as someone who is in the same place as your friend (I assume) then as much as you want to help him only he can help himself.I think my friend has a drinking problem. He's never had one before, but for the past several months I routinely get voice texts from him, usually at night, and he's always slurring his words and is clearly drunk and he's admitted he's drunk before. I first noticed it when we played Halo together last year and I'd hear him cracking open beers in my headset. During a 3 hour session he had like 8-10 beers. I mentioned it to him and he's like yeah my sister has been getting on me about that. I was like dude you need to cut down on the beer. Any potential alcoholism aside, it's not healthy to drink 10 beers+ per night. And he just said "I'm working on it" which is his just way of changing the subject so you'll shut up about it. And of course the next night I got a voice text and he was slurring his words again so he obviously isn't working on it at all.
But he's a single guy and he doesn't drink liquor, only beer, and he doesn't drink during the day, he drinks at night to wind down while he's gaming or watching movies, so I don't know if he's actually an addict or if it's just him being a slave to his habits. He's someone who has his routines and flat out doesn't like to break them.
Oh, I'm not going to bang my head against the wall. I've learned before with him that it's not worth my time. He's stuck in his ways more than anyone I've ever met. Dude won't even watch a movie I recommend him if his regular rotation of movies he likes is available on streaming. He never changes. Ever. He's been that way his whole life. He will never do anything outside of his comfort zone. He tried to quit smoking once and he lasted about a week and just gave up. If he is an alcoholic he's just going to be this way forever. It's unfortunate, but he's never had any willpower.as someone who is in the same place as your friend (I assume) then as much as you want to help him only he can help himself.
I don’t bother much with vodka/whisky but I drink beer. A lot. I always try to have at least 10 beers available for each day I’m drinking. For the weekend (fri-sun) I buy 30 (2x15 boxes) beers. For a while now I’ve found myself drinking every day. I can be drinking for 2-3 weeks straight.
It started off drinking just Friday and Saturday. Then I Started drinking on Thursday. Then Sunday. Then Wednesday. I was only sober for 3 days out of the week for a long time. Now, like I said, I can drink all week.
This all started about 10 years ago for me. It was just a way to relax at the weekend after working all week. I didn’t think I had a problem and for many years I thought I had control over it. I thought if I wanted to stop I could. Eventually I realised I couldn’t and have for a while now admitted I am an alcoholic.
It may be that your friend isn’t an alcoholic and he is just using it to wind down but it’s a dangerous slippery slope to fuck around on. It may also be does have a problem but just doesn’t realise or want to admit it yet.
You can be there for him and help but ultimately he has to want to help himself. I tried talking to someone I thought was a friend about what I was going through but they weren’t interested. My family haven’t said anything to me about it. I’m at the stage where I know I have a problem but part of me still thinks I can handle it myself. I’ve been to doctors before about it and they basically just said come back when you want help.
My family definitely know I have a problem. I don’t have any friends anymore. People I work with don’t know I drink all the time. I can still get up and go to work. I have been hungover some Monday mornings but never missed work. At first I would just drink at home when playing games. I still mostly drink at home but I’ve found myself having to drink before going out and even drinking in public. I’d carry half bottles of vodka in my bag and pour it into my bottles of coke cola or whatever.
Sorry for the wall of text but your post resonated with me and I just wanted to share my story as it might help you understand what your friend is going through. I don’t know…
I feel this. I’m in the “drink during the weekends, or after work to wind down” part of this tale. I’m currently on that slippery slope imo. Thankfully, I don’t have any physical dependence, since I’ve recently been able to stop for a few weeks without any issues. But I definitely drink when I’m either bored or stressed, and my tolerance has gotten to a point where I need at least 4-6 beers during a drinking session. Sometimes more.as someone who is in the same place as your friend (I assume) then as much as you want to help him only he can help himself.
I don’t bother much with vodka/whisky but I drink beer. A lot. I always try to have at least 10 beers available for each day I’m drinking. For the weekend (fri-sun) I buy 30 (2x15 boxes) beers. For a while now I’ve found myself drinking every day. I can be drinking for 2-3 weeks straight.
It started off drinking just Friday and Saturday. Then I Started drinking on Thursday. Then Sunday. Then Wednesday. I was only sober for 3 days out of the week for a long time. Now, like I said, I can drink all week.
This all started about 10 years ago for me. It was just a way to relax at the weekend after working all week. I didn’t think I had a problem and for many years I thought I had control over it. I thought if I wanted to stop I could. Eventually I realised I couldn’t and have for a while now admitted I am an alcoholic.
It may be that your friend isn’t an alcoholic and he is just using it to wind down but it’s a dangerous slippery slope to fuck around on. It may also be does have a problem but just doesn’t realise or want to admit it yet.
You can be there for him and help but ultimately he has to want to help himself. I tried talking to someone I thought was a friend about what I was going through but they weren’t interested. My family haven’t said anything to me about it. I’m at the stage where I know I have a problem but part of me still thinks I can handle it myself. I’ve been to doctors before about it and they basically just said come back when you want help.
My family definitely know I have a problem. I don’t have any friends anymore. People I work with don’t know I drink all the time. I can still get up and go to work. I have been hungover some Monday mornings but never missed work. At first I would just drink at home when playing games. I still mostly drink at home but I’ve found myself having to drink before going out and even drinking in public. I’d carry half bottles of vodka in my bag and pour it into my bottles of coke cola or whatever.
Sorry for the wall of text but your post resonated with me and I just wanted to share my story as it might help you understand what your friend is going through. I don’t know…
Here is a pretty good skit. I have been watching adult swim sketches.
Nobody asked for you to share your porn.
We made it, gents
it is Friday.
I'll have you know I wasn't drinking last night, watched a movie, and went to bed early!Can't even remember, what a chad.
Was before you breakdancing and peeing in the palace fountain bro.
I think I might have a cold. My nose and throat are not happy this morning.
he haw. just got out of bed. been feeling sick (too many eggs) and had a bit of a headache. feeling better now. it's not gonna stop be downing some beers.
Dreary day today as it's raining.he haw. just got out of bed. been feeling sick (too many eggs) and had a bit of a headache. feeling better now. it's not gonna stop be downing some beers.
tunes are on
what u up to?
what you watching on ESPN?Dreary day today as it's raining.
I'm staying inside and watching ESPN!
First Take, which is a sports commentary and highlight show.what you watching on ESPN?
cool have funFirst Take, which is a sports commentary and highlight show.
he haw. just got out of bed. been feeling sick (too many eggs)