Why is alcohol only good sometimes?

[thegreatgeno]

(I'm not sure where I was supposed to post this, so if this is the wrong board feel free to move it.)

When I drink, one of two things happen. I'll be a normal happy drunk, or i'll just get tired. Half the time when I drink, all that happens is that I get tired and want to go to bed.

Either of the two outcomes can happen no matter what I drink or how much I drink. It's totally random. Any idea what the cause is?

 

[Vikingdon]

The mood your in or possibly the setting? Drinking by yourself and drinking with a group of friends are two totally different things.

 

[psychedelic muffin]

Do you always eat a good meal a few hours before you start drinking?

Setting could have something to do with it. Drinking by yourself can be boring esp. if you drank because you were bored.

Liquor always gives me a more energetic buzz than beer.

Or maybe alcohol isn't for you? I think its a pretty shitty drug compared to others.

 

[titstypedthis]

alcohol moreso than the psychedelics is dependent on setting and mindset imo..

 

[kaiba]

(I'm not sure where I was supposed to post this, so if this is the wrong board feel free to move it.)

When I drink, one of two things happen. I'll be a normal happy drunk, or i'll just get tired. Half the time when I drink, all that happens is that I get tired and want to go to bed.

Either of the two outcomes can happen no matter what I drink or how much I drink. It's totally random. Any idea what the cause is?

Ask yourself OBJECTIVELY, "Does alcohol taste good?"

 

[ColtDan]

it strongly depends on mood, setting, if your hungry when you drink, if you've had enough sleep, what your drinking

ive been drinking for many years and for me its pretty much stable. i cant drink if im hungry, if im tired it makes me feel like shit, certain drinks change the effect, if im in a bad mood it amps it 10 fold. and likewise, if im in a good mood i feel very relaxed happy and euphoric. ive tried a lot of drugs and alcohol still remains near the top for me

 

[ColtDan]

Ask yourself OBJECTIVELY, "Does alcohol taste good?"

what does the taste have to do with anything?

for me most alcohol tastes like shit. but it makes me feel good

 

[titstypedthis]

Ask yourself OBJECTIVELY, "Does alcohol taste good?"

yes

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

Alcohol, like any other drug, is dependent on Set and Setting. If you're in a bad place or in a bad mood, alcohol will more than likely just make things worse. On the other hand, if you're in a good place and/or in a good mood, alcohol usually makes things better.

Of course, sometimes the opposite occurs but there's no way of me telling you which one will happen. Just remember, don't drink to feel better if you're feeling bad, you will probably just feel worse. If you're feeling good, alcohol may make you feel better.

I don't really see any HR value in this, so I'm going to close it. OP, PM me if you have any questions.