# Didya Ever Get So Sloppy Drunk You Felt So Sorry..... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 3, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576 "2017-11-03T05:05:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/1 "2017-11-03T05:05:18Z")
… for yourself that in order to get some sympathy, you told an outrageous _lie_? I’m ashamed to admit I am guilty of that. Here. Without mentioning a name (he can if he wants to, of course), I told someone I had leukemia - chronic leukemia. The next day (or whenever it was i became conscious), I checked my messages, saw what I had done and my face became red. “Christ!”, I said to myself. "WTF did you _do_??? However, I compounded my mistake by trying to “fix” things by telling my friend to keep this to himself. I should have just admitted my lie ('cause that’s what it is, sloppy drunk or not) and asked for forgiveness. Not only from him, but the millions of real people who had died of these awful cancer. Because I’m not a _bad_ person, that stayed with me and I let it fester until just now. I realize how that must sound, but it’s the best I can do at quarter to one in the morning. Anyway, I suffered and several times shut this place out. But again, my shame and love for this place wouldn’t let me, so I came back again. And again, and again. So here’s my “Come To Jesus” moment: _Now_ I really am sick -either with Lyme Disease or a real bad mite infestation (I now think it’s the latte, after taking a look at one support forum). Now I really did need some sympathy and because of my stupidity that one drunken night I feel like the love isn’t there anymore and because of my reluctance to admit my lie sooner, years ago, this is what I deserve: bugs growing out of my head, face, nose, ears…just everywhere I have a hole. Worse, it’s such a “Twilight Zone” disease, no one here may even know about it and will take it as just another attempt to drunkenly get sympathy. Just one thing: I’m sober and it isn’t an attempt. As I said, it’s me finally coming to my senses. But even _that’s_ not going to be enough, because someone is going to say (or write): Yup now you got what you deserved, you’re scared and you need some real sympathy for a change, well drive on, hoss, ‘cause you ain’t gettin’ none from me." So what _is_ going to be enough??? No idea. Go to confession, even though I’m not a practicing Catholic anymore? Offer the rest of my life to some charity? That won’t work, because I have a wife to take care of - a stroke patient. Give money to the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society? How much will it take to ameliorate the sin? See my dilemma? I just took a Vistaril to help with the scratching, biting and itching on my head and let me sleep, so let me close with just saying, I truly am sorry for what I did all those years ago. Q ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/2 "2017-11-03T06:01:30Z")
I’ll take, “What is Every Night” for $1000, Alex. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/3 "2017-11-03T06:03:25Z")
**Quasi** , people do stupid things when they are depressed (or drunk). I can’t imagine anyone holding it against you for so many years. Your good people Q, don’t let it eat you up. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/4 "2017-11-03T06:31:57Z")
What you did while drunk is not an issue with me. Some people, maybe, not me though. I think I can excuse you anything. I hope you feel better soon! ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/5 "2017-11-03T06:48:14Z")
I’m sure all is forgiven, Quasi, please let it go. Friends forgive. As for your current symptoms, you had something similar a few months ago, I think. Have you been to the doctor about it? If it’s any consolation, the sensation can be very real without there being any actual bugs on/in you. Many different conditions can cause the same prickling and itching, even a sense of feeling something move across the skin. A really good thing to try is zinc oxide lotion. It can be very soothing and cooling, and if there are any actual bugs they won’t like it one bit. LOL! The cheapest way to buy it is in the baby section of your local Walmart - it will be labeled for diaper rash, but it’s also great for bug bites, poison ivy, and any time the skin is itchy and inflamed. Read the labels carefully, as some have only 5-10% zinc oxide in them. [Look for the one in the purple box, which is 40% zinc oxide.](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Maximum-Diaper-Rash-Ointment-4-oz/33486629) I really hope it helps. If not, feel free to come back here any time, we’ll always be glad to help you think things through. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/6 "2017-11-03T12:44:54Z")
Sheesh, I’ve done worse things while totally sober. I’m glad you’ve stuck around this place. We love you too! ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/7 "2017-11-03T13:19:32Z")
You’re good Quasi. Don’t let it fret you. Ain’t none of us perfect. I do hope you will find relief for your current condition, whatever it turns out to be. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/8 "2017-11-03T13:28:18Z")
**Quasi** - A sincere apology is all that’s required. As for your mites - have they actually found them? I ask because there’s [Morgellon’s disease](https://www.mayoclinic.org/morgellons-disease/art-20044996), in which people feel like they are infested. It also has subsidiary conditions that may explain your dementia symptoms. StG ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/9 "2017-11-03T21:02:09Z")
> [@Quasimodem](#): > > …I really am sick -either with Lyme Disease or a real bad mite infestation (I now think it’s the latte… That’s why I stick to black coffee. Anyway, Quasi, fret not. And know that plenty of people, myself included, miss you when you’re absent for a while. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didya-ever-get-so-sloppy-drunk-you-felt-so-sorry/800576/10 "2017-11-03T21:14:33Z")
I’m sorry, buddy. We all do stupid shit we regret. I think that committing to be honest with your loved ones is sufficient penance. I hope you figure out what’s wrong with you soon. I like bugs, but not _that_ much.