Xmas time and all the bloody alcohol

[graeme]

this time of year is the time I struggle most, parties get togethers etc sometime an excuse not to go is better than facing everyone drunk and myself sipping a beer waiting for a tingle in the prostate to start a flare

still I'm on the Vodka this xmas before I resign to coke wish me luck !

anyone else find this time harder

PS

The cold dont help either

Worst flare in last few years was a dip in the sea

[Richard.N]

this time of year is the time I struggle most, parties get togethers etc sometime an excuse not to go is better than facing everyone drunk and myself sipping a beer waiting for a tingle in the prostate to start a flare

still I'm on the Vodka this xmas before I resign to coke wish me luck !

anyone else find this time harder

PS

The cold don't help either

Worst flare in last few years was a dip in the sea

I've always found this time of year difficult (even before CPPS), but I did make the mistake of trying to drink through it last year - aaargh! I will be trying the Vodka Protocol at some point, but I'm going to wait until things settle down a bit more. Good luck with it.

I think I've managed to miss the office Xmas do this year by being signed off. Ha ha! I win!

[carld]

There does seem to be some here from last years post regarding Xmas, the holidays and more stress and anxiety kicking up. I think it's common for us who can't really enjoy any alchohol with out wondering if it's going to irritate and having a more anxious disposition.

For me I really enjoy this time because I have small children who really light up over the whole Santa and xmas spirit. This really allows me to get out of my self and live through my children. I have been able to enjoy red wine and vodka with what seems to be little or no irritation. So I just take it slow and easy and I'm grateful for my family and friends.

Happy Holidays to all....Cheers

[graeme]

ok guys I had a good drink last night 3 beers (stupid of me) felt a little discomfort after my first pee

Moved on to vodka had 3 or 4 felt ok but was worrying in case of flare

Anyway all went ok no flare but today after first pee which was very concentrated had a small flare which went after 15 mins

one thing I did notice and often get when drinking is during the evening and today got an ache in the testes and back of legs :sad: not to painful and my pain meds (solpadol) wipe it out easy :icon1:

Got one more party to attend where I won't take any beer just vodka and will hope to have a pain free night and next day

Ps is was great to be a little drunk and feel normal :icon_smile_lachuh:

[Richard.N]

I hope just vodka works out for you Graeme. That 'normal' feeling can't be undervalued - it feels great.

[Sleeper Service]

I was out the Friday before last and got absolutely trousered. I had intended to stay out for the meal and a few drinks and head home about 10.00 because I was feeling a bit tired and a bit sorer than usual however I ended up as one of the last four men standing munching a kebab at half three in the morning. Strange thing was that my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms wilted under the onslaught of booze and retreated to a non-existent place. Of course, I suffered a bit for a few days - nothing too major but I think that was more to do with the flu I caught than the booze up.

I have on office do on Friday - got to go as I'm the manager - which should be fairly bloody and then I'm off the sauce until end of January aside from perhaps a wee sherry at the bells.

[Richard.N]

I think the kebab is key in this

[scoobysnacks]

I was out the Friday before last and got absolutely trousered. I had intended to stay out for the meal and a few drinks and head home about 10.00 because I was feeling a bit tired and a bit sorer than usual however I ended up as one of the last four men standing munching a kebab at half three in the morning. Strange thing was that my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms wilted under the onslaught of booze and retreated to a non-existent place. Of course, I suffered a bit for a few days - nothing too major but I think that was more to do with the flu I caught than the booze up.

I have on office do on Friday - got to go as I'm the manager - which should be fairly bloody and then I'm off the sauce until end of January aside from perhaps a wee sherry at the bells.

Whenever I tie a good one on, I completely forget about my CPPS, the tension goes away and I piss like a champ. But, unfortunately, we can't spend our days plowed....Unlike you I dont experience anything worse the next couple days, usually the next days is a pretty nice feeling, then by the night time it starts to tighten up again. I dont like drinking as its counter-productive to my goals and bodybuilding, but sometimes I tie a good one on for the relaxing effects. Thats what makes me think I still stress over tons of things, but I dont know I'm doing it.

[graeme]

Yesterday had 7 vodkas as I attended a football match /soccer with friends and was able to mix them with tonic and Coke (cheaper) with no irritation what was not already present !

i could only dream about doing this with beer !

Good old Vodka