Alcohol, hints, tips, advice etc.

[Nebuchadnezzar]

That sounds horrendous mate, to think you’d gone too far, probably fearing death. Most of us have had hangovers that felt death was imminent but that’s on a different level, very best of luck to you.

Cheers bud. Yes, it was frightening. I'd never taken that much and thinking on, to do it in such heat was a really fucking stupid idea. I was convinced I'd overdosed. The alcohol certainly didn't help but I've done enough coke over the years to say that I think the newer stuff has something in it that can send you a bit loopy, again probably shouldn't have had two bags to myself but I've seen the uglier side now and it scared me. What's more, seems easier to get hold of than a bit of weed these days.

 

[staffsblue]

I don't have a problem as such with alcohol but would like to give it up one day because once I start, I don't know when to stop and I'm a pain in the arse when I'm pissed.

The social aspect of giving up is what puts me off. I wouldn't go on a night out with my mates if I wasn't drinking so feel I would see aot less of them.

Plus I get very nervous when City have a big game so feel like I need a couple of beers at least to calm the nerves.

I think I was in the same position as you a few years back.
I had a couple of alcohol free months as my blood pressure was high & it was an easy way to reverse it. I carried on going out with my mates but drinking soft drinks. Made me realise how repetitive the conversation got once they had a few beers, and I'm sure I'm the same!
I now only drink socially, only drinking around 6 pints a week, and tend to go for quality rather than quantity. I like to try loads of different real ales or craft beers with distinctive flavours rather than drink large quantities of bland beer.
And at football and gigs, I no longer drink. Seems pointless drinking flavourless beer just for the sake of it, and means I'm not having to empty my bladder on a regular basis, missing half the match or gig.

 

[Stephen Ireland's pants]

Coke / fags/ crisps?

Never heard of a cheese and onion crisps hangover.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Never heard of a cheese and onion crisps hangover.

Ready sorted mate

 

[hammocity]

Never heard of a cheese and onion crisps hangover.

Pickled Onion
Bacon Frazzled

 

[MCFC Wirral]

I’d normally be out watching City but I didn’t feel like it tonight. I’m next out socially on Friday but it’s pre-arranged with a sweetheart of a girl (we’re just mates) and I think that’s how it’s going to be for the moment. I’m getting bored of drinking.

 

[Saxmundham Blue]

I find about 3 is the limit but it’s a cracking drink and I wish more pubs would make available.

I’ve done dry March and April so far, mostly to improve my health to age (64 next week) ratio, the Guinness Zero is a great alternative.

Recently I was in Dublin and found myself in a pub which had Guinness 0% on draught.

Had 8 pints. Glorious stuff.

Woke up next morning fresh as a daisy.

Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5% is my other favourite.

Also most German low alcohol beers are great - the away CL games this season were great for it.

 

[hammocity]

Recently I was in Dublin and found myself in a pub which had Guinness 0% on draught.

Had 8 pints. Glorious stuff.

Woke up next morning fresh as a daisy.

Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5% is my other favourite.

Also most German low alcohol beers are great - the away CL games this season were great for it.

Yep, the Ghost Ship is a really good, hoppy beer with plenty of taste, really good alternative.

 

[John Wayne]

Recently I was in Dublin and found myself in a pub which had Guinness 0% on draught.

Had 8 pints. Glorious stuff.

Woke up next morning fresh as a daisy.

Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5% is my other favourite.

Also most German low alcohol beers are great - the away CL games this season were great for it.

Paulaner Weissbier 0.0% is my favourite non-alcoholic beer. I agree entirely with your sentiments.

 

[MCFC Wirral]

I’ve majorly cut down on my drinking and I don’t remotely miss it. I’d normally have been out on Tuesday for City and tonight to watch West Ham as our last other rep in Europe but I’ve followed both matches from home.

Friday and Saturday night would be a good session too but I’m very tempted just to stay in unless a talked about evening happens. Even then, my little mate has said she’s cut down too.

I apologise to the Wirral pubs I’m going to bankrupt.