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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:58 PM
Thanks everyone for this awesome night! I learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) around alcohol and parties!Thanks @dreamcatcher and @SJG for facilitating tonight too and for everyone who joined in tonight!
I'm kicking it a little early but I need to get to sleep so I have less time to freak out over tomorrow. I've never experienced an exam/test where I've never been prepared before... should be fun!
Anyways, good night all and safe drinking!
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 10:01 PM
GOOD LUCK @N1ghtW1ng !!!!! You will ace it, stress can be good for exams it helps you focus 🙂
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:56 PM
Hey guys! Thank you for all pitching in tonight, it was so awesome having you here ❤️ Here's the summary for tonight chat!!! 🙂
First of all we discussed what we thought alcohol was and you guys said things like:
- About socialising
- Defence mechanism
- Reward system
- Good time producer
- Fun adder
And when/why we use it…..
- To unwind after a long day/week
- To help us relax
- To get the party started
- College culture
- Parties
- Social gatherings
There are many things that we need to keep an eye out for when we’re drinking, especially when there are large quantities of alcohol being consumed. Things we should look out for (in ourselves and our friends) when drinking a lot include; slurred words, losing balance/not walking right, drinking obviously too much in a short time frame, becoming aggressive, crying, confessing love for/becoming super interested in weird things, vomiting or passing out…. Real mood killers!
Becoming dependent on alcohol or even just drinking too much too often is really bad for a person’s mental and physical health and, sadly, it is quite common. Some red flags that you all suggested include; becoming psychologically and physically dependent, feeling the need to drink to get through the day/an event/a situation, always seem to have a glass of alcohol in hand having withdrawals.
There are many situations/events/places that are seriously ‘no drink zones’, although we may laugh at them, it does happen… Bummer! You guys gave us some rad answers:
- Driving
- When you’re on medication
- Around small kiddies
- At school
- If you’re underage
- Exams
- To deal with negative feelings
Sometimes we have to be the helping friend and look after those who are a bit too wasted, you all had really rad ways of helping out your mates, let recap what you guys shared:
- Give them water or food
- Make sure someone, a trusted someone, stays with them.
- Give them somewhere safe to stay (ie, don’t leave them on the floor at the party)
- Don’t encourage bad/dangerous behaviour
Some tips that you guys shared for getting away with not drinking:
- Being sneaky with the drinks
- Pretend you’ve had some/enough already
- Just say ‘No’
- Say you’re being the desso driver
- Avoid the drinking games
- Making yourself SMELL like you’ve been drinking (caution, could get sticky!!!)
- “I have to get up early tomorrow” “I have work”
We hear a lot in the media about 'Plan B' and drink driving, it’s obviously something we’ve got to think about at some stage, some ‘Plan Bs’ you guys shared included: catching taxis and other public transport, sleeping at a friend’s place, a motel, finding a designated driver, walking with friends... there are so many options!
There are also many reasons why people don’t drink, you guys said: medical reasons, family issues, bad past experiences, hate the taste, expensive, allergic, age or they just don’t want to…It’s important to remember that that’s okay, it’s their choice and it’s not good if you make them feel bad for that choice, R-E-S-P-E-C-T!!!!
Looking after yourself after a big night can also be quite hard, especially if your head feels like it’s going to explode… but you guys suggested drinking ALL THE WATER!!!! Also Eating before you go to sleep, actually sleeping is pretty rad too
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:59 PM
Ok bed time for me, i so sleepy.
Thanks heaps for chatting with us tonight everyone you are all the best!! Our regulars are awesome x10000 And thanks to our newbies also, so great to have you and hope you enjoyed it 🙂
See you next time!!!
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:53 PM
Mac and cheese
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:59 PM
Curse you j95, now I want mac and cheese.
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:49 PM
Last question for tonight!!!!
How can you look after yourself the day after a 'big night'?
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:52 PM
Sleep. Lots of it.
Seriously, that stuff is amazing.
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:51 PM
I drink all the water ever, and usually eat eggs on toast before bed. Then drink juice or ginger ale in the morning! And more water..- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:52 PM
And more eggs- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:49 PM
I dont know how or what but they like go into anaphylaxis if do too much sport, but she works in a gym, that makes no sense but anyway haha- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:46 PM
Funny you should say about being allergic @Asche although irrelavent I know somebody who is allergic to excersise, like actually allergic!!- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:44 PM
Bad past experiences with family members alcohol issues- one the reasons I watch what I drink/how much/how often.
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:43 PM
What are some reasons why people don't drink?What @N1ghtW1ng said 🙂
Trying to make my misery
just a piece of my history
A little less victim a little more victory
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:40 PM
Tried walking home from a friends house in Altona in Melbourne to the City haha oh man, we ended up calling somebody to pick us up.- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:38 PM
Lifts* it can be cheaper than a taxi- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:38 PM
I know some of our weird Plan B's have been
- about 7 people trying to sleep in a one room motel hahah
- Getting in one of those horse carriages in Melburne
- Friends are always ace
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:38 PM
Whos doing lifts!? Haha always look for people who are doing lefts (at least on their green ps so can legally take you and your friends and SOBER) only people I know well though!- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:40 PM
Good point @j95 only with green p's or full licence! And people you know well and are TOTALLY sober.- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:34 PM
Not really sure about that question its a hard one- Mark as New
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originally posted on 25-08-2014 9:25 PM
@SJG they are mostly too drunk to realize that anyway hahaha
