I want to know if it is bad to drink this much every night. I cant sleep without a glass (up to three glaases) of red wine (or something). I am not overweight, quite slender, eat a very healthy diet, but love to drink every night, and actually look forward to it!
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either that or you're a Mom..lol
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Well, I think you cannot control his drinking, no matter what you think.  I would say that daily drinking of that much certainly indicates a problem.  You could go to http://www.aa.org and there are some parts on there for people who are concerned about someone's drinking.  However, this is really about you, and my recommendation would be for you to check out Alanon.  You cannot cause, cure, or control someone else's drinking.  This is very difficult, for there is a level of denial on the part of the potential alcoholic and his or her partner.....
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well it seems clear to me you need to stay away from alcohol ! Good luck ! if you're tempted - grab a friend to hang with and stay busy til the urge passes.
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Yep I get a massive migraine after drinking alcohol.  I think it shuts something in my system down.  It's just not good to everyone.
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I am on exactly the same drug... although a different brand, and some time ago I found out the hard way that it can have dreadful side-effects with alcohol (off the planet). The brand I was taking did not carry any warning regarding alcohol at the time.\n\nI sought medical advice regarding consumption of alcohol and Metformin at the time, and was advised that a two standard drinks limit, consumed at a steady pace... would be ok. I was also advised that when there is an occasion where I may consume more than that (not all the time)... it was ok to skip the doses for that day, and resume medication the next day. I have found that really I need to skip the dose from the night before as well. \n\nI'm just letting you know the above as it might be something you wish to ask a medical professional about. Do not do that with seeking medical advice... as that advice my apply to my situation and not yours. I am not currently a diabetic, I have insulin resistance as a symptom of another condition... and in my case I can get by ok without meds.
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Cool! How'd you manage not to spill your bowl of water? What do you mean? Witch soda are you talking about? Witch diet or witch regular? Meerrrheeeeehhheeeee!!!
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Is it only 1 person drinking? Are you considering whatever culture they are from? Some people drink wine with lunch and dinner or dinner and supper and into the night and it's not a problem. Other people, it's DEFINITELY a problem. I know a lady who likes her wines just as much as herbal teas and she has been called an alcoholic before, but she really isn't. In fact she is a senior now and can rarely afford any of the special little things she used to treat herself to, so now she maybe has wine a few special occasions a year anymore (and I think that is sad).\n\nIf they are eating well all day long, or especially if they don't have to drive, what is wrong with wine on Saturday? \n\nThere are other considerations to know about to know whether the person is an alcoholic or not.\n\nAside from the AA checklist, somebody pointed out to me that alcoholics are the ones who, when drinking alcohol, consistently allow themselves to render themselves unable to deal with regular life or emergency situations. A non-alcoholic with a few drinks in them would be able to respond quicker and more responsibly to a fire, an injured child or whatever emergency, whereas the alcoholic would be slower to react and/or more upset about what to do before acting to remedy the situation. In a non-alcoholic, supposedly the adrenaline that is supposed to come naturally in emergency situations kind of works better and sobers the person up so they can take care of the emergency. That's what was explained to me by somebody who taught classes about things like that.\n\nBeing Italian, especially if one eats a lot of Italian food, is a pretty good reason to drink wine (in my humble opinion). It's not a cultural thing (and it helps with all that heavy food, too).
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I am.  Been going to AA a year.  He is.  I was totally functional, never missed work, etc.  But drank almost every night.\n\nGuidance lies in the answer to the following question:  Why does he drink at all?  What is the negative part of life that he wishes to escape from or at least numb every night?  For me, it was simply the world.  (Too many mean people, too many corrupt politicians, too many wars, too much stress, too many idiots, etc.)  But when one considers the negative ramifications of drinking, especially on health, finances and relationships, it is truly better to live life sober on life's terms.  The problem is that sounds like a miserable proposition to an alcholic.  The truth, though, is after going to AA for a while, the laughter starts to come back, the peace of mind, the serenity.  Life becomes a joy again that doesn't need to be numbed every night.\n\nGood luck!
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Any other symptoms?  If you are drinking a lot and urinating a lot it may be a good idea to get tested for diabetes.  That can make even the simplest tast seem like an uphill struggle...I know Ive been there...:D
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no you probably wouldn't ever wake up again. that sh*t can kill you for real. you should never drink everclear. you can get alcohol poisining.
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I will give you the exact reply.Nope,the grape juice is great to be taken not as you suggest in the evening,but in the mornings.And it really does mirracles.But it is not rich in anto-oxidants too much and as per them the foods,bevearages,where there are really pleanty of them are peppers,carrots,blackberry!!,strwaerries,etc.The scientific researches are shown that a glass of good red wine is a fine option,because is full of anti-oxidants and other substances,which are in immediate connection in anti-aging process,hindering the oxidation on the blood cells,etc.My pal,take into account that in some countries,like Italy and France doctors adviced and administered a to heart suffereing and other patients a glass of red wine.So CHEERS!
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NO! You tend to feel much better when you do anything after a few drinks. I was told by a personal trainer that if he drinks too much he runs home afterwards cause it avoids a hangover.
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I'll tell you one thing. It does more harm than benefit. Here's something I found that may help:\n\nHow does heavy drinking harm the heart?\n\nFor starters, large amounts of alcohol (more than two drinks a day) can raise your blood pressure to unhealthy levels. If, for example, you drink the equivalent of a six-pack of beer, a pint of whiskey, or a bottle and a half of wine every day for 10 years, that drinking will almost certainly damage parts of your heart. The result is often cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened. In fact, after blocked arteries, alcohol is the second most common cause of cardiomyopathy in the United States.\n\n\n\nDamaged hearts can't pump efficiently. They're also susceptible to blood clots and strange rhythms (arrhythmia), especially during alcohol binges. (Some doctors call these arrhythmia episodes "holiday heart.") If you keep drinking, the consequences are severe. About half of all alcoholics who keep drinking after developing cardiomyopathy die within four years.\n\n\n\nThe good news is that much of the damage is reversible. When alcoholics with cardiomyopathy abstain from drinking, blood pressure drops and the heart can quickly grow stronger. Best of all, more than 90 percent of them will still be alive four years later.\n\n\n\nHeavy drinking -- usually described as three or more drinks a day -- over long periods of time has also been linked to hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, and sudden death.
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Yah, I drink probably 8-10 glasses a day. At one time I drank a lot more, but my doctor told me to stop it. I guess too much water can be harmful.
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Interesting! I don't think modereate alcohol consumption can affect "performance" so I would suggest seeing a doctor about it! Are you sure you are not under a lot of stress at the minute?
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I'm not entirely sure, what you mean. Too fast on juice? Drinking too fast can hurt mildly, but you wouldn't feel fatigue. But drinking it too often, in one day, you need to use moderation.
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In the emergency room we treat alcoholics (not implying that you are one) with a "Banana Bag" (the color of the intravenous solution is yellow . . . thus the name). The main ingredient in the bag is thiamin. When you drink alcohol chronically it deprives your body of this very important nutrient & causes malnurishment. It is important to eat a balanced diet rich in protein and take a multi-vitamin each day, with added thiamin. Drink a lot of water to keep your body filtered. Of course, your best bet would be to not drink as much, but if you find this impossible to do it's important that you maintain adequate nutrition. Alcohol is high in useless calories; that is your body will store these calories as fat. Try to eat a low-carb, high protein diet with lots of water, as the body becomes dehydrated because of alcohol (it's a diuretic). \nAs far as decreasing liver/kidney damage, well, I don't think there is a particular preventative measure except to cease from drinking. I've seen folks with a diseased liver, it is not a pretty site :-( Take care and good luck!