Why can’t i always be like my drunk self?

VasiliyZaitzev · 2018-09-14T05:48:36+00:00

Uncle Vasya’s Guide to Outcome Independence or Welcome to Level 99 DGAF

-How to Rock Out With Your Cock Out

BrutalMan420 · 2018-09-14T05:20:47+00:00

probably because youre not drunk when youre sober

constantin_brancusi · 2018-09-14T10:52:55+00:00

You can. You just have to stop caring. In order to stop caring you have to take action and - implicitly - make "mistakes" or "blunders", according to your own definition. Once you do that and see that nothing happens and life just goes on, your prefrontal cortex (which, actually is the main region affected by alcohol) will stop inhibiting your behaviour while you're sober.

In other words, you are inhibiting your behaviour based on some implicit rules you have created long ago. Your "inhibition device" (prefrontal cortex) is affected by alcohol, so you get to be more like your natural, automatic self while drunk. Making mistakes against the rules of the prefrontal cortex and continuing on living painlessly reduces the enforcement rate of the rules.

In other words..."just do it".

jagdecat · 2018-09-14T06:49:05+00:00

Because you care too much. Learn to stop caring. Start with meditation.

Bruchibre · 2018-09-14T06:18:47+00:00

Why can’t i always be like my drunk self?

You said it yourself. It's your anxiety. Get rid of it with other ways.

HeadingRed · 2018-09-14T11:32:46+00:00

Start practicing being the sober version of drunk you when your out shopping and running errands. Do this only when there are no women around that you might be attracted to. It will build your confidence and give you practice.

Your not as self concious or inhibited. Also keep in mind you're probably remembering yourself as being better as much or more that how much better you actually were.

And all the drunks around you also remember you better than you were. You're all drunk and having a good time- so everyone's memory is rose colored.

soredx · 2018-09-14T17:47:36+00:00

Alcohol is the standard social lubricant of Western civilization.

yesbuthereswhy · 2018-09-14T12:07:12+00:00

They don’t call it liquid courage for nothing. Women aren’t impressed by a man who’s drunk that says sly things. They’re impressed when he is sober because most guys are just like you. They have to drink to talk to someone and that in of itself is insecurity. You don’t learn to ride a bike by asking people on a forum. You get on your gear and pull out your bike.

room_303 · 2018-09-14T13:42:27+00:00

Because you think your apparent 'one upping' of other men is an attractive trait.

sashimiforthroat · 2018-09-14T08:16:22+00:00

bro i hate my drunk self

...maybe its cause i love myself

Casd12 · 2018-09-15T01:36:16+00:00

Always be drunk, problem solved

BlueBlus · 2018-09-14T14:15:58+00:00

"People do it everyday, they talk to themselves... they see themselves as they'd like to be, they don't have the courage you have, to just run with it."

Oakstock · 2018-09-14T05:30:42+00:00

Honestly, and not sure of the drug stance on here, but microdosing LSD can get you in that same frame of mind, closer to sober. We're talking low dose, 10 to 20 micrograms, so you don't get any hallucinations. Maybe a beer or two the first few times to adjust your senses. Practicing the behaviour long enough microdosing, and you should be able to replicate without.

bluemoviebaz · 2018-09-14T20:21:45+00:00

Drinking long term will make your Anxiety Worse!!

MisterDSTP · 2018-09-14T23:33:42+00:00

Well you cannnnn

[deleted] · 2018-09-15T06:23:45+00:00

took me 20 years to get better, but I did get better. time and effort are your only friends in this fight.

L1amas · 2018-09-14T13:17:27+00:00

I used to pretend to be drunk in a fake it til you make it kind of way.

thisiswhyicant · 2018-09-14T11:14:31+00:00

I’m the same exact way. I’m trying to figure it out myself.

ReddJive · 2018-09-14T11:56:47+00:00

Thisnis how I know you're a just going through the motions.

It's in your head. Alcohol is a depressant,, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing.

It also causes a sense of euphoria similiar to orgasms.

Women blame alcohol on a lot of things. So you're telling everyone here alcohol made you do it. No. You're making yourself not do it in this case. Get out of your head. It's pretty fucking simple. Theres not much else to tell. Your hamster is wishing something that you can decide to do.

1predator · 2018-09-14T11:24:11+00:00

Do not use alcohol. Force yourself. If it doesnt work go to a psychiatrist. Antidepperesants may give you the possibility of dont caring what people think without drunk stupidity. Of course do not use them unless a psychiarist say to do. You should still force yourself but this time it will be easier and less painful.

handybh89 · 2018-09-14T11:33:00+00:00

This might sound gay but what about when you’re not drunk on alcohol, be drunk on life?

BarlieCharlett · 2018-09-14T13:23:44+00:00

Surprised nobody mentioned stoicism. Try /r/stoicism

Title	Why can’t i always be like my drunk self?
Author	Trp2166
Upvotes	88
Comments	58
Date	September 14, 2018 5:19 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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