How many nights per week do you drink?

B.A._Baracus

I think i am a borderline alcoholic (and no, not another bs after hours joke post) think i actually have a problem.

I'm unemployed and ... well actually too embarrassed to admit to how many nights of the week I drink. Really need to give it up. The messed up thing is I say this as i am about to open my first can of the night.

Tombi!

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

I think i am a borderline alcoholic (and no, not another bs after hours joke post) think i actually have a problem.

I'm unemployed and ... well actually too embarrassed to admit to how many nights of the week I drink. Really need to give it up. The messed up thing is I say this as i am about to open my first can of the night.

If you're serious, just do something to distract yourself till 10pm.

It's hard at times, I used to be in the same boat. But once you do make it till 10PM you won't be able to get more drink (unless you go to the pub but we're on the dole so f**k paying pub prices )

girl in the striped socks

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

I think i am a borderline alcoholic (and no, not another bs after hours joke post) think i actually have a problem.

I'm unemployed and ... well actually too embarrassed to admit to how many nights of the week I drink. Really need to give it up. The messed up thing is I say this as i am about to open my first can of the night.

I pity the fool.
Seriously though if you think you might have a problem then seek help. No shame in it, it could be any of us. Just don't wait until you have lost everything & everyone you are close to before you do something about it.
It's demoralising being employed & drinking can give you a lift & be something to look forward to, until the depression & guilt hits & then you have to start over again.

Sinfonia

It's gone from zero to seven quite quickly.. Yes I'm recently single.. ladies.. :pac:

Depends on the week. I drank 11 nights in a row a couple of weeks ago (drunk most of them), then other weeks I might only go out once or maybe not at all if saving money for a big event like race week in Galway at the end of the month (which will involve multiple nights of heavy drinking )

On average throughout the year I probably drink three nights per week and get drunk two of the three probably.

Tombi!

Actually just to add: I used to drink roughly every second night nad would have 8-10 500ml cans of beer.

Then I met up with some friends I hadn't talked to in a good few months (because I found the joys of drinking at home). Going out once a week (or twice) is something to look forward to than just sitting at home getting locked several times a week.

So yeah find friends, go to a pub, beat someone up make friends with strangers, have fun.

supernova84

I drink cranberry juice for breakfast. I drink apple juice with my dinner. I drink tea at night. I don't get drunk strangely enough on these drinks.

tonymantana

I Only Drink on Days That End in a Y

daenerysstormborn3

I have been in a pub twice this year so far. Paddy's weekend and just before Easter on a staff night out. I drink probably once a month.

orchidsrpretty

I would drink about 3 times a week, depending on money. I dont really get drunk as over those nights I might drink 2 bottles of wine.

EoghanIRL

I drink every night so that I don't become dehydrated. Nothing better than a nice
Glass of water. People who say they never drink , how do you not die of dehydration?

PickledLime

None, regardless of occasion. My bank balance and body is most grateful.

LH Pathe

I go on the occasional binge don't go out specifically to drink - well sort of do, but usually around festivities, or off the back of show which would break it all down as less than once a week - I'm more of a toker now. A tea-head

TheCardHolder

Too much - Out 5 nights a week, drunk 3 of them, sometimes 4. Work 6 days a week, the candle is getting burnt severely at both ends.

Owen_S

You could just ask for unit consumption per week.

KTRIC

Sea Filly wrote: »

Once or twice a month.

Much the same as myself. I'm not mad on it, don't usually drink unless I'm out..

G_R

Depends.

This week I haven't been out at all, last week it was twice, next week I plan to go out once. Depends on what's going on and whether or not my mates are in work or off.

--LOS--

Don't even drink once a week, I'd probably share a bottle of wine about once a week or less (judging by the amount of bottles I take to the bottle bank), don't go out that often either.

whirlpool

TheCardHolder wrote: »

Too much - Out 5 nights a week, drunk 3 of them, sometimes 4. Work 6 days a week, the candle is getting burnt severely at both ends.

Oh god, I wouldn't be able to handle that at all. As it is, I can just about handle one hangover a week. Two hangovers, and my immune system starts to shut down!

B.A._Baracus

Brutal Deluxe wrote: »

If you're serious, just do something to distract yourself till 10pm.

It's hard at times, I used to be in the same boat. But once you do make it till 10PM you won't be able to get more drink (unless you go to the pub but we're on the dole so f**k paying pub prices )

girl in the striped socks wrote: »

I pity the fool.
Seriously though if you think you might have a problem then seek help. No shame in it, it could be any of us. Just don't wait until you have lost everything & everyone you are close to before you do something about it.
It's demoralising being employed & drinking can give you a lift & be something to look forward to, until the depression & guilt hits & then you have to start over again.

Thanks guys
ahh, just think I am in a rut. When you are on the dole you just don't know what to be doing with yourself Its no excuse. I know everyone on the dole doesnt. Its just my reason I guess.

While working you'd maybe have a few pints on a friday or saturday. On the dole some idle tuesday doesnt make a difference.

DEFTLEFTHAND

Three at most. I'm incapable of drinking sociably, When I do drink its to achieve complete inebriation.

Helix

id say i have about 1 pint a month

SusieBlue

I don't drink every week, but when I do go out I tend to take it too far and end up sick for 3 days after the night out.

Probably be healthier to drink moderately once a week compared to what I do.

Acacia

I drink 3 or 4 times a week, probably get drunk once or twice a week. It would probably be more if I wasn't working full-time.

uch

Right, this is probably the only thread i fit in on, I drink 5 times a week and i think im lucky

EdenHazard

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Three at most. I'm incapable of drinking sociably, When I do drink its to achieve complete inebriation.

I'm tryna change that, I used to be in the 'only drink if your gonna get locked' mentality but now if I'm going out I'll just have a few bottles to just loosen up. My days with a shoulder of vodka are over. I'll never be a head to the pub for a few quiet ones type of guy though.

Am Chile

whirlpool wrote: »

IF THE ANSWER IS "NEVER," THEN REPLY SAYING SO. I forgot to include that option in the poll.

How many nights per week do you drink and/or get drunk? Select multiple options if you want.

I selected the anonymous option when creating the poll.

I usually go out twice a week-but never drink alcohol so I don't be getting drunk don't either smoke-IM completely straightedge.

whirlpool

EdenHazard wrote: »

I'm tryna change that, I used to be in the 'only drink if your gonna get locked' mentality but now if I'm going out I'll just have a few bottles to just loosen up. My days with a shoulder of vodka are over. I'll never be a head to the pub for a few quiet ones type of guy though.

Me neither. I don't have any desire to go for "a few quiet drinks" and I never have. It has always seemed like a waste of money - and calories - to me. :pac:

Sea Filly

KTRIC wrote: »

Much the same as myself. I'm not mad on it, don't usually drink unless I'm out..

Me too. Plus, alcohol is something I'm very sensitive too, even one drink would have me completely useless in work the next day. It also makes me very depressed (again, even one has this next-day effect on me). Not an unusual side effect, I know, but one many people seem willing to put up with on a regular basis. Not for me thanks. As well as that, alcohol makes everyone a crashing bore, and I know I'm no different.

Festy

I do have a glass of red wine every night before I go to bed.Find it helps me sleep better.