How do you know you've had too much booze and need to go to bed?

[vampirewellness]

I've just had this discussion with DH. I often think I'm having a lovely jolly time and we should pour another glass for everyone, but apparently my end game points are

Asking someone to sing a duet (especially meatloaf)

Wanting to reenact the Despacito music video.

When I feel like I'm starting to slur my words. I never actually am, but I get the feeling that I am, and that's when I stop. Usually. The older I get the more I hate being drunk.

When the homing beacon starts in my head.... Or I sit down...

I’m with everyone who are describing that sensation in the toilet cubicle when you go ‘ooohhhhhh fuck I’m proper drunk’

It’s usually at this point I start planning some stupid exit plan that involves me walking home in the snow in high heels. Then doing a disappearing act. Not good!

Got to say not been like this in years. Thank fuck we just reading these replies are making me want to barff.

My lips used to go numb. I'm a lightweight now sadly

When I look at myself in a mirror and think “yes you are still young, you’ve still got it” and strut off towards the nearest source of music to bust out what I believe are some spectacular moves!

Don’t go home until I’ve fallen off my heels.

When I make 16 yo DS2 join me in singing Bohemian Rhapsody at full blast. We have our own little duet and know which bits each of us sings and who does what actions.
He acts like he’s just humouring his drunk mum but I know he loves it 😆

If I think it's a good idea to go onto Wetherspoons (it's open until 1am) then I've had too much. Tonight we have had a great evening in the (non Wetherspoons) pub and I'm now in bed

@DrAddisonForbesMontgomery

When I have to close one eye and squint to see my phone correctly....

I have to do this when sober but my optician is adamant I don't need reading glasses

When one of my four hands can't seem to locate the drink on the bar.

When I start to sing - either Bridget the midget or my boy lollipop - usually with all the actions

I am a Christian who can't hold her drink well (not related I promise!) and frequently two drinks in and I'm swaying and talking very, very enthusiastically about Jesus.

Usually if I get my hands on the free jukebox in our local bar - and put on the Foo Fighters and Aerosmith's I don't want to lose a Thing ..... And sing, very loudly.

Or get home and put Foo Fighters in concert on You Tube.

Actually that was this afternoon.....

When I shut my eyes and start feeling like I’m on a boat in a Force 9 gale. I have the unfortunate ability to remember everything I said, did or brought up no matter how drunk I am. The red wine at this point stops being nectar of the gods and starts tasting vile and metallic.

I start to feel sick then have to stop! DH falls asleep 🤣

When I think "this is great! I feel GREAT and I've drunk loads and I'm not even very tipsy!".

That's a sure fire sign that I'm past the point of no return and it's all downhill from there. I never recognise it at the time though

Love this thread !
It has made me realize ...I need a night out !!
Actually no ...errm a maybe not that far from my bed ?

Has anyone mentioned doing a wee with the toilet seat down ?

AHH ok then !

Well based on my partner last night....its when you fall asleep/pass out and then spill your glass of red wine all over the sofa

When I start explaining that black sambucca is the best of the proper shots because of its viscosity which means that it settles better in my stomach. Usually to a very amused looking barman.

@thnkingaboutoptions

When I think "this is great! I feel GREAT and I've drunk loads and I'm not even very tipsy!".

That's a sure fire sign that I'm past the point of no return and it's all downhill from there. I never recognise it at the time though

Yes, me too too. I should have learnt by now if I say "You know what? I'm really not drunk at all!" means I've had far too much and need to have water and go to bed.