Why does it hurt to drink alcohol?

I had two sips of a Berry malt drink (This one: http://www.bartlesandjaymes.com/flavors) and almost immediately it felt like my tonsils or throat were swelling and it hurt to swallow. I drink a lot of water every day so it’s definitely not from dehydration and I’m pretty sure I’m not allergic. I’m not much of a drinker anyway but I’m just wondering why such a painful reaction to such a small amount of alcohol? I also felt bad the next day and when I woke up my voice was raspy and deep and I felt weak. I did my normal exercise and I was having trouble keeping my breath and it was so hard! I’m 26 and I attempted suicide (pills) about 5 years ago which I never got medical help for. Could my liver be damaged and me not know it and that be causing this? Any ideas?

Hey there. Well you have a very good point there. It depends what kind of pills you took and how much you took. I recommend that if that happens again you go to the ER. Or just stay away from berry malt drinks. Haha even though that may be hard, you are only helping yourself. I know you may not want to hear this, but, I have to say that if you ever feel as though you want to commit suicide, you need to talk to somebody and get help. I honestly believe that you are way to young to try this. Anyway, you have me puzzled as far as what is happening. It may very well be that you are allergic. Good luck with everything and enjoy your life. It is what it is and you have to make the best of it! (:

PLZ help me. Could these symptoms be something bad?

For the past few weeks I have had these weirds symptoms that come and go;
Dizzy spells
Breathing funny (Usually at night or the morning)
Sometimes I struggle to swallow
Tiredness
My chest feels tight
Sometimes I feel like I can’t get enough air in my lungs and breath heavier

Hmm, well I’m not an expert in diagnosing symptoms (I’m only 15), but from what I have learned from science lessons, a few of the listed symptoms sound kind of like anemia (breathlessness, tiredness, dizziness). But, like I said, I’m not an expert and there are other things that it could be, I’m just suggesting what I think is possible.

Anemia is brought along by loss of red blood cells, whether it be from blood loss (including heavy periods), not enough iron (vegetarians can suffer from this) or other factors that may affect the production of red blood cells.

You should really go to the doctor, though.