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re: Quitting Drinking
Posted on 4/19/22 at 3:43 pm to Doofus
Posted on 4/19/22 at 3:43 pm to Doofus
When it gets hard as hell, and it will, just be sure you win for THAT day. Keep your mind on winning for ONE day at a time. Also, you don't have to have a streak of days. 1 beer does not make you an alcoholic. One night having a few brews with an old friend doesn't mean you lose.
In the end, we can all offer you a lot of stuff like the above ^ but only you will know what works for you. You will be successful if you WILL to be successful.
In the end, we can all offer you a lot of stuff like the above ^ but only you will know what works for you. You will be successful if you WILL to be successful.
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Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:02 pm to Doofus
Nearing 2 years for myself..
Thankfully it wasn’t difficult to quit but I was a heavy binge drinker who was unknowingly killing myself.. I operated under the illusion that not drinking every day made it ok.. thankfully, quitting was easier when your doc says it is needed
Thankfully it wasn’t difficult to quit but I was a heavy binge drinker who was unknowingly killing myself.. I operated under the illusion that not drinking every day made it ok.. thankfully, quitting was easier when your doc says it is needed
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:13 pm to Doofus
For me it took a couple trips to rehab unfortunately.
Figure out a program that works for you. There are multiple tools but I feel like everyone has to attack it a different way. A big problem for a lot of people is its not just the addiction to the drug itself but also the very poor routine. Routines are so so hard to get out of and change i.e. people trying to lose weight.
I can tell you this with 100% certainty, my life by no means has been anywhere near perfect, far from it actually since I've been clean (roughly 2 years). That being said its by far been the best 2 years of my life. I firmly believe because I started so early in life and didnt quit until 34 that I legitimately didnt mature much. Its quite pathetic. It was as if I missed 13 years but they are there.
Trust me you dont want that.
Figure out a program that works for you. There are multiple tools but I feel like everyone has to attack it a different way. A big problem for a lot of people is its not just the addiction to the drug itself but also the very poor routine. Routines are so so hard to get out of and change i.e. people trying to lose weight.
I can tell you this with 100% certainty, my life by no means has been anywhere near perfect, far from it actually since I've been clean (roughly 2 years). That being said its by far been the best 2 years of my life. I firmly believe because I started so early in life and didnt quit until 34 that I legitimately didnt mature much. Its quite pathetic. It was as if I missed 13 years but they are there.
Trust me you dont want that.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:14 pm to Doofus
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To those of you have completely quit drinking how did you do it?
You need to figure out WHY you like to drink to so much, besides to get fricked up. You are more than likely running from something, have some type of fear or resentments build up, or anxiety/depression.
You have to try to fix you and be at peace with yourself. That’s why therapy of some sort helps because we can’t see ourselves or own actions.
Admitting you have a problem is the hardest step. The next hardest part is truly surrendering… that you have lost control of alcohol and your life has become unmanageable. Try going to a meeting and see if you have anything in common with people. You might be surprised.
Or see a therapist who has expertise in addiction. They have outpatient treatment in most cities 3 nights a week… try to do anything positive other than drinking to fill that void and time.
This post was edited on 4/19/22 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:18 pm to m2pro
I just keep reminding myself that it is harder not to drink than to drink. Believe it or not when people see a person able to control that aspect of their life when everyone else is partaking it shows serious control and people do take notice.
I just want to be part of the very small percentage that can stop for life. That number is not big.
I just want to be part of the very small percentage that can stop for life. That number is not big.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:19 pm to The Third Leg
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I wasn’t an alcoholic, but rather a rampant social drinker with an active social life.
sums me up pretty well. don't drink during the week. go to the gym each morning around 4:45-5:00...but fri/sat and sometimes sunday i'll drink......usually casually, but in certain social settings, a little more than a little more.
i often think about quitting, and i've 3-4 month fasts, just never said i wanted to quit for good yet.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:19 pm to jizzle6609
Kind of like how nobody asks "why are you drinking", its always "why ARENT you drinking".
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:25 pm to jizzle6609
I quit drinking Jan 11, 2016. I was quite the binge drinker in college and after. Rarely drank at home alone, but could really put it away with friends.
Got older and was still a social drinker, but not as often with jobs and such.
I always had hangovers and would drink until I was sick. It finally got to the point where 2 drinks gave me a hangover and 3 drinks made me sick and gave me a hangover. Hangovers lasted 2 days or more. Just wasn’t worth it anymore.
Now I just say “no thank you” when offered a drink.
Got older and was still a social drinker, but not as often with jobs and such.
I always had hangovers and would drink until I was sick. It finally got to the point where 2 drinks gave me a hangover and 3 drinks made me sick and gave me a hangover. Hangovers lasted 2 days or more. Just wasn’t worth it anymore.
Now I just say “no thank you” when offered a drink.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:30 pm to CP3LSU25
quote:Extreme excess in the pursuit of pleasure is fool's folly.
There is so much good whiskey out there to stop drinking brother.
<----Drinks fine whisk(e)y throughout the whole year but not through the whole year.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:31 pm to jizzle6609
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I firmly believe because I started so early in life and didnt quit until 34 that I legitimately didnt mature much. Its quite pathetic. It was as if I missed 13 years but they are there.
Trust me you dont want that.
I went to rehab the first time at age 16 and didn't get sober til age 47. I don't feel like I missed 31 years; lord knows a tremendous amount of things have happened in my life. The maturity comment really resonates with me though. I relied on natural talent and intelligence to achieve minimal results in life. I never tried to make myself a better person or sacrifice for others in any way. I'm not exaggerating when I say the most important thing in my life has been getting and staying fricked up 365 days a year for 30+ years. I am a colossal underachiever who has benefitted from countless favors, bail outs and sheer good luck. I'm almost 2 years sober now and the biggest blessing of all is that I don't obsess about drugs and alcohol anymore. It's amazing.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:39 pm to DaBeerz
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Or see a therapist who has expertise in addiction
I legit saw a half dozen, half of which probably needed therapy more than me before I found someone who got deep enough into my brain to actually help. The others would just say shite like be positive and exercise, get more sunlight. One would randomly bring up child abuse. Look at it as finding a girlfriend. You don’t just marry the first one you meet.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:47 pm to LSUBogeyMan
Read this book it will change your life
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:51 pm to Doofus
People aren’t thinking about it like you are…go about your normal life…enjoy your hobbies or get some new ones…avoid occasions which are just centered around drinking…have something else to occupy your mind…
Just tell them it (drinking)wasn’t doing anything for you anymore…it takes 90 days to create change …in your friends minds…..after 90 days it’ll be normal for them…if not, they’re not really your friend…
Just tell them it (drinking)wasn’t doing anything for you anymore…it takes 90 days to create change …in your friends minds…..after 90 days it’ll be normal for them…if not, they’re not really your friend…
Posted on 4/19/22 at 4:52 pm to Doofus
Admitting the problem is the first, and biggeststep. I've been there, and it's an everyday struggle. However, of you have support from family and friends, that's always a plus. Take it one day at a time. Good luck.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 5:03 pm to ChestRockwell
I'm sure you've seen stupid, obnoxious at the bar and parties. You don't want to be that guy anymore.
For me, being on the scene of a drunk hitting a family head on and killing them got me to quit quickly. Imagine carrying that load with you the rest of your life.
For me, being on the scene of a drunk hitting a family head on and killing them got me to quit quickly. Imagine carrying that load with you the rest of your life.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 5:06 pm to Bayou
Also, once you successfully stop you will quickly realize who actually are your real friends.
Congrats on your decision.
Congrats on your decision.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 5:10 pm to Doofus
Stuff went down May 3rd 2009. (Final straw TBH)...
Checked into Rehab the next day.
30 days later walked out.
Sober ever since. Been great.
Checked into Rehab the next day.
30 days later walked out.
Sober ever since. Been great.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 10:43 pm to Doofus
sorry not sorry for the bump
this is good stuff. so good to know many TD posters on here are on the wagon. quit 2.5 years ago and made it through the pandemic and quarantine crap. fell off a few months back bc the other voice in my head said i could manage---i could be a normal drinker. straight out of what the big book tells us. got back on and just recently picked up my 30 day chip. complacency is a bitch.
if you think you may be an alcoholic, then you probably are. took me a looong time to accept it. i was always just a "heavy hitter", but no. i became a straight up alcoholic.
this is good stuff. so good to know many TD posters on here are on the wagon. quit 2.5 years ago and made it through the pandemic and quarantine crap. fell off a few months back bc the other voice in my head said i could manage---i could be a normal drinker. straight out of what the big book tells us. got back on and just recently picked up my 30 day chip. complacency is a bitch.
if you think you may be an alcoholic, then you probably are. took me a looong time to accept it. i was always just a "heavy hitter", but no. i became a straight up alcoholic.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 10:54 pm to Mor Miles
Brother, I could have posted this exactly. Good luck, go into nature and don't bring any alcohol.
I fight this demon every day and so far I lose every day.
I fight this demon every day and so far I lose every day.
Posted on 4/19/22 at 11:18 pm to Doofus
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To those of you have completely quit drinking how did you do it?
I quit going out and quit putting myself around people who need alcohol to be happy or have fun. There’s a big world outside of sitting in a depressing bar listening to lame people pretend they’re cool and happy while they’re desperately addicted to alcohol and have generally kinda shitty boring lives and personalities. After a year or so of not going out, I can’t stomach 5 minutes around drunk people. The whole thing is so cringe once you get away from it
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How did you go about telling friends and family?
I really didn’t, I don’t think it’s anyone’s business and I just separated myself from people who drink constantly, and I don’t miss them at all
There isn’t a human being on earth who wouldn’t greatly benefit both internally and externally if they quit drinking. I didn’t realize that I could still get excited and be genuinely happy until I gave up alcohol and my brain healed from the damage that shite does to it. You’re making the right decision and you’ll see people who truly care about drinking for what they’re worth in time
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