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04 May 2021, 10:10 am

Is it best to quit drinking alcohol altogether?

when I go out I do enjoy having a few beers because it makes me feel more relaxed and social etc...



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04 May 2021, 10:12 am

Jamesy wrote:
Is it best to quit drinking alcohol altogether?

when I go out I do enjoy having a few beers because it makes me feel more relaxed and social etc...
Alcohol is addictive, and it could adversely affect your health after long-term use.

But its use is a personal choice.


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04 May 2021, 10:18 am

Fnord wrote:
Jamesy wrote:
Is it best to quit drinking alcohol altogether?

when I go out I do enjoy having a few beers because it makes me feel more relaxed and social etc...
Alcohol is addictive, and it could adversely affect your health after long-term use.

But its use is a personal choice.




I know your not a doctor Fnord but do you think drinking alcohol could my anti anxiety medication less effective in the long run?



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04 May 2021, 10:19 am

Jamesy wrote:
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Jamesy wrote:
Is it best to quit drinking alcohol altogether?  when I go out I do enjoy having a few beers because it makes me feel more relaxed and social etc...
Alcohol is addictive, and it could adversely affect your health after long-term use.  But its use is a personal choice.
I know your not a doctor Fnord but do you think drinking alcohol could my anti anxiety medication less effective in the long run?
Adverse synergy should be a concern of yours.  Consult your doctor.


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04 May 2021, 10:21 am

Fnord wrote:
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Fnord wrote:
Jamesy wrote:
Is it best to quit drinking alcohol altogether?  when I go out I do enjoy having a few beers because it makes me feel more relaxed and social etc...
Alcohol is addictive, and it could adversely affect your health after long-term use.  But its use is a personal choice.
I know your not a doctor Fnord but do you think drinking alcohol could my anti anxiety medication less effective in the long run?
Adverse synergy should be a concern of yours.  Consult your doctor.




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10 May 2021, 5:07 am

Fnord wrote:
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Hold on a sec I thought drinking over guidelines made anxiety and depression worse?
For some people, it does.  For others, it only "takes the edge off" by dulling the senses, even though it really does not make anything else any better.
People can also develop a dependence on alcohol, especially if they've been drinking heavily for a long time & there can be a kind of rebound effect if they suddenly stop.


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10 May 2021, 8:17 am

nick007 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
Jamesy wrote:
Hold on a sec I thought drinking over guidelines made anxiety and depression worse?
For some people, it does.  For others, it only "takes the edge off" by dulling the senses, even though it really does not make anything else any better.
People can also develop a dependence on alcohol, especially if they've been drinking heavily for a long time & there can be a kind of rebound effect if they suddenly stop.



How long do you think the rebound effect can last for?



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21 Sep 2021, 11:49 am

He probaby has been doing for his whole life and living that way is what is keeping him happy.



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17 Oct 2021, 9:49 am

Yah it’s over the recommended daily maximum of 2 standard drinks a day.does he smoke? And eat badly? All combined can be toxic.



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30 Oct 2021, 1:02 pm

Yeah, but at 73, does it matter?