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How did you quit drinking?
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:26 pm
Whether stuck in a rut or full blown alcoholic...how did you flip the switch? Covid and working from home has escalated my habit. Everyday I say I’m going to quit and those days it seems like I drink more.
I exercise a lot and am very active but I feel I am to the point of sneak drinking out of boredom esp when the wife and kids have settled down and I know I don’t have to get up in the morning. Give me some advice OT.
I’m tired of waking up with a hangover just to wake up again with another.
I exercise a lot and am very active but I feel I am to the point of sneak drinking out of boredom esp when the wife and kids have settled down and I know I don’t have to get up in the morning. Give me some advice OT.
I’m tired of waking up with a hangover just to wake up again with another.
This post was edited on 5/24/21 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:27 pm to BabyTac
Got deployed. Relapsed on the plane ride back though.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:28 pm to BabyTac
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sneak drinking
Seek help. Not being a dick. It’s easier to do it with a support system.
Also tell your wife if you haven’t already. That’s the best support you’ll get.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:28 pm to BabyTac
Hit bottom. Got help. Treatment then AA
This post was edited on 5/24/21 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:28 pm to BabyTac
Stop being a pussy anf get control over yourself
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:28 pm to BabyTac
I mainly drink to get sexy time with the wife. Not something I have a problem not doing.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:29 pm to BabyTac
I never started because I’m not weak and don’t need to get shite faced to have friends.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:30 pm to BabyTac
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sneak drinking out of boredom
Welcome to life brother
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:31 pm to TDsngumbo
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I never started because I’m not weak and don’t need to get shite faced to have friends.
Dude, you brag about a mediocre paycheck and your wife's inheritance
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:32 pm to BabyTac
I drank. A lot. 16-18 beers/day, 7 days a week 365. From about 2009-2017.
I quit smoking cold turkey on July 5, 2017 (I smoked 1.5-2 packs a day). I quit drinking cold turkey Aug 1st, 2017.
I’m four years sober. My story is complex, but I will tell you that willpower is one helluva thing to experience and put to use.
I might have a drink someday again, but it won’t be tomorrow, or next month or anytime soon.
You can do it, but you have to WANT to do it.
I quit smoking cold turkey on July 5, 2017 (I smoked 1.5-2 packs a day). I quit drinking cold turkey Aug 1st, 2017.
I’m four years sober. My story is complex, but I will tell you that willpower is one helluva thing to experience and put to use.
I might have a drink someday again, but it won’t be tomorrow, or next month or anytime soon.
You can do it, but you have to WANT to do it.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:32 pm to BabyTac

Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:33 pm to BabyTac
Just didn't have time for it anymore.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:33 pm to BabyTac
quote:Ran out of bourbon in my glass.
How did you quit drinking?
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:34 pm to BabyTac
It’s almost like playing with cheat codes if you just never start, like me.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:34 pm to CAD703X
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I mainly drink to get sexy time with the wife
Cringe
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:35 pm to BabyTac
Swallowed my pride and went to an AA meeting. I got tired of the endless cycle of saying I was going to quit and only lasting about a week without booze. FWIW I was a binge drinker since college - I didn't know how to have a couple of beers and stop, I drank to get completely smashed every time. If I went to dinner with friends and had a couple, I'd stop somewhere along the way home to finish the job. I embarassed myself and my family multiple times with my drinking.
I'm 810 days sober now, I seriously don't know how much longer I'd have lived if I didn't stop. Going to AA and meeting my sponsor has legitimately saved my life.
I'm 810 days sober now, I seriously don't know how much longer I'd have lived if I didn't stop. Going to AA and meeting my sponsor has legitimately saved my life.
Posted on 5/24/21 at 9:35 pm to BabyTac
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Covid and working from home has escalated my habit
Mine too, I get off at 2:30 pm most days, I go walk two miles, work out and make dinner.
But then I get bored and want a drink.
I love beer too so it's fattening as frick, I've put on the Covid 19
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