Does alcohol make you sleepy?

[dreakdays]

I'm 24 and don't really drink

It seems to drug me. I have one bottle of WKD and I will fall asleep. I can't drink wine because I'm allergic, but drinks such as whisky have the same effect - I will have no more than 2 units of alcohol and I would be knocked out for 12/14 hours soundly

Alcohol was never a big deal growing up, was offered some from about 11/12 with Christmas dinner etc. never took anyone up on it as didn't like it

Since I started drinking legally at 18, I've never wanted to as I feel quite scared of the stuff. I dislike how 'out of it' I become.

I've never got drunk or had a hangover, ever.

Just wondered how people can drink loads of the stuff and keep drinking? Does it not make you really sleepy?

It doesn't make me sleepy and never has- it is a depressant though, so maybe you are just more sensitive to that element of the alcohol?

Alcohol is a depressant which means it slows down your nervous system. Wine and cider and beer make me extremely tired if I drink a glass of wine I’m out for the count. Spirits don’t have the same effect although eventually they I make me tired.
Your alcohol tolerance is quite low so it’s normal to feel tired after drinking. Those with a higher tolerance Will not feel as tired.

Your tolerance is obviously low - if you don’t like it and don’t like the effect, just don’t drink it.

My friend can’t / doesn’t drink alcohol and she’s managed to enjoy a full social life without it!

When out, just don’t get caught up in rounds if you’re not drinking alcohol as it will work out expensive for you

Thank you!

I am just amazed when I see people drinking so much and they're buzzing and not sleepy

My own H will drink loads and talk endless shite instead of being ready to sleep

It sounds like you just have no tolerance from not drinking very much, but also look into Gilberts Syndrome. It could possible be the reason your tolerance is so low.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/gilberts-syndrome/

Yes I’m the most boring drunk ever … like 3 drinks and I’m ready for a nap 🤣

I'm the completely opposite, one glass of anything and I'll be always all night!

Seems to have the opposite effect on me. I sleep really badly if I've had a few drinks.