This is just the first time in my life I'm drinking without company... at home, alone

[Ecthy]

What does it mean?

I always tried to avoid drinking without any background, such as a party or being together with mates. But tonight, it's different. Been in some mental trouble recently, and 'poly posters' attitude didn't make that easier, but I can't possibly say I'm in any way desperate and therefore becoming alcoholic or anything like that.

In fact it's just a beer. Nothing more than a plain beer, a good one, but only one. But you know how stuff works... one is followed by the next, and so on. And there's Whisky and Vodka waiting in the fridge

Is this the beginning of the end?

(Consider circumstances - 18 year old virgin geek living in a shabby city with decreasing population - no decent social environment; uncontent with himself due to a lack of success in social and sexual regards; more to come soon on another thread)

[Buck Birdseed]

Yes. Stop it. Now.

[Chris 62]

Drinking to ease pain is a bad idea Andy.

It does you no good.

Go out, call your friends, do something, but don't just sit there and drink.

[Ecthy]

I know. It doesn't make too much sense, now does it? I mean, the more frequently you do it, the more do you get used to the stuff... and when it becoems a habit, it's supposed to be too late... I've always opposed that, told myself I'd never do that... and while I can't say I've "started" it, I find it's an odd sign...

[Ecthy]

And before you ask:

1. My parents aren't alcoholics and never were. (just to prevent misunderstandings)

2. the whisky and vodka remark was sort of a joke, but the stuff IS there and the long term danger is apparent. It just isn't a matter for tonight...

[Dom Pedro II]

I've been down that road too. And I'm only 18... shhh.. don't squeal on me.

I have always drank because I was angry. I have seriously tried to curb it because I've seen that it doesn't do me any good, and thus far I've stopped. So cut it out! Go find some friends! Drink with them! Get laid!

[Immortal Wombat]

go to bed. Its 1 am

[Chris 62]

Your never to old to change direction.

Say you get falling down drunk, what does it get you?

Did you have fun getting there?

Of course not.

Don't worry overmuch about the girls thing.

That will come if you be yourself, and don't aim overly high.

One thing I can promise, from long years working as a bouncer, women DO NOT like drunks.

[Ecthy]

Dom Pedro - easier said than done my friend... I'm also 18, BTW

IW - will do so, just had the same thought

Chris - thanks for the advice. while I'm not that far yet, it can be helpful for a long term view.

[TCO]

You had me right up to the part where you whined about Poly posters...

[Ecthy]

I didn't whine, I stated. Besides, consider circumstances. And don't think I don't know who's to blame.

[yaroslav]

Please, Ecthelion, stop. It has no sense. There are too many problems in the world. Think on little things that make you happy... Play civ... Do anything... but stop!

[Chris 62]

Things could be worse, you could be Spinky.

[TCO]

Go to bed, Andz.

[notyoueither]

Pfff. Sometimes you just gotta tie one on. Go for it.

If it becomes something that you 'need' to do on any kind of regular basis, then worry.

Beer is fairly difficult to abuse. You need to drink vast quantities before you are seriously effected.

BTW. Some people drink moderate amounts on a daily basis because it can be good for your health. At home, alone, at night is usually when they have the daily shot. For my grand father it was a jolt of rum in his coffee just before bed. He never drank other than that 1 drink per day.