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I've noticed something about myself, so I'll share my experience:
Whenever I am under the influence of certain things, be it alcohol or others, I am able to become someone who is at least 500% more charismatic than my usual self. Of course, being high on things slows down my pure intellectual abilities, so I try my hardest to remain sober while finishing assignments, doing labs, etc.
Normally I'd just attribute this phenomenon to being more "sociable" while under the influence, but my situation is so striking and pervasive that it actually got me to thinking about the whole thing. I perform better talking to employers/co-workers, to parents, to friends, to my significant other, etc. while I am on something of my choice. This is not something that I just "feel" when I'm intoxicated with something, but something that I realize retrospectively based on results. Furthermore, I'd like to add that I'm not a terribly shy person, I mean I'm not cocky or anything and know the limits of personal sociability, but certain... chemicals make me into half of a Donald Trump.
I really do think certain, chemical enhancements, have the ability to make me a more successful and better person. Is this applicable to you? Has anything similar happened to you before? I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Cheers.
 
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No my good sir, alcohol has never ever helped anyone release their inhibitions and you are one of a kind.
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On August 18 2011 11:43 SecondChance wrote:
No my good sir, alcohol has never ever helped anyone release their inhibitions and you are one of a kind.
Really? I think it helps me to become more outgoing and I've seen it work on some of my friends too.
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liquid courage does amazing things
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On August 18 2011 11:48 Fontong wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:43 SecondChance wrote:
No my good sir, alcohol has never ever helped anyone release their inhibitions and you are one of a kind. Really? I think it helps me to become more outgoing and I've seen it work on some of my friends too.
Let's not jump to conclusions. I'd just put it down to a coincidence; your friends are just happy people, right?
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On August 18 2011 11:51 SecondChance wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:48 Fontong wrote:On August 18 2011 11:43 SecondChance wrote:
No my good sir, alcohol has never ever helped anyone release their inhibitions and you are one of a kind. Really? I think it helps me to become more outgoing and I've seen it work on some of my friends too. Let's not jump to conclusions. I'd just put it down to a coincidence; your friends are just happy people, right?
are you morpheus?
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lol guys, it's not simply a matter of liquid courage, going up to a girl when under the influence to score because I'd be unable to sum up the courage normally.
This is, let me think of an example, me going to an interview fully fucked beyond my mind and nailing it (getting the job right away going out the door, with the interviewer/supervisor patting me on the back telling me what a great asset I'd be in addition to the company).
And you guys are limiting it to alcohol. Well... it's not. I'm talking about much harder things.
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On August 18 2011 11:57 Ravencruiser wrote:
lol guys, it's not simply a matter of liquid courage, going up to a girl when under the influence to score because I'd be unable to sum up the courage normally.
This is, let me think of an example, me going to an interview fully fucked beyond my mind and nailing it (getting the job right away going out the door, with the interviewer/supervisor patting me on the back telling me what a great asset I'd be in addition to the company).
And you guys are limiting it to alcohol. Well... it's not. I'm talking about much harder things.
so after taking mind-altering substances, your mind is altered and you are more confident?
damn, that looks just like what we've been trying to explain to you!
(what you should really do is work on your sober confidence, instead of just getting fucked up)
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I've recently noticed that I think I'm a bit more fun to be with (in a party/social setting) when I have a little (not a lot) of alcohol in me. This is contrary to how I felt on college but whatever.
It depends 100% on your personality when you aren't under the influence. Everyone is different. For me, I am more relaxed and at ease it seems after 1-2 drinks.
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I couldn't imagine going to a job interview while high or whatnot. Why would you do that o.o;
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you should ask your friends, family, whoever you have done this around sober and drunk to see if they notice a difference in your.. persona
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Personally when I'm drunk, all the hangups I have that are residual or actually present as a result of my life, like being a little depressed or thinking ill of a particular physical feature, being a little reserved in telling a joke at of fear of backlash go away. I dont really become dumber- at all- until im basically unable to stand, before that I'm pretty much all there. I'm just more myself than I ordinarily can be, as funny and as free spirited as I ought to be.
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I used to regularly post in a drug-related forum, and many people used all sorts of drugs and medicines to solve small problems like this. One poster once told about a certain medicine he used for presentations and other stressful public appearances.
I have only experienced this with alcohol, and it led to irregular results. Most the time I'm just louder and stupid so, meh.
The other things I've sent to my body never really did anything that turned me into a charismatic person. And I will stay away from anything made from the pharmaceutical industry. No adderal, valium or any of that stuff.
In the end, charisma comes from self esteem, and it's not just about being the loud person in the room.
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It might simply be a question of your happiness, if you feel happy you are alot nicer/more sociable and people will enjoy that; especially since you say you are not a very shy person I would imagine that would be the case. I know quite a few people who are extremely boring and not-fun to be with unless they are under influence in which case they become awesome; alot of people who are the other way around as well!
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On August 18 2011 11:59 LaSt)ChAnCe wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:57 Ravencruiser wrote:
lol guys, it's not simply a matter of liquid courage, going up to a girl when under the influence to score because I'd be unable to sum up the courage normally.
This is, let me think of an example, me going to an interview fully fucked beyond my mind and nailing it (getting the job right away going out the door, with the interviewer/supervisor patting me on the back telling me what a great asset I'd be in addition to the company).
And you guys are limiting it to alcohol. Well... it's not. I'm talking about much harder things. so after taking mind-altering substances, your mind is altered and you are more confident? damn, that looks just like what we've been trying to explain to you! (what you should really do is work on your sober confidence, instead of just getting fucked up)
Okay I know the position you've taken and I'll try to explain this to you.
I am a confident person. I have a good job working for a finance company, I do well in school, I have a regular and close group of friends that I do shit with, and I have a loving girlfriend. I am fucking confident as I can be, sober. In terms of statistics, I'll put myself in at least the top tier of the personal confidence curve, no bragging intended.
With that said, let me restate; I am fucking DONALD TRUMP, owning shit up with pure charisma, when I'm fucked up. Confidence is completely irrelevant, I hope I make myself sufficiently clear.
Edit:
Thanks for the last few replies, I guess it's just a matter of my own personal happiness when I'm fucked up. I stop over-thinking issues, and just go in and do what I have to do a happy man, with good results. Thanks again^^
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On August 18 2011 12:05 Ravencruiser wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:59 LaSt)ChAnCe wrote:On August 18 2011 11:57 Ravencruiser wrote:
lol guys, it's not simply a matter of liquid courage, going up to a girl when under the influence to score because I'd be unable to sum up the courage normally.
This is, let me think of an example, me going to an interview fully fucked beyond my mind and nailing it (getting the job right away going out the door, with the interviewer/supervisor patting me on the back telling me what a great asset I'd be in addition to the company).
And you guys are limiting it to alcohol. Well... it's not. I'm talking about much harder things. so after taking mind-altering substances, your mind is altered and you are more confident? damn, that looks just like what we've been trying to explain to you! (what you should really do is work on your sober confidence, instead of just getting fucked up) Okay I know the position you've taken and I'll try to explain this to you. I am a confident person. I have a good job working for a finance company, I do well in school, I have a regular and close group of friends that I do shit with, and I have a loving girlfriend. I am fucking confident as I can be, sober. In terms of statistics, I'll put myself in at least the top tier of the personal confidence curve, no bragging intended. With that said, let me restate; I am fucking DONALD TRUMP, owning shit up with pure charisma, when I'm fucked up. Confidence is completely irrelevant, I hope I make myself sufficiently clear.
i'm sorry... you must be right
drugs are magic
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On August 18 2011 11:57 Ravencruiser wrote:
lol guys, it's not simply a matter of liquid courage, going up to a girl when under the influence to score because I'd be unable to sum up the courage normally.
This is, let me think of an example, me going to an interview fully fucked beyond my mind and nailing it (getting the job right away going out the door, with the interviewer/supervisor patting me on the back telling me what a great asset I'd be in addition to the company).
And you guys are limiting it to alcohol. Well... it's not. I'm talking about much harder things.
You're my hero.
Teach me your ways? How much of substance x do I have to take at time y before I have to do anything that requires me to rely on myself?
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On August 18 2011 11:48 Fontong wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:43 SecondChance wrote:
No my good sir, alcohol has never ever helped anyone release their inhibitions and you are one of a kind. Really? I think it helps me to become more outgoing and I've seen it work on some of my friends too.
Don't look now but I think I see some sarcasm!
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On August 18 2011 12:14 The_Piper42 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:48 Fontong wrote:On August 18 2011 11:43 SecondChance wrote:
No my good sir, alcohol has never ever helped anyone release their inhibitions and you are one of a kind. Really? I think it helps me to become more outgoing and I've seen it work on some of my friends too. Don't look now but I think I see some sarcasm!
Woops, looks like you've set your country wrong. It should read as Romania, rather than the United States.
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On August 18 2011 12:08 SecondChance wrote:Show nested quote +On August 18 2011 11:57 Ravencruiser wrote:
lol guys, it's not simply a matter of liquid courage, going up to a girl when under the influence to score because I'd be unable to sum up the courage normally.
This is, let me think of an example, me going to an interview fully fucked beyond my mind and nailing it (getting the job right away going out the door, with the interviewer/supervisor patting me on the back telling me what a great asset I'd be in addition to the company).
And you guys are limiting it to alcohol. Well... it's not. I'm talking about much harder things. You're my hero. Teach me your ways? How much of substance x do I have to take at time y before I have to do anything that requires me to rely on myself?
Shed that sarcasm, and if you're actually interested in knowing, send me a PM.
Sometimes, shit happens for real sans trolling. Step out of your bubble.
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