Since becoming disabled, I've had to go on opioids to deal with pain. When I was 22, I could drink a whole six pack of whatever and only get a buzz. Now I'm ready to fall asleep after half a beer because of the interaction with painkillers, which kills my whole day.

I'll still drink whenever/whatever. I just have to plan the rest of my time around it, which is a hassle. My friends are all just adults now with responsibilities, so they can't get drunk like they used to.

[–] onandrah1@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

Hey belly, thanks for sharing that. It sounds really hard dealing with pain and all the changes. I get how annoying it must be that something like drinking now needs so much planning. I hope you’re finding little moments that help you feel okay.

[–] ratboy@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah up until like 3 years ago I could drink a six pack of IPAs, perhaps whatever else was on hand and it would be a lottery when it came to hang overs but even then it was a rare occasion when I was too sick to function. But over time my body has really started to reject alcohol. Now I can't take shots unless it's tequila and even then a double will make me gag to the point of almost throwing up. Probably for the best no one REALLY needs to be pounding shots lol. But now with even beer/white claws on their own they can wreck me, I have to be super careful with what I mix. I started drinking when I was 12 or 13 so I attribute all of the fifth guzzling and not getting hung over to my current state lol. Just caught up to me

At least your friend group might be a good influence in your case then. And I hope the opioids have been a relief for you instead of another struggle