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Thinking About Drinking

TexasMade
TexasMade
Thinking about drinking a little southern comfort with some eggnog. Haven't been feeling really well and thought this might take the edge off! My husband doesn't drink and doesn't think its a good idea I just really need a little pick me up what do you think?
deleted_user
deleted_user
As long as you arent an alcoholic I dont see a problem with it. My neuro (who scribes all my meds) knows I have a drink occassionally and says its ok
jimgreg
jimgreg
im a recoverd one 7 yrs...if i was you i wouldnnt..and thats nasty...
heretic
heretic
Sounds like the opposite of a "pick me up" to me, especially if you haven't been feeling really well. There are better drugs than alcohol to try, in my opinion
tommymott
tommymott
I'd want to know how you define "a little". And alcohol won't pick you up, it's a depressant and addictive to boot. I have used alcohol in the past and no longer do. I spice up my eggnog with cinnamon and nutmeg and that works for me. I vote thumbs down on the alcohol.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Once and a while I have a drink or two.. in social settings ...
If you're in a depression though alcohol is a depressant and will probably make you feel worse..
I agree with what's been said as well as long as you don't have a problem with alcohol I don't see any problem with having a drink.. I love the eggnog..x
Voltaire64
Voltaire64
If you are using alcohol as "A little pick me up" that scares me, especially since you've been feeling down lately.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Texas Made, I do not recommend it since you are down right now. And one drink could lead to many drinks. Its not a good idea.
Christopher22
Christopher22
It might help for a while but will only leave you more depressed.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I see you're on meds. Alcohol affects the way meds work. I had to quit for that reason.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I often do that... A beer accompanied by my favorite food and some TV. Mythbusters or AFV often helps the most :P

It actually do make me relax. I've just made it a personal rule not to drink in order to induce sleepiness, nor drink it alone without food or someting else.

I really dont like being drunk and feeling out of control or.. Um... Not me.

So one or two once in a while would be ok. Do not start a pattern and often a good coffee or cocoa helps me just as much.
Niccid
Niccid
It's not worth it!
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