intelligent individual. You may miss out on your opportunity to participate in a rehab program. You will lose the "I'm an alcoholic" card as an excuse for your behaviour. Not sure if you are willing to risk it. :bigsmile:

lol totally agree. no nothing is wrong with you. i used to drink heavily and partied a lot from my young teens to when I turned 20. I quit drinking, became way more mature and focused on life, Went from owning nothing and partying non stop to owning a sweet house and am doing wayyy better in school! But then again maybe I was just partying way too much and wasnt able to drink responsibly. But my life is definetly better without it!

shaneNSW

I don't drink anymore as I have an allergy to alcohol. I tend to break out in handcuffs.

xXKatrinaXx

I don't drink anymore as I have an allergy to alcohol. I tend to break out in handcuffs.

lol!!! yep that happens!!!

foremant86

I've never drank alcohol. Not even a drop.

Never understood why people do, but to each their own.

I've definitely never needed alcohol to have a good time with my friends and i don't understand why people waste sooooo much money on the crap, it's so fricken expensive!