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Has anyone here in GD been truly terrified of getting drunk?

Electro522·1/5/2018, 5:44:08 AM·3 votes·761 views

I'm currently sitting here drinking my first full alcoholic drink, and admittedly, it's not bad. However, some people wouldn't even call it that, considering it likely has even less alcohol than a normal beer. It's some kind of fruity.......thing. Called Seagram's Escapes.

That said, it's the only one I'm having tonight.......and likely for quite some time. I'm even slightly amazed I brought myself to drink this, but I figured with how big of a person I am, this little alcohol will do next to nothing.....so why not try it?

My problem is is that I am legitimately, and truly terrified of ever getting drunk. I am someone who is always in control of themselves, and I am not someone who loses their temper easily. It takes alot to get me angry, but when I do.........

You know that one saying? "There are 3 things all wise men should fear: the sea in a storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." This actually applies to me VERY well. I've lost my temper in the past.....I've lost control......and I've hurt loved ones because of it. There was one time I nearly broke my brother's nose from kicking him in the face. Considering how young he was, if I had kicked any harder, not only would I have broken his nose.......I probably could have done alot more damage than just that.

This is why I am so terrified of getting drunk. I don't know what kind of person I'll become when I lose that control.....and I know that there are people out there that become a truly awful person when they do.

Not really sure why I'm sharing this with you all........guess I'm just curious if there is or was anyone out there like me. Someone so terrified of becoming drunk, that it could be considered a minor phobia in some cases.

Anyway.....thanks for reading this if you did. It's meaningful to me.

24 Comments

BlueVestGuy1/5/2018, 5:50:06 AM4 votes

Don't most people drink alcoholic beverages to be drunk? If you clearly don't want to be, then why drink it? It's not something that's required anyway.

Sona Ping1/5/2018, 5:50:11 AM2 votes

That's entirely reasonable. Especially as alcohol has a tendency to lower inhibitions, self-control in a sense. Just remember you there's no need to drink it, a lot of people don't. I don't really drink either but that's more my brain going "Nope, nope, that's literally poison, stop doing that right now."

Kivolan1/5/2018, 6:00:38 AM1 votes

You're not alone, and you'll quickly figure out the limit to what makes you feel good without being drunk. For me, the limit is about three drinks.

My biggest fear is not being in control of my actions. The thought of waking up in the morning and not knowing what I did the night before is an actual nightmare I've had before.

But there is definitely a difference between getting a nice buzz and being drunk. Just don't drink to excess and you'll be fine.

Audhulma1/5/2018, 6:13:40 AM1 votes

No? I've never been drunk because I never drink in excess, only drink for flavor, and only a couple times a year. If I had to worry about anything with regards to being drunk, it would be the strong potential for me to be a violent drunk, given how generally irritable I am in general. But again it's a non-issue since I'm a responsible person with alcohol.

2nd Chance1/5/2018, 6:18:47 AM1 votes

Yeah I get what you mean

Will you gush your inner secrets? Will you become more crude and provocative? Will you become that super nice touchy-feely person? Will you become that sad depressed person?

You don't know what you'll be like when you get drunk for the first time

Everything is on the table for possibility and that itself is pretty scary to risk finding out

TheRiddum1/5/2018, 6:25:44 AM1 votes

Sounds like i need you to meet my girl Mary Jane. but really though Don't go to clubs. surround yourself with good people and you got nothing to worry about

Vei1/5/2018, 6:26:21 AM1 votes

i just prefer my sweet soda or fruity drinks rather than drinking alcohol xd

notFREEfood1/5/2018, 6:39:32 AM1 votes

Getting drunk isn't like flipping a switch, unless you consume a large volume of drinks in a short period. I'm a different person with a handful of beers in me, but it's the cumulative effects of all of them; there's not a significant difference between each one.

If you want to find out what kind of drunk you are pick up a six pack of decent beer and drink it over the course of an afternoon. By your third beer or so you should have a good idea of what you can expect (or second if you get some especially potent stuff).

Oxyrotten1/5/2018, 6:54:30 AM1 votes

Also gonna +1 for being responsible and sane.

JoeMG1/5/2018, 5:22:34 PM1 votes

I'm the same way OP. I don't like the idea of not being in control. Plus, I HATE throwing up lol. I didn't even drink alcohol until I was 21 because I hated the idea of it. I kind of regret that now but that's another story X). Drinking, especially after college, is really just a social thing so if you don't want to, you never have to.

Nowadays, I'm perfectly fine having 2-3 drinks in a social situation just to help me loosen up and actually be social (which I'm totally not).

Getting drunk does actually take effort, though, so having a drink or two is not going to put you over the edge.

Oh, and protip: don't drink tequila. Stick with whisky or vodka mixed drinks and you'll be fine.

ModJikker1/5/2018, 5:34:30 PM1 votes

Nope. I can't drink more than 3 oz of beer and about an ounce of wine before I get a horrid migraine. Strong stuff is instant headache.

If you're truly afraid, just don't drink hard stuff or limit yourself to minimal drinks. A beer, a glass of wine, one cocktail. Usually just one won't make you drunk. If you drink it slowly, that will also help slow the effect a bit (like over a few hours)

GlobDaBlob1/5/2018, 5:40:05 PM1 votes

I think its irresponsible for people to get drunk. Putting yourself in a state where you have no control over yourself and force other people to take care of you is really dumb.

I have never drank for the sake of drinking. I am also very against underage drinking. The only reason I ever drink something alcoholic is if I enjoy the taste. But I am just as happy drinking a glass of chocolate milk as a beer.