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re: Anyone here have to quit drinking due to health reasons?

Posted on 11/26/19 at 8:57 pm to
Posted by MrFreakinMiyagi
Reseda
Member since Feb 2007
20152 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 8:57 pm to
It’s not too difficult, if it is 100% necessary, which it was for me.

I use tons of ganja, though.
Posted by tketaco
Sunnyside, Houston
Member since Jan 2010
21814 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 8:57 pm to
Switch to White Claws.
Posted by threeputt
God's Country
Member since Sep 2008
24826 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 8:59 pm to
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This post was edited on 11/9/20 at 3:56 pm
Posted by The Cool No 9
70816
Member since Jan 2014
11231 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:02 pm to
Dude it can’t be good for anyone to drink that much in the long run. It was perhaps meant for you to be as accountable as you put it. That’s my response.
Posted by DiamondDog
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2019
13431 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:20 pm to
Ultrasound of my liver a few day’s ago. My best days are behind me at mid 30s.

Quit really drinking a few months ago. It’s going ok. Don’t really miss it.
This post was edited on 11/26/19 at 9:22 pm
Posted by TigerV
Member since Feb 2007
3083 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:26 pm to
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Well, I'm 43 and now 3-4 beers gives me a insane headache and hangover. I had my thyroid removed (cx) last year; I'm not sure if it's related to my incredibly low tolerance and adverse reaction, but for me, it's just not worth it to drink more than 1-2.


This is me minus the missing thyroid. Took a while, but I am done with getting migraines after more than two drinks. Sometime I will say frick it, having took much fun but it usually sucks arse the next day. Bottom line, I have no reason to really drink much anymore since the joy is completely outweighed by being miserable a few hours later and often the next day.
Posted by sleepytime
Member since Feb 2014
3934 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:39 pm to
I was never much of a drinker but I started having 5-10 day severe hangovers after drinking 2-3 drinks when I was younger. That was about 20 years ago and I’d like to drink socially but it’s just not worth it.
Posted by Flashback
reading the chicken bones
Member since Apr 2008
8479 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:48 pm to
I drink 2 beers most nights. I binge occasionally as well.
Posted by Bmath
LA
Member since Aug 2010
18919 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:49 pm to
Yesterday I signed up for the app DrinkersHelper. You answer a series of questions about your drinking issues and goals. Then it puts you in a chat group with people who match you. There are lessons and other features.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:54 pm to
Just switch to beer
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
20621 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:54 pm to
How old are you? You can get away with that shite in your twenties but it catches up with you as you get older.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
76111 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 9:57 pm to
Don't give him shite, the 20 advils will burn his liver out before the alcohol does.
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
9009 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:03 pm to
Wrong side of 40 here. I got in to shape and was able to continue drinking 2-3 drinks per night. But I had to take off for awhile and condition myself. No drinking for 6 months while I got in to shape and got my numbers straight with no meds. When I started back again I drank far less because I get up and work out 5 days a week. Been 5 years since and I am great.

You need a lifestyle change baw. CrossFit works for me. Something else might work for you. But try something different, whatever it is.
Posted by TigerStripes06
SWLA
Member since Sep 2006
30032 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:05 pm to
I drink probably 4 or 5 beers a day. I stay away from liquor for the most part. Maybe on a Friday night I’ll take a shot of tequila. I get a tiny buzz and watch a game and go to bed and wake up at 6am every morning with no trouble at all. Always feel great. I’d honestly be more worried about people I work with that drink 3 and 4 Red Bulls a day. That shite CANT be good for you. Way worse than 3 or 4 beers.
This post was edited on 11/26/19 at 10:06 pm
Posted by millerf43
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2019
460 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:10 pm to
Psilocybin, the psychoactive in "magic mushrooms" a lot of promise. However, you can't just go out and score shrooms. You need someone who is experienced in using mushrooms to treat addiction. Look for help in your area, if you can get to Denver, it's decriminalized and people are learning.

Never been an alcoholic but I've lived with it. From what I know, it's really tough for at least the first 4 weeks but if you get past the hell of alcohol detox you'll be able to stop. Long term success depends on the person.

At a minimum it would be very helpful to have some kind of medical support, I'd at least talk to your GP before going cold turkey.
Posted by Sweltering Chill
Member since Aug 2017
2150 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:10 pm to
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Seems impossible to me





You’re not alone, many people think this way... But i don’t understand it... A few years back, i started to hate drinking all the time, having to worry about driving home and getting a DUI (or worse).. then dealing with hangovers all the time.. and add to that the long term effects you know you’re gonna have eventually.

To me , what seemed impossible was *continuiing* to drink.
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
20621 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 10:12 pm to
Not meaning to...just if he’s 40 plus as was noted above...time for a lifestyle change. That can be a tough one to break though...especially during football season.
Posted by btr08ex
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2014
464 posts
Posted on 11/26/19 at 11:56 pm to
Kind of. Ask your doctor about naltrexone. It helped out a lot
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
8527 posts
Posted on 11/27/19 at 12:02 am to
Gout made me cut way back on the drinking. It’s nice to be free of the joint pain.
Posted by pistolpete23
In the present
Member since Dec 2007
7285 posts
Posted on 11/27/19 at 12:02 am to
Had a benign meningioma tumor taken out my head back in June... been on anti seizure meds since... probably could have a drink but not gonna chance it... it’s not worth it
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