Functinal Alcoholics

[Carolina Husker]

I think you'll be fine.

[CarolinaNCSU]

I'm hoping you're not showing up to work drunk...damn if I'd let you stick an IV in my arm.

[sunbunny]

I don't want a buzzed nurse in charge of anything to do with me in the hospital. No IV, meds, nothing.

[SCP]

Even just drinking beer can and will take control of your life and health, Take long breaks from it frequently. Please don't think that it's "just beer" and think you can't get addicted, you would be sadly mistaking . Peace!

That's why I drink Miller Lite when I drink.

Clearly the solution for the OP is to quit nursing and go into sales.

[mmmbeans]

cause miller lite sucks too much to get addicted?

[LifeisaGarden]

So at what hospital do you work?

[sunbunny]

Judging by all the bruises on my arms and hands from the nurse trying to stick me, I'm gonna say Wilson.

Y'all would be horrified to see my arms and hands. :(

[cptx]

really no such thing as a functional alcoholic. if anything, your health will keep you from functioning eventually. it's easy to think you are functional while the booze is fooling you, but just the fact that you mentioned that you are hiding from your feelings is a red flag. they are there for a reason.

[Cat]

I've heard if you wake up and think about drinking you've got a problem. But i'm sure it's a lot more complicated than that.

I can't imagine drinking everyday or a couple of times a week is healthy

[Mrs Pantherfan]

I can't imagine drinking everyday or a couple of times a week is healthy

lol then about 98% of this board is unhealthy and we're gonna croak in the next year :)

I drink 3 to 4 times a week...I used to drink every...and did so for a long long time

my ex brother in law was a functioning alcoholic..used to sneak bourbon out of his trunk in the morning before work.. ..when he quit drinking the first time (after my sister threatened him) he had two wrecks in 2 weeks because of seizures while driving..it's a serious situation...

he's sober now..but still an asshole since he gives my sister absolutely no money towards taking care of my niece.

[Jase]

I don't have time to drink any more.

That and panthro's been nowhere to be found.

[Guest]

lol then about 98% of this board is unhealthy and we're gonna croak in the next year :)

I drink 3 to 4 times a week...I used to drink every...and did so for a long long time

my ex brother in law was a functioning alcoholic..used to sneak bourbon out of his trunk in the morning before work.. ..when he quit drinking the first time (after my sister threatened him) he had two wrecks in 2 weeks because of seizures while driving..it's a serious situation...

he's sober now..but still an asshole since he gives my sister absolutely no money towards taking care of my niece.

I used to drink every day too. Now I'm pretty much just on the weekends, or holidays. I have many stories of family and ex-family alcoholics. I always say, I enjoy drinking too much to become an alcoholic.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

I used to drink every day b/c being the service industry for 13 years...well...we were all a bunch of drunks..I did it out of habit..not being I felt I had too..I was also in my early 20's..getting old blows

I enjoy my wine though..I just don't drink every day b/c I don't need to and it makes getting up early for the gym a little difficult

[Guest]

I used to drink every day b/c being the service industry for 13 years...well...we were all a bunch of drunks..I did it out of habit..not being I felt I had too..I was also in my early 20's..getting old blows

I enjoy my wine though..I just don't drink every day b/c I don't need to and it makes getting up early for the gym a little difficult

I was in service industry too. Many times going home, seeing the sun rise, saying "oh no not again" and having to work a double. :D

I didn't even drink during the game yesterday. went for a run afterwards to get the anger out. Then I had a beer.