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>Not only is getting drunk pleasant As someone with asian genes I have this thing called the asian flush [1]. As far as I understand it my body breaks down alc
by Rainymood 6y ago
>Not only is getting drunk pleasant
As someone with asian genes I have this thing called the asian flush [1]. As far as I understand it my body breaks down alcohol too fast resulting in all the waste products flooding my body.
Basically, I'm allergic to alcohol.
Alcohol makes me feel like shit, my heart starts beating in my chest, my head goes red, I get huge headaches. I always thought: why do people like this so much? Then I found out I'm allergic to alcohol.
It kind of sucks because so much socialising in today's world is based on alcohol. It took me 25 years but I've finally managed to accept the fact that I literally just can not drink alcohol. It took me 25 years to be brave enough to stand up to the social pressure of drinking. Geez.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flush_reaction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flush_reaction
- dfee 6y ago> It kind of sucks because so much socialising in today's world is based on alcohol. No, that was the pre-COVID world. You’re on a level playing field now (at least for a few more months anyway).
- naruciakk 6y agoJoke's on you, when people are not able to socialize in a pub, they are going to socialize in the park, with previously bought beer or wine ;)
- Broken_Hippo 6y agoYou've obviously never gotten drunk with an online friend. Not to mention that there has been an increased interest in home cocktail making since folks started staying home, sharing the creations online. There is more than one way to socialize with alcohol.
- dfee 6y agoYeah, never. I have $1500 worth of alcohol in my house, had my first drink 19 years ago, have close friends who a) own bars, b) own vineyards, c) own breweries and d) are execs at major international spirits companies, but yeah: never drank with a buddy while video chatting. Alternative idea: maybe my remark wasn’t to be taken as black/white, but instead was exploring social engagement in 2020.
- grumple 6y agoThere are alternative mind-altering substances...