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[internetwolf]

Well I'm going to try the garlic thing and see how it works out.

Thank you to everyone who helped without judging first.

And thank you to everyone who did show concern I hope you understand that I am in control and there are no problems here.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday

 

[Ryaaan14]

So if you see someone who needs help you won't offer it unless they explicitly ask? Go you.

Yo...the dude spent a morning drinking gin. How the fuck does that imply he has a problem? Is it a problem to party and have a good ass time while playing some vidya?

 

[DroidDev]

Yo...the dude spent a morning drinking gin. How the fuck does that imply he has a problem? Is it a problem to party and have a good ass time while playing some vidya?

Partying and getting drunk isn't a problem. Doing it on a regular basis is where the problem lies. OP isn't gonna have a liver if he keeps it up.

 

[loaf of bread]

Dude, you sound like a full blown alcoholic you do realize that right?

Yo...the dude spent a morning drinking gin. How the fuck does that imply he has a problem? Is it a problem to party and have a good ass time while playing some vidya?

Maybe you missed his last thread where he said he regularly drinks a 6 pack of beer a day but then says he's now switched to 5-8 shots of hard liquor every day after work.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1135160

OP sounds like a full-blown hard alcoholic with obvious tells like thinking he doesn't even drink more than normal people.

 

[Oreoleo]

Please update with results later tonight OP <3

 

[cleansock]

Well I'm going to try the garlic thing and see how it works out.

Thank you to everyone who helped without judging first.

And thank you to everyone who did show concern I hope you understand that I am in control and there are no problems here.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday

You definitely have a problem with alcohol. Nothing wrong with that. I mean the dead give away is you asking random internet people how to mask the smell. Maybe you've been through a lot of shit, maybe you are trying to reach rock bottom? It doesn't matter. What matters the most is being self aware and not lying to yourself.

 

[HiResDes]

Eat pussy.

 

[TheWarrior]

Provolone cheese, olives and sopresatta, your breath will stink but not like alcohol.

 

[Salmonax]

Well I'm going to try the garlic thing and see how it works out.

It doesn't seem like you could find a more repulsive and likely pungent combination than gin and garlic.

But I guess if the goal is to have your family just think you generally smell like a homeless person rather than smell like just alcohol, it might work.

 

[Dr.Acula]

If you decide you're going out and need to stop smelling like alcohol... then proceed to drink more alcohol, then you clearly have issues with self-control.

 

[Wreav]

OP is either an elaborate troll or too obtuse to realize he already "fell in the gene pool" and is a raging alcoholic.

 

[Chuck]

I am in control and there are no problems here.

yeah alcoholics never say this

 

[internetwolf]

OP is either an elaborate troll or too obtuse to realize he already "fell in the gene pool" and is a raging alcoholic.

I know alcoholics and I am not one of them. Drinking at obscure times might lead one to assume so but it's not like I drink every weekend. Most weekends I don't drink any.

Someone gave me a large thing of gin as a gift and I have been enjoying it.

 

[rjinaz]

yeah alcoholics never say this

And never do people that like to drink on their days off and aren't alcoholics.

 

[Nappuccino]

I am in control and there are no problems here.

That does explain why you drank so much this morning that you need to cover the smell from your family.

 

[internetwolf]

So you're not drinking 5-8 shots a night anymore? How long has that been done with?

I hardly drink on weekends and after work I usually never take more than 5 shots.

 

[rjinaz]

I know alcoholics and I am not one of them. Drinking at obscure times might lead one to assume so but it's not like I drink every weekend. Most weekends I don't drink any.

Someone gave me a large thing of gin as a gift and I have been enjoying it.

I've been called an alcoholic as well one time because I drank a lot two weekends in a row near the holidays. Nevermind the fact that before those two weekends it had been like 8 weeks before I had even touched a drink. People just love to throw that word around. And apparently my Sister, who is a grade school teacher, is an alcoholic because she'll have a drink once in a while on the weekday after work despite never ever going to work hung over and never having driven her car while intoxicated in her life.

 

[internetwolf]

That does explain why you drank so much this morning that you need to cover the smell from your family.

I knew I would have to cover it up I was just confident that I had enough time. Which it seems I do. I still have two hours until I am picked up.

I ended up making a slice of garlic bread toast, when I test my breath I don't smell any gin so I think It's safe to have one last shot with another slice of garlic toast and I'll be safe.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

I hardly drink on weekends and after work I usually never take more than 5 shots.

So how much do you usually drink? Beause 5 shots is excessive on its own, and waaay above the healthy amount. Anything more than 2 is too much.

 

[John Kowalski]

mcnulty would chug a bottle of listerine, but that's pretty easy to figure out

 

[Oreoleo]

when I test my breath I don't smell any gin

People with bad breath are rarely aware that their breath smells.

 

[loaf of bread]

"I'm not an alcoholic! I barely even drink on weekends!"*

*drinks 5 shots a day on weekdays.

 

[internetwolf]

I've been called an alcoholic as well one time because I drank a lot two weekends in a row near the holidays. Nevermind the fact that before those two weekends it had been like 8 weeks before I had even touched a drink. People just love to throw that word around. And apparently my Sister, who is a grade school teacher, is an alcoholic because she'll have a drink once in a while on the weekday after work despite never ever going to work hung over and never having driven her car while intoxicated in her life.

yeah people throw the term around too easily. Drinking at odd times isn't that crazy unless the drinking is inspired by some utter NEED for the stuff. I choose to drink to enhance my gaming time(or other tasks like grocery shopping) it seems crazy to people who only drink with parties or at the bar. But I bet overall I drink less than those who party and drink socially.

I am not drinking because of an uncontrollable crave and that's what's important.

 

[Ikuu]

I think It's safe to have one last shot with another slice of garlic toast and I'll be safe.

 

[rjinaz]

People with bad breath are rarely aware that their breath smells.

This is true. Just because you can't smell it doesn't mean you don't reek of booze.

 

[Wreav]

Do you shop at Walmart, OP? This is important for reasons.

 

[Salmonax]

I ended up making a slice of garlic bread toast, when I test my breath I don't smell any gin so I think It's safe to have one last shot with another slice of garlic toast and I'll be safe.

Oh yeah, you're fine.

 

[BearPawB]

yeah people throw the term around too easily. Drinking at odd times isn't that crazy unless the drinking is inspired by some utter NEED for the stuff. I choose to drink to enhance my gaming time(or other tasks like grocery shopping) it seems crazy to people who only drink with parties or at the bar. But I bet overall I drink less than those who party and drink socially.

I am not drinking because of an uncontrollable crave and that's what's important.

you drink to go grocery shopping?

 

[rjinaz]

yeah people throw the term around too easily. Drinking at odd times isn't that crazy unless the drinking is inspired by some utter NEED for the stuff. I choose to drink to enhance my gaming time(or other tasks like grocery shopping) it seems crazy to people who only drink with parties or at the bar. But I bet overall I drink less than those who party and drink socially.

I am not drinking because of an uncontrollable crave and that's what's important.

Well admittedly that seems a bit strange, but I won't deny that I have drank during events I felt forced to go to that I didn't want to like a wedding. As long as you're not drinking and driving to get to where you want to go that's the important thing.

 

[BennyBlanco]

 

[Nappuccino]

I knew I would have to cover it up I was just confident that I had enough time. Which it seems I do. I still have two hours until I am picked up.

I ended up making a slice of garlic bread toast, when I test my breath I don't smell any gin so I think It's safe to have one last shot with another slice of garlic toast and I'll be safe.

Why do you want another shot? You do realize that most people who drink socially have like, 3 or 4 drinks, and they only do that once or twice a week. Not every single day.

Your view of what is reasonable is distorted by what you want reasonable to be. I can't say if you're an alcoholic or not, but at the rate you're going, that status might be in your future. Not to mention massive liver damage.

 

[internetwolf]

you drink to go grocery shopping?

Not every time I go but once in a while I'll do it. It makes the process smooth and navigating the crowds less of a hassle.

it's worth nothing that I walk to the grocery store(no driving), drinking + the walk + music is a very meditative time for me.

 

[Emerson]

yeah people throw the term around too easily. Drinking at odd times isn't that crazy unless the drinking is inspired by some utter NEED for the stuff. I choose to drink to enhance my gaming time(or other tasks like grocery shopping) it seems crazy to people who only drink with parties or at the bar. But I bet overall I drink less than those who party and drink socially.

I am not drinking because of an uncontrollable crave and that's what's important.

What happened to the old 6 pack a night?

 

[rjinaz]

Everybody drinks at weddings.

Not everybody plans out their garlic bread consumption strategically to fit in one more shot for the road.

Or to get through grocery shopping.

Ha well not this wedding. There was no drinking. But yeah you're right. When you're finding yourself drinking just to get through the mundane motions in life, you may have a problem.

OP, don't let your drinking get carried away. Before you know it, you'll discover you need a drink just to make it through your day, everyday.

 

[BearPawB]

I mean, ive had a couple beers because i'm watching football.

So no real judgment here

But just like, taking shots of gin feels different.

 

[ryseing]

If you decide you're going out and need to stop smelling like alcohol... then proceed to drink more alcohol, then you clearly have issues with self-control.

Yeah, that's the point when I start to question OP.

Look man, I get it. Holidays are stressful. But if you know you have plans with people who don't like you drinking, stop drinking.

 

[Josh5890]

you drink to go grocery shopping?

Unless he lives within walking distance of a grocery store that kind of implies drinking and driving

 

[internetwolf]

What happened to the old 6 pack a night?

Many warned me about the calorie consumption that came along with that so I moved to shots.

I have a bottle of carbonated water would that possibly offset the alcohol smell at all?

 

[120v]

I choose to drink to enhance my gaming time(or other tasks like grocery shopping)

yeah... this pretty much marks off all the checkboxes for alcoholism

i mean, i'm not saying you need to drop everything right now and head to AA or whatever. but you're sort of burying your head in the sand here.

and "alcoholism" isn't necessarily a scarlet letter. plenty of successful and functional alcoholics out there. but it'd be disingenuous not to call a spade a spade

 

[rjinaz]

Unless he lives within walking distance of a grocery store that kind of implies drinking and driving

He already stated he walks, thankfully.

 

[Seraph_Nicholas]

Holy jeez.

Family history of addiction, drinking with intent to conceal, drinking before entering public regularly, multiple shots of hard alcohol, multiple times a month...

Oh, and the denial.

You need to get out of your 'You don't know me', OP. Lots of people in this thread know you as well as themselves, at least when it comes to your drinking habits.

Still don't understand why you would drink gin if you're trying to be subtle... Sure they're gonna love the juniper and garlic cologne.

 

[brianjones]

so judgemental

 

[NeonBlack]

God damn r u all his parents or something shit

Let him live

Idk man, he's been drinking on the weekend.

 

[Simon Belmont]

Brother I love to drink. Loooooooove to drink. The way you describe drinking is scary to me.

 

[Famassu]

The dude made a thread asking for help covering his gin breath

He didn't ask for help w an alcohol problem

It sounds like an alcohol problem when someone drinks several shots of gin on a Sunday morning and I didn't get the impression it's a one-off thing. That said, he says he's got it under control so I'll stop with this line of posting.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Hasn't the OP been in like 2-3 other threads that have basically consisted of him describing his alcoholism?

He's either got a huge problem or a joke character.

 

[neshcom]

Just from a practical standpoint, stop drinking now so you won't build up on the smell. Unless you're gonna spritz febreeze in your mouth (please don't), you won't do much but build upon the existing smells.

And you should take care of drinking to feel normal. That's a classic sign of alcoholism, especially if 5-8 shots was at any point a regular amount of intake for you.

 

[internetwolf]

Hasn't the OP been in like 2-3 other threads that have basically consisted of him describing his alcoholism?

He's either got a huge problem or a joke character.

I plan on cutting back my weekday drinking. Possibly just switch to the weekend only

 

[SapientWolf]

Hasn't the OP been in like 2-3 other threads that have basically consisted of him describing his alcoholism?

He's either got a huge problem or a joke character.

His problem is that his family is boring, but he already solved that with gin.

OP, that alcohol is in your lungs now. There's nothing you can do about it.

 

[Boem]

Dude...

Could I stop drinking an hour before meeting them and be ok instead of stopping 90 minutes before?

They're picking me up from my place in 3 hours from now so I figure I have time for another couple shots.

I want to take more shots but I definitely want to cover it up. I think I've had enough so it would smell like more than a cocktail so I need a good method to hide as much as possible to allow me to drink more safely

It's safe to have one last shot with another slice of garlic toast and I'll be safe.

Look, I'll be honest. I don't know if you have a problem. I really don't know you. If you do, I don't want to make fun of you. I do want to make sure I said this, because I've dealt with addiction issues myself and I didn't realize I was addicted until it was almost too late, and I ended up with a lot of regrets.

These things you're saying really are concerning. Don't be mistaken into thinking that being addicted to something automatically means you turn into a zombie who's constantly mumbling 'brains...brains...'. It means you get really good at making excuses for your own behavior, which leads to a situation where you honestly start believing nothing is wrong with what you're doing. It's all just a bit of fun, you know. Otherwise life would be boring, and who wants that?

Believe me, if you let that kind of thinking get out of hand, the cost can be big. Don't let that happen. You mentioned your parents would be there within an hour or two. What's wrong with not drinking in that period, if it's such a problem if your parents would find out? Why not leave it until you're home again? Is it such a bad thing not to drink for that little amount of time?

Again, I don't want to judge you - maybe there's nothing going on. But you also mentioned in your OP that people in the past have occasionally commented on how you smell like alcohol. That, along with a lot of other things you're saying here, just don't paint a pretty picture.

Take care of yourself. Ask yourself if it's worth it. Just consider going a month without any alcohol for example, just to see if you can make it. Sure, maybe the month will be a bit boring, but that's not the end of the world. If it starts feeling like a problem during that time, at least you'll know.