I know I have a problem drinking. I am a binge drinker that drinks once a month just before my period. Alcoholic Anonymous is the only answer I am getting. It has been helpful in the past, as I had 7 months of sobriety. As a binge drinker one or two nights a month, what do you think I should do, as I have found AA not the exact solution to my problems right now? Let me explain when, how, and why I drink. Please help!
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posted by Jewel98
on Apr 27, 2013 -
19 answers
My husband drinks too much, and I just attended my first Al-Anon meeting. I have some questions about it.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2013 -
18 answers
About 6 months ago my partner told me he had stopped taking his Prozac. He was on a low 'maintenance dose' and had been feeling better. Now things have gone belly up and going back on the meds hasn't helped. He's drinking heavily and can barely function. How can I find him the help he needs and also help him myself with little money and no support network whilst looking after our young daughter?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 2013 -
7 answers
So. Either my boyfriend's drinking or my anxiety about his drinking is going to ruin our (extremely awesome, otherwise very solid) relationship. I can't tell if I'm being crazy or not.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2013 -
57 answers
I drink (alcohol) too quickly during a night out, and it is becoming a problem. I need advice/tricks on how to slow down my drinking pace and not binge. Details inside.
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posted by Kamelot123
on Feb 9, 2013 -
37 answers
And if so, please tell me how you did it? What the situation was? And what kind of resources did you use?
posted by Unred
on Jan 28, 2013 -
15 answers
Does anybody else find that they consume more alcohol during PMS? More months than not, I drink a lot on what turns out to be the day right before my period starts. (I do realize that this a precarious time to drink and am going to start charting so I have a better idea of when to expect it.) I am curious a) if other women do this, and b) if anybody knows of any possible biological reason for this.
posted by mermaidcafe
on Dec 11, 2012 -
14 answers
Does anyone have knowledge of the connection between acid reflux (GERD), belching, hiccups and heavy alcohol consumption? I would like scientific/medical theories as to what is happening and why. (further explanation included) (Dr appointment made)
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posted by StUdIoGeEk
on Oct 16, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm not so into drinking these days; my new boyfriend enjoys getting drunk. How do we best manage this low-level incompatibility?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 23, 2012 -
44 answers
I am increasingly finding that I dislike the (emotional) effect alcohol has on me when I have anything more than a single drink, particularly when tired. I also dislike the fact that I have almost a physical need to drink in the evenings (I think "alcoholic" would be being overly melodramatic in my case, but the need is there all the same). Is there any way to get the health benefits of alcohol without the temptation of an open bottle of wine?
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posted by teselecta
on Aug 7, 2012 -
28 answers
My partner and I have decided that we would like to learn to drink in moderation, and have already begun to see if it will work for us. But we're not trying to
reduce our intake-- we've each abstained from alcohol for over five years and are starting from a place of not drinking at all. Basically, we're un-quitting drinking, and want some guidance. Is there some sort of support or literature that can help us make sure we're on the right track as we learn to have a healthy and casual relationship with alcohol?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2012 -
35 answers
I took a break from drinking for a month, and my appetite decreased dramatically. For the first time I can remember, I felt full from eating reasonable portions, and I no longer turned to snacking for alleviation of boredom or ennui. When I started drinking booze again, I was back to my previous habits. What happened, and why?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on Apr 24, 2012 -
15 answers
Posting for a friend who wishes to remain anonymous:
I am at the end of my third day of not drinking alcohol after 5-10 years (I’m not exactly sure how long it’s been) of drinking almost every day. I have some questions about withdrawal that I can't seem to find the answers to.
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posted by banishedimmortal
on Apr 23, 2012 -
23 answers
When I visited my brother in Korea, I fell in love with Maekgeolli. I liked the crisper, almost tart stuff, with more carbonation. Now I'm trying to buy it in Korean markets here in LA, and while they've got a lot of it, I can't seem to navigate the varieties.
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posted by klangklangston
on Jan 27, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm a secret drinker. But I'm far less into the drinking part than the secret part. How can I do this more healthily?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 1, 2012 -
39 answers
I'm a 23 year old Asian-American male who sucks at drinking. I dislike alcohol, and can barely finish a beer, mostly due to hating the taste as well as my body's adverse reactions. How can I train my body to tolerate alcohol better? Could someone, for example, help me design a "training regime"?
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posted by Struan
on Dec 9, 2011 -
43 answers
For the past two weeks I've been consuming large amounts of alcohol (mostly beer and wine, but also soju). After I first started drinking, I noticed a bump in a blood vessel in my right forearm. These bumps have now appeared along the rest of my forearm (that same vein). They feel like bruises. I'm pretty sure something is getting clogged up in there. I can stop drinking, but what can I do to get my blood flowing normally again?
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posted by jykmf
on Oct 13, 2011 -
15 answers
Stomach/GI problems for the past two weeks, now mostly gone except for persistent heartburn. What alcoholic beverage will cause me the least pain?
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posted by devotion+doubt
on Sep 30, 2011 -
16 answers
I'd like your advice about drinking alcohol - or abstaining from drinking - and dealing with my emotions and seasonal affective disorder.
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posted by cheapskatebay
on Sep 24, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm trying to understand more about binge drinking. Someone I love has a problem, but because they don't drink every day and because their friends have worse problems with drinking/drugs, they don't see it as an issue.
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posted by answergrape
on Sep 9, 2011 -
11 answers
How do I overcome feelings of guilt and shame about needing therapy in order to get help?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2011 -
16 answers
DIY Liqueur: Cointreau.
I've finally run through the bottle left by a fellow MeFite. How do I make a rough approximation? I've searched around a little, and the "recipes" all involve stringing and hanging oranges. Why that technique?
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posted by klangklangston
on Jun 6, 2011 -
15 answers
I am attempting to curb my alcoholism, and I'm wondering if taking Naltrexone might be a good aid.
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posted by chmmr
on Apr 15, 2011 -
21 answers
Does being drunk have any proven positive effects?
posted by fifigyuri
on Apr 12, 2011 -
36 answers
Thinking about quitting drinking, but I'm nowhere near bottomed out. Are there resources for people who find it hard to quit moderate drinking?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2011 -
25 answers
Where can I read about the philosophies of spiritual or ritualisted drinking and drunkenness?
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posted by curious nu
on Jan 10, 2011 -
6 answers
A drink a day is not bad for you and depending on what you read may be beneficial to your health. Is there anything detrimental to having this drink in the morning?
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posted by WeekendJen
on Oct 27, 2010 -
46 answers
Would rehab be appropriate for someone who binge drinks only a couple times per week, but is desperate to quit and has tried to do so many times without success?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 9, 2010 -
16 answers
I'm making a tourism list of things involving smoking, drinking and shooting for someone who loves all three. Where would I find places that fit the bill?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Aug 19, 2010 -
6 answers
My boyfriend and I have decided that for our long-term health and
mental well being, we would like to stop drinking alcohol completely
for a few months, if not permanently.
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posted by odayoday
on Jul 12, 2010 -
26 answers
[relationship filter] How do I tell the person I'm seeing they drink and sleep too much without sounding demanding or preachy?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2010 -
16 answers
What kinds of alcohol are least and most sedating? Whats a good strategy to enjoy a few drinks in an evening without the sedating effects? More details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 28, 2010 -
29 answers
Boyfriend is a problem drinker - but not necessarily an alcoholic. What can I do to help him? And how do I protect myself here?
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posted by blackcatcuriouser
on Feb 8, 2010 -
43 answers
My social drinking has become troublesome lately. Strategies to cut down, or perhaps quit completely for a while? (long, sorry)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2009 -
32 answers
I get annoyed with my husband when he drinks. Is this the beginning of a drinking problem, or just MY problem?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2009 -
70 answers
How can I make myself actually *want* to stop drinking, rather than just intellectually *know* that I should, then feel guilty for not even trying? How can I motivate myself to keep attempting to quit?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2009 -
20 answers
I'm heading off to Ireland next week, and plan on spending lots of time in pubs. What do I need to know about drinking in and around Ireland to totally not come off as a dolt?
posted by nitsuj
on Aug 30, 2009 -
52 answers
