More useful stuff on alcohol pros and cons (Free Preview)
Depending on your personal alcohol pros and cons click on the links below to read topics that are most interesting to you. If you think we’ve missed out on some of your pros and cons, let us know and we’ll add them to the list. You may need to re- read some of the posts several times before it really sinks in.
We’ve divided the topics into four groups.
1.Feelings and alcohol pros and cons
Feelings are huge in alcohol pros and cons. Alcohol can numb feelings which some people see as a huge pro or it can make you feel very depressed. Alcohol can reduce the feeling of being stressed out or it can make you feel more stressed. Each of the links below are personal stories from other ladies describing their feelings on managing their drinking problem. So you can see you are not alone in using alcohol to manage your feelings.
I used alcohol for social confidence
I can feel without being terrified
Does alcohol free mean low self esteem?
I’ve had such a bad day, I need a big glass of wine to relax
2. Social life and alcohol cons and pros
Trying to have a social life without alcohol or even drinking less can be a real problem. In Ireland over half of people who drink misuse alcohol. So risky drinking is the norm. Each of the links below are personal stories on how to cope with a culture that values heavy drinking.
Filling the bottle shaped hole
I gave myself a hangover headache
I once felt drawn to other big drinkers
3.Physical Health and alcohol
Alcohol can cause a range of physical health problems. We’re not doctors so we can’t give medical advice. So these topics are not a complete list but cover some general health issues caused by alcohol.
Protecting your skin from alcohol damage
Exercise can fill the wine shaped hole
4.Other useful posts
These are other topics which you might find helpful.
What is your safe drinking limit?
Top four reasons people fail to stay sober