I drink because I get to visit another place that feels different. When I'm with my friends and we drink, it's because I can forget things, it feels happier.
I drink because I want to control what's going on in my life. I mean, it's not like I'm a lush or a drunk or anything. I've drank twice in the past year. I am also not a rebel, and always was a very good kid. And I guess it's a way of drawing out my "bad side"...
I don't drink in the normal sense of the word. However, in a years time I probably consume 4 to 6 bottles of Corona (mexican beer) all at mexican restraunts. Why? because, occasionally, especially on a hot day and with mexican food, something very cold and fizzy hits the spot and I never imbibe in sugar or sugar substitute of any sort -- in a Mex resturant that leaves beer. Other times, if out with friends, I order seltzer water when in need of some cold fizzy drink.
Like most mind-altering substances I find that even small amounts take effect on me quickly. Maybe because of this I have never really over-indulged? Which is not to say that I never indulge at all... I think it is about pleasure. I really like a glass of wine with dinner sometimes, or sangria on a terrace in the summer or a salty margaritta once in a blue moon. I feel the same way about (cafeinated) coffee too... I can really only handle it on rare occasions. I find both of them to be pretty powerful substances and so I have noticed that I only enjoy them when I am in the right frame of mind. If I am in the wrong frame of mind alcohol makes me feel very down and coffee makes me super anxious. If I am in the right frame of mind they both seem to bring me out of my shell so to speak... one in a relaxed way, the other energetic. I think if they are respected then they can be useful and pleasure-full!
I drink because I enjoy the taste! I particularly enjoy trying new wines and apperitifs. While I enjoy the relaxation effect of a nice glass of wine, particularly after a stressful day, I don't enjoy being tipsy, probably because I prefer to be in control.
Depending on the situation...I drink for the following reasons: -it's more socially acceptable than smoking pot - which i prefer (no hangover) - I drink to escape or forget - I drink to take the edge of my day or week - I drink to celebrate - I drink to experiment what's out there - I drink to let my inhibitions go
to "fit in," but that's not quite the right phrase. sometimes at a party I just feel awkward without a drink...but I also have the ability to nurse the same drink for well over an hour! so I "drink" in the party sense so that I'm more comfortable at the party, but I prefer having a glass of wine with dinner, especially white :-D
but I don't drink with the intention of getting drunk. I sometimes end up drunk, but that's not the original goal.
I started drinking because I was shy and had no self-confidence or self-esteem. Drinking brought out a confidence in me that I had never seen before. When sober I always feel nervous and like I'm going to make a fool of myself or say something stupid. When drinking, I don't care if I do say something stupid. Not to mention I forget to feel fat, or ugly, or shy, or embarassed, or ashamed.
Drinking is a social event. I drink because I enjoy it. Drinking alone never has the appeal I think it should. Remembering the antics of the night before is the perfect deterent to problem drinking. That "bad side" needs to be kept on a short leash.
i drink to loosen up at social events and talk to people i wouldn't usually. also, so many funny and exciting/random things happen. it's always funny to be with friends the next day and talk about what happened the night before. i love the whole feeling- leading up to start drinking i always get excited and happy, as well as while i'm drinking, etc.
I drank heavily a few years ago to drown out depression. Now I find no pleasure in drinking/being drunk perhaps because somewhere inside myself I associate it with that time. I am happy and I don't need alcohol to lift me up. I guess you could say it's like taking a Tylenol when you don't have a headache.
I drink a fair bit according to "normal standards". Twice a week I'd say. And I drink to get drunk. It takes usually 5-6 shots of vodka. Im in university and I go out with my friends and thats just what we do. It lets me loosen up - be more relaxed and friendly. I guess I've had some pretty bad experiences but I couldn't imagine stopping. I'm totally reliant on it in order to go to a club. But just to clarify - i am a healthy person in all other aspects. I have a 91% average, great family and friends, job etc. I guess im just being a kid!
I drink for effect. But I never seem to achieve it. I am a very in control person, like Always in control. So I thought maybe by drinking I could let go a little and just relax for a while. That was a short lived dream. To start, it takes a lot to get me drunk, a whole lot, despite the fact that I don't really drink very often. And so when others are just drinking socially, so unless I'm in a situation where there's serious drinking going on, I normally don't really care to much for drinking...I don't really like the taste of alcohol, to tell the truth. That's why I prefer Vodka. And even when there is some serious drinking going on, it takes me quite a bit longer to even be affected by it. And my dream of letting go of control for a while? Still just a dream. Even when I'm drunk - and I mean one more drink and I'll pass out drunk - I'm still there, I'm still in control. Don't get me wrong, I am affected, I can't walk very well, and I Am more social - but I'm still there, still totally in control. I haven't lost myself yet, and I guess I'll keep trying. I donno how healthy or unhealthy that is, and I don't think I really care all that much. I think I'll always look for a way to lose myself, if only for a moment...
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I drink because I get to visit another place that feels different. When I'm with my friends and we drink, it's because I can forget things, it feels happier.
I drink because I want to control what's going on in my life. I mean, it's not like I'm a lush or a drunk or anything. I've drank twice in the past year. I am also not a rebel, and always was a very good kid. And I guess it's a way of drawing out my "bad side"...
Drinks help me get in the mood for sex.
a drink lets me relax... after a stressful day, it speeds up the process of relaxing...
I don't drink in the normal sense of the word. However, in a years time I probably consume 4 to 6 bottles of Corona (mexican beer) all at mexican restraunts. Why? because, occasionally, especially on a hot day and with mexican food, something very cold and fizzy hits the spot and I never imbibe in sugar or sugar substitute of any sort -- in a Mex resturant that leaves beer. Other times, if out with friends, I order seltzer water when in need of some cold fizzy drink.
Like most mind-altering substances I find that even small amounts take effect on me quickly. Maybe because of this I have never really over-indulged?
Which is not to say that I never indulge at all... I think it is about pleasure. I really like a glass of wine with dinner sometimes, or sangria on a terrace in the summer or a salty margaritta once in a blue moon. I feel the same way about (cafeinated) coffee too... I can really only handle it on rare occasions.
I find both of them to be pretty powerful substances and so I have noticed that I only enjoy them when I am in the right frame of mind. If I am in the wrong frame of mind alcohol makes me feel very down and coffee makes me super anxious. If I am in the right frame of mind they both seem to bring me out of my shell so to speak... one in a relaxed way, the other energetic. I think if they are respected then they can be useful and pleasure-full!
I drink because my boyfriend can hold his alcohol and I can't, so I'm practicing for when we go drinking together
it makes the event slightly more fun, or funny and people who you don't normally like likable.
however, there's a limit and once you cross it then it just ruins your night and the next day.
I used to drink to get drunk because i hated my life.
now i drink socially for fun, and never with the intention of getting completely wasted.
I drink because I enjoy the taste! I particularly enjoy trying new wines and apperitifs. While I enjoy the relaxation effect of a nice glass of wine, particularly after a stressful day, I don't enjoy being tipsy, probably because I prefer to be in control.
I drink to relax at the end of the day, usually one does the trick!
I don't drink. (alcohol, to be precise).
i drink because i want to understand why he did.
i drink because i have to... it's not a choice... it hurts when people assume it's an option... they don't know my reality
because its fun, duh
Depending on the situation...I drink for the following reasons:
-it's more socially acceptable than smoking pot - which i prefer (no hangover)
- I drink to escape or forget
- I drink to take the edge of my day or week
- I drink to celebrate
- I drink to experiment what's out there
- I drink to let my inhibitions go
That's all I can think of for now.
I do not drink because I do not like to lose control or become an addict which i am very wont to do.
It makes me free.
I drink because I love the buzz feeling. Drinking makes everything funnier and random, its just nice to not have a single care in the world.
to "fit in," but that's not quite the right phrase. sometimes at a party I just feel awkward without a drink...but I also have the ability to nurse the same drink for well over an hour! so I "drink" in the party sense so that I'm more comfortable at the party, but I prefer having a glass of wine with dinner, especially white :-D
but I don't drink with the intention of getting drunk. I sometimes end up drunk, but that's not the original goal.
i drink because i love the taste, and that is the only reason
I started drinking because I was shy and had no self-confidence or self-esteem. Drinking brought out a confidence in me that I had never seen before. When sober I always feel nervous and like I'm going to make a fool of myself or say something stupid. When drinking, I don't care if I do say something stupid. Not to mention I forget to feel fat, or ugly, or shy, or embarassed, or ashamed.
Drinking is a social event. I drink because I enjoy it. Drinking alone never has the appeal I think it should. Remembering the antics of the night before is the perfect deterent to problem drinking. That "bad side" needs to be kept on a short leash.
i drink to loosen up at social events and talk to people i wouldn't usually. also, so many funny and exciting/random things happen. it's always funny to be with friends the next day and talk about what happened the night before. i love the whole feeling- leading up to start drinking i always get excited and happy, as well as while i'm drinking, etc.
I drank as a teen cause I thought I would be cool. I learned I wasn't really that cool either way.
As an adult I drink to kill the anxiety that comes up when I am around other people.
I drank heavily a few years ago to drown out depression. Now I find no pleasure in drinking/being drunk perhaps because somewhere inside myself I associate it with that time. I am happy and I don't need alcohol to lift me up. I guess you could say it's like taking a Tylenol when you don't have a headache.
I do it because when I'm going through a stressful time it makes me happier. I drink more often though when I'm with friends who like drinking too.
I drink a fair bit according to "normal standards". Twice a week I'd say. And I drink to get drunk. It takes usually 5-6 shots of vodka. Im in university and I go out with my friends and thats just what we do. It lets me loosen up - be more relaxed and friendly. I guess I've had some pretty bad experiences but I couldn't imagine stopping. I'm totally reliant on it in order to go to a club. But just to clarify - i am a healthy person in all other aspects. I have a 91% average, great family and friends, job etc. I guess im just being a kid!
I drink for effect. But I never seem to achieve it. I am a very in control person, like Always in control. So I thought maybe by drinking I could let go a little and just relax for a while. That was a short lived dream. To start, it takes a lot to get me drunk, a whole lot, despite the fact that I don't really drink very often. And so when others are just drinking socially, so unless I'm in a situation where there's serious drinking going on, I normally don't really care to much for drinking...I don't really like the taste of alcohol, to tell the truth. That's why I prefer Vodka. And even when there is some serious drinking going on, it takes me quite a bit longer to even be affected by it. And my dream of letting go of control for a while? Still just a dream. Even when I'm drunk - and I mean one more drink and I'll pass out drunk - I'm still there, I'm still in control. Don't get me wrong, I am affected, I can't walk very well, and I Am more social - but I'm still there, still totally in control. I haven't lost myself yet, and I guess I'll keep trying. I donno how healthy or unhealthy that is, and I don't think I really care all that much. I think I'll always look for a way to lose myself, if only for a moment...
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