Reasons for drinking.

Canada
February 23, 2007 11:12pm CST
Have you ever been drunk and do you remember the last time you drank too much?I have never been so drunk as to not know what I am doing or where I am.I have only had one hangover(to my memory) and that was because I was called into work on my day off and we all know what it is like to work after a night of drinking.
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@KissThis (3003)
• United States
14 Apr 07
I have only gotten drunk a couple of times in my life. The last time was about 4 years ago. My partner and I was surpose to meet up with some friends of ours. For some reason or another my partner called to let me know he wasn't going to be able to make yet again. I decided that I was going to go anyway. We ended up at a bar. I was drinking anything and everything that my friends suggested. To this day I still think it was fun and sure did piss off my partner.
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• Canada
16 Apr 07
Then your partner learned a lesson from it while you had fun.What more could you ask for?.Thank you for responding.
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• United States
24 Feb 07
oh im drunk right now, well almost there really, and i drink to wind down at night, i have anxiety issues and alchohol is the only thing that works sometimes.
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• United States
25 Feb 07
Guilty. I have had a few times when I blacked out while drinking. That was in my youth. I have had hangovers a couple of times. Blushing over that statement. I recently found out how easy it is to overdo without really realizing it. I woke the next day with a massive hangover that took me nearly the entire day to shake. And of course what is the statement that we all make....never again.
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• United States
26 Feb 07
Yes, I prayed at least 4 times. Yuck.
• Canada
26 Feb 07
Did you get a chance to pray to the almight God of porcelan? One of the hard lessons to learn about anything is moderation.Having blackouts I would imagine would be pretty scary and I hope you do not have to go thru that again.
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@coffeeshot (3783)
• Australia
30 Dec 07
Last time I drank was last night. Not much of a hangover though, just no money left in my purse! Which is the downside of drinking.
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• Canada
15 Jan 08
I am going to presume you are female as you mention no money in purse.Do you find that you get alot of males offering to buy a drink for you?Many of the girls I know talk about how they did not have to pay for a single drink all night.I hope you have at least enough there for a shot of coffee.
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
24 Mar 07
I normally don't drink and two drinks makes me typsy. But the last time i got drunk was when I broke up with a guy. My friend took me out on a drinking binge. I had probably 10 drinks. I didn't feel much of anything for a while. I did feel sick and passed out on the lawn. Last time i do that for a while.
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• Canada
24 Mar 07
Breaking up is always difficult and stressful.The big thing is that you know your normal limits and usually stay within them.Obviously someone was able to get you home safely.I hope it does not happen where you drink to forget for a long,long time.To your health!
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
24 Mar 07
I hope not too lol
@Makoy1983 (1084)
• Philippines
23 Mar 07
it would be more of peer pressure and socializing
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• Canada
24 Mar 07
I do understand the idea of socializing,but are you able to control the peer pressure yet?If you choose to drink,that is fine.If you are feeling pressured to drink,that makes it not of your choice.
• Canada
24 Mar 07
Thank you as well for expanding on your previous answer.It is much appreciated and makes for a better discussion.
@runsgame (2031)
• India
17 Sep 07
i do not feel there should be a reason for drinking hot drinks. all of them normally fool others by passifying things and put every thing on others for their drinking . it is a very bad habit and to be avoided
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• Canada
18 Dec 07
Thank you for replying.I think this may be one of those times where a language barrier may exist(or I am slow) as I do not fully understand what you are trying to get across.Are you meaning others are using their friend's acquantences as a reason for drinking and therfore not taking the responsibility of their drinking?If so,I do agree there are some who will hide behind a bottle.
@lextoper (573)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
I don't drink really often, I only drink and get drunk if their's a celebration,gathering or with my barkada (Friends). We drink so that we can have a long talk.
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• Canada
1 Mar 07
Any time you can be with barkada is a good reason to celebrate!Thank you for replying.
@aweins (4199)
• India
28 Mar 07
i drink my friend and neither my hubby so ................. can enjoy watching people who act is a very different way in comparission to their daily life.
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• Canada
28 Mar 07
I can nurse a drink for a L O N G time and therefore get the chance to watch everything that is happening.It makes for an entertaining night out.Thank you for responding!
• Japan
27 Feb 07
i want to answer your question...but i really dont know how to answer...caz in my life time i have never drunk..and dont have any experience of this...but ys after your post i am just thinking to just have a try..how i will feel after drunk..let it be one time...i want to feel it...but do you think...drinking is right..should i go for it...can you feel happy for your self for your drinking habbit
• Canada
1 Mar 07
I do not know about getting drunk just to experience the "feeling" that comes with it.If you are responsible enough to drink in moderation,then that is great!
@Toushiro (28)
• United States
26 Feb 07
The last time I remember that I was so drunk is when I keep on shouting, though I know what I was doing and still remembers it. When I'm drunk I just become loud, like the normal tone for my voice is shouting, haha! I can even remember that my friend and I were slapping each other very hard that we couldn't feel any pain. And the next day after drink would be a hang over.
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• Canada
1 Mar 07
Have you ever been asked the next day what you were yelling about??And didn't you and your friend ever wonder about the bruising?? Sounds like overall,you have a good time with your friend.
@easy888 (10405)
• Australia
18 Mar 07
I do not like drinking and i have not been getting drunk at all, I will stop when I know I reach the maximum limit because it is dangerous if i am getting drunk and hanging around the streets. Drinking should be something happy, hangover is not good when you puke few times in one night. For me, I enjoy drinking in the way that I can drink with my friends and have nice chatting with them.
• Canada
19 Mar 07
It sounds like you drink responsibly.Plus it sounds like a mature look at drinking.Thank you for responding.
• Canada
2 Mar 07
i've definetly drank too much on several occasions not that i came to the party intending to do that because it usually ruins everyone else's night. ahh yes the working with hangover never never fun i avoid that at all costs because all it usually does it slow you right down and its absolutely horrible trying to concentrate on something in that condition
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• Canada
8 Mar 07
As we mature( a polite way of saying getting older),we learn from the mistakes of our youth.How come it tooks us soooo long to learn from over-drinking??Thank you for responding and "Cheers".
@saraliu (13)
• China
21 Sep 07
I donot like the feeling of drunk,but drinking help to forget some unhappy things sometimes. I also drink with frends when happy!We chinese like eating and drinking with loud talking,we are releasing our feeling and affect others too. I like my way of drinking!Proper drinking is good!
• Canada
18 Dec 07
So drinking is ok except when people over do it?Reminds me of a movie called Lost Horizons where the leader of a religious movement said the key to life is moderation in all fields.Thank you for replying.
• Canada
24 Feb 07
I am going out tonight for my " Divorce Party" and you are invite if you wish to come........I am planning to get hammered.
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• Canada
24 Feb 07
With all the things you have been thru,I am happy to see you getting out and (hopefully) having a great time!! As for being there,I am in spirit but not physically until I can get that teleporter to work(where is Star Trek when you need them?)
@ukchriss (2097)
25 Feb 07
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I can honestly say that I've never been drunk, I was always the one serving behind the bar in a pub or if i went out the one who stayed sober to make sure everyone got home safely. I have never needed a drink to have a good time. I was also a single mum so paying bills took priority over drinking with my money ! Everyone should know their limits http://www.knowyourlimits.gov.uk/stay_safe/personal.html
• Canada
26 Feb 07
I honestly think you are not missing much by never being drunk.The responsibility of be a single mother must have been fearful at times as well.Seems you have turned out pretty darn good.
• United States
25 Feb 07
I have certainly been drunk a few times, but never so bad as to pass out (before I got to my own bed, anyway) or not remember what I did. But certainly enough to have a killer hangover. The last time I was drunk (as opposed to a little buzzed) was well over a year ago, maybe two. Usually, I will start to feel ill before I get raging drunk, so I stop drinking (although I have been puking drunk on a couple occasions, I'm sorry to say). I learned pretty quick that I can't match my friends drink for drink (I'm 110 lbs, and not a regular drinker) so I just stopped trying and drank at my own pace. We've all pretty much grown out of that phase now, so it is rarely an issue anymore.
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@nw1911guy (1131)
• United States
24 Feb 07
For whatever reason, I dance better after a couple of drinks and friends speculate it's because I loosed up more. When I used to party heavier, I got hangovers all the time, and it was so bad that I would be out of commission until the following evening. Nowadays, I just have a couple of drinks and I'm set. Though I still love my margaritas.
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• Canada
24 Feb 07
Ever notice how maturity hits all the areas of our life?Your dancing and your social skills improved with a few drinks,but the payback was not much fun.It is great when we figure out what moderation means.
• New Zealand
25 Feb 07
I Had a night about 3 years ago and i was so sick i do remember what i was doing but was so sick that night and the next day was mother day and i was in bed all day it is not a good look at all
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• Canada
26 Feb 07
So 3 years ago you learned a valuable lesson on moderation?A hangover on Mother's Day probably was not the best present to receive,but at least you picked it out yourself.Thank you for replying and looking forward to hearing from you again. and and and
@Quatrus (56)
• Belgium
25 Feb 07
This summer I got pretty drunk at a party (first and only time though). It was so bad that I don't even remember the last hour or so of the party. Luckily I had a friend to walk me home, or else I would have never reached my house.
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• Canada
26 Feb 07
Sounds like it was good that you had a friend with you who was able to help you get home!Not remembering the last hour was probably scary to you at times(being that out of control).