I drink it at breakfast. I drink it at lunch. I drink it a dinner and even at brunch.
I drink German imports. Russian stouts. American IPA's. Italian lagers (not my favorite, very bland), American lagers (same taste profile, more or less, as their Italian counterpart), ales, Heffs... the list goes on and on, and I have many favorite brands. But this isn't about specific awesome beers (I'm sure there's a thread or ten on that subject, and I would love to add to that).
I'm told these are signs of alcoholism (in all the literature I read on the subject, anything more than 14 drinks a week for a male is considered excessive, or 4 a day, by various studied sources).
I do that in one day, usually. I realize this is taboo, to admit to drinking this often in the open, and so nonchalant... and that I may be judged. So it goes. Here's my caveat:
I pay my bills, I have a home, I'm a great daddy, I don't drive drunk.
I'm jovial and expressive, instead of downtrodden and depressed.
The VA would rather give me a ton of medication and have me a zombie, yet beer seems to give me the same results: a positive outlook on life, and a way to get past the year that haunts me (not going there).
So, folks, anyone have any feedback. Am I in denial? I've made it no secret how much I drink in many of my posts (also to note, I'm 30). Many of my battle buddies and family drink, so I see them doing the same. That's no excuse, but again, I am harming no one (other than my liver).
What say you? Are there others here in the same boat? Please don't feel compelled to post in here, and if this thread gets buried, maybe that's a good thing. I'm also not some depressed dude, crying out for help. This is simply -- am I excessive and/or are there others here who indulge this much? Any sort of feedback is appreciated.
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@KJJ
I had to read close to 15 pages to catch up on what went down last night. Sorry my friend but you are the aggressor here. Who cares who gives likes to who on this thread or anywhere on the board. Trouty is a fine gentlemen who opened his heart about his drinking habits and we chimed in and multiple friendships were born. Now this thread turned into a daily check in spot for a few of us. I strongly suggest you become a part of this fine group regardless of your drinking habits. I only drink a bottle of wine with my wife while watching a good movie on weekends and at most a 6 pack while watching football Sunday. But I love coming to this thread and read the friendly conversation between good people. Cheers my friend.
Okay but how is he the aggressor on this thread? I am not questioning you, just trying to understand your perspective. And I promise, I will have one for you on Sunday.Yes, I was the aggressor in this thread because he didn't want to provide an answer in a thread in which he was the aggressor. Have another one on me.
Okay but how is he the aggressor on this thread? I am not questioning you, just trying to understand your perspective. And I promise, I will have one for you on Sunday.
Tame ????????
No doughnuts here mate!!!Well damn. I will work harder on fixing that!
My bad. Sorry for misreading your first post.
No beer tonight was up till 2 last night. Have to recharge my batteries.
You are the best Trouty, drink one for me and the mates' Kirk out.
No beer tonight was up till 2 last night. Have to recharge my batteries.
