Drinking too Much

JohnnyTodd

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

Aoifey!

Lightweight.

gustafo

Don't talk soft that's nothing.

Killer Pigeon

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Seek help, you've already taken the first step.

http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie

Shreddingblood

I know a guy who drank 15 Jager bombs last night. Plus a fleet of pints.

El Weirdo

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

I remember reading somewhere that those recommended units were some arbitrary figure plucked out of some government official's arse sometime in the 80s. I don't know where or when I read it, but it's enough reason for me to think it's true.

AH in drinking thread shocker, news at 11

sgb

Bars and supermarket's have great deals on drink,so the more you drink the more you save. With the money you save you can get private health insurance and you'l be grand, happy days

Chuck Stone

Ah sure you'll be grand.

You're gonna get the 'sure it's just a bit of craic' people replying and then you're going to get the people saying you're an alco.

If it's affecting your life, and you think it's too much, then yeah it's too much. If not, then keep on the way you are.

SafeSurfer

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

Ffs. If your worried its damaging your health then cut back. I suspect if you can open a bottle of red on a Friday night and only drink half to three quarters of it your a long way from rock bottom.

Is it having an affect on your health? Of course.

ItsAWindUp

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

Micky Dolenz

Can I have your stuff when you go to rehab?

hi AH,
I drink 3 bottles of wine every night. On weekends I will drink 5 bottles of spirits each night. It's mad craic, especially since I can't remember anything the next day, but then I just drink some more.
Do you think this is damaging my health or could possibly be bad in any way? Don't tell me to give up because I don't have a problem and I don't want to.
I may possibly make an identical thread next week as my short term memory is completely gone to pot. I'm sure it's unrelated to the drinking though.

thanks.

Temptamperu

I hate how our "nanny state" bullys people into drinking less. If i wanna drink 2 litres of cider in a park on a tuesday morning I should be allowed :mad:

Ghandee

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.
I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

Its bound to be damaging to your hole next morning though?

Gerry Manderer

I'd go so far as to say you are not drinking enough

You need to up your intake, maybe make the pints a weekly thing ?

Go on, sure you'll feel the better for it

Da_Doc

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

Ya but bet the wine is goin down lovely tonight

JMSE

sure it's just a bit of craic


But on a real note... surely this is a windup:

Temptamperu wrote: »

I hate how our "nanny state" bullys people into drinking less. If i wanna drink 2 litres of cider in a park on a tuesday morning I should be allowed :mad:

If i wanna bring a child into a park to have a play, should I have to share it with you and the other half a dozen spas who are off their heads?

losthorizon

someone criticised ny spelling on another forum on boards earlier tonight - thats beacuse its friday and Im drunk. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:D

O.A.P

Tell us where you are in life OP, 18 and starting out, 30 and friday is when I forget about things or
mid 50's and sure what the Hell its not like I have something better to do.
(most people have active lives in there 50s its just a question )

westies4ever

have to say OP, doesnt sound overly excessive to me - cut down a little on the guinness if its bothering u - like 8 pints as opposed to 12 - but i really dont think you're too bad. i'm on my 4th bottle of wine this week as we speak.

Mickey H

You know you've drank too much when you wake up in your dog's shed with your nutsack superglued to your leg.

sh1tstirrer

Ghandee wrote: »

Its bound to damage your hole next morning I bet?

It won't damage his hole all it will do is help him to fill the bowl

Darkginger

O.A.P wrote: »

Tell us where you are in life OP, 18 and starting out, 30 and friday is when I forget about things or
mid 50's and sure what the Hell its not like I have something better to do.
(most people have active lives in there 50s its just a question )

Added my thanks because of your edit I was about to launch into a defence of those of us in our 50s until I spotted it.

About to open the second bottle of wine tonight - OP, the sensible answer is to spread your drinking out a bit more. Do as I say, not as I do! A bottle of wine is gone once it's open, here On the other hand, I can't drink more than 3 pints of anything without needing a lie down. Especially vodka

sh1tstirrer

westies4ever wrote: »

have to say OP, doesnt sound overly excessive to me - cut down a little on the guinness if its bothering u - like 8 pints as opposed to 12 - but i really dont think you're too bad. i'm on my 4th bottle of wine this week as we speak.

Trouble with wine is it makes you fat

westies4ever

sh1tstirrer wrote: »

Trouble with wine is it makes you fat

yup! I'm just having a stressful week mind you - not normally so bad. I'll cut back a bit next week and drink a ton of water. Have tried weightwatchers wine but its rank.

O.A.P

Darkginger wrote: »

Added my thanks because of your edit I was about to launch into a defence of those of us in our 50s until I spotted it.

About to open the second bottle of wine tonight - OP, the sensible answer is to spread your drinking out a bit more. Do as I say, not as I do! A bottle of wine is gone once it's open, here On the other hand, I can't drink more than 3 pints of anything without needing a lie down. Especially vodka

We will see where he is, late teens or early 20s I think.
Get off to bed now before your sent :D:D grandad.

Darkginger

Your eyesight is going (bad gin'll do that) ...grandMA, not DAD

O.A.P

Darkginger wrote: »

Your eyesight is going (bad gin'll do that) ...grandMA, not DAD

Ive pulled

robbie_998

well ok


Hello everyone , I'm Rob !

I am here in this thread because i am not an alcoholic

me and alcohol have a love hate relationship

mostly its love .... like when a man loves a kopperberg !

PARTY ON ! :pac:

Darkginger

O.A.P wrote: »

Ive pulled

Me and the husband'll be round later - put the vodka in the freezer! (Hope you like beards).

DEFTLEFTHAND

'You know your drinking too much when you begin your night in a bar on the Champs Elysees and awake the next morning on a Corsican beach'

Quote from the legendary Richard Harris.

For Forks Sake

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Can I have your stuff when you go to rehab?

No, no, no

mcw92

Last year during college i would drink more than 60units a week.:eek:

greendom

sh1tstirrer wrote: »

Trouble with wine is it makes you fat

Yes and Guinness is a well known slimming aid

A0

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Hi all,

I wouldnt say I drink to excess but definitely exceed the recommended allowance most weeks.

Typically I would drink between half a bottle to three quarters of red wine on a Friday night.

I usually get out every second saturday and that could be 10-12 pints of guinness.

Its the heavy saturday night weeks that worry me. Males are only supposed to consume 20 units of alcohol a week. I'm drinking that on the saturday night alone.

Is this damaging my health?

Yes, it damages your health, with no doubt. Two-three glasses on Friday night is enough. There is no consensus about the minima people should drink (20 units a week rule is rubbish). Alcohol consumption is not good for your health.
I drink but rarely. 10-12 pints is way too much. Not only it affects your nervous system (brain cells, etc) but also increase your body fat (more specifically visceral fat). So not only it damages your health but also affects your look
Exercise... so you'll to get rid of this excess of alcohol intake and feel better - healthier, good luck

JohnnyTodd

It was a serious question . No need to take the Mickey out of me

JohnnyTodd

A0 wrote: »

Yes, it damages your health, with no doubt. Two-three glasses on Friday night is enough. There is no consensus about the minima people should drink (20 units a week rule is rubbish). Alcohol consumption is not good for your health.
I drink but rarely. 10-12 pints is way too much. Not only it affects your nervous system (brain cells, etc) but also increase your body fat (more specifically visceral fat). So not only it damages your health but also affects your look
Exercise... so you'll to get rid of this excess of alcohol intake and feel better - healthier, good luck

I exercise regulary. Run 10k 3 days a week. Gym and swim 3 days a week

A0

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

It was a serious question . No need to take the Mickey out of me

I hope your comment does not refer to mine as it was a serious answer.

xoxyx

Darkginger wrote: »

I can't drink more than 3 pints of anything without needing a lie down. Especially vodka

You're not supposed to drink three pints of vodka! :eek:

greendom

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

It was a serious question . No need to take the Mickey out of me

A - it seemed like a serious answer to me
B - You're posting in AH You probably need to post somewhere else if you wish to avoid the non-serious.

Abi

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

No need to take the Mickey out of me

Bad choice of words in AH..

Bowlardo

A0 wrote: »

Yes, it damages your health, with no doubt. Two-three glasses on Friday night is enough. There is no consensus about the minima people should drink (20 units a week rule is rubbish). Alcohol consumption is not good for your health.
I drink but rarely. 10-12 pints is way too much. Not only it affects your nervous system (brain cells, etc) but also increase your body fat (more specifically visceral fat). So not only it damages your health but also affects your look
Exercise... so you'll to get rid of this excess of alcohol intake and feel better - healthier, good luck

YAWN

murraykil

bluewolf wrote: »

hi AH,
I drink 3 bottles of wine every night. On weekends I will drink 5 bottles of spirits each night. It's mad craic, especially since I can't remember anything the next day, but then I just drink some more.
Do you think this is damaging my health or could possibly be bad in any way? Don't tell me to give up because I don't have a problem and I don't want to.
I may possibly make an identical thread next week as my short term memory is completely gone to pot. I'm sure it's unrelated to the drinking though.

thanks.

I have always been amazed by those who seem to be able to keep track of the amount of drink they had the night before, when it's loads! I can keep track up to about 3 or 4 drinks, but after that I can only guess! How can someone know that "I had 12 pints and 6 double vodka / red bull"? I guess red bull does stimulate the mind! But what about those who say 24 Guinness each chased with a whiskey? :eek: That is a level of alcohol tolerance than any human should not be able to reach!

A0

Bowlardo wrote: »

YAWN

Go to bed baby, too early for you to be online.

JohnnyTodd

A0 wrote: »

Go to bed baby, too early for you to be online.

Farting like a gipo here

murraykil

murraykil wrote: »

I have always been amazed by those who seem to be able to keep track of the amount of drink they had the night before, when it's loads! I can keep track up to about 3 or 4 drinks, but after that I can only guess! How can someone know that "I had 12 pints and 6 double vodka / red bull"? I guess red bull does stimulate the mind! But what about those who say 24 Guinness each chased with a whiskey? :eek: That is a level of alcohol tolerance than any human should not be able to reach!

Well drinking in rounds makes it fairly easy to count the pints as you or someone will remember how many rounds you had. Personally no matter how drunk I am or how bad my memory is being affected I can still remember buying drinks even if its double vodkas and red bull at the end of the night I nearly always remember.

You can also make a rough calculation by how much you spent.

df1985

One big night a week and a few glasses of wine anothr night isnt the end of the world OP,prob just have the fear from last night!

A0

JohnnyTodd wrote: »

Farting like a gipo here

Hahaha! You ask for advice, then you misunderstand replies and on the top of that criticise people.

I didn't comment at the beginning but if you also think that my reply was inappropriate then don't ask a question which has obvious answers.

And talking about farts... if you drink less they won't stink anymore

Take it easy

Matthew23

I have drunk a whole bottle of whiskey 70 cl on saturdays during the summer. in my opinion it isnt bad if it isnt the whole focus of you're life , i just drink to have fun with the mates