I probably drink on avrage 3 times a week. I used to drink ALL the time for about 5 years. Slowed down alot. I just feel confused all the time like im fried out. I cnat concentrate. like my brain has "static" or the blue screen of death. I hope you get what im saying.
If I were to not drink anymore all together.. would this improve and go away all together? Would I be clear headed? I know Im using alot of metaphors. anyone understand?
You didn't mention how much you are drinking at the moment, but I'm guessing that it might be more than average. Alcohol affects different people in different ways, but lack of concentration is one side effect of drinking too much.
Could you try chatting to your GP about it and being totally honest about your level of consumption? A lot of vitamins aren't absorbed properly by the body when too much alcohol is consumed and that can affect concentration. But, somebody medically qualified will be able to help you.
But, I certainly felt that way all of the time when I was drinking. Since I stopped drinking it has got so much better.
Please keep posting and letting us know how things go for you, won't you?
Take care,
Carol
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great anonymous screen name LOL. It gets progressively better the longer that you are sober, and unfortunately progressively worse the longer you drink etc... there are those that push the envelope much too long and are barely functional. The old timers called them "wet brains". Losing your sanity permanently is a real possibility as well. That's the one that scared me the most. I could handle dying, or some jail time, but being a wacko for the rest of my life and possibly locked up in a mental institution with all the rest got my attention to say the least. let us know how it goes.
great anonymous screen name LOL. It greats progressively better the longer that you are sober, and unfortunately progressively worse the longer you drink etc... there are those that push the envelope much too long and are barely functional. The old timers called them "wet brains". Losing your sanity permanently is a real possibility as well. That's the one that scared me the most. I could handle dying, or some jail time, but being a wacko for the rest of my life and possibly locked up in a mental institution with all the rest got my attention to say the least. let us know how it goes.
You know what... i've never thought of that.... going nuts from drinking. I know if the state im in gets any worse... thats where ill end up... seriously This is probably god saying..."this is your wake up call"
You know what... i've never thought of that.... going nuts from drinking. I know if the state im in gets any worse... thats where ill end up... seriously This is probably god saying..."this is your wake up call"
Someguy, If you're feeling like that, then it's probably time to make a change, cause next week you'll likely be on a roll again. Timing is everything, it's much nicer to walk in then to be dragged in kicking and screaming, or wheeled in. You sound like a hard core partier like I was. The last couple years, I knew I was gambling every time I took the first drink. I was very fortunate, and like they say a good gambler knows when to cash in his chips. I gave it up at 29, I'm 47 now and these last 18 have been the best, by far, years of my life. So much so, If I had to leave this life tomorrow I'd have no regrets.
You know what... i've never thought of that.... going nuts from drinking. I know if the state im in gets any worse... thats where ill end up... seriously This is probably god saying..."this is your wake up call"
Someguy, If you're feeling like that, then it's probably time to make a change, cause next week you'll likely be on a roll again. Timing is everything, it's much nicer to walk in then to be dragged in kicking and screaming, or wheeled in. You sound like a hard core partier like I was. The last couple years, I knew I was gambling every time I took the first drink. I was very fortunate, and like they say a good gambler knows when to cash in his chips. I gave it up at 29, I'm 47 now and these last 18 have been the best, by far, years of my life. So much so, If I had to leave this life tomorrow I'd have no regrets.
-- Edited by StPeteDean at 19:15, 2007-09-07
Im 23, partied 95% of the days since i was 17. Im at that point when friends start dying. Lost a close friend to drunk driving july 2nd. she hit a semi doin 60 on surface streets. bein drunk and stupid. I also have watched too many of my friends lose themselves... drink themselves to oblivion. i dont know why i havnt completely stopped before and stayed done.
Im 23, partied 95% of the days since i was 17. Im at that point when friends start dying. Lost a close friend to drunk driving july 2nd. she hit a semi doin 60 on surface streets. bein drunk and stupid. I also have watched too many of my friends lose themselves... drink themselves to oblivion. i dont know why i havnt completely stopped before and stayed done.
I lost a lot friends when I was drinking and drugging. One of best friends od'd and died, that was a turning point for me.
"I don't know why I haven't completly stopped before and stayed done?"
It's a hard to do, especially on your own. everyone in here tried giving it up numbers of times on thier own. Each time the stakes get higher and loses bigger. Most don't come in here till they've lost it all.
