daily drinking

[mrslinky]

Im now drinking 2-3 beers and a shot daily. Compared to others that's not too bad. Plus, Im eating well. So, I think I can maintain at this level. Your views?

 

[WashedClean]

I don't believe you should compare yourself to what others do. Have you had a drinking problem in the past? Do you NEED to drink 2-3 beers and a shot a day to get through your day? Have you prayed about it?

We should never compare ourselves to others. As the saying states under my username, God does not grade on a curve.

EDITED to add: Sorry, I forgot this area is open to all members, although your icon does say you're a Christian so my advice still applies. God bless.

 

[Healed_IHS]

I would totally agree w/ washed clean. Also, what has your history been like. Do you put having those drinks before your relationship with God and your others? Keep in mind the first commandment.
7 you shall have no other gods before me.
Please note- it's not that there no other gods (addiction for those addicted quickly takes on that role), but are you placing it BEFORE your relationship with God the Father?
Are you using the alcohol as a way to find solace instead of trusting in God?
It's really not the amount but the reason.
In C.S Lewis' screwtape letters it states how God gives us pleasures on this earth and it's the devil's goal to corrupt those pleasures.

 

[saraharms1]

are those drinks the only thing you look forward to in the day? I know how an alcoholic effects a family. Both my parents are. My mom drinks probably 4 glass of wine a day. Thats just what I see... but at times it seems a lot more... my father has controlled his drinking. But the point is. Why not set your goal for one beer a day. or none?

The way I grew up was that it was okay to have a drink everyonce in a while but when your drinking is constant then you have a problem.

I do want to say one thing tho! It is sooo great that you have seen that you need to control your drinking and that your trying to! Most people don't even see it and if they do they ignore the fact they have a problem.


Your in my prayers
Sarah

 

[wmc1982]

As hard as you may try, you won't be able to maintain at that level.

 

[justanobserver]

Im now drinking 2-3 beers and a shot daily. Compared to others that's not too bad. Plus, Im eating well. So, I think I can maintain at this level. Your views?

Not sure what your wanting folks to say or what answer your wanting to hear. You cant compare what and how much you drink to anyone else.

What I use to drink just to be drinking on a typical day may be what others wold consume in a week. Its not how much or what you drink - one drink can be one too much fro someone. Others can drink everything in site for an evening or consume alcohol every day and not be addicted/alcoholic.

So, your drinking a couple beers an a shot a day or more is something only you can decide if you have a problem.

can you stop? Can you go without and fine with it? Do you HAVE to HAVE it everynight? Only you can decide wshats not too bad for you.

You cant compare your drinking to anyone else to see if you have a problem or not.

I wish you the best in finding out your answer for you.

 

[rocklife]

Im now drinking 2-3 beers and a shot daily. Compared to others that's not too bad. Plus, Im eating well. So, I think I can maintain at this level. Your views?

spend your money on something better, positive, productive. maybe you can also ask your doctor if that is healthy to maintain, it doesn't sound healthy, isn't there a limit for our livers? anyway, my opinion as a christian, there are better things to do with your time and money, life is short, the harvest is plentiful the laborers are few Jesus says

 

[leftoverture]

Your profile lists you as 39 years old. That's pretty old to be drinking that much on a daily basis. I would say you're not drinking like a normal person. Try going to AA or Celebrate Recovery, make a commitment to go once a week for 4 weeks in a row, and don't drink any alcohol during those 4 weeks, then make up your own mind about your drinking.

 

[wmc1982]

Your profile lists you as 39 years old. That's pretty old to be drinking that much on a daily basis. I would say you're not drinking like a normal person. Try going to AA or Celebrate Recovery, make a commitment to go once a week for 4 weeks in a row, and don't drink any alcohol during those 4 weeks, then make up your own mind about your drinking.

I would agree about going to celebrate recovery or AA once a week.

I have no idea why you said 39 is pretty old to be drinking that much daily. Isn't that too much to be drinking at any age daily? An alcoholic (a person who's body converts alcohol into an opiate like chemical) should never drink. A person who is not an alcoholic should still only drink very seldom. What are you basing a "normal" person on? No one in society is normal, we are all a bunch of mixed up people who don't know whats going on most of the time!

The thing is, some people genetically turn alcohol into opiates in their bloodstreams. This is an alcoholic. If your an alcoholic, than you are doing heroin when you drink.

 

[Healed_IHS]

An alcoholic (a person who's body converts alcohol into an opiate like chemical) should never drink.
I've never heard this before... could you provide your source please? I am interested in reading about it.
No one in society is normal, we are all a bunch of mixed up people who don't know whats going on most of the time!
Sad but true, and that's most of the time... yet "Some our sicker than others" so we are in BIG TROUBLE

 

[wmc1982]

An alcoholic (a person who's body converts alcohol into an opiate like chemical) should never drink.
I've never heard this before... could you provide your source please? I am interested in reading about it.
No one in society is normal, we are all a bunch of mixed up people who don't know whats going on most of the time!
Sad but true, and that's most of the time... yet "Some our sicker than others" so we are in BIG TROUBLE

I don't know of any sources, I can try and google. Its just what I was taught in my dwi classes. Who knows if it was correct, I have never heard that anywhere else.

 

[wmc1982]

I don't back this article, but I found it interesting.

http://www.xanga.com/SuSu/590321774...the-role-of-prostaglandins-in-alcoholism.html

 

[notwrapped]

I would be curious to know if You have tried abstaining for a period of time to establish if you do ,in fact,if You "Need" to drink every day.I know I was at that level once but without realising it that level and the frequency increased dramatically until well......... anyway I would advise caution and perhaps a test period of staying dry.Once it becomes medicinal it's for keeps.

 

[jesuispropre]

I'm only 19 years old, and up until I became pregnant for the first time about 3 months ago, I drank until I was extremely intoxicated every night. I admitted to being an alcoholic.. to myself, of course. It was sickening to rely on something that turned my perception into goo after a couple shots of vodka. I researched the bible through and through to try and find an excuse for my drinking. Maybe Jesus got drunk, NO of course not. Jesus was perfect, of sound mind. But wine, was what they drank. In moderation, they say. I couldn't find an easy way out. I knew what I was doing was wrong. Never ease your way into sin, thinking it's ok if you only go so far. Whether it's sexual immorality, verbal abuse, whatever. There's never an excuse. I was never of sound mind when I had alcohol in my system. In fact, it made me angry and uncontrollably promiscuous. I don't think God wants that for me, or you... Don't live a blurry life like I did the past 3 years. A clear perspective is God's design, I'm sure of it. I hope you've come to a decision you feel God has called you too. Take care of yourself.

 

[justanobserver]

I'm only 19 years old, and up until I became pregnant for the first time about 3 months ago, I drank until I was extremely intoxicated every night. I admitted to being an alcoholic.. to myself, of course. It was sickening to rely on something that turned my perception into goo after a couple shots of vodka. I researched the bible through and through to try and find an excuse for my drinking. Maybe Jesus got drunk, NO of course not. Jesus was perfect, of sound mind. But wine, was what they drank. In moderation, they say. I couldn't find an easy way out. I knew what I was doing was wrong. Never ease your way into sin, thinking it's ok if you only go so far. Whether it's sexual immorality, verbal abuse, whatever. There's never an excuse. I was never of sound mind when I had alcohol in my system. In fact, it made me angry and uncontrollably promiscuous. I don't think God wants that for me, or you... Don't live a blurry life like I did the past 3 years. A clear perspective is God's design, I'm sure of it. I hope you've come to a decision you feel God has called you too. Take care of yourself.

Hey jesuispropre!! welcome to the Recovery forum.

Wow! what an excellant post! I thank you for sharing your thoughts. And I am glad your sober and seeing clearly! Its obvious.

I recommend you check out the different threads here and stick around. Theres good folks here you can Pm if you need to talk or got questions.

Norm

 

[Divinah]

PRAISE THE LORD...jesuispropre vbmenu_register("postmenu_37021941", true); .

Loved that testimony...Let's pray that our freind here can experience that same deliverance.

Leftoverture: I know people like to come on here and say...I don't want to tell you what to do...well, I do. It's Godly wisdom born of God's works in my life.

Here it is...Quit Drinking or Get Help.

The fact that your here asking speaks volumes.

 

[goldenviolet]

hello! it's dee. i was passing by and noticed your posts. acholism is quite a struggle for some of us. while you are trying to cut down, and find health for yourselves, please be cautious of 'promoting'.

i understand it is very dangerous to become free all at once. so, i'm not meaning to say anything other than, please becareful of how your posts are presented to others. if you can, please seek medical advice... and continue to seek out professional opinions. i'm proud of you who are reaching out here. you're doing a great job!

* one more thing. please be supportive and avoid debates. un-helful posts have to be removed. recovery is all about support and possitive fellowship.

recovery rule and guideline references:
http://www.christianforums.com/f774-recovery-forums-wiki.html
thank you! ~ blessings and love, dee