Problem with drinking too much beer

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Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
 
If you can’t just stop at a couple or decide not to have any at all and be successful, in my opinion you have an addiction. Beer is good, steak is good, but 15 beers or more or say more than a pound of steak at one setting? Something is wrong and a little bell should go off in your mind signaling “addiction.” You need to find a more positive way of coping with life’s frustrations…🙂
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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Alcoholics Anonymous works. 🙂
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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Here is what I suggest. Give up beer and all other alcohol for 3 months. Don’t avoid being around your friends when they drink. If you can do that, you don’t have a problem. If, on the other hand, you can’t, you need to get some help.

I was the same way. I would drink just like you and it caused some problems with my (at the time) new marriage. My wife confronted me and let me know that she was worried that I had a problem (there is alcoholism in my family), but I wasn’t worried because I knew that I didn’t crave alcohol. I just liked to blow off some steam and get drunk (I know, that sounds real stupid now).

I didn’t want to go to treatment for what I felt wasn’t a problem, so I stopped drinking right then and there. I didn’t drink a drop for 6 months just to show her that I wasn’t an alcoholic.

I still drink occasionally, but thank goodness I don’t get drunk anymore. I’m way too old for that!

Peace

Tim
 
My brother-in-law insists that it is necessary to drink. If he doesn’t he gets very thirsty:p . I too have a drinking problem: can’t afford to buy it.
In all serriousness, you have already taken the first step toward overcoming your problem because you have recognized it. With God’s help, you will overcome.
 
mystified said:
I too have a drinking problem: can’t afford to buy it.
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Hahaha… ditto. =P

I would just try to limit yourself, or get it out of the house. When the temptation is gone, its easier to deal with cravings. =] good luck!
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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When I was in college, I drank a lot. Probably more than most, and my tolerance was close to that of maybe a rhino. Having a hang over was almost becoming normal. I was beginning to think like you, that maybe I had a problem. My last semester, I gave up drinking for Lent, which was not easy to do with both Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s day falling in that time. I learned that I could control my drinking and even was able to help a few friends get home after long nights in the bar. I don’t think you are an addict, I just think you might need to find something better to do with your spare time. Don’t think I’m hating on beer either, I LOVE beer, but now in moderation.
 
Every bad thing that has ever happened to me was due to excessive drinking. Recently my 22 year old son was arrested with his second DUI. My wife and I are sick about this, but I see it as my ultimate fault. He grew up watching dad, what else is he going to do but enjoy the good times of drinking, and not knowing fully the ramifications of his actions, at least the first time.

Stop drinking. Go to some AA meetings and just learn what is going on to the people in your neighborhood who really have a problem. Try to be a helper to everyone you meet, not one of the now or future problems of society. Instead of cutting yourself slack just pretend Christ is at your side, then proceed.

May God give a blessing to your efforts if you live in his name.
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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Addiction is like being pregnant…there’s really no “sort of.” You either are or you aren’t. The good news is you’re getting close to admitting you have a problem. That’s key. Once you can admit this is a problem for yourself, you can begin to change in earnest. This is an issue for you that you probably won’t simply think your way out of. Do you need AA? It wouldn’t hurt. At an AA meeting, you might be the person with the lightest cross in the room, but that’s okay. Nip this in the bud before it gets to be a bigger, less manageable problem. Ask Christ to help you each step of the way.
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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catholic C,
Drinking to much of any alcholic beverage is abuse to yourself. you are on your way to becoming an alcholic
If you can’t stop , get help.

jean8
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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I have a simmilar problem with eating. when I am bored, agrivated or irritated I start eating as a nervous habit. If you are not convinced that you have an addiction you may try what works for me in finding a health substitute. Have you tried getting a serious hobby or an exercise routine? Sometimes finding something else to focus your mind can help with the symptoms you are trying to treat with beer.
 
Hmmm…, oh beer, that drug, how is it easy to have 16 of those a day and I can’t force myself to take in 4 of water or a glass of wine? I dont know what to tell you.

Trick yourself by buying Odouls or Sharps, for the taste?
 
I am sorry to say it - but you have a problem and need to face it.

I enjoy premium mico-brew beers but I just enjoy them for the sophisticated complexity of the flavors, freshness and creamy head but never drink more then 3-4 full pint sizes over a 2 hours period. But I don’t drink at home - just when I want to get out socially. While I enjoy the calming effect its not a thing I must have or think about - I just like the heavy pint size thick glass texture in my hand and the colors and the flavors and the atmosphere. It’s really more of a social thing to get out and listen to all the amazing stories people always seem to have and to share my own and get a consensus on how we are going to solve all the world’s problems (no one ever puts all the solutions in practise though - such a waste). I don’t even like getting “buzzed” and if I do start to get that way in the least its always “bartender - check please”. I have no problem leaving a perfectly good half full glass of premium beer unfinished if I feel full or just don’t want anymore (or have heard enough of everyone’s complaints about the economy or the stories told are all old reruns). 😉

James
 
CentralFLJames said:
I am sorry to say it - but you have a problem and need to face it.

I enjoy premium mico-brew beers but I just enjoy them for the sophisticated complexity of the flavors, freshness and creamy head but never drink more then 3-4 full pint sizes over a 2 hours period. But I don’t drink at home - just when I want to get out socially. While I enjoy the calming effect its not a thing I must have or think about - I just like the heavy pint size thick glass texture in my hand and the colors and the flavors and the atmosphere. It’s really more of a social thing to get out and listen to all the amazing stories people always seem to have and to share my own and get a consensus on how we are going to solve all the world’s problems (no one ever puts all the solutions in practise though - such a waste). I don’t even like getting “buzzed” and if I do start to get that way in the least its always “bartender - check please”. I have no problem leaving a perfectly good half full glass of premium beer unfinished if I feel full or just don’t want anymore (or have heard enough of everyone’s complaints about the economy or the stories told are all old reruns). 😉

James
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I had a friend in high school killed by a drunk driver. I will only have two regular or one large beer if Iam going to drive. Heck, I seldome have more than one even if I am not going to drive. I also have found it is better to go for quality over quantity when it comes to alcohol.
 
As you said Catholic_C, “When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated,” where is it you go for comfort?

Think of the First Commandment and Who or What you are putting FIRST. Who is your friend when you need one… or shall I say ‘what’?

Full addiction, puts alcohol first. It ‘helps’ one to calm down; it ‘helps’ one to be more sociable; it ‘helps’ one to be the life of the party; it ‘helps’ one to forget one’s responsibilities; it ‘helps’ one to loose their better judgment; it ‘helps’ one to loose all control of self; it ‘helps’ one to get in trouble with friends, family and the law; it ‘helps’ one become addicted… needing ‘help’ to get sober.

Again, where is your ‘help’ suppose to come from? God or some substance? The First Commandment!
 
Catholic_C said:
Hi all. I have a bad habit. When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated, I tend to go to the store and buy plenty of beer. I don’t get out of control, but my tolerance is such that I drink in the area of 15 beers at time (over several hours). I don’t think I’m dealing with full-blown addiction, but it concerns me (the next day). I feel ashamed and hate myself for it.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how’d you quit for good? I’m open to any advice.
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Most people with addiction problems don’t see it as a problem. As someone else said, you should look into AA.

Try to do it before you reach bottom.
 
Thanks for these last 4 post. I am reading and considering them closely.
 
Michael_David said:
As you said Catholic_C, “When I get bored, or agrivated, or irritated,” where is it you go for comfort?

Think of the First Commandment and Who or What you are putting FIRST. Who is your friend when you need one… or shall I say ‘what’?

Full addiction, puts alcohol first. It ‘helps’ one to calm down; it ‘helps’ one to be more sociable; it ‘helps’ one to be the life of the party; it ‘helps’ one to forget one’s responsibilities; it ‘helps’ one to loose their better judgment; it ‘helps’ one to loose all control of self; it ‘helps’ one to get in trouble with friends, family and the law; it ‘helps’ one become addicted… needing ‘help’ to get sober.

Again, where is your ‘help’ suppose to come from? God or some substance? The First Commandment!
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Very true.

On hating yourself for drinking remember that Jesus turned water into wine after those who had drunk all the other wine, and the steward said to serve the good wine first and then the lesser after everyone had “drunk freely”. This isn’t carte blanche though. The steward didn’t say to serve the lesser after everyone had passed out. Anger, also, is not a sin, just what it may lead to if we are not careful.

It is what causes you to become bored, aggravated, or irritated, that is of concern as the beer is only the symptom.
 
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