I am a woman and will be the first in line to say I understand when you say, "but you don't understand me!" When I do that, I'm really (unconsciously) setting myself up to drink. Because if no one understands me or no one has it as bad as I do, then why wouldn't I have the best reasons in the world to drink?
Alcohol does not help with PMS - it makes things worse.
Alcohol does not help with depression - it's a depressant.
You're only out 6 ounces and $12. It could've been much worse. Take a nice bath and a nap if you are so inclined.
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