Drinking on weekdays

[Deleted]

That sounds really awful. I've made it a rule of mine to only drink in social situations.

If I need to not think for at while I'd rather bingewatch some seasons of some series. It might get a bit stale after 8 episodes of House in a row, but it's good enough to keep the mind away from less nice places.

[Revi]

Eh, idk. Today I've had a few ciders and half a jägermeister bottle, it'll soon kick in I think.

That's "let's get hammered" level of drinking. If you're doing that alone at all, I'd guess you have issues that needs resolving.

[Acelius]

Eh, idk. Today I've had a few ciders and half a jägermeister bottle, it'll soon kick in I think.

See, this might be a bit excessive on a weekday. Actually it would be excessive any day of the week.

[Lenonis]

Why would I stop? O_o

It's literally one of few things that helps me against anxiety and feeling depressed etc.

That's kind of the definition of a drinking problem.

[GodlyBob]

Why would I stop? O_o

It's literally one of few things that helps me against anxiety and feeling depressed etc.

Therapy is a more long term, significantly healthier, and cheaper option. I had a drinking problem and major depression about 9 months ago where I was drinking morning until night to fight off depression and axiety. I'm at the point now where alcohol is enjoyable for me again instead of a crutch.

[Celista]

I'm drinking right now! I love my job.....hahaha *hic*

[Dristereau]

Why would I stop? O_o

It's literally one of few things that helps me against anxiety and feeling depressed etc.

Have you tried Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or other tablets? I wouldn't recommend drinking to make you feel a little better. Tackle the problem head on, go and see a doctor. Helped me a lot with my own Anxiety and Depression.

[Fencers]

I drink wine daily. But perhaps the trouble you are having OP is not drinking on any specific day but the amount you are drinking.

Having a drink on any given day should not be an issue if you are responsible, moderate and in control of your impulses. Escapism via intoxication would be a problem, drink itself is not.

[Deleted]

Have you tried Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or other tablets? I wouldn't recommend drinking to make you feel a little better. Tackle the problem head on, go and see a doctor. Helped me a lot with my own Anxiety and Depression.

Ofc, I've tried that and DBT. Still got anxiety as fuck.

[Dellis0991]

I'm drinking right now! I love my job.....hahaha *hic*

Cheers...*clinks his mug with Celista*

[Kalis]

Eh, idk. Today I've had a few ciders and half a jägermeister bottle, it'll soon kick in I think.

If you do that amount daily then you need to seek professional help and a mod should close this.

[Dellis0991]

If you do that amount daily then you need to seek professional help and a mod should close this.

What no don't be a party pooper

[Frozenbeef]

I don't drink, like ever in my entire life :S Seen the effects it has on family and i wouldn't trust myself to be any better :/

[Kalis]

What no don't be a party pooper

If someone needs medical help it isn't right to get help in an online gaming forum from fucking idiots who think it is amusing.

[Post]

Drink whatever day you want, but if you're doing it to self medicate it's not going to end well.

[Dellis0991]

If someone needs medical help it isn't right to get help in an online gaming forum from fucking idiots who think it is amusing.

^I agree this not the right place for this try talking to a family member and get some help and Kalis I never meant to go overboard, I don't drink very often, today has been very stressfu, but yeah get some help. drinking everyday is bad.

[Deleted]

Wednesdays are the cheapest around here, sometimes I'll go out then if some of the guys have Thursday off, otherwise I just wait for Friday and Saturday.

[Skandulous]

In all seriousness, this admission shows that you know you have a mental health issue and you need to seek professional help. Imbibing mind altering substances of any sort in order to cope with emotions is a common problem with disastrous results. For your own sake, go see a doctor. They'll likely give you medicine that will accomplish the same thing without most of the negative repercussion like cancer and general unhealthiness.

LMFAO are you dead serious when u say medication like xanax and xoloft is better than alcohol? Have u read the side effects have you seen ppl that abuse it?
Also theres nothing wrong if you drink in moderation. I have 1-2 glasses of scotch on the weekdays and maybe 3-4 on the weekend not to excessive and i dont get drunk.

[Deleted]

There's nothing inherently wrong with drinking on weekdays, but you've clearly acknowledged that your behaviour is problematic and have come here seeking validation.

Thread should be closed. Seek medical advice.

[Skandulous]

Those medications help fix a chemical imbalance in the brain, in people that need it. So yeah, I'd say they are better than alcohol.

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