I’m considering becoming an alcoholic

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TerrorSperg99

TerrorSperg99

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Been feeling really depressed lately and don’t know what I’m doing with my life. I just feel so self-conscious and worried about everything. I tried smoking weed but all it did was make me really paranoid. I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin. I’m on a bit of medication but it only helps a little bit. I know alcohol is a terrible crutch. But I’ve noticed that every one needs a vice in life to keep them going. I apologize if this is too much power leveling.
 
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Tequila is a good place to start
I would advise that instead of turning to alcohol, you take up a hobby. Whenever you feel a craving for booze, work on your hobby to distract you until the feeling passes. I would also advise to try to be more social and find a supportive friend group. Vices are never fun and it's best to turn to something constructive rather than destructive.
 
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The problem is that alcohol affects people differently. I've heard people going on tard rages or having their personality completely change on booze. Luckily I'm not one of them *gluggluglug*
 
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Cope healthily faggot.

In all seriousness, the Open Window Maniac is right. Don't add problems to your life for no good reason.

I found taking up guitar was what helped me handle my day to day stress. That and going for long walks (though don't do this one if you live in a shithole). Whenever I'm in a bad place, I plug my shitty old third hand Fender in and forget about all the bullshit for an hour or two.
 
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Open Window Maniac said:
I would advise that instead of turning to alcohol, you take up a hobby.
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Vices are never fun
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Vices are always fucking fun and thank god for all the booze and drugs I had pleasure to consume cos without that outlet I probably would have murdered someone long time ago.
If you can kill stress or existentional pain with a hobby then you're dead anyway.
 
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Also, in all seriousness, when I'm having a low day I find listening to Mel Gibson's rage tapes really therapeutic.

Not only are they funny and legendary, but you can hear clear loud voice of pain and fury coming from someone who doesn't give a shit anymore and is ready to set the world on fire. The heavy breathing, yelling, the approaching insanity.

It makes you feel like you're not alone with whatever it is you're going through, it also makes you feel like it's not as bad as you think.

 
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The biggest "fuck you" depression has to offer is anhedonia. You lose the desire to do things which once made you happy or those things just don't feel as satisfying anymore. Depressants like alcohol are good at making that feeling go away.
Stimulants, on the other hand, will drive you to new experiences and you'll feel more fulfilled doing things that you otherwise find mindnumbing.
So take your pick: do you want complacency and contentment or fulfillment and excitement? Either choice is fine. I personally chose alcoholism because I like a slow paced life but if you're more fast paced stimulants like meth are a good idea.
 
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Hey, I'm in a similar mental state and although drinking is fun in moderation, I agree with Open Window and Big Fish. Try finding something to make you feel less numb that's productive, soothing, or honestly just distracting enough so you can get on with your day. Booze is a depressant and has a high chance of worsening depression if you're drinking because said depression.
I highly recommend writing how you feel down some place where you can analyze it and reflect on it.
But most importantly, be gentle and patient with yourself. These hard times get really hard, but things will end up getting easier with time. You got this dude.
and don't listen to Penis Dragger.
 
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Do it, you know you want to.

Go on, take a sip of me, I know your at work but no one will notice, just enough to get through the day.

Than when you get home, drink until you pass out and it’ll be great. Maybe a little nip on the way home, maybe a stop at the bar first, you’ll feel so much better, trust me.
 
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Nothing wrong with having a drink from time to time, hell, nothing wrong with getting shitfaced, but if that's your only reason getting out of bed you're better off doing almost anything else. Alcohol should complement what you're doing, not be the main thing you do.

I've known a few alcoholics, after a certain point they're basically useless creatures who survive on the kindness of others. Due to their addiction they've wrecked their bodies and developed mood disorders to go with it. It's a sad, pathetic way to go out. Don't do that. Listen to the Open Window Maniac, get a hobby and focus on that.

Just don't make your hobby fapping to hentai or become a troon. Realize your life is worth living even if it doesn't always feel like it and take care of yourself.
 
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Based and beerpilled my brother

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I think addiction makes things suck even harder when you aren't partaking in whatever it is.

Most of the above advice is solid, but I'll add I recommend:

Seeking out the rare situation where you can act relaxed, casual, and a bit stupid without needing to get drunk. It's a lot more satisfying.
I miss hanging out with friends like that, we'd stay up until 3am making meals and shooting the shit...

Looking into "flow states" where you're dug in and focused on a task instead of thinking thoughts. It lets the anxiety drift off.

Cleaning your room, dressing well, brushing and flossing, doing some movements regularly, and whatever else might be triggering those "self-conscious" feelings.
I learned from experience that wearing a nicer shirt makes me feel more hopeful and outgoing with others, as an example.
Your self-consciousness may be right on the money. Or it could be miscalibrated, who knows?
 
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Pick something else, alcoholism is one of the most miserable, uncomfortable ways to die. I won’t medfag but it’s the one of the shittiest, grimiest ways to go out. It will be exponentially worse than the pain you’re in now.
 
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