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re: Haven't drank for 7 days
Posted on 8/7/19 at 5:19 pm to AndyWoods
Posted on 8/7/19 at 5:19 pm to AndyWoods
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maybe how you temper your usage and still enjoy it.
Can't. If I'm controlling it, I'm damn sure not enjoying it. And if I'm enjoying it, there is nothing in this world that can control it.
I had to exhaust every option, substitute, and method I could think of before I finally gave up. The 1st year can be rough. Usually it is. I had a couple of 1st years. It gets better with time. You get to the point where you really don't ever think about it and it really doesn't bother you. I discovered there was a hell of a lot more to life than just getting hammered as often as possible.
It also gave me the framework to work on myself and stop being a total frick-up all the time. It let me stop blaming others for my problems and realize that every problem I have I played a part in. That gives me the possibility to fix what I can and work on my shite instead of worrying about others.
Peace comes and goes. I am still my own worst enemy. My head still wants to make me miserable. But I have tools now and people around me that care and help me see reality.
I paid a hell of a price for the life I have now but it was worth every penny.
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Posted on 8/7/19 at 5:22 pm to Bama and Beer
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I have more AA people's phone numbers in my phone than my friends
shite, my AA people ARE my friends.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 5:50 pm to AndyWoods
I quit drinking when I stopped doing the things that used to encourage me to drink. I haven't tailgated since giving up my football tickets a few years ago and the gang at my old hangout has broken up for various reasons. And I haven't been to a high school reunion in almost ten years.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 5:54 pm to AndyWoods
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I'd just like to hear of others "sober up" stories, or maybe how you temper your usage and still enjoy it.
I just reached a point where I didn't really have the stamina to drink more than 2 or 3 days in a row. No real disaster, no car crash; no arrest; just realized I had no impetus to workout or do other healthy things after I drank several days in a row. Had to accept that the energy I had in my 20's is gone and not coming back.
I still drink, probably more than someone in my shape should, but it feels normal to go weeks without drinking.
Helps to talk to friends about what other things we're doing in our lives and realize everyone ages.
So congratulations, you're getting old with the rest of us
ETA: moderation is much easier now that I feel myself getting tired much earlier in the evening.
This post was edited on 8/7/19 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 8/7/19 at 8:00 pm to AndyWoods
I quit drinking almost 1,000 days ago.
I was committed to the psych ward three times in the 12 months prior to my sobriety date.
The final time was at Compass in Kaplan. I woke up on Christmas Eve, looked in the mirror and had no clue who I was.
Temporary amnesia.
That third time, I was shipped directly to a rehab in Abbeville.
I’ve been clean of drugs and booze since.
When I get upset, I sometimes crave a drink or drug, but I know it would only make things worse because once I start, I can’t stop.
I smoked cigarettes for a couple of years after I got sober but gave them up in March.
I was committed to the psych ward three times in the 12 months prior to my sobriety date.
The final time was at Compass in Kaplan. I woke up on Christmas Eve, looked in the mirror and had no clue who I was.
Temporary amnesia.
That third time, I was shipped directly to a rehab in Abbeville.
I’ve been clean of drugs and booze since.
When I get upset, I sometimes crave a drink or drug, but I know it would only make things worse because once I start, I can’t stop.
I smoked cigarettes for a couple of years after I got sober but gave them up in March.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 8:15 pm to AndyWoods
If you just have one and stop this becomes a complete non-issue.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 8:16 pm to AndyWoods
One day at a time
7/20/16 is my sobriety date.
7/20/16 is my sobriety date.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 7:44 am to Gulf Coast Tiger
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The best 2 years of my childhood was the 2 years my father gave up alcohol. Good luck to you
That kinda puts it into perspective.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:33 am to AndyWoods
At the end of the day you have to do what works best for you. I know people who:
-can have a “few” and stop
-people who stay away from Brown Liquor/ tequila/shots etc. because it makes them fight and/or crazy and stick with it.
-I know some that if they take a sip it’s off to the races and end up drinking vanilla extract like Tom Hanks in that episode of Family Ties. One is too many, and twenty is never enough.
You just need to be honest with yourself and know which category that you fit into. AA isn’t for everyone. I’ve seen it work miracles and I’ve seen it as a complete waste of time. One size does not fit all. I tried it and it wasn’t for me. It’s a full time commitment and will consume a lot of your time. Book study, meetings, step work, etc. I met some really cool people and some where AA was their whole lives. Their spouse was in the program, friends in the program, etc. Several guys told me that my marriage or sobriety wouldn’t last if I stayed with my wife, who is a category one drinker. So I never went back.
I am a binge drinker. I used to drink every day when I was home, but I cut back to every 2-3 days. Some days I could have a few and stop, others I was on the booze train who didn’t want it to stop. I stay away from certain types of booze. I went on a diet, started working out, and I keep myself busy. When my drinking was really bad, I had some drama in my life that had to be cut out and sorted out. I saw a counselor, took a personal inventory (which really works, one of AA’s truly effective steps) and keep a journal.
And read Annie Grace’s “This Naked Mind” or “ The Easy Way to Control Alcohol” by Allen Carr.
We live in a world where Alcohol is romanticized and in your face everyday. Between Beer Thirty, It’s Five O’ Clock somewhere, Bourbon snobs, and Wine Moms Wednesday it’s all over the place.
And unlike drugs, coming out as not drinking anymore to friends and family is awkward. Mainly because it makes them look at their own drinking habits, and it makes them uncomfortable. And they’ll try to talk you out of it. “Just have a few and stop”, etc.
Sorry this post is so long, but I thought you needed to see it from the view of someone who has been there and tried several things to get his drinking to a safe level. Good luck and do what works best for you.
HBO’s Risky Drinking. And Mackenzie, IWHI
-can have a “few” and stop
-people who stay away from Brown Liquor/ tequila/shots etc. because it makes them fight and/or crazy and stick with it.
-I know some that if they take a sip it’s off to the races and end up drinking vanilla extract like Tom Hanks in that episode of Family Ties. One is too many, and twenty is never enough.
You just need to be honest with yourself and know which category that you fit into. AA isn’t for everyone. I’ve seen it work miracles and I’ve seen it as a complete waste of time. One size does not fit all. I tried it and it wasn’t for me. It’s a full time commitment and will consume a lot of your time. Book study, meetings, step work, etc. I met some really cool people and some where AA was their whole lives. Their spouse was in the program, friends in the program, etc. Several guys told me that my marriage or sobriety wouldn’t last if I stayed with my wife, who is a category one drinker. So I never went back.
I am a binge drinker. I used to drink every day when I was home, but I cut back to every 2-3 days. Some days I could have a few and stop, others I was on the booze train who didn’t want it to stop. I stay away from certain types of booze. I went on a diet, started working out, and I keep myself busy. When my drinking was really bad, I had some drama in my life that had to be cut out and sorted out. I saw a counselor, took a personal inventory (which really works, one of AA’s truly effective steps) and keep a journal.
And read Annie Grace’s “This Naked Mind” or “ The Easy Way to Control Alcohol” by Allen Carr.
We live in a world where Alcohol is romanticized and in your face everyday. Between Beer Thirty, It’s Five O’ Clock somewhere, Bourbon snobs, and Wine Moms Wednesday it’s all over the place.
And unlike drugs, coming out as not drinking anymore to friends and family is awkward. Mainly because it makes them look at their own drinking habits, and it makes them uncomfortable. And they’ll try to talk you out of it. “Just have a few and stop”, etc.
Sorry this post is so long, but I thought you needed to see it from the view of someone who has been there and tried several things to get his drinking to a safe level. Good luck and do what works best for you.
HBO’s Risky Drinking. And Mackenzie, IWHI
This post was edited on 8/8/19 at 9:36 am
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:36 am to AndyWoods
You’ve decided to put the bottle down. Now look up and enjoy the beauty of life through clear vision. Life is a zinger. Welcome back.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:36 am to SlidellCajun
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Does it make you sick if you drink while taking it?
Not at all. You just don't get the "buzz" from drinking. You can tell you've drank alcohol, but there's no pleasure in it. It basically keeps you from drinking for drinking's sake.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:36 am to fr33manator
quote:People that scoff at AA do not seem to understand that, for some people, it was the ONLY thing that worked for them. Last house on the block so to speak.
I know AA has helped a lot of people. There are other outlets as well.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:41 am to AndyWoods
I quit drinking 6 years ago when it effected my family life. I didn't have to have alcohol but when I drank it was til I dropped. I didn't know when to stop or remember anything I did. I wish I'd never touched the stuff at times. Other times when people are drinking around me it's difficult to not join in. Keep the faith, know you can do this and don't pick up the bottle. Eventually you won't desire it anymore and realize it's you that people like and not drunk you. Good luck my friend.
07/11/2013 is my sobriety date
07/11/2013 is my sobriety date
This post was edited on 8/8/19 at 8:50 am
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:44 am to Anaximander
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I am glad it worked for you but AA is one of the least effective avenues to quit. LINK
If I told you to take this new heart medicine that was going to help your blood pressure, and gave you a ninety day supply. You took it great the first week, then split the dosages up, the second week, then only took it every now and then but didn't follow the suggestions like exercise and diet recommendations that were strongly suggested then pretty much quit taking it at all. If all of that happened, and you came back after 90 days and your blood pressure was the same, would you tell me the blood pressure medicine didn't work?
Because that's what you just did with AA. AA may not work for you or any specific person, but the vast vast majority of people come to a meeting, don't get a sponsor, don't work the steps, don't get a home group, stop going to meeting, then say AA is not for them.
Or, they go through a cycle of going and trying a few steps and relapsing. LIfe gets worse, they get more desperate. The go again, try a bit harder, relapse again, life gets even worse. Rinse and repeat and several times. FINALLY, life gets so bad that they are willing to try anything and actually take and 'buy in' to the first step that they are absolutely POWERLESS over alcohol. Then they have a chance.
So if the person is anywhere in the that very common phase of AA introduction, then your statistics are calling AA having failed THEM, when in fact, they failed to do what AA suggested.
Look, I understand. AA is a bitter pill and I don't absolutely love it. A lot of the people really get on my nerves. I don't go like I used too. I know I should go more than I do. But I havent drank in 37 months and I've attended AA off and on for the last 5 years. So, somewhere, something worked. Was it AA? Did I just finally have enough? I don't know. I get nothing out of 'selling' AA to anyone. But I woke up every morning this year with a clear head after having some of the most stressful days at work I've every had, yesterday being one of the worst.
So, something worked.
This post was edited on 8/8/19 at 8:45 am
Posted on 8/8/19 at 8:47 am to Mr Clean
You did a hard thing. Drinking or using when angry hurts not just you but everyone around who loves you. I've watch your post for years and know that you are a good man. I'm sure that you family is proud of you. Stopping smoking is another sign that you have a strong will power. Don't pick them up. Congrats Clean God bless you on your journey.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 9:11 am to Mr Clean
You have truly morphed into Mr. Clean now.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 9:31 am to Centinel
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Everyone should read that article. I'm currently taking naltrexone because I got to the point where I realized I was drinking too much when I got home from work. It works. Completely killed the desire I had to drink. But you have to commit to keeping up with the medication each day. One caveat though, as of last year most insurance plans stopped covering it. It runs about 70 bucks for a 30 day supply.
There’s a documentary called “One Little Pill” about the Sinclair Method and Naltrexone. It’s available on either Hulu or Amazon.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 11:55 am to supadave3
The person that wrote that article clearly doesnt understand the concepts and principles behind AA. I highly doubt there are actually 37 other methods that are more successful.
And if you ask me, substituting a pill for a drink is no way to maintain life-long sobriety. I'd rather be sober and happy and not dependant on a medication to keep me that way. That's just me though.
And if you ask me, substituting a pill for a drink is no way to maintain life-long sobriety. I'd rather be sober and happy and not dependant on a medication to keep me that way. That's just me though.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 11:57 am to EarlyCuyler3
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TSM consists of taking Naltrexone or Nalmefene one hour before your first drink of the day for the rest of your life as long as you continue to drink. Naltrexone (or Nalmefene) chemically disrupts the body’s behavior/reward cycle causing you to want to drink less instead of more.
Yeah, no thanks. I dont need a pill to run my life.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 12:02 pm to EarlyCuyler3
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I'd rather be sober and happy and not dependant on a medication to keep me that way. That's just me though.
And I prefer to be sober and happy based on scientific and medical principles, not religious ones.
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