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My parents growing up were very strict on alcohol. They disapproved on drinking saying it turns you into a bumbling, loud imbecile.
When I first had my drink at 19 at a pub with college friends I was surprised to see that while many got more lively, peoples behavior generally didn't deviate too much from their sober personalities. My psychiatrist always told me that people who behaved badly under the influence had thoughts repressed but never acted on them.
I would have to agree with his point. There's no doubt that alcohol impairs judgement and people can do stupid things but I believe the excessive behavior we see of drunk people who get arrested is just something they'd have done eventually.
I feel like there's a time and a place for drinking responsibly. Even getting drunk...responsibly. For myself, I have a couple of rules.
If I'm going to be driving, within a couple of hours, I'll limit myself to ONE alcoholic drink.
If I'm responsible for children, or it 'feels like' I'll have to be responsible for children (grandchildren these days) than I don't drink at all.
But there are times and places where I WANT to be tipsy and 'lit'. It is definitley fun, at times. I generally know what kind of drunk I am. I don't get on bar counters and dance. I don't take clothes off, I don't get beligerent. I'm the kind of person who laughs and giggles...and when the the timing is right...yeah...I'll let loose and have fun.
My parents growing up were very strict on alcohol. They disapproved on drinking saying it turns you into a bumbling, loud imbecile.
When I first had my drink at 19 at a pub with college friends I was surprised to see that while many got more lively, peoples behavior generally didn't deviate too much from their sober personalities. My psychiatrist always told me that people who behaved badly under the influence had thoughts repressed but never acted on them.
I would have to agree with his point. There's no doubt that alcohol impairs judgement and people can do stupid things but I believe the excessive behavior we see of drunk people who get arrested is just something they'd have done eventually.
It chemically impairs judgement. It loosens inhibitions. So excessive alcohol will clearly cause people to do things they wouldn't have otherwise.
Sounds like you are trying to justify drinking.
Either drink or don't, but don't lie to yourself about its impact. And try to keep from getting drunk. And NEVER drink and drive. We have Uber and Lyft now for that.
Sometimes the people who go most in excess on drinking in college age are those who were never exposed to it.
We allowed our children to taste alcohol so it wasn't some secret forbidden sauce. I think my parent's gave me my first taste at 13. I never got crazy drinking like many college students (not that I haven't overindulged at times!).
I decided at a very young age to not drink, but was respectful of other people's choices. However, as I grew up and was exposed to other people drinking, I increasingly disliked being around them when they were drinking.
Some people cannot handle alcohol, they cannot be "moderate" and stop drinking.
I have been around those people and seen the effects.
They do not know how they act while drunk and they can commit crimes and harm others as well as themselves.
I have one glass of wine every other day at home.
It is nice but like almost anything enjoyable it can be negative if taken too far.
My parents growing up were very strict on alcohol. They disapproved on drinking saying it turns you into a bumbling, loud imbecile.
When I first had my drink at 19 at a pub with college friends I was surprised to see that while many got more lively, peoples behavior generally didn't deviate too much from their sober personalities. My psychiatrist always told me that people who behaved badly under the influence had thoughts repressed but never acted on them.
I would have to agree with his point. There's no doubt that alcohol impairs judgement and people can do stupid things but I believe the excessive behavior we see of drunk people who get arrested is just something they'd have done eventually.
I don't think they would have done it eventually. But I do agree with the rest of your statement.
I like to drink a lot. It is fun and I am a much more fun person. I am the person I would like to be when sober. But I grew up with very strict parents and got drilled into my mind to be quiet, serious and not talk too much. This will be forever my personality, unfortunately, and not by choice. But when I drink, I get very funny and outgoing. I do stuff that I would never be doing sober but I never have regrets the next day. I would never do anything that is completely against my beliefs.
My parents growing up were very strict on alcohol. They disapproved on drinking saying it turns you into a bumbling, loud imbecile.
When I first had my drink at 19 at a pub with college friends I was surprised to see that while many got more lively, peoples behavior generally didn't deviate too much from their sober personalities. My psychiatrist always told me that people who behaved badly under the influence had thoughts repressed but never acted on them.
I would have to agree with his point. There's no doubt that alcohol impairs judgement and people can do stupid things but I believe the excessive behavior we see of drunk people who get arrested is just something they'd have done eventually.
Not exactly. Alcohol can cause people to act differently, but not necessarily because they are drunk. Long-term use of alcohol can cause changes in the brain, leading to behaviors (even when not under the influence) that may not be "normal" for the person in the absence of the brain damage they have suffered.
For women, brain damage occurs with more than three drinks per day or seven drinks per week. For men, brain damage occurs with more than four drinks per day or 14 drinks per week.
My dad was a worthless drunk so I grew up in the bars. Just like in life there is every kind of drunk. Some are happy, some act brain damaged, some want to hug everyone, some act like they became smart, and some like to fight to name a few types of drunks.
Many use alcohol as an excuse for what they done. I quit drinking in my early 20s. I don't mind hanging with a few friends that are drinking. No way I can handle a bar full of drunk morons for even a short time.
Yeah it can lower your inhibitions I find. Makes you feel looser and relaxed but it also make you feel sloppier.
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