As a non-drinker, what is the explanation for the stigma attached to drinking by yourself at home?
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I usually only drink alone to take the edge off work when I have even more work to do at home. And maybe to watch the game, but I’m usually too tired from work to drink and watch. I’ll just fall asleep if I do.
I think you’re fine if u drink with a purpose and routinely debate that purpose successfully.
For me, I also make a distinction between daily stress that can be mitigated with a drink and stress caused by being at a turning point in life, such as trying to escape a situation u dislike. Drinking and smoking are not an escape. They are embellishments.
Imo, if you truly are troubled by something, you should tackle that issue with a sober mind.
I think you’re fine if u drink with a purpose and routinely debate that purpose successfully.
For me, I also make a distinction between daily stress that can be mitigated with a drink and stress caused by being at a turning point in life, such as trying to escape a situation u dislike. Drinking and smoking are not an escape. They are embellishments.
Imo, if you truly are troubled by something, you should tackle that issue with a sober mind.
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StackorStarve
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It’s viewed negatively because liquor is promoted as a social drug. Drinking alone makes people feel like you either stressed out about something or you’re addicted to liquor. May not necessarily be true but that’s how it’s viewed.
sayyestothis
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I've never met someone that said it was shameful drinking at home alone? Is this a gen z thing or whatever?
F*ckthemkids
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Those people are stupid.
Drinking at home is safer and cheaper.
Drinking at home is safer and cheaper.
Depends.
If you’re having a nightcap, glass of whiskey or wine before bed, or a cocktail to take the edge off from a long day, thats one thing.
If you’re stopping at the liquor store after work everyday to grab a bottle of Jack, $9 Vodka or a 24 pack and kill it every night til ur pissy drunk, angry, and pass out then you need jesus and some milk
If you’re having a nightcap, glass of whiskey or wine before bed, or a cocktail to take the edge off from a long day, thats one thing.
If you’re stopping at the liquor store after work everyday to grab a bottle of Jack, $9 Vodka or a 24 pack and kill it every night til ur pissy drunk, angry, and pass out then you need jesus and some milk