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
I've got three new baby kittens with no mother, and I need to feed them. I don't have access to any good pet stores or veterinary clinics, but I do have lactose-free baby formula and a plastic syringe with the needle removed, which I've been using to feed them so far. But is there a foolproof method of holding them or something to get them to drink from it? I can usually get them to drink, but only about half of the amount recommended. More details inside.
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posted by ferdinandcc
on Apr 23, 2013 -
20 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
I know how to treat a hangover but am trying to do one better--how do you PREVENT a hangover (when you get them really easily and know that a day of fun might make it inevitable)?
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posted by lovableiago
on Nov 9, 2012 -
45 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
My 14 year old daughter had a short 'fit' after drinking water too fast, does anyone know what could have happened and should we do any medical follow up?
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posted by foleypt
on Oct 9, 2012 -
17 answers
The presidential and vice presidential debates are coming up quick, with the first one on tomorrow, Wednesday 10/3. What are the best debate bingo cards and drinking games you've seen this season?
posted by Korou
on Oct 2, 2012 -
14 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
In the past year, a lot of networking opportunities have involved drinking. "Let's grab a drink together," "We're having drinks and reading our work at my place," "You should grab a drink with my friend so-and-so, he'll tell you the downlow on this job," etc. Which is all fine and dandy except for the drinking bit... how do I decline to drink and still take advantage of these?
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posted by iadacanavon
on Aug 9, 2012 -
52 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
Is there a tactful way to tell a friend that they are not pleasant to be around when they drink too much, an occurrence that happens every time we see them?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 20, 2012 -
35 answers
Favorite places to eat, drink, or entertain yourselves in Niagara Falls? We'll be there in July; we will have a car and passports; arriving and leaving through upstate New York, but staying in a hotel in Canada. The last Ask.Me about
eating in Niagara Falls is from 2005, so I figured I'd ask again.
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posted by crush-onastick
on Jun 12, 2012 -
11 answers
Double-cat-penis-question: About 2 weeks ago my 6-9 month old neutered male cat started humping his favorite stuffed turtle. Now he's humping everything but sometimes farting too and having, um, anal squeezing. Is there a medical issue? Should I have him double-checked for neuterage? This gets a little gross.
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posted by MonsieurBon
on May 21, 2012 -
160 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
Planning an afternoon bar crawl around Park Slope / Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens areas, but I'm having trouble coming up with bars that would be open on a Friday afternoon (after, say, 2p). Any recommendations? Closer together is great, outside patio/drinking a big plus!
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posted by sub-culture
on Apr 5, 2012 -
9 answers
So I'll be turning 21 in a few weeks. And I've decided to actually celebrate, so I'm going to Denver with my brother. But now I'm stressing out about what to do and where to go. That's where you come in.
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posted by trogdole
on Feb 10, 2012 -
6 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 quit smoking, but can't fight the occasional urge to buy a pack after drinking. Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 22, 2012 -
20 answers
When I get nervous in social situations, I feel the need to have something to sip on. If it's an alcoholic beverage, I can get over-inebriated. If it's non-alcoholic, I have to make constant trips to the bathroom. I need to break this habit or make it manageable.
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posted by lekvar
on Jan 18, 2012 -
28 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
My girlfriend drinks very little alcohol, but eventually she will drink a glass of champagne and maybe a beer today. We are having a private new Years party for the both of us and I want to do a little drinking game just for fun, maybe 30 min with shot glasses of beer. So does anybody know a fun little game? It should not be something kinky, or like "drink or tell". All the drinking games I know are quite hardcore and not suited well for this occasion. It may include some acrobatics, like running around a table or some such as we will have no bystanders. Thanks! (Our New Year's eve is in 6h, she comes home in 4, so hurry up)
posted by SweetLiesOfBokonon
on Dec 31, 2011 -
11 answers
Long running drinking game for New Year's Eve? At previous parties, the host bought Hot Wheels cars for everyone, and if someone asked to see yours and you didn't have it, you would have to drink. Know any similar long running drinking games? No cards or table play, just milling around/mingling (drinking) games?
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posted by skinnydipp
on Dec 30, 2011 -
13 answers
In Phoenix, Arizona (and surrounding areas) for the holidays and have two questions for locals re late-night drinking and karaoke...
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posted by slide
on Dec 24, 2011 -
6 answers
Is it okay for someone suffering from abdominal tuberculosis (Koch's abdomen) to smoke or drink (alcohol) in moderation?
posted by murtagh
on Dec 23, 2011 -
3 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
My
husband and I would like to go to New Orleans, LA in March, 2012. We're fairly laid back and not huge into the tourism craziness that I tend to associate with NOLA. It is possible to go to The Big Easy and, well, have a chill time?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Nov 18, 2011 -
30 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
What are your local/regional shot and beer combos? Looking for brand names especially.
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posted by vito90
on Oct 8, 2011 -
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