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This must be a genetic thing. I've definitely heard other people saying alcohol has a "buzz". But for me it's nothing like that. Any amount will only slow me do
by globular-toast 2y ago
This must be a genetic thing. I've definitely heard other people saying alcohol has a "buzz". But for me it's nothing like that. Any amount will only slow me down and desensitise me. It does lower inhibitions, but never in a desirable way. I realised at some point I was only drinking because of the social obligation and not because I enjoyed it for its own sake.
- InSteady 2y agoIt could be non-genetic as well. Various vitamin, mineral, and enzyme deficiencies, brain chemistry (that part of it that isn't genetically determined), and other health stuff could all play a role. I am sometimes like you describe, where booze basically just makes me feel kind of slow and loopy but not in a way that is pleasant (kind of reminds me of how benzos felt). If I keep pushing to try and force the good feeling with more drinks I only end up tired and irritable, like when you wake up from a nap feeling all out of sorts. Other times I start getting a nice pleasant "glow" or buzz going within the first half of a drink and can ride that for hours with steady imbibing. Pain is numbed, body feels lighter (paradoxically, because there is also a certain heaviness with drinking), have an easier time focusing and socializing, stress and anxiety are relieved, etc. Too bad alcohol is so damn addictive and harmful, the latter effects are quite nice.