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Post by dc2london on Mar 14, 2019 9:41:20 GMT -6
strong celery feels in here today lol
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Post by drr on Mar 14, 2019 9:48:10 GMT -6
This girl didn't get drunk, she listened and participated, she said it helps her anxiety. I wouldn't do it, but I have since found out there's a fair number of student who put alcohol in their swell bottles. The big caveat is these students weren't undergrads, they were over 21, and no one drives That slope is very slippery. I (strongly) don’t think alcohol is the smartest thing to suggest using for anxiety, I say as a frequent user of alcohol for anxiety. I didn't suggest it- that was her statement on why she brought it with her to class. It was my first time encountering a student with alcohol during class. When I was a student I wasn't aware of people doing it in classes I was in, but they very well could have been bringing it with them. I'm not sure if the others who stated they have done it before were doing it for anxiety or other reasons. I didn't ask. My line of thinking was if someone wants to do it, let them.
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Post by yoginikiki on Mar 14, 2019 9:50:53 GMT -6
I know this is a UO because I’ve gotten shit for it before but yes...I think that it would be worth a check into my relationship with alcohol if I was unable to get through a class without it.
Not saying that she is an alcoholic. Just saying it may be worth checking in with herself and identifying some other effective coping skills.
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Post by joy on Mar 14, 2019 10:03:18 GMT -6
strong celery feels in here today lol So, no need to read pages 1-7. Thanks!
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Post by boycebear on Mar 14, 2019 10:07:16 GMT -6
Some of them are gross, apparently mine smells fruity lol. No, it smells nasty. You are nose blind. It was a non vaper who said it, a few have... Oh well.
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Post by wasabi on Mar 14, 2019 10:09:59 GMT -6
That slope is very slippery. I (strongly) don’t think alcohol is the smartest thing to suggest using for anxiety, I say as a frequent user of alcohol for anxiety. I didn't suggest it- that was her statement on why she brought it with her to class. It was my first time encountering a student with alcohol during class. When I was a student I wasn't aware of people doing it in classes I was in, but they very well could have been bringing it with them. I'm not sure if the others who stated they have done it before were doing it for anxiety or other reasons. I didn't ask. My line of thinking was if someone wants to do it, let them. I’m all for letting other people do what the fuck they want for the most part, but someone saying they are drinking to reduce anxiety wouldn’t make me think “oh well maybe we should allow it for everyone.” It’d be more like, “oh, maybe that person needs some help to find a better way to reduce their anxiety.” Like you don’t see the problem here?
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Post by notblanche on Mar 14, 2019 10:11:55 GMT -6
No, it smells nasty. You are nose blind. It was a non vaper who said it, a few have... Oh well. I'm sure it does smell fruity. My brother vapes fruity juice. It also smells gross.
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Post by piratecat on Mar 14, 2019 10:13:36 GMT -6
strong celery feels in here today lol Nothing gets me more worked up than celery.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 14, 2019 10:14:35 GMT -6
it....never would have occurred to me to drink in class, even in college. And I can't say I'm aware of anyone doing it, although I'm sure people did. I think i'm just naïve.
I will say though that we once had a history professor do a couple of semesters at UMich who normally taught at Westpoint and …..it was not a smooth transition for him going from Westpoint to Ann Arbor
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Post by dc2london on Mar 14, 2019 10:17:16 GMT -6
hangovers do exacerbate anxiety in many people, because it affects the function of serotonin and GABA in your brain
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Post by Rusty Red on Mar 14, 2019 10:17:32 GMT -6
I was fairly convinced some of my professors were either on something or drinking though. That's life in the psychology department, the profs are all a bit nuts.
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Post by hardlyluck on Mar 14, 2019 10:18:06 GMT -6
it....never would have occurred to me to drink in class, even in college. And I can't say I'm aware of anyone doing it, although I'm sure people did. I think i'm just naïve. I will say though that we once had a history professor do a couple of semesters at UMich who normally taught at Westpoint and …..it was not a smooth transition for him going from Westpoint to Ann Arbor This sounds like a plot for a bad sequel to the movie The Pacifier (which was itself epically bad).
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2019 10:18:24 GMT -6
I... don’t think that’s a great idea drr ? I mean, why? Yes, this. My gosh. I don't get pearl clutchy easily at all I am with this.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 14, 2019 10:18:35 GMT -6
I had a high school teacher who DEFINITELY did not have coffee in his coffee cup. It was a 9 a.m. class, too.
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Post by wasabi on Mar 14, 2019 10:21:00 GMT -6
I’m quite shocked that I never tried to drink in class at college. Never even occurred to me. Weird.
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Post by ladybrienne on Mar 14, 2019 10:22:03 GMT -6
Like I get alcohol as more of a "social lubricant" type thing, but using it for full on anxiety doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 10:25:25 GMT -6
I had a high school teacher who DEFINITELY did not have coffee in his coffee cup. It was a 9 a.m. class, too. MH's business professor in college regularly drank something other than coffee during his 7:45 am classes. He said it was....entertaining.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2019 10:27:10 GMT -6
If you can't get through a 1-2 hour lecture without alcohol, then I really think it is safe to say that there is a dependency issue there. My armchair diagnosis.
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Post by icedcoffee on Mar 14, 2019 10:27:21 GMT -6
What's the difference between drinking to get through class vs drinking during work hours? I am neutral on both topics but just wondering what makes the difference for those against class drinking
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Post by STP on Mar 14, 2019 10:27:32 GMT -6
This girl didn't get drunk, she listened and participated, she said it helps her anxiety. I wouldn't do it, but I have since found out there's a fair number of student who put alcohol in their swell bottles. The big caveat is these students weren't undergrads, they were over 21, and no one drives That slope is very slippery. I (strongly) don’t think alcohol is the smartest thing to suggest using for anxiety, I say as a frequent user of alcohol for anxiety. There's not a mental health professional in the world who disagrees with you. Also an anxiety wine drinker. But I do so knowing full well it's not the ideal solution. A young person bring alcohol to class to calm their nerves needs help. I would hope a professor or anyone in a place of authority would try to get it for her.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2019 10:27:42 GMT -6
I’m quite shocked that I never tried to drink in class at college. Never even occurred to me. Weird. Also never occurred to me. Why would it? There was plenty of other time to drink after class. I truly don't get it.
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Post by STP on Mar 14, 2019 10:28:17 GMT -6
What's the difference between drinking to get through class vs drinking during work hours? I am neutral on both topics but just wondering what makes the difference for those against class drinking I don't think there is a difference. Personally. You probably shouldn't be drinking in either scenario. Yes, I have. Because we all do shit sometimes.
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Post by bazi on Mar 14, 2019 10:28:48 GMT -6
I had a high school teacher who DEFINITELY did not have coffee in his coffee cup. It was a 9 a.m. class, too. If you’re teaching high school, I won’t fault you.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2019 10:29:33 GMT -6
What's the difference between drinking to get through class vs drinking during work hours? I am neutral on both topics but just wondering what makes the difference for those against class drinking I don't personally think they are *that* different, but I do think one drink at a business lunch is slightly different than a bottle of wine in a lecture where you are supposed to be learning. I don't currently have the words to coherently explain why, though.
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Post by Rusty Red on Mar 14, 2019 10:30:07 GMT -6
What's the difference between drinking to get through class vs drinking during work hours? I am neutral on both topics but just wondering what makes the difference for those against class drinking Eh, I was really being TIC when I mentioned drinking at work. Work stress getting to me.
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Post by ladybrienne on Mar 14, 2019 10:30:16 GMT -6
Like I am going to a gathering next month that I am a little uncomfortable about. Basically I will be seeing mean girl I used to work with, along with my former best friend who is very close with her now after cutting off contact with me. It's always super awkward when I have to see them.
I will definitely be having a glass of wine there to help myself loosen up. So this type of thing I get, but not beyond that.
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Post by STP on Mar 14, 2019 10:30:31 GMT -6
What's the difference between drinking to get through class vs drinking during work hours? I am neutral on both topics but just wondering what makes the difference for those against class drinking I don't personally think they are *that* different, but I do think one drink at a business lunch is slightly different than a bottle of wine in a lecture where you are supposed to be learning. I don't currently have the words to coherently explain why, though. Because a business lunch is intended to have a socializing feel. I get what you're saying.
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Post by thatgolfb on Mar 14, 2019 10:31:13 GMT -6
For me personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable drinking while I still had work to do, or at work. But it is also very strongly against policy and possible even illegal for me to do so, so it hasn't ever come up.
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Post by elodin on Mar 14, 2019 10:31:21 GMT -6
I used to live in a hipster neighborhood and was totally amazed that so many people played the harmonica. I assumed it was a new trend because on every corner was a dude with a floppy hat/fedora and a harmonica. It was only recently I realized that the harmonica was actually a vaping thing. 😂😂😂😂😂😆
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Post by goldenbird on Mar 14, 2019 10:32:03 GMT -6
I'm legit shocked at bringing alcohol to class so brazenly. If she would have brought it in a yeti or something no one would have known. It screams "look at me, I do what I want". And definitely doesn't seem healthy.
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