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re: Saying bye-bye to booze
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:52 pm to Babboo
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:52 pm to Babboo
If someone wants to quit and has significant struggles, that's gotta be indicative of a bigger problem, right?
That's not me, I don't want to quit and I go weeks without drinking, but I just can't imagine not being able to.
Ultimate point being, if it's that significant of an ordeal, real help beyond the OT may be in order. The only exceptions I could see would be perhaps the younger crowd where everything involves drinking and you may not have a career/serious relationship/kids, etc. to keep you from it.
That's not me, I don't want to quit and I go weeks without drinking, but I just can't imagine not being able to.
Ultimate point being, if it's that significant of an ordeal, real help beyond the OT may be in order. The only exceptions I could see would be perhaps the younger crowd where everything involves drinking and you may not have a career/serious relationship/kids, etc. to keep you from it.
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Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:52 pm to Babboo
jesus man...you've gotten tot he point where it's only a couple of times a month? Just leave it alone.
I hear you on the making you someone you're not thing. Once I had kids I significantly cut my intake because I couldn't stand any sort of hangover or energy drain with the little bastards around. Just having it in my head was enough to throttle me. Just say no. I bet everytime you consider a drink now days you feel guilty before you even drink it right? lay off.
I hear you on the making you someone you're not thing. Once I had kids I significantly cut my intake because I couldn't stand any sort of hangover or energy drain with the little bastards around. Just having it in my head was enough to throttle me. Just say no. I bet everytime you consider a drink now days you feel guilty before you even drink it right? lay off.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:52 pm to yellowfin
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I had a friend that quit drinking once.....wonder how that guy is doing
Best answer yet
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:52 pm to Babboo
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I'm in the best shape of my life.
Well, then one good way to stop drinking is try to get shredded. Try to get some 6-pack abs going. That is going to require a strict diet, and that usually excludes alcohol.
I can understand not wanting to, though. It is hard, but it will definitely make you think less about drinking.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:54 pm to BeerMoney
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I hear you on the making you someone you're not thing. Once I had kids I significantly cut my intake because I couldn't stand any sort of hangover or energy drain with the little bastards around. Just having it in my head was enough to throttle me. Just say no. I bet everytime you consider a drink now days you feel guilty before you even drink it right? lay off.
Solid post. Appreciate it.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 3:55 pm to Babboo
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I began the change about a year ago. Cut back from 4-5 nights a week to the weekends. Then I cut back to only every other weekend.
Trying to give it up 100% is brave. If I were you, I'd see if I could keep it to every other weekend for a while longer before kicking it out. You've taken what could be called a problem by some, and managed it. If you are able to keep it to every other weekend, then you've changed from a near-alcoholic to a social drinker, and everyone loves a social drinker. The trick, I've found, to every other weekend is learning to avoid the temptation to get shite-face-drunk. Honestly, it's so nice being plastered; that numb feeling, but that's when bad shite happens. Learn to enjoy a light buzz again and the social grease it provides, and you've controlled the drink rather than the drink controlling you.
Cold turkey, IMO, always precipitates a binge episode later that could reignight actual alcoholism. Infrequent social consumption means you've got it tied up and under control, which is the ultimate goal I think you're seeking.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:00 pm to supadave3
I don't think those are antibiotics...
Suppadave, what about Campral, Revia??
Just tryin to help him!!
Suppadave, what about Campral, Revia??
Just tryin to help him!!
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:00 pm to Babboo
Has anyone recommended Jesus yet? You need to find him.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:01 pm to BeerMoney
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jesus man...you've gotten tot he point where it's only a couple of times a month? Just leave it alone.
This is a pretty good reason not to just leave it alone...
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it changes who I am once I consume too much and it hurts my close relationships. I can't control it, and I become someone that I'm not
You don't have to drink everyday to have a drinking problem. If it effects your life negatively, it is a problem.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:02 pm to shallowminded
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what about Campral, Revia, antabuse
Bandaids. All you have to do is not take them.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:02 pm to Future_FlexZone
I'll go completely sober for a couple of weeks at a time, but then I just get bored of being a complete recluse. Being single...everything everyone does involves drinks (happy hours, dinners, etc). Luckily I've learned how to manage it, but I find it impossible to cut it out all together and still be somewhat social trying to meet or hang out with people.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:02 pm to Artie Rome
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You don't have to drink everyday to have a drinking problem. If it effects your life negatively, it is a problem.
I agree.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:06 pm to SabiDojo
I quit for ten years, drank again for a year, and quit again, ten years ago. It is no big deal anymore. It quit being fun when I hit 40 years old.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:07 pm to Artie Rome
They are band-aids!! But it's just a tool, to help you along your way too sobriety!! If this guy wants to get sober lets help him!!
He needs to change his lifestyle, some friends, etc. It might suck but if he's asking this bunch of drunks he's in bad shape!!
He needs to change his lifestyle, some friends, etc. It might suck but if he's asking this bunch of drunks he's in bad shape!!
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:08 pm to Babboo
19 months sober here.
what do you want to know?
19 months sober lost 100 lbs. back in school graduating in 1 year. and have a solid job that im working now and a career waiting for me when i graduate
what do you want to know?
19 months sober lost 100 lbs. back in school graduating in 1 year. and have a solid job that im working now and a career waiting for me when i graduate
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:11 pm to shallowminded
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It might suck but if he's asking this bunch of drunks he's in bad shape!!
Your heart is in the right place. But first things first, your boy has to decide if he really wants to quit.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:12 pm to Wooly
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19 months sober here.
Congrats. You in the program?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:18 pm to Artie Rome
I was for the first year, its just not really for me, but the program is great.
just staying sober now
just staying sober now
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:27 pm to Wooly
Congrats Wooly.
Love the avatar
Love the avatar
Posted on 9/3/14 at 4:30 pm to Babboo
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Any success stories? Looking for advice on how to completely kick the urge.
I developed an acid reflux condition which makes it too painful to drink. You should try it.
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