Alcoholism and Similar problems.

[notyouraveragejoe]

Now this topic is about alcoholism and other addictions as you may have discovered. However it is also about the positives (because there are positives to this) of these problems. I apologize if I am being inconsiderate but I believe all have their vices. So I ask. What are your vices? Are you planning on solving them? And finally what are your views on addictions and ways to solve them?

 

[AroLombardi]

Does video game addiction count?

 

[NeedAUserName]

Would you explain the positives of alcoholism? Or any addiction to harmful substances for that matter...

 

[Crowghast]

I've been called an alcoholic by a few.

But the truth is, I like to drink things. Not just distilled liquors or beer. Sodas, diet or otherwise, milk, juices, coffee and energy drinks.

What do you call an addiction to drinking?

Oh, yea. Yea, positives could range amongst things like: "Knows what to drink and what not to" and "is cultured" or even "gets to piss alot". Negatives could include wasting money, losing track of time during over-indulgence, or pissing away bodily nutrients.

 

[Time Travelling Toaster]

What do you call an addiction to drinking?

Staying hydrated ? < Clarification this was meant at the drinking soda bit, not alcohol.

Anyway, I've been called an alcoholic despite the fact I drink one day a week as opposed to people that drink all weekend and some of the week days. It annoys me so I've cut down on my drinking because I kept losing money when drunk, so I needed to, just to keep alive during the summer.

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

Would you explain the positives of alcoholism? Or any addiction to harmful substances for that matter...

I wasn't talking about purely alcoholism (however I guess an escape from constant depression counts if my friend is correct). I was just talking about addictions in general. I mean why are people addicted to video games? Why are people addicted to books? I just think i boils down to the need of living in another world. Apologies if I offended people. That was not my intention.

Does video game addiction count?

Yes it does.

 

[AroLombardi]

Does video game addiction count?

Yes it does.

Oh. Then yes, yes I do.

 

[NicotineStainedSoul]

Would you explain the positives of alcoholism? Or any addiction to harmful substances for that matter...

yeah id like to know what positives there are too lol.

as for vices, i smoke cigarettes, weed and drink. and the only one I'm addicted to is the cigarettes and am currently cutting down slowly with an aim to quit.

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

What do you call an addiction to drinking?

Staying hydrated ?

Anyway, I've been called an alcoholic despite the fact I drink one day a week as opposed to people that drink all weekend and some of the week days. It annoys me so I've cut down on my drinking because I kept losing money when drunk, so I needed to, just to keep alive during the summer.

Okay. I am going to be honest I am what most would call an alcoholic. I consider myself an alcoholic so don't joke about it. However I consider alcohol to help people (IE give them Courage since I wouldn't have hit on as many as I have I wasn't under the influence of).

I STILL SAY KIDS DON"T DRINK. EVEN ADULTS DON'T DRINK. YOU DON'T FEEL ALL THAT GOOD.

Would you explain the positives of alcoholism?

Being drunk all the time.

Hey don't even kid with that. There are so many types of drunk and only about three out of ninety are fun.

 

[-Orgasmatron-]

Would you explain the positives of alcoholism?

Being drunk all the time.

 

[bodyklok]

Does video game addiction count?

Yes it does.

Oh. Then yes, yes I do.

Me as well, we should set up a VGA (Video Gamers Anonymous) meeting.

Right. After. I. Beat, this level.

 

[ThePocketWeasel]

Would you explain the positives of alcoholism?

Yeah I'd kinda like to know to. I can't see any benefits at all.

I'd say I'm probably addicted to my laptop or xbox.

Also in reply to a comment from earlier I believe alcohol infact dehydrates you not hydrates you.

 

[Time Travelling Toaster]

Okay. I am going to be honest I am what most would call an alcoholic. I consider myself an alcoholic so don't joke about it. However I consider alcohol to help people (IE give them Courage since I wouldn't have hit on as many as I have I wasn't under the influence of).

I STILL SAY KIDS DON"T DRINK. EVEN ADULTS DON'T DRINK. YOU DON'T FEEL ALL THAT GOOD.

I actually admire you being able to say that honestly, and I wish I was joking about that comment (mine I mean) but that was said by people who hate drink and won't say anything against their friends, the ones that drink every day of the week. It's people that don't drink then say alcohol is bad that piss me off, I used to drink more than I should (I've cut back a lot since a few of my older friends fell away from me because of it =/)
And I agree totally with you, it's not really worth it in the long run, it can give you more confidence at times but most often I see people end up worse for wear when they drink, and it puts me off it a bit more.

Edit:I'm really sorry that it sounded like a joke at first, I truly am. But I think I know how you feel, alot of my family were alcoholics at some point. I just wish I could help you if you think it's a problem for you.

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

Okay. I am going to be honest I am what most would call an alcoholic. I consider myself an alcoholic so don't joke about it. However I consider alcohol to help people (IE give them Courage since I wouldn't have hit on as many as I have I wasn't under the influence of).

I STILL SAY KIDS DON"T DRINK. EVEN ADULTS DON'T DRINK. YOU DON'T FEEL ALL THAT GOOD.

I actually admire you being able to say that honestly, and I wish I was joking about that comment (mine I mean) but that was said by people who hate drink and won't say anything against their friends, the ones that drink every day of the week. It's people that don't drink then say alcohol is bad that piss me off, I used to drink more than I should (I've cut back a lot since a few of my older friends fell away from me because of it =/)
And I agree totally with you, it's not really worth it in the long run, it can give you more confidence at times but most often I see people end up worse for wear when they drink, and it puts me off it a bit more.

Thank you for the comment on admiring. I also agree that people end up worse in the end however I can't stop. I've seen people go down the path I'm going down yet I can't stop.


Also I believe that you are a strong person to cut back on the drink (I have too but I want to fully stop).

 

[Time Travelling Toaster]

Thank you for the comment on admiring. I also agree that people end up worse in the end however I can't stop. I've seen people go down the path I'm going down yet I can't stop.


Also I believe that you are a strong person to cut back on the drink (I have too but I want to fully stop).

Being honest is probably the best thing you can ever do for yourself on this type of thing. The best way I can think of to help stop, is ask a friend to stop with you (I'm simply suggesting this not assuming that's the best way) the added support of them going through the same thing will help you keep "dry" and keeping in touch with them whenever you feel the need to drink can often be enough to keep you from doing it. As long as you both support each other then you will find that quitting it is much easier than going it alone. That is my personal experience and hope it can help you break the addiction you have.
I wish you the best of luck and hope that my suggestion helps you.

 

[AdmiralWolverineLightningbolt]

"i've got the disease!"
oh southpark, good times...

anyways yeah, alcoholics are whiny idiots with no self control
there's no benefit to being addicted to alcohol, it's like being addicted to poison - sure it can help you to chillout and doesnt taste half bad, but it can make you make an ass of yourself and hurt others around you

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

Thank you for the comment on admiring. I also agree that people end up worse in the end however I can't stop. I've seen people go down the path I'm going down yet I can't stop.


Also I believe that you are a strong person to cut back on the drink (I have too but I want to fully stop).

Being honest is probably the best thing you can ever do for yourself on this type of thing. The best way I can think of to help stop, is ask a friend to stop with you (I'm simply suggesting this not assuming that's the best way) the added support of them going through the same thing will help you keep "dry" and keeping in touch with them whenever you feel the need to drink can often be enough to keep you from doing it. As long as you both support each other then you will find that quitting it is much easier than going it alone. That is my personal experience and hope it can help you break the addiction you have.
I wish you the best of luck and hope that my suggestion helps you.

Already by giving advice you have helped. I will try to convince a friend to help. However the largest problem for me is that whenever I try to stop a major negative impact occurs. Last time it was a friend going through a major life changing issue, this time it is a major break up.

This is to everyone: Once the addiction begins.. breaking it is that much more difficult.

 

[bilkobob]

I've been called an alcoholic by a few.

But the truth is, I like to drink things. Not just distilled liquors or beer. Sodas, diet or otherwise, milk, juices, coffee and energy drinks.

What do you call an addiction to drinking?

Addiction to drinking or are you always thirsty? Constant thirst can be a symptom of diabetes.

 

[Charisma]

Addictions exist when people have some need or another and are forced to settle for placeholder fixes that only fulfill said needs in ever-increasing quantities.

So by their very nature, addictions help people fulfill their needs. Just in the wrong way.

 

[Crowghast]

I've been called an alcoholic by a few.

But the truth is, I like to drink things. Not just distilled liquors or beer. Sodas, diet or otherwise, milk, juices, coffee and energy drinks.

What do you call an addiction to drinking?

Addiction to drinking or are you always thirsty? Constant thirst can be a symptom of diabetes.

Couldn't be. I don't proclaim to have cared much about watching what I eat, nor do I regulate it, but I have no symptoms of diabetes.

It isn't so much i'm always thristy as I just love the way liquid slithers down my throat.