I have never been drunk in my life, is this unusual?

Lots of times. The last time being Saturday night at a friend's 60th

Proud to say I've never been drunk. Seen too many idiots in that state. Nothing to recommend to me and not good to be so out of control. Quite dangerous actually.

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When I was in my twenties and going to wild parties (that was in the 1970s) I did sometimes get drunk, although I have never been incapable.

I never liked the feeling while drunk, and even less while hung-over, so I learned my limitations and have not been drunk since.

I have no idea how usual or unusual this is. I have known strict Presbyterians, Methodists, Quakers and Muslims who never drank, so we are not alone.

My own experience plus that of watching friends and relations battling alcoholism leads me to warn others against "getting drunk just to try it" - it probably will not do you any harm, no-one becomes addicted to drink, as far as I know, by gettting drunk once, but why do something that deliberately will leave you out of control over your actions for a number of hours`? You might just do someting you bitterly regretted afterwards.

As a recovering alcoholic your last sentence resonated with me, so,so many times…And there was no “might”about it.. when I drank alcohol it was a given

Only twice in my life and I was very embarrassed about it. I’ve been teetotal for thirty years since my last pregnancy and don’t miss it one bit.
I do find people who’ve had a bit too much rather embarrassing, especially when they’re slurring and getting over affectionate.

I haven’t been really drunk since my 21st. There was champagne on my desk as soon as I arrived at work, then we went to the pub where I had around a dozen vodkas. Back to work where I lay down on someone’s new coat and was sick. My sister (she and her boyfriend appeared out of nowhere) rang my dad and he came and picked me up. I was sick out of the car window all the way home and I don’t remember the rest. I can’t bear the smell of vodka, even over four decades on. Now, I occasionally get tipsy, but I never ever suffer hangovers!

Only badly three times in my life. Once on a Saturday evening near Christmas, we were feeling down as DH was working Christmas. He brought a bottle of Southern Comfort and we drank it between us. I vomited all the way upstairs, tripped in the bathroom and pulled the towel rail off the wall, couldn't remember Sunday and had to make an excuse to work on Monday. .
I once bought what I thought was a good bottle of port, to be told I had been conned so I drank the lot myself in a tumbler and had to spend the night hanging in the rescue position on a settee with a bucket.
The last was a Christmas day when DH got called into work we sat down to Christmas dinner very late the DD's was still opening presents one had got a room fragrance from MIL. Again of to bed. When MIL phoned and asked to wish me a Merry Christmas DD replied "No she's gone to bed with a bucket".I had only had two glasses.
Still can't drink, I'm cheap to run and buckets seem to have played a large part in my life.

Many times when I was younger- and VERY rare now, and just a bit tipsy as we hardly drink at home, so I have to be careful when we go out as I am not used to it.

I worry for our children in their 30s to 50s- as for them over-drinking is the norm, and they don't see it as a problem. Never ever drunk, but drink far over the weekly limit and a bottle of vino every night is 'normal'.

As a young woman I drank way more than I should have more times than I would like to admit. Most of the experiences were a ton of fun. However, after a while I did realize that they only times I have really done (or said) anything truly stupid was when alcohol was involved. I then went onto have 5 children in less that 4 years so who had the time?? Now I drink very little.

Yes in my youth terrible hangovers, merry nowadays if l drink.Over 40 years since l was really ill.l once stopped drinking for 15 years after one bad episode.l can take it or leave it,l mostly leave it.

How can anyone miss out on the joy of feeling that someone is hitting you over the head with a hammer after getting drunk on barley wine (recommended as a way of getting drunk cheaply). Don’t get me started on scrumpy. Even now I can’t drink even the gentlest of ciders.50 years on and it’s still my main memory of camping in Cornwall.

I have never been drunk in my life. If I have two small glasses of wine I either became a bit giggly or I want to go to sleep

When I was a child I recall asking mum what it felt like to be drunk and she said that it was like your head was spinning round - I wasn't sure I wanted to feel like that.

I've only been drunk a couple of times which was when I was young and lacked confidence. I'm perfectly capable of having a good time without what has become for many a crutch and I can't understand why anyone would willingly put themselves in a vulnerable position where they can be taken advantage of. Getting drunk is perhaps a rite of passage for many while growing up and it's sad that it can become a habit for all manner of reasons.

A young man once told me that he never got drunk as he believed that he was 'obnoxious enough when he was sober'. If anyone asks me why I don't overindulge I say the same and it usually shuts them up.

At 53 I can count the times I've been 'extremely merry' on one hand and there was one occasion (my 18th birthday) when I drank so much I managed to drink myself sober.

I've rarely touched alcohol over the past 15or so years (I prefer my driving licence in my purse, thank you), I might have one or two drinks per year if celebrating with my son.

Fairly unusual, I guess. In common with many other people, I got drunk once or twice when I was a young person (and I mean once or twice, not every week!).

I don't drink any alcohol now, and haven't done so for something like 11 years. I didn't drink much prior to that - mostly the odd drink when visiting family members for Birthdays or Christmas. It is so expensive, and you don't have anything to show for your money!

I'm happy to visit a pub with family or friends - I just have soft drinks. Everyone can decide for themselves what they want to have.

Never. I enjoy seeing others behaving foolishly and loosing control of their tongue. If they could only see themselves they’d stop drinking I’m sure.
The ones in white trousers who leave ‘wee’ Mark’s as they leave the lavatory.
The ones who tell others there deepest thoughts in a loud whisper.
The ones who treat strangers as if they’re lovers.
The ones who miss the chair as they try to sit.
At a wedding where a guest fell as he tried to toast the happy couple.
The ones who have no regulation of what is polite and what is rude behaviour.
Do I drink? - no, it’s more fun watching those who do indulge.

I am Ttotal always have been,I was brought up as a Methodist. That's not why I don't drink though. I hate the taste and smell of alcohol and I always like to know exactly what I've said and done.Comes of being a bit of a control freak I think

Used to thoroughly enjoy a drink or three in my youth and until a few years ago I enjoyed a few glasses of wine. Yes I’ve been quite tipsy! Now I don’t drink at all as it really does exacerbate the stomach problems I have (as does spicy food, alas!). I missed it at first as I felt a bit left out in social situations as it is sometimes viewed as ‘not quite the norm’ to drink no alcohol. Now I don’t care, I don’t miss it one bit and take me as I am or not at all! Saves me a fortune too!

Many times, but not for the last few years.
I found that the older I got, the less I could drink.

I’m sure there are lots of people who grew up in places like Liverpool where your whole life after the age of 15 revolved around pubs , clubs and 24 hour drinking at weekends . This was the 70’s and 80’s and even at work all successes were celebrated by a piss-up , especially in the police ….
I was out of my skull after my first night out with work , I was 18 , thankfully I was looked after .
Asking for fruit juice or lemonade resulted in derisive comments all round .
Thank goodness my grandchildren don’t have to experience this .

Thank goodness my grandchildren don’t have to experience this

I was just thinking that many may be experiencing Freshers' Week - I hope they can be sensible and the drink culture is waning, Seamus89.

Yes on many occasion, and having had a pub tenancy plus my OH being the Steward of a Working Mens Club alcohol was literally on tap.
Since loosing rather a lot of weight after joining SlimmingWorld I prefer to use my syns on food rather than alcohol. I do however partake of the demon drink when I’m on holiday but not to the drunk stage.

Many times! Too many to remember. Lol!!

I was tea total until my first husband divorced me, then after making the mistake of remarrying I find life more bearable with a wine glass in hand. However, I am finding nights spent on the bathroom floor much harder these days.

Too much when I was younger. To a point I don't indulge anymore. I did have some good times but the bad times started outweighing them.
My ex MIL was gold pin wearing pioneer (Catholic lady) never a drop had passed her lips.
Im unsure of the correlation but several of her children became alcoholic. Very sad.

Once at 17. Barley wine and cider, put me off for life, if I drink one bottle of wine a year. I would be exaggerating.