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So iv been cutting back on alcohol and i have had minor withdrawls which are almost gone. If I get a beer with my mom at dinner are they all going to come back? or no? Im not planning on getting drunk or anything just something casual.
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Aniol - the fact that you've had "minor" withdrawal symptoms suggests that there has been more than a little drink involved, possibly over a longish period of time? Plus you're here on SR and you've had concerns enough to cut down the amount that you're drinking and I think, just my opinion, that you have your answer right there as to why it's not a very good idea to pick up the bottle. Best wishes.
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There's a big long thread on it on the first page - I asked the same question and the resounding response was yes - once you get them it means your brain chemistry is more or less permanently altered. This was born out in my experience too. Plus, once you get them, it makes it much harder to have just one drink. It was previously a really tough mental struggle. But after WDs, it's a very unpleasant physical struggle too. The positive thing is the sensation will make you more likely to give up as it's so damn unpleasant - and ultimately dangerous.
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Damn.. well I cant even get beer even if I wanted to I was just gunna share it with her at the restaurant but maybe you guys are right. I never drink in excess with family members I live with them. Usually only with friends but that just sounds like denial huh?
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Originally Posted by Yixi 
Aniol - the fact that you've had "minor" withdrawal symptoms suggests that there has been more than a little drink involved, possibly over a longish period of time? Plus you're here on SR and you've had concerns enough to cut down the amount that you're drinking and I think, just my opinion, that you have your answer right there as to why it's not a very good idea to pick up the bottle. Best wishes.
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Damn.. well I cant even get beer even if I wanted to I was just gunna share it with her at the restaurant but maybe you guys are right.
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When it comes to alcohol.
One is too much and a thousand is never enough.
It's the first one that gets you drunk. Cos once you have it, you on the path and it only leads one way. Best advice, don't go on that path.
Personally, I still go out with friends and go to pubs etc, but I just have a coke. It's my new "usual". the bar maid just pours one out for me. The thing is, it's not a hardship, I like coke.
What I'm saying is, you're still out, you're still having a drink, but you're not taking alcohol.
One is too much and a thousand is never enough.
It's the first one that gets you drunk. Cos once you have it, you on the path and it only leads one way. Best advice, don't go on that path.
Personally, I still go out with friends and go to pubs etc, but I just have a coke. It's my new "usual". the bar maid just pours one out for me. The thing is, it's not a hardship, I like coke.
What I'm saying is, you're still out, you're still having a drink, but you're not taking alcohol.
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