Does alcohol cause paranoia?

[sair5412]

I went out last night and ended up back at a house party with people i know in our town but only to say hello to. Anyway, I was very drunk and can remember little bits but then have huge chunk of the night missing from memory. I just dread to think what I was doing or saying. Could I feeling extra paranoid due to the alcohol wearing off? Or does it serve me right?

[joko]

i would certainly say that the next morning there is often a paranoia - nothing specific, just a geneal feeling.

could be due to a feeling that you may have offended someone, but even when you know you haven't you still get the paranoia, so i do think its probably most likely to be the alcohol.

remember, everyone else was drunk too and probably won't even remember if you said something a little bit tactless, and also most people understand that people do things under the influence and so are not really offended

[crete]

agree with joko. but you will feel better tomorrow.

[Llamatron]

Being a non-drinking stick in the mud I'm going to say it serves you right.

[ummmm1]

No it doesnt sair....its the fact that you are missing parts of the night that is making you paranoid. Its your own head that is doing it, in the sence of you may be unsure of what you are capable of saying or doing when you are drunk

[earington]

get a life you got drunk now you are ashamed you probably ending up straddling the next door neighbours cat at 4.30am lol if you want to avoid this next time just dont drink too much

[sair5412]

Earington.. I probably did!! I have just been reminded by my kind friend, that when i fell asleep and dribbled onto the sofa, my boob was falling out. She kindly put it back in for me just as my nipple was exposed. Great huh!

[earington]

dont worry we all have done the stupidest of things whilst drunk i still try to block them out lol :P i always tell myself i wont have as much next time but hey you got 1 life go have FUNNNNNN even if you act like a moron whilst doing it lol

happy drinking hic!! :)

[dyli795]

after reading your question AND some of the answers I'm moved to try and tell you that the misuse of alcohol can cause some devastating effects, mentaly and phisicaly. -the phisical problems are one thing but it can cause mental problems you never even knew exhisted! -Anyone who says just drink all you can and have fun ( now think about that,) is irresposable and probably damaged already with an atitude like that. What gives anyone the right to advise and urge you to damage yourself. In short, let it be a hobby for OTHER people!