- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
0
Posted on 2/15/24 at 6:46 am to RedRifle
I quit 30 years ago I got healthier, happier. I got better friends I had more money I didn’t have to worry about how I was going to get home.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 6:46 am to RedRifle
I’ve gradually reduced over time but still have about 5 beers, wine, or drinks per week. Probably will continue forever with this average unless I ever have to start taking prescriptions.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 6:56 am to RedRifle
I’ve been giving it up for lent every year for the last 5-6 years (skipped 2021 I think). Usually drink too much through holidays and Mardi Gras so stopping cold turkey is definitely a mental hurdle.
Wish I could say it makes me feel better but generally it doesn’t. Not sure if it’s because it aligns with spring and allergies but I’m a lot sleepier and lethargic. However it helps with discipline and will inevitably drink less once lent is over. I haven’t tried to extend the abstinence but I never really felt the need to.
Wish I could say it makes me feel better but generally it doesn’t. Not sure if it’s because it aligns with spring and allergies but I’m a lot sleepier and lethargic. However it helps with discipline and will inevitably drink less once lent is over. I haven’t tried to extend the abstinence but I never really felt the need to.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:03 am to BabyTac
I’ve cut back to almost nothing. Nothing on week days. Very little on Saturday.
A few beers with crawfish, or a bourbon around a campfire with friends are some of my favorite ways to kick it.
A few beers with crawfish, or a bourbon around a campfire with friends are some of my favorite ways to kick it.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:06 am to RedRifle
I'm slowly heading in that direction. It's getting to where social drinking (3 or 4 with friends) isn't worth the impact on sleep. I'm quickly heading towards one glass of wine in the evening and splitting a bottle a couple of times a month being the max.
Also, I'm at 40 yrs old now and two rounds in a day is no longer a sure thing if I've been drinking too much. I like getting off a lot more than I like drinking.
Also, I'm at 40 yrs old now and two rounds in a day is no longer a sure thing if I've been drinking too much. I like getting off a lot more than I like drinking.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:16 am to LSU0358
Life changer for me also to stop drinking. It spiraled out of control for me during covid and before I quit everything was falling apart. I'm 40 and in the best shape of my life now, family and sleep are excellent. I wish I could go to dinner and have a glass of wine or a few beers while fishing, but I just don't have that capability. One turns into many pretty quickly. When I quit I did have to ween off the sugar cravings. Depending on what you are drinking, it's a shock to the system to remove that much sugar at once.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:18 am to JPLSU1981
quote:
I haven’t asked for help yet, but I’m getting to that point because I seemingly can’t do it on my own, even though I’ve definitely tried multiple times. Hell I’m gonna try again tomorrow… I’ve got a sticky note on my kitchen counter “DO NOT DRINK TODAY!”
I’m not sure if you are religious, but for me doing it during lent makes it pretty easy to be disciplined. It makes me think about Jesus, his suffering and sacrifice, which makes my “sacrifice” seem very trivial.
As I’ve become an adult I’ve realized how stupid we have let lent become. Even the church basically endorses “no meat on fridays” but a fried shrimp poboy that you normally wouldn’t even go out of your way for is acceptable. So I started fasting on Fridays until dark and eating whatever for dinner, then extended that to their days of fasting. Not drinking is all part of that.
Not too late to try for this lent, if you are looking for motivation. I’ve found that it’s helped me spiritually more than anything, and to grow as a person to make my own decisions and to not do things blindly just because that’s what we are told was acceptable. It’s a chance to learn rather than an obligation
Good luck to anyone that wants to stop. We are all wired differently and all have different experiences. For some it’s much easier than for others, but it all comes down to discipline, maybe this is thing that you let yourself off the hook from. Having a bigger reason than “I need to cut back” is helpful in not giving yourself any excuses. For me, doing it cold turkey during lent gives me an immediate place to shift urges
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:20 am to RedRifle
My wife and I quit cold turkey 3.5 years ago. Man, I wish we would have done it sooner.
We enjoy getting up in the mornings, sex life is way better, overall relationship is way better. I am a much better parent (probably still not a good one, but better). I don't think we will ever go back to drinking.
We enjoy getting up in the mornings, sex life is way better, overall relationship is way better. I am a much better parent (probably still not a good one, but better). I don't think we will ever go back to drinking.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:31 am to RedRifle
quote:
Has anyone just given it up cold turkey?
A better option is to just quit drinking during the week. I have done my best to do that (unless we have an event) over the past 7-8 months and no joke, I've lost 15 pounds and feel so much better. I still drink on the weekends, especially during football/hunting season.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:42 am to RedRifle
I quit drinking in November and feel so much better. I've noticed a major difference in my health. My anxiety has nearly gone away to the point where I no longer need medication and I sleep amazing.
I'd give alcohol up all over again just for that.
I don't have any plans to go back! I quit before alcohol ruined my health, relationships and life. And it was really close. If I look at my life like the Grand Canyon, I'm standing right on the edge and it's a real slippery slope.
Its really not that bad. I can honestly think of two times since I've quit that I've missed it, and the feeling went away quickly. No real cravings though, thankfully and I quit cold turkey.
I have no shame to say AA helped me out a lot.
I'd give alcohol up all over again just for that.
I don't have any plans to go back! I quit before alcohol ruined my health, relationships and life. And it was really close. If I look at my life like the Grand Canyon, I'm standing right on the edge and it's a real slippery slope.
Its really not that bad. I can honestly think of two times since I've quit that I've missed it, and the feeling went away quickly. No real cravings though, thankfully and I quit cold turkey.
I have no shame to say AA helped me out a lot.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:46 am to RedRifle
I did it when I was younger, went 6-8months, all those things improve.
I did go back to drinking but not as much as I had been. I try to only have a drink on the weekends, staying in the gym helps with that.
I did go back to drinking but not as much as I had been. I try to only have a drink on the weekends, staying in the gym helps with that.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:50 am to RedRifle
You already know answer. Just quit….life will improve…
Posted on 2/15/24 at 7:56 am to SixthAndBarone
quote:
I’ve never understood how a man just can’t stop drinking. I just don’t get how you can’t go a day without alcohol. Is it really addictive or is it just a habit you can’t break?
Yes, to some it is that addictive.
And for me it's not being able to stop once I start. So now, I've been sober over 3 months. Woohoo! So today let's say I think I broke my addiction and can drink normal again. I probably can...today. Maybe tomorrow, but we can all see where that is going to lead.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 8:05 am to HoustonChick86
Happy to read this. Glad that things are getting better.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 8:05 am to RedRifle
I give it up for Lent some years. In my late 20's, I was trying to get life insurance, and the bloodwork from my physical came back with my liver enzymes through the roof. Now grant it I did the physical and bloodwork the Monday or Tuesday after the LSU/Florida game, which I attended and got absolutely hammered. Tylenol is terrible for your liver if you're hungover I found out later. I got denied insurance and was told I needed to see a physician immediately. The doctor told me to stop drinking for 3-4 months and he would take bloodwork again, which came back in normal levels. I was able to show that to another life insurance company and get insured.
That just put a little scare in me, that I'm not a spring chicken and need to slow down. It also showed me how much I normally drank, which was probably too much. The first few weeks were hardest, which scared me. Now many years later, I don't drink during the week at all. I may have a couple on the weekend, but don't need to. Usually just drink a few socially, or when we're out to eat maybe. I can go weeks without drinking and wouldn't even notice. I went from easily drinking a case on the weekend, or even just a Saturday, to having a case last 4-6 weeks in my beer fridge.
That just put a little scare in me, that I'm not a spring chicken and need to slow down. It also showed me how much I normally drank, which was probably too much. The first few weeks were hardest, which scared me. Now many years later, I don't drink during the week at all. I may have a couple on the weekend, but don't need to. Usually just drink a few socially, or when we're out to eat maybe. I can go weeks without drinking and wouldn't even notice. I went from easily drinking a case on the weekend, or even just a Saturday, to having a case last 4-6 weeks in my beer fridge.
Posted on 2/15/24 at 8:11 am to RedRifle
I think I’m gonna give up the hard stuff for lent. Miller light doesn’t count.
Eta: this didn’t pan out well. Good thing I set more than 1 goal. Fast food is next.
Eta: this didn’t pan out well. Good thing I set more than 1 goal. Fast food is next.
This post was edited on 2/15/24 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 2/15/24 at 8:14 am to RedRifle
(no message)
This post was edited on 4/30/24 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 2/15/24 at 8:20 am to RedRifle
quote:
Has anyone just given it up cold turkey? Did you notice a big difference in your health? Life? Relationships? Did you go back?
Raises Hand - all of the above
Used to drink nearly daily, woke up feeling like shite nearly every morning.
I got tired of not feeling good and just stopped, it's been a miracle transformation.
Page 4 of 8
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News