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Posted 5/27/2017 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
So I'm not real big drinker, infact I rarely drink at all. I have gone through stages and only because people around me drink but I'm not into that lifestyle, however, I have found that I like a couple of beers and has relaxed me in the past. I don't take medication and I wonder if just having a beer or two would be better? Beer however does seem to give cravings which no other alcohol does for me. Maybe having one or two to calm down is ok?....
Posted 5/27/2017 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
You should talk to your dr about this especially with you being pregnant. Usually the drs say no to alcohol because of the baby.

Take care.
Posted 5/27/2017 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
AE,

I don't remember you mentioning pregnancy...

...so if you are, then of course no alcohol, but I think S.D. may be confusimg you with another memeber...

...and if that's the case, then imbibing, as long as it does not become a vice...

...and as long as your main focus for coping is therapy and self help...and not alcohol, then I see no harm in light drinking.

It is a personal choice however, so some may disagree. You will have to search your own personal code on this issue.😊

S.C.
Posted 5/27/2017 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Iam pregnant, and wouldn't consider drinking now! I couldn't even take a paracetamol when ill as I knew I'd feel terrible afterwards. It's more for future wise, after pregnancy.

Therapy and self help is always number one for me, I wouldn't want it to get out of control. I am able to stop at just one or two for the main purpose of relaxing not to get drunk. I've used it in the same way someone may pop a Valium or two, But anyway just thought I'd see what others views were on the subject. Xx

Post Edited (AutumnEvangeline) : 5/27/2017 2:58:22 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/30/2017 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
If you do not have an addictive personality, this may be something you can do. If you do have an addictive personality, this could be a dangerous idea. You certainly do not want to risk becoming dependent on the alcohol. If you can control it however and just have one or two, you should be fine. I don't see any problem with that!
Posted 5/30/2017 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Anxious Scientist. If you don't have addiction in your genetics or have an addictive personality, enjoying a beer or two is harmless every once and a while, but to make it a regular thing (every night) isn't good for your overall health (weight gain, bloating, gluten intolerance maybe, etc).

But then again, this is entirely up to you and what you feel comfortable with. Sometimes a glass of red wine has nice sedative effects and, according to science, has positive effects on health if done in moderation (1 glass a few times a week) for lowering BP, good for the heart, etc. But to each their own. For some reason beer hits me differently than wine does- wine is more like a Xanax effect for me, where as beer is like "let's all get crazy and party!"
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