Current Events > Real talk; no dr. BS please- does drinking help with depression?

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HydroCannabinol 03/07/18 7:13:39 PM #1:	We have all heard the phrase "drink your problems away" but is it true? I dont want some stupid medical opinion or answer, since it will always be "dont drink". Ive been a bit depressed lately and have been binge drinking at lunch and after work. Normally i get 2 shooters but today i got 3 at lunch. Im about to head home now but i noticed after lunch my mood was much better. I made a lot of jokes and i felt like i actually connected with a few coworkers whereas normally im just passive agressive or always have some dumb negative comment to make because my outlook is bleak. So i wanted to get some personal experiences from everyone. Some REAL shit though, no medical theory craft garbo from the same people who tell me to take pharmys. Anyone here feel like drinking actually does help with problems or have people here noticed it ends up spiraling out of control. Thanks to anyone for their input --- Steam ID: Mind_Explosion I thought I chose very easy, not brand new to the game. - CheesyPhil on SC2 <cite>HydroCannabinol posted [p:897359635] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>We have all heard the phrase "drink your problems away" but is it true? I dont want some stupid medical opinion or answer, since it will always be "dont drink". Ive been a bit depressed lately and have been binge drinking at lunch and after work. Normally i get 2 shooters but today i got 3 at lunch. Im about to head home now but i noticed after lunch my mood was much better. I made a lot of jokes and i felt like i actually connected with a few coworkers whereas normally im just passive agressive or always have some dumb negative comment to make because my outlook is bleak. So i wanted to get some personal experiences from everyone. Some REAL shit though, no medical theory craft garbo from the same people who tell me to take pharmys. Anyone here feel like drinking actually does help with problems or have people here noticed it ends up spiraling out of control. Thanks to anyone for their input</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Loghain 03/07/18 7:13:57 PM #2:	No --- You must gather your party before venturing forth <cite>Loghain posted [p:897359645] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>No</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 03/07/18 7:14:18 PM #3:	No. Your namesake would help a lot more than ethanol. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:897359661] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>No. Your namesake would help a lot more than ethanol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrK3V 03/07/18 7:14:21 PM #4:	Yes in a sense. By drinking, you are removing the pain. But then you sober up, and you are looking for more to get rid of the pain. You're basically borrowing your happiness from tomorrow to enjoy today. --- Bangers https://open.spotify.com/user/1226504071/playlist/3X4SSY5tgxTTgdwlkmoH9F <cite>MrK3V posted [p:897359663] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>Yes in a sense. By drinking, you are removing the pain. But then you sober up, and you are looking for more to get rid of the pain. You're basically borrowing your happiness from tomorrow to enjoy today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CircleOfManias 03/07/18 7:15:14 PM #5:	Short-term, it distracts you from it, but long-term, it makes it worse. It's not a road you want to go down. --- Sick liaisons raise this monumental mark The sun sets forever over Blackwater Park <cite>CircleOfManias posted [p:897359712] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>Short-term, it distracts you from it, but long-term, it makes it worse. It's not a road you want to go down.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
giantblimpN7 03/07/18 7:21:01 PM #6:	I'll be real. I've been told by an addiction counselor that I'm an alcoholic. I drank to deal with my depression and anxiety for a few years. I ended up drinking at work regularly and going through a bottle of rum every other day. It was a short term fix that lead to other issues when there are actual healthy and better solutions. --- http://i.imgur.com/zSHmk.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qT9WxSu.png <cite>giantblimpN7 posted [p:897360013] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>I'll be real. I've been told by an addiction counselor that I'm an alcoholic. I drank to deal with my depression and anxiety for a few years. I ended up drinking at work regularly and going through a bottle of rum every other day. It was a short term fix that lead to other issues when there are actual healthy and better solutions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
redeadlink 03/07/18 7:21:52 PM #7:	CircleOfManias posted... Short-term, it distracts you from it, but long-term, it makes it worse. It's not a road you want to go down. This --- GT: wemester \| PSN: redeadlink Stand with a worthless sign, wave it in the path of every face you dare not tolerate. <cite>redeadlink posted [p:897360056] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote><cite>CircleOfManias posted...</cite> <quote>Short-term, it distracts you from it, but long-term, it makes it worse. It's not a road you want to go down.</quote> This</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 03/07/18 7:22:06 PM #8:	Short term yes, but in the long run you're fucked if you rely on alcohol. I wouldn't suggest it. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:897360072] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>Short term yes, but in the long run you're fucked if you rely on alcohol. I wouldn't suggest it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DavidWong 03/07/18 7:52:11 PM #10:	All it does is distract you from your problems. It doesn't make them go away. --- Nice guy? I don't give a s*. Good father? F* you! Go home and play with your kids. If you want to work here, close! <cite>DavidWong posted [p:897361750] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>All it does is distract you from your problems. It doesn't make them go away.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Awesome 03/07/18 7:53:40 PM #11:	Yeah it helps sometimes until you end up with fatty liver or liver failure then the real depression sets in. --- http://i.imgur.com/gWCYPlD.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ls3OgWR.jpg <cite>Awesome posted [p:897361837] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>Yeah it helps sometimes until you end up with fatty liver or liver failure then the real depression sets in.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 03/07/18 7:55:08 PM #12:	It makes me happy, but that's when I'm already in a decent mood. I don't think it would help anything if you're already depressed. --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:897361907] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>It makes me happy, but that's when I'm already in a decent mood. I don't think it would help anything if you're already depressed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 03/07/18 7:56:04 PM #13:	It makes it worse in the long term, unless you stay drunk all the time, and thats not something you want to do Talk to a doctor --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:897361961] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>It makes it worse in the long term, unless you stay drunk all the time, and thats not something you want to do Talk to a doctor</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dustin1280 03/07/18 7:56:29 PM #14:	CircleOfManias posted... Short-term, it distracts you from it, but long-term, it makes it worse. It's not a road you want to go down. --- RIP: Canuklehead, Karma: 1369 // RIP: Gen_Lee_Enfield, Karma: 1731 // RIP: Orlando of the Axe, Karma: 1642 // RIP nayr626 Karma: 4395 --They delivered! <cite>Dustin1280 posted [p:897361984] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote><cite>CircleOfManias posted...</cite> <quote>Short-term, it distracts you from it, but long-term, it makes it worse. It's not a road you want to go down.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masticatingman 03/07/18 7:57:01 PM #15:	HydroCannabinol posted... We have all heard the phrase "drink your problems away" but is it true? I dont want some stupid medical opinion or answer, since it will always be "dont drink". Ive been a bit depressed lately and have been binge drinking at lunch and after work. Normally i get 2 shooters but today i got 3 at lunch. Im about to head home now but i noticed after lunch my mood was much better. I made a lot of jokes and i felt like i actually connected with a few coworkers whereas normally im just passive agressive or always have some dumb negative comment to make because my outlook is bleak. So i wanted to get some personal experiences from everyone. Some REAL shit though, no medical theory craft garbo from the same people who tell me to take pharmys. Anyone here feel like drinking actually does help with problems or have people here noticed it ends up spiraling out of control. Thanks to anyone for their input Mostly meant as a really bad phrase, like to reference an obvious alcoholic who is just a miserable pos. Sometimes can point to somebody who just had a particularly bad day or week and is drinking their problems away for a night. --- I am basically am I. Well, basically. <cite>masticatingman posted [p:897362006] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote><cite>HydroCannabinol posted...</cite> <quote>We have all heard the phrase "drink your problems away" but is it true? I dont want some stupid medical opinion or answer, since it will always be "dont drink". Ive been a bit depressed lately and have been binge drinking at lunch and after work. Normally i get 2 shooters but today i got 3 at lunch. Im about to head home now but i noticed after lunch my mood was much better. I made a lot of jokes and i felt like i actually connected with a few coworkers whereas normally im just passive agressive or always have some dumb negative comment to make because my outlook is bleak. So i wanted to get some personal experiences from everyone. Some REAL shit though, no medical theory craft garbo from the same people who tell me to take pharmys. Anyone here feel like drinking actually does help with problems or have people here noticed it ends up spiraling out of control. Thanks to anyone for their input</quote> Mostly meant as a really bad phrase, like to reference an obvious alcoholic who is just a miserable pos. Sometimes can point to somebody who just had a particularly bad day or week and is drinking their problems away for a night.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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HydroCannabinol 03/07/18 7:59:51 PM #17:	So youre all saying it DOES help in the short term. Great! (Read in the voice of j. Carry in dumb and dumber when he says "so youre saying there IS a chance) I see what yall mean though, its jus not sustainable.... Thx CEfam, it helps to get it off my chest. I was hopin someone would help me rationalize my habit but you are all on your game tonight which is nice --- Steam ID: Mind_Explosion I thought I chose very easy, not brand new to the game. - CheesyPhil on SC2 <cite>HydroCannabinol posted [p:897362142] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>So youre all saying it DOES help in the short term. Great! (Read in the voice of j. Carry in dumb and dumber when he says "so youre saying there IS a chance) I see what yall mean though, its jus not sustainable.... Thx CEfam, it helps to get it off my chest. I was hopin someone would help me rationalize my habit but you are all on your game tonight which is nice</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HydroCannabinol 03/07/18 8:02:43 PM #18:	@tote_all , ya i had a melt down once and confessed to you in a PM.. i dont think i can ever forget. Id rather not share that night with everyone else though. Thanks again everyone, topic clozed --- Steam ID: Mind_Explosion I thought I chose very easy, not brand new to the game. - CheesyPhil on SC2 <cite>HydroCannabinol posted [p:897362296] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote>@tote_all , ya i had a melt down once and confessed to you in a PM.. i dont think i can ever forget. Id rather not share that night with everyone else though. Thanks again everyone, topic clozed</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Neoconkers 03/07/18 8:08:31 PM #19:	masticatingman posted... no medical theory craft garbo from the same people who tell me to take pharmys "I don't want to take drugs explicitly designed to treat depression, but I'll take this other drug with no benefits to depression to treat it" --- Girls = Time x Money. Time = Money. Girls = Money x Money = Money sq. Money = sqrt Evil: Girls = sqrt Evil sq. Girls = Evil <cite>Neoconkers posted [p:897362620] in Real talk;... [t:76390858]...</cite> <quote><cite>masticatingman posted...</cite> <quote>no medical theory craft garbo from the same people who tell me to take pharmys</quote> "I don't want to take drugs explicitly designed to treat depression, but I'll take this other drug with no benefits to depression to treat it"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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