is any one afraid to get drunk?

Post by » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:02 am

yes!! i have been afraid for the longest! I was playing a drinking game with some friends about 2 years ago and took a shot of everclear just one shot and had a full blown anxiety attack. But i mean i dont mind drinking a smirnoff every now and then but I try to stay away from the strong stuff!

Pauly J · Post by **Pauly J** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 11:04 am

I so understand how you feel. I am afraid of drinking alcohol, even 1! It started recently when i quit everything to try to get my anxiety under control. I quit alcohol. energy drinks, coffee, nicotine, chocolate, all cold turkey! I tried to drink one beer when i was feeling depressed and just had the worst feeling ever! Never drank or wanted to after that! I dont know if its a phobia or what, but i dont need alcohol to function or live life! Good Luck!

ladylove · Post by **ladylove** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 11:58 am

Its amazing to find that someone else feels this way....Iam 31 and never have been drunk!!!Alot of my friends and family think it is funny...I to am afraid to be drunk...I have to be in complete control of myself at all times..and the same reason goes why I dont do drugs or take medication...its a control thing ...i dont think there is anything wrong with that..be glad your that way really...besides your probably not missin out...who would want the pukin and hangover feelin everyone talks about ...dont sound fun to me..lol

ladylove · Post by **ladylove** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:03 pm

oh.. and yes...pot definetly triggers anxiety and panic attacks...i had my first panic attack when i smoked some....and havent smoked any since!!scared the crap out of me...

Sit-N-Spin · Post by **Sit-N-Spin** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:48 am

Cannabis, also known as marijuana has THC,

They main chemical in pot that gets you high has many bad effects on people,will not list them all,paranoia and long term forgetfulness even after you stop,that's if the pot is not sprayed with some other chemical to either increase the effects or an hallucinogen.Maybe good for medical uses but ?
BTW,getting buzzed is good drunk is not !!!!

More here---- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marawana

gemini0521 · Post by **gemini0521** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:34 am

I had my first panic attack when I smoked marijuana, and then after that I couldnt shake that feeling and now am using this program. I also quit drinking heavily. I still can have 1 drink here and there, but I definitly have gotten better, because when I first started having panic attacks I could not drink at all.

Keeping the Faith · Post by **Keeping the Faith** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:33 am

The thought of drinking while I am like this scares the BLEEP out of me! I don't know how people do it!

AP2884Moss · Post by **AP2884Moss** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:25 am

I definitely relate to this. When I first started having the physical symptoms, I was scared to drink because I didn't know what would happen. It's just a control thing like you've all been saying. I'm 27 years old and I've never thrown up or passed out from drinking, I just can't stand getting to the point where you don't have control of your body. Also, I don't see the fun in puking and not remembering anything you did the night before. I'm much happier getting to the point where I'm relaxed and enjoying myself and then switching to water. Plus, it just makes you feel worse the next day. If you don't drink, good for you! If you do, I'd suggest keeping it to a minimum to avoid the depressed feelings the next day. It's not going to cure anything, it might help you feel better for a few hours but the consequences are hardly worth it. Don't medicate with alcohol!

Molly77 · Post by **Molly77** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:57 am

I have a different fear about getting drunk since it washes the B12 out of my system and I have had problem with my menses not stopping on it's own. B12 has a big role in the process to stopping the cycle. I don't drink caffeine anymore for the same reason. I thought caffeine was causing my panic but lo and behold I still have them after no caffeine intake at all!!

I do feel a little fear about drinking any alcohol for that reason but I have no desire to get drunk. I do like to have a drink but buzzed is as far as I want to go. I used to get drunk and have been OUT OF CONTROL! Trust me, that is NOT a place that you want to go..really. However, I think getting drunk once in awhile is not a problem for others, especially if you are around people you can trust. I just choose not to.

Now pot on the other hand, I am not afraid of. I have and do on occasion smoke some. I have never had a big problem with the paranoia but I know people who do when they smoke. Yet, I don't smoke alot or get more than buzzed when I do smoke it. My boyfriend can't smoke it much because he has panic and anxiety and it makes him freak out.

So I while I think there is some valid fear about getting drunk and smoking pot, I feel you don't have to BE afraid of drinking a drink or smoking a little. But that has to be a choice for you. If it fits in with your intergrity or not. Be true to yourself, don't do any of it if you don't want to!! Even if others around you think you should!! Do it only if YOU want to, not because you feel pressured!