How much is too much (Alcohol)

Avenged7Fold said:
The problem is not how much you have but how much it effects your social, work and economic sides of life. If it affects them negatively with any significance, then by definition it is a problem.
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This really. Doesn't affect any of the above for me, and I easily go on call for weeks on end without drinking so I think I'll be ok :D
 
ScoTTyBEEE said:
I'd say you have a mild psychological dependency then. I'd just be careful and make sure it stays mild. Alchoholism can creep on people as it's a slow process.

I'd say you have little to worry about if you keep it how it is. Definitely take time out every now and then though.
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See now this is EXACTLY why I posted up, I 100% get where your going with this. I do worry it spirals. However I've been doing this for years years, but its only recently I've given up on drinking outside of the house, because I have no interest.

I have 2 young children and am usually out of the house with them, work etc... So when I am home, I like to just feet up and relax... I know my problem is I associate my relaxation time with my tutle TNT PJ's pants and matchings Tshirt, whiskey and TV haha.
 
[TFU] Thegoon84;30129560 said:
See now this is EXACTLY why I posted up, I 100% get where your going with this. I do worry it spirals. However I've been doing this for years years, but its only recently I've given up on drinking outside of the house, because I have no interest.

I have 2 young children and am usually out of the house with them, work etc... So when I am home, I like to just feet up and relax... I know my problem is I associate my relaxation time with my tutle TNT PJ's pants and matchings Tshirt, whiskey and TV haha.
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Sounds like you're no different from the rest of us then mate! :)
 
Edit:Apologies rather insensitive in retrospect.

I can happily polish off a bottle of whisky in a night it's only really a problem if you feel you must have it. I.e. You get agitated if you don't drink at your normal times.
 
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Alcoholism is very strong in my family. I've seen all the evil things it brings with it including the euthanasia of my father due to throat cancer as a direct result of his drinking and smoking.

Take it from me: You need to be careful with it. I don't think the OP has a problem but as Mynight says, when you start getting cranky because you can't drink, it's quitting time.
 
I'm a Gin man and I can get through a 70cl after about 3-4 weeks depending on how my day has been at work :D

But I could never see myself drinking 1 bottle in a week!
 
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[TFU] Thegoon84;30129515 said:
Literally couldn't do it. I couldn't go the whole weekend without enjoying a drink... HOWEVER, if I had something better to do then I wouldn't miss it... Does that make sense?
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when was the last time you had something better to do so didn't bother taking a drink? i'll hazard a guess you aren't sure/can't remember exactly. do you put things off that you could/should be doing on Saturdays just so you can have a drink?

if what you are saying here is the truth then it sounds a lot like you do have a dependency problem. but I think this is edging close to a medical advice thread - because that is what you need by the sounds of things, medical advice or professional help
 
Diddums said:
Take it from me: You need to be careful with it. I don't think the OP has a problem but as Mynight says, when you start getting cranky because you can't drink, it's quitting time.
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I have this problem but luckily or not depending on your views on them my addiction is to motorbikes and I'm a right **** if I've been looking forward to a nice dry blast out and I can't make it :mad:
 
6 litres of diet coke a week is quite a lot! :P

(700ml x 9 = 6.3ltr)


Maybe changing to whiskey and water would be better? Or white wine and soda?
 
There are clear government guidelines which have recently reduced the amount which is "safe" to drink - 14 units per week.

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/alcoholic-drinks-units/alcohol-limits-unit-guidelines/

In truth we don't need any alcohol to function, and the long term effects of excess alcohol consumption are well documented. Moderation is key to everything in life. The calorific intake is one thing, but the actual alcohol intake is the main risk.

Do you think that you drink too much?
Have others told you to cut down on your alcohol intake?
Do you need something alcoholic to start the day?
 
Diddums said:
Alcoholism is very strong in my family. I've seen all the evil things it brings with it including the euthanasia of my father due to throat cancer as a direct result of his drinking and smoking.

Take it from me: You need to be careful with it. I don't think the OP has a problem but as Mynight says, when you start getting cranky because you can't drink, it's quitting time.
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I have never craved Alcohol thankfully. I would get annoyed if I couldn't have my Saturday chill tho.... Not sure if that counts.

Also sorry to hear about your Dad. Thankfully I have never smoked in my life.... Which is a good thing as my mum died of Small cell Lung cancer through second hand smoking. So the docs said if I had been a smoked I wouldn't have lived too long.

Casdawer said:
I'm a Gin man and I can through a 70cl after about 3-4 weeks depending on how my day has been at work :D

But I could never see myself drinking 1 bottle in a week!
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Complete opposite here, it sounds like you need drink when you've had a bad day.... I relax and drink, the drink is an extra enjoyment. Many years ago a girl I loved dumped me, literally didn't touch a drop of Alcohol....
 
Threepwood said:
6 litres of diet coke a week is quite a lot! :P

(700ml x 9 = 6.3ltr)


Maybe changing to whiskey and water would be better? Or white wine and soda?
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Bang on there!!! 4x 2lt diet cokes I go through!

White wine doesn't have enough alcohol, so I'd need a higher %, meaning more cals.#

tom_e said:
Do you get the "operation" for free after you switch?:p
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Haha I see what you did there.
 
Just don't admit it, cant be a problem then :P

I only drink Friday and Saturdays, and if i counted the units it would be too high also, other than that i would say i am quite healthy..... As long as in yourself you feel fine, crack on
 
I'd say 70cl a week of a spirit is the very upper threshold of acceptable... but is OK.

If you find yourself conscious of always wanting a cheeky drink in the evening then just go without it for a little while...

Enjoyable things are enjoyable, surprisingly - I wouldn't worry too much.
 
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It becomes a problem when you think it maybe problem and you have to ask on a computer related forum for advice.
 
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