Drink, Survive, Overcome

Hangovers are not fun! Here you will find resources not only to accompany you through the worst of hangovers but also inspire you to be better! 🥂 #DSOvercome

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Today's Knowing Your Limit is on the topic of peer pressure!

Many people drink socially, which is fine as long as they only consume a few drinks. Social drinkers drink in patterns that have low risks for addiction — although social drinking patterns can occasionally develop into abuse or addiction, but most people can control these drinking habits. 

Tip 2: ‘No’ is okay and doesn’t make you less cool!

Social drinking becomes a problem when people feel pressured to drink more than they normally would. When this happens, people might engage in binge drinking, which the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines as consuming five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion. Friends can pressure you into consuming more alcohol than you normally would in the following ways:

Drinking a round of shots together

Playing drinking games

Encouraging you to consume “just one more” drink

Takeaway from today's post: Knowing your limit allows you to be aware of your surroundings and enables you to make the right decisions i.e. saying ‘no’ to just one more. 

Head over to our insta www.instagram.com/drinksurviveovercome and check out our story - which condenses some of Ireland’s favorite drinks into one location. Have a good Friday weekend warriors x 

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Weekend warriors, today we have something different for you! We normally post tips on how to cure your hangover, when in reality the true cure is prevention! Or as we like to say #PreperationIsKey Over the next week we will be sharing tips on what we like to call Knowing Your Limit!

If I asked you, how many drinks is to much and when have you reached your limit? You’d probably look back at me like...

‘my limit is when I’m knocked out on a random bedroom floor’...

Tip 1: Stopping at the ‘buzz’.

When we can learn to stop at the “buzz,” we are well on our way to having our relationship with alcohol fully in check. For most people, three or four drinks make them feel tipsy or buzzed. 

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, yet the initial effects of alcohol in these amounts are more stimulating and euphoric feeling. People tend not to get into serious trouble from these amounts, but since the initial effects feel good, many people continue to drink past these amounts, assuming more alcohol equates to more good. It does not.

It takes time for alcohol to work itself into your system, so people don’t realize how drunk they are getting, and in larger amounts alcohol has a depressing effect. The alcohol you drink today can make you feel depressed days and weeks later, and these small amounts can contribute to depressive feelings over time.

To find your ‘buzz limit’ Step 1: Calculate your unit intake limit and figure out how many drinks this equates to! https://www.drinkaware.ie/tools-resources/drinks-calculator 

Stay tuned for more #KnowYourLimit 

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Calling in sick to work - 3-Steps!

As mentioned in our last insta www.instagram.com/drinksurviveovercome post, pounding headaches, dry mouth and nausea are all a clear indication that you should stay in bed today and get some rest. 

Even if you’ve got an ever-growing pile of paperwork waiting for your on your desk at work, sucking it up and seemingly overdosing on your non-drowsy medicine of choice simply won’t do the trick. 

Taking time off work is tricky business, especially when it’s an unplanned sick day and while there’s no easy way to call in sick to work, these three tips will help you beat the blues and minimize the throwback of being absent. After all sometimes you need to think to yourself;

Firstly: Consider your Efficiency?

If you won’t be able to do your job properly, it’s best if you don’t go into the office. It’s no good staring at a screen with fuzzy eyes and a pounding headache if you’re just going to end up making mistake after mistake. If you haven’t slept well the night before, you’re groggy or you’re taking medication that induces drowsiness, then your safety and the safety of your colleagues is at risk if you head into work.

Secondly: Follow your companies procedure!

Follow the correct protocol that’s mentioned in your company’s employee handbook or the preferred method of your manager. For some, this means calling a few hours before the start of your shift, while others prefer being notified via email as soon as the first symptoms begin. Some employers will require a doctor’s note if you’re ill for more than a day. 

Tertiary: Don't Try to Sound Convincing

Managers can see through fake coughs and exaggerated ‘sick voices’ – and let’s face it: when you are actually ill, you don’t sound too much different than your normal self (unless you have a blocked nose, of course). You don’t need to put on a show, just a heads up that you’ll be out of the office until you’re feeling better.

Wishing our weekend warriors a successful sick call (or email)! Let us now on fb if you've ever called in sick for work? Tell us your stories!

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Week Preperation

Don’t let your hangover ruin your week. The following will not only help your immune system in this orange weather warning but expedite the cure!

No. 1: Citrus Fruits 

Most people turn to vitamin C after they've caught a cold. That’s because it helps build up your immune system. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells. 

No. 2: Broccoli

Broccoli is supercharged with vitamins and minerals. Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as many other antioxidants and fiber, broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can put on your table. The key to keeping its power intact is to cook it as little as possible — or better yet, not at all.

No. 3: Nuts

When it comes to preventing and fighting off colds, vitamin E tends to take a backseat to vitamin C. However, vitamin E is key to a healthy immune system. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it requires the presence of fat to be absorbed properly. Nuts, such as almonds, are packed with the vitamin and also have healthy fats. A half-cup serving, which is about 46 whole, shelled almonds, provides nearly 100 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E.

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Weekend Quick Tip

Weekend Warriors, how was your Saturday night? 

Before we jump into our weekend quick tip, due to the amount of you guys who watched The Hangover based on our movie recommends we decided to test your knowledge - head over to insta and prove you are the no. 1 weekend warrior! www.instagram.com/drinksurviveovercome

Weekend Quick Tip - Lets Go!

Not feeling so good now? 

Our Sunday Quick Tip - Yoga!!! 

Yoga poses enhance blood flow! 

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Food Glorious Food! 😋🥓🥞 Its Christmas time, don’t suffer your hangovers at home, head into town, enjoy the Christmas spirit and check out one of our top 3 ‘hangover munch’ spots!

Location 1: Pog Café, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1

A cozy cafe with a great selection of superfoods, smoothies and coffee to nourish your body and fuel you for a productive hangover day! Let’s not forget how insta worthy their food is! 📸

Location 2: Hatch and Sons, St Stephens Green, Dublin 2

Baccccoonnnnnn! 🥓 This cafe prides itself of no fuss and easy nature fresh Irish produce 🥰 Friendly staff and a cozy interior, we reccomend everything!

Location 3: Lemon Jelly Cafe, Millenium Walk, Dublin 1

Not felling the savour recommends? Treat your sweet tooth at Lemon Jelly 😍😍 For those not felling a full Irish ☘️ this cafe offers crepes and light breakfasts!! Brighten up your day and replenish your body, you’ll 100% return for more! Ps: they offer both savoury and sweet crepes. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Head over to insta now for directions to the cafes and let us know where you went and what you got!! Happy munching weekend warriors! ❣️

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Bed Day & Movie Central

Maybe you’re not one for getting up and being pro-active when your hungover. Its okay to slob in bed - your body needs the rest to recover!  Dealing with people is probably the last thing on your mind..Settle in for a movie day and cry or laugh it out!

Crying is not only a human response to sorrow and frustration, it's also a healthy one. It is a natural way to reduce stress that, if left unchecked, can have negative physical effects on the body, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other stress-related disorders.

The Titanic is a classic for a hangover bed day! Relate to Jack and Roses’ forbidden love and cry out the beer fear.  

Alcohol is a depressant! Said every smart person ever. 

The Impossible is sure to let the tears roll and kick the anxiety out. 

Follow the 2004 Indian Tsunami. This gripping true story accompanied by amazing videography will help you forget about your hangover. 

Emotional investment not your thing? 

Check below for more upbeat movies!

Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals.

Ricky Bobby and the fam will have you in stitches and sure to release endorphins for the most natural hangover remedy! 

If you don’t watch the hangover when you're hungover are you even? Need I say more?

Head over to our FB and let us know your thoughts on the movies, what you watched, what you liked about it, are you one for crying or laughing? 

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Or drop onto our Insta for a soothing drink or food to accompany your movie day! Enjoy weekend warriors x

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How did you get on this weekend? ⚡️

Weekend warriors across the world 🌍 Fear not, as we have another great hack to beat the over consumption of alcohol 😁

This shit really is bananas!! Instead of stacking up on high fat “comfort foods”. Do your body good and grab a bunch of bananas 🍌 before you head home from work in preparation for the weekend!

Studies show it’s a great idea to scarf down a banana after a night on the #sauce The nutritional composition of a banana is vital to human metabolism. Bananas are made up of 75% water and contain high daily amounts of potassium and magnesium, as well as many other vital vitamins and minerals. Along with the water goes vital electrolytes (potassium and magnesium) that cleanse your system! Bananas are a one-stop shop to replenish the body.

The beer fear will be long gone and you can enjoy a productive week! 🤓

Head over to our insta for daily tips, tricks and motivation. Share the love weekend warriors ❤️❤️

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The weekend is a time when we all like to let our hair down, forget about work, uni or any obligations at all. 

But now its Monday;

You’re rushing to work and struggling from your weekend warrior-ing. 

No time for anyone, reading blogs or watching videos to motivate yourself?

Plug your earphones in and you will not be disturbed!

The Skinny Confidential (TSC) is one of our favorite resources that you can listen to on the go!

Podcasts allow you to be more aware of your surroundings, offer entertainment, education and TSC has some great guest speakers that appeal to everyone. From Elon Musk to Girl Boss! 

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You cant live a positive life with a negative mindset

While drinking feels like a good idea at the time, many people wake up the next day swearing to “never drink again” because the physiological and psychological impact feels so terrible. Although they inevitably do drink again, as soon as the following weekend. 

When we wake up with a sore head and a foggy memory, we quickly jump to feeling anxious about what happened the night before. 

The ‘beer fear’ does not necessarily mean something bad happened, it’s just that the potential is there. We have to piece together the parts of the night where something could have gone wrong, something you might have said or regret or may be that you simply drank too much and made a fool out of yourself!

TED talks are a great resource to educate and motivate yourself. The beer fear can be rough but inevitably we made the decision to drink and cant be too down on ourselves. 

Scratch all the time wasting and watch the TEDx talk below and motivate yourself to get our of bed and get things done! 

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There are two simple things we all look forward to after a rough week at work; a good catch up with our mates and a few beverages. 

Can you relate? 

Those weeks tend to justify a few extra drinks on a night out...

You wake up needing as many natural hangover cures you can get your hands on! A chicken roll wont beat the sulfates in red wine!

Tip 1: Sleep it Off

This may seem self explanatory but sleep is your best friend at this stage, your body needs an opportunity to recover! It is best to stay in bed for as long as you can, an extra hour or two of sleep will help tremendously. Sleeping gives your liver the chance to process and break down the alcohol consumed the previous evening. 

Want more statistical evidence? Follow the link below, to see what the doctors say!