re: Anyone here ever quit drinking?

was never a heavy drinker, quit altogether about 30 years a go except communion. just did not care for it

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I was drinking 6 beers on the way to work

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I assume you mean on the way home from work?? How the hell could you work after drinking that much and not get fired.

Nope.

But I occasionally take a week or two off just to take stock.

I’m an alcoholic. Female- drank 1.5-2 bottles of wine daily. Tried to quit cold turkey and had a mild seizure. I then entered rehab and received medication to manage the withdrawal. It wasn’t that bad. I felt great after about a week.

Do not try to do it on your own. You could die. I’ve been sober 9 years and life is good.

If you are drinking large amounts daily you shouldn't quit without some form of medical assistance. You can actually die from withdrawal. That would be extreme but it isn't a matter of sacking up if you are seriously addicted to alcohol. It is not pleasant and can be life threatening in some instances. It just depends how far along a person is in their alcoholism.

AI says 2-3 days in, things get real bad and a person should seek medical help. DTs are real and dangerous.

This isn't a reason to keep drinking. Just pointing out going cold turkey without assistance can be dangerous.

I was a heavy weekend drinker and never became a daily drinker so the 4 days off each week kept me from total addiction. May last drink was March 7, 2009.

I had started drinking a handle of cheap vodka every day or so. Was going to lose my family so I quit cold turkey. Just night sweats, shakes and weird dreams for about a week.

Former co worker of mine was like that, except he had hallucinations and the seizures - needed cpr by the time ems got there coded a couple of times. Had to re learn how to walk after.

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Yes. Switched to THC seltzers

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Give this a shot. 8mg per fluid ounce. A 2oz shot or two for me is . And not having to drink 12 full ounces of liquid.

All the time

I used to drink. I still do but I used to as well.

I’ve basically quit drinking but have not ruled out the occasional martini or whiskey & coke. Used to drink whiskey every afternoon. Don’t miss it even a little bit.

Quit smoking cigs a long time ago as well. That’s a disgusting habit.