I Should Nip It Before Alcohol Becomes A Problem..

[Guest Amy S]

Hey, I am not an alcoholic, but I have been to a few bars. I had enough alcohol to become disoriented in most cases. I am worried, though, that I may become an alcoholic like my dad was. I'm also wondering, how much is safe? Sometimes I will drink one beer at night because, actually, I like the taste. Will that one interact with antidepressants? I thought this is good to mention, because I seem to like alcoholic beverages too much.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Hey, I am not an alcoholic, but I have been to a few bars. I had enough alcohol to become disoriented in most cases. I am worried, though, that I may become an alcoholic like my dad was. I'm also wondering, how much is safe? Sometimes I will drink one beer at night because, actually, I like the taste. Will that one interact with antidepressants? I thought this is good to mention, because I seem to like alcoholic beverages too much.

Well, most anti depressents warn against alcohol use at all....

And the fact that your dad was an alcoholic is cause enough to stay clear...it does tend to be a hereditary trait.....

If you can, Honey, why not avoid it all together? Heck, you can buy non-alcoholic beer if it's just the taste that you like!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

[Sally]

You very definitely should nip this potential problem in the bud.

Donna Jean is correct, even though alcoholism is considered a disease it is a form of addition as well so if you have inherited the genes that make you 'need' alcohol as well as an addictive personality then you will find it very easy to become an alcoholic.

I am a second generation non-drinker but my parent's siblings and the generation before them - no one had a couple of drinks and stopped - they were all alcoholics.

My non-drinking is an act of self preservation.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Amy S]

Sorry, and this must let you all down, but I've been drinking a lot more. I've almost finished a 12 pack of beer, and I could get more this week... I'm not sure what is going to happen. I seem to like the taste too much. I'm such a glutton..

[Guest Amy S]

I should clarify that it is about one or rarely two at a time. I'm not getting drunk.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Amy.......

Honey....If you started again, don't look at it as a failure.....

Just try again....don't let it have you...

Like the taste?

Do like I said ...get Non-Alcohol beer....

Good luck, Hon...

Donna Jean

[Guest Amy S]

I think the main thing I need to worry about is gluttony. Beer has a lot of calories. That, and possible intetactions with anti-depressants if I am prescribed. And then, I need to talk about it with the pharmacist. I drink in a responsible manner, but I think this topic could be followed up with a gluttony topic.

[Guest Christine Beatty]

I think the main thing I need to worry about is gluttony. Beer has a lot of calories.

That's what I'd worry about more than anything else would be gaining weight! Not only that, except perhaps for methamphetamine, alcohol robs you of your years faster than anything else. (I've spent most of the last 22 years sober and look 10-15 years younger because of it.)

Now is the time to nip it if you think it has the potential to be a problem. Right now it's not that big a habit with you yet. Give it a few years of doing it and your body will become so used to it, stopping will be painful. Besides, as I've heard said in recovery support groups since 1988, "people who aren't alcoholics almost never wonder if they might be alcoholics."

[Guest Angelgrlsue]

Amy, Amy, Amy....what are you doing? I've been there sis, use to binge drink to a stuper and it nearly killed me a couple of times. I like the taste of beer too, that is why they have non alcholic drinks, tastes the same without the alcholol. Although I do not even drink those anymore. I hope you are burning those calories off from the beer.... Like the others have said and I agree with them, nip this in the bud right away before it get's out of hand.

Hugs,

Suzie

[Guest amie]

It's always a possibility that you may not have an addictive personality.

My daddy was addicted to alcohol and so was my grandaddy. Both were big time drunks, unfortunately.

One of my brothers has become quite the lush himself but I myself have never felt addicted to it.

And I've been out to Vegas 3 times and each time for extended periods. lol

But yeah, why gamble with it, right? Better to give it up now and not risk it.

It's never anything but a short-term numbing solution to your problems anywayz and it doesn't make any of them go away.

They're always waiting for you when you come back down.

[Guest Hoslers_wife]

Well, addiction is one thing I'm good at lol.I've cut my addictions from 5 to two, Nick and our children :-) Anti-depressants should not be mixed with alcohol. Alcohol can actually worsen your symptoms of depressions while on anti-depressants. Mixing alcohol with anti-depressants (or any other controlled substance) can actually make you more intoxicated or black out. Not to mention the HEALTH risks. When combined with certain types of beverages and foods antidepressants can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure, leading to a stroke. If you have a history of alcoholism in your family its best to steer clear before you have a problem. and TRUST ME, it can happen to you. ANYONE can develope an addiction but they don't realize it until its too late. Try a non alcoholic beer.

Love,

Chelsey Hosler