Is there a Dr in the forum, I've broke my party bone

Seriously, I am not about to go to my GP and say "Dr, I don't seem to be able to drink my own body weight in alcohol, neck enough drugs to stun a rhino and stay up all night arguing about whether 12dB/+ve or 24db/+ve filters are better...like I used to be".

As you are no doubt painfully aware ( some of you anyway), I was off work for a coupla years with a nasty disease thingy. Now it's not buggered off, but it's much improved and I'm back at work, and coping. In fact, those of you who read my drivel have probably noticed I am not QUITE so irrational and downright narky recently. But, why can I not hack the pace?

Monday was a nightmare. I was perfectly OK, until I had been in the pub about 45 mins, then just DRAINED. And it's not een like the journey from Bangor to Bournemouth had been hard, I had really enjoyed it. I ended up in my hotel the whole bloody time, staring at the ceiling or sleeping fitfully in 5 minute bursts.

I tend to get VERY excited about any concert, and tend not to eat. Could it be adrenalin doing me in cos I aint had any in my system for so long? Could it be the lack of food? I don't sleep well in strange beds and I don't sleep at all after concerts (was up for 3 days after The Orb in Shine in Belfast one night), so my tossing and trning all night after the gig is something I fear I must live with.

Don't laugh, well OK, laugh, take the piss if you must, but don't be nasty about it, please. I am really concerned that my 5 day mission to wembley and wolves will be horrible....5 days of sitting in my hotel, while people I really want to party with are just round the corner from me.

And before anyone says it, I am NOT a natural numpty, the phrase "Fuck me Campbell, are you still on the go?" has been heard at many a party at about 10am!!!!

Someone here must have gone from long term bed to trying to riot again.

Any advice? PLEASE?

I am thinking I should preload vitimins and sugars and fats so that even if I don't eat I will have fuel reserves, but apart from that I am at a loss.

KFC-it works for me.Even when i collapsed before the FINSBURY gig!You are just getting OLD Cambo.Never happen to me though!

Well, this is probably of no use to you, but had insomnia since I was 3, or at least since I can remember. Something like you mentioned, would trigger it, and it would take two weeks for me to go through a phase of 1-2 hours of sleep a night (if I was lucky). I became quite useless towards the end of the cycle, with all the sleep deprevation.

Tried sleeping pills once, but my roomate could not wake me, so he dressed me, and I went out to formation and fell asleep standing up....so I never tried sleeping pills again.

However, I met my wife. We sleep next to each other, and I have had only one episode in the last 8 years. So i guess my advice is find a good woman and settle down?

Talking out my ass, but for all that it's not worth, this was my story (and I'm stickin' to it!)

Steve , sorry I missed you in B'mouth, Missy Jem said yer were not to good. Hope you feel better soon

Send me yer adddress and I will post you yer shirt :D

ROCKET MICK wrote: KFC-it works for me.Even when i collapsed before the FINSBURY gig!You are just getting OLD Cambo.Never happen to me though!

LOL...funny you should say that..... on my way from pub to hotel, I did indeed visit the vendors of the holy chicken. But the chips were shit, and I cold only force one bit of chicken into me, such was my state of pre-gig excitement.

They call chicken soup Jewish penicillan (because jewish mums can cure anything with it), I wonder if KFC works on fat Brits the same ;)

EdelBrock wrote: Well, this is probably of no use to you, but had insomnia since I was 3, or at least since I can remember. Something like you mentioned, would trigger it, and it would take two weeks for me to go through a phase of 1-2 hours of sleep a night (if I was lucky). I became quite useless towards the end of the cycle, with all the sleep deprevation.

Tried sleeping pills once, but my roomate could not wake me, so he dressed me, and I went out to formation and fell asleep standing up....so I never tried sleeping pills again.

However, I met my wife. We sleep next to each other, and I have had only one episode in the last 8 years. So i guess my advice is find a good woman and settle down?

Talking out my ass, but for all that it's not worth, this was my story (and I'm stickin' to it!)

Works for some, I see. However, I have had several bust ups with numerous GF's because they would wake up and I wold have fucke off on them. because I didn;t want to wake with them? NO, because I'd been lying there for 5 hours awake LOL.

Like I say, works for some.

Just watching Star Trek ( original series ), on the Sci-Fi channel and the Energizer was described as an ENERGY MATTER SCRAMBLER, all I can say is FASCINATING :D

Digital Mike -The People's Moderator wrote: Steve , sorry I missed you in B'mouth, Missy Jem said yer were not to good. Hope you feel better soon

Send me yer adddress and I will post you yer shirt :D

Not as sorry as me Mike, did Missy tell you of my shirt? It was amazing, walked through some sleepy English seaside town, ripping retinas from their sockets. Pretty sure hooky pissed himself when he seen it too....either that or someone nehind me was doing something even sillier.

Doctor? wrote:

EdelBrock wrote: Well, this is probably of no use to you, but had insomnia since I was 3, or at least since I can remember. Something like you mentioned, would trigger it, and it would take two weeks for me to go through a phase of 1-2 hours of sleep a night (if I was lucky). I became quite useless towards the end of the cycle, with all the sleep deprevation.

Tried sleeping pills once, but my roomate could not wake me, so he dressed me, and I went out to formation and fell asleep standing up....so I never tried sleeping pills again.

However, I met my wife. We sleep next to each other, and I have had only one episode in the last 8 years. So i guess my advice is find a good woman and settle down?

Talking out my ass, but for all that it's not worth, this was my story (and I'm stickin' to it!)

Works for some, I see. However, I have had several bust ups with numerous GF's because they would wake up and I wold have fucke off on them. because I didn;t want to wake with them? NO, because I'd been lying there for 5 hours awake LOL.

Like I say, works for some.

Maybe a venture on the other side of the pasture might help?

Doctor? wrote: Seriously, I am not about to go to my GP and say "Dr, I don't seem to be able to drink my own body weight in alcohol, neck enough drugs to stun a rhino and stay up all night arguing about whether 12dB/+ve or 24db/+ve filters are better...like I used to be".

As you are no doubt painfully aware ( some of you anyway), I was off work for a coupla years with a nasty disease thingy. Now it's not buggered off, but it's much improved and I'm back at work, and coping. In fact, those of you who read my drivel have probably noticed I am not QUITE so irrational and downright narky recently. But, why can I not hack the pace?

Monday was a nightmare. I was perfectly OK, until I had been in the pub about 45 mins, then just DRAINED. And it's not een like the journey from Bangor to Bournemouth had been hard, I had really enjoyed it. I ended up in my hotel the whole bloody time, staring at the ceiling or sleeping fitfully in 5 minute bursts.

I tend to get VERY excited about any concert, and tend not to eat. Could it be adrenalin doing me in cos I aint had any in my system for so long? Could it be the lack of food? I don't sleep well in strange beds and I don't sleep at all after concerts (was up for 3 days after The Orb in Shine in Belfast one night), so my tossing and trning all night after the gig is something I fear I must live with.

Don't laugh, well OK, laugh, take the piss if you must, but don't be nasty about it, please. I am really concerned that my 5 day mission to wembley and wolves will be horrible....5 days of sitting in my hotel, while people I really want to party with are just round the corner from me.

And before anyone says it, I am NOT a natural numpty, the phrase "Fuck me Campbell, are you still on the go?" has been heard at many a party at about 10am!!!!

Someone here must have gone from long term bed to trying to riot again.

Any advice? PLEASE?

I am thinking I should preload vitimins and sugars and fats so that even if I don't eat I will have fuel reserves, but apart from that I am at a loss.

A few E's, lines or even some LSD should sort you out. Penguins with white gloves on should take your mind off any fears.

Well you know I trust in Penguins :D

I dunno, see the thought of being utterly crippled in a strange town doesn;t sit easy with me either :D I live 100M from every major pub and ( ) "club" in Bangor, and could still get lost on the way home ;)

As we get older our ability to metabolize substances and stay up late lessens considerably. Welcome to the old-timers club, mate!

I find that lately I've been pushing myself to go out and have a blast when in the past it was effortless. It's always worth it, though, even if the mornings after are worse... and fuck, they are.

BTW, I've always been partial to 4-pole rather than 2-pole filters myself. It's a matter of personal taste, though.

Doctor? wrote: Well you know I trust in Penguins :D

I dunno, see the thought of being utterly crippled in a strange town doesn;t sit easy with me either :D I live 100M from every major pub and ( ) "club" in Bangor, and could still get lost on the way home ;)

How is London strange? Always in safe hands in the LDN!

Bonzette wrote:

How is London strange?

Errrrrm I've met several members of the London order

Mr disco 99 wrote: As we get older our ability to metabolize substances and stay up late lessens considerably. Welcome to the old-timers club, mate!

I find that lately I've been pushing myself to go out and have a blast when in the past it was effortless. It's always worth it, though, even if the mornings after are worse... and fuck, they are.

BTW, I've always been partial to 4-pole rather than 2-pole filters myself. It's a matter of personal taste, though.

The thing is, I didn;t een get to try...one pint...ONE buggerin' pint...of Stella too! (when in Rome)

Rich (the other 50% of Slightlynarrow soundsystem) and I have been ejected from Parties before for ranting about filters. Another personal fave is "digital, why it's shite".

Doctor? wrote:

Bonzette wrote:

How is London strange?

Errrrrm I've met several members of the London order

Slander!

Bonzette wrote:

Doctor? wrote:

Bonzette wrote:

How is London strange?

Errrrrm I've met several members of the London order

Slander!

Libel actually, it's written, but there's not a court in the land etc etc etc

ahm. just try and take it easy. do what you can and enjoy yourself.

you've got to do what's right for you, if that means turning in early so be it.

Doctor? wrote: Well you know I trust in Penguins :D I live 100M from every major pub and ( ) "club" in Bangor, and could still get lost on the way home ;)

what's 100M eh. Steve Dr.? Tiger sorry to hear a rough go. maybe just straighten the shoulders and see the situation wherever the environment street wherever is at. hear the music, breathe the air energy comes energy goes oohmn. wink prolly doesn,t help but life and luck. and try to keep a bit of nourishment in yer.

Doctor? wrote: "digital, why it's shite".

Slander!

as a 32 year old who has partied his ass off for half his life, I have to say that my party bone is officially broken. I just cant hack it anymore. I'm almost about to swear off drinking altogether because it makes me feel like such shit the next day. Even after a few pints and a few glasses of whiskey, I'm still not feeling 100% the next day - and if I go to bed with a buzz, I might as well just stay awake and do something productive because it sure beats lying awake in bed for 8 hours straight. So yeah, things just arent working the way they used to. Good luck with it all.

I usually find if im out and start feeling the strain of the night,going to toilet and making myself vomit does the trick (although make sure the boozer has a machine with those throw away toothbrush kits that you chew!).

Also,pace yourself-dont go out and be hitting the JD & coke,or vodka and orange at 6pm! Have a few beers to warm up.

Remember when someone asks you what you want to drink,you can always pass!

violaine wrote: as a 32 year old who has partied his ass off for half his life, Good luck with it all.

Stopped partying at 16-what a wild one you are!

I'm now officially on the wagon. And will be staying there. I am developing signs of an allergy to alcohol, which is a bit of a disaster really, so may as well give it up before it fucks me up too bad.

what are the symptoms of an alcohol allergy?

steveone wrote:

violaine wrote: as a 32 year old who has partied his ass off for half his life, Good luck with it all.

Stopped partying at 16-what a wild one you are!

steveone wrote: I usually find if im out and start feeling the strain of the night,going to toilet and making myself vomit does the trick (although make sure the boozer has a machine with those throw away toothbrush kits that you chew!).

(Worked for me on Sunday night... 3 times)

Also,pace yourself-dont go out and be hitting the JD & coke,or vodka and orange at 6pm! Have a few beers to warm up.

(Agreed, a marathon, not a sprint)

Remember when someone asks you what you want to drink,you can always pass!

(Bollocks)

Steve, sounds like something mental rather than physical. Anxiety, perhaps – it is a daunting prospect I suppose.

Sometimes I can't keep my eyes open at work, then I leave and feel quite alert. I've even tried going back into the office, but I immediately feel tired and can't do anything. In fact, I could quite happily lie down and sleep under my desk now – I feel knackered. I know that in half an hour when I go out for lunch I’ll feel great.

If I have to stay, I can normally work through it – just ignore it and it goes away to some extent. So while I certainly wouldn’t recommend dropping acid, perhaps a couple of beers might have chilled you out and taken your mind off it.

I would certainly advise against overdoing it to get out of any anxiety situation – Dr Diamond recommends moderation at all times for an excellent time every time.

Diamond White wrote: Dr Diamond recommends moderation at all times for an excellent time every time.

And if you believe that Dr Diamond practices what he preaches...

It's a number of years since I have been sick on my own shoes, madam.

Diamond White wrote: It's a number of years since I have been sick on my own shoes, madam.

You're not as hardcore as me or you would have

currently consuming Absinth. tell you all later how i go.

Missy Jem wrote:

Diamond White wrote: Dr Diamond recommends moderation at all times for an excellent time every time.

And if you believe that Dr Diamond practices what he preaches...

he made sure we had a 3 course breakfast for our trip from the 'deen to Bournemouth. And I felt great

Steve, you didn't look great just before you left, but you don't need me to tell you that. Everyone starts to fail sometimes, but you just need to know where to get inspiration from sometimes..........and it aint a doctor

NOOLigan wrote: currently consuming Absinth. tell you all later how i go.

From beyond the grave Ron

I now have a big problem about where to get leathered,since suddenly without warning my favourite boozer where I am most comfortable has closed down without warning,after not paying it's bills.The landlady also ripped out a new 27K kitchen and sold it for 3K and has done a runner..We should have clicked on,when we were in there last week and they had no draught,so instead of my usual Guiness draught I had to drink tinned piss!And now she's gone RIP Hydro 11/10/06..What will I do now?:(

Boatraceface wrote:

NOOLigan wrote: currently consuming Absinth. tell you all later how i go.

From beyond the grave Ron

I now have a big problem about where to get leathered,since suddenly without warning my favourite boozer where I am most comfortable has closed down without warning,after not paying it's bills.The landlady also ripped out a new 27K kitchen and sold it for 3K and has done a runner..We should have clicked on,when we were in there last week and they had no draught,so instead of my usual Guiness draught I had to drink tinned piss!And now she's gone RIP Hydro 11/10/06..What will I do now?:(

drink Absinth.

violaine wrote: what are the symptoms of an alcohol allergy?

Totally different to the signs of being pissed or having had too much the night before. Serious stomach cramps, liquid shite for 24 hours or longer, palpitations and flu-like symptoms. I've been drinking long enough to know the difference between a hangover and something that starts during the drinking, after only two pints!

still heeere......

Missy Jem wrote:

steveone wrote: I usually find if im out and start feeling the strain of the night,going to toilet and making myself vomit does the trick (although make sure the boozer has a machine with those throw away toothbrush kits that you chew!).

(Worked for me on Sunday night... 3 times)

Also,pace yourself-dont go out and be hitting the JD & coke,or vodka and orange at 6pm! Have a few beers to warm up.

(Agreed, a marathon, not a sprint)

Remember when someone asks you what you want to drink,you can always pass!

(Bollocks)

haha I'm allergic to beers. I guess that's why I'm always passed out by 10.

Thanks folks, much sense talked (not sure by WHOM exactly, but I'm sure there was sense up there).

There seems to be a distinctly lahndahn school of medicine advocated by Al and Bonz, involving getting too bangled to care, it has many merrits ;)

I think I will make an effort to force feed myself on the "road to wembley", as maybe having some fuel in the tank will help.

And I think I may be angling for the same appalling condition Tim describes.....last time I got proper drunk, I had a 3 days hangover. YOUNG'UNS, see your future, mock now with your "I don't get hangovers" nonsense....your day will come surely my friends. Supposed to be out on my mate's stag do 2n....dinner, band, and all night dancing. A fiver says I'm home by 10pm.

I'd claim to be a poof, but pooves can party like no straight person can, so it would be a poor claim.

Cambo's lost his Mojo!

Let's help him find it

My point, admittedly lost in the mire, was that you should attempt to ignore this desire to lie down and, as my mate Tony would say, dance it off.

Have a few pints, get into it, try to ignore the fact that you're ears seem to be falling off.

Remember the instructions for flying in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? Throw yourself at the ground and miss.

The secret is to forget that you are about to hit the floor with a massive thud so well that you actually forget to do so.

I do know what I'm talking about: If there's one thing I am good at it's staying up past my bedtime. I have also, on occasions, been known to think I can fly.

Good luck

Well the first half of NO's et I certainly danced it off, but the fucker caught up with me :(

Then of course I was post-gig-excited...really, music does fucked up things to me, I actually doubt I should be medically allowed to be exposed to New Order.

I have been soul searching over this, and at the end of the day, even if I spend 5 days in the Hotel Purgatory, in a knackered unsleeping condition......it'll still be worth it as long as Barney calls us names and Hooky's bass is too loud :D

I should probably experiment with the fatal dose of Red Bull too, although caffeine is such an indelicate solution, tending to hang round long past it's welcome.

PS, even tho i was staying in a hotel which provided sch things, I still had a towell in my bag ;) And had anyone asked at the airport, I was fully prepared with "listen, it's a tough universe out there........."