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re: Want to quit drinking
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:20 pm to STLDawg
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:20 pm to STLDawg
I'm in the middle of quitting now.
I went through a particularly rough break up back around July, found myself drinking 4-5 nights a week. Not just having a drink or beer after work, but getting hammered drunk.
Hit me about a month ago that isn't me and it isn't what I want to be doing.
It's been harder than I expected. Especially during football season.
I've never had a problem with alcohol before, but it was quickly heading in that direction.
Over all I feel better and having that extra money in my pocket is nice.
I went through a particularly rough break up back around July, found myself drinking 4-5 nights a week. Not just having a drink or beer after work, but getting hammered drunk.
Hit me about a month ago that isn't me and it isn't what I want to be doing.
It's been harder than I expected. Especially during football season.
I've never had a problem with alcohol before, but it was quickly heading in that direction.
Over all I feel better and having that extra money in my pocket is nice.
This post was edited on 10/18/16 at 10:21 pm
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Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:23 pm to wal marks
I quit doing the things that made me drink. The gang at my old hangout is gone (for many reasons) and I gave up my football tix a few years ago (for reasons not related to drink). After six months, I realized I wasn't missing the drink.
ETA: I've been sober 2-3 years now.
ETA: I've been sober 2-3 years now.
This post was edited on 10/18/16 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:25 pm to wal marks
Boring and dull AF.
1 hour seems like 6.
Do not advise.
1 hour seems like 6.
Do not advise.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:29 pm to mailman
quote:
watch movies, listen to music, keep up with politics, read, go talks, have lots of sex or jerk off whichever you prefer, study something different
You just listed activities that are all better while buzzed.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:35 pm to Rohan2Reed
I quit drinking and smoking on the same freaking day about 9 years ago. I do not advise anyone to do that.
But the cravings will eventually pass.
But the cravings will eventually pass.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:40 pm to Python
I quit both on the same day, it sucked for a week or so. I checked myself in for medical care until I dried out. The first few night of being sober are horrifying.
This post was edited on 10/18/16 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:46 pm to wal marks
I quit 4 years ago. Tried drinking again 6 months ago and realized why I quit. Life if fine without drinking. People who say otherwise are idiots. I go out all the time with my friends and they all drink a good bit. If you think people are going to notice you are not drinking, they won't. Once I got over the fact that no one notices or care it was smooth sailing. Good luck
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:47 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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The first few night of being sober are horrifying.
I remember sitting in my recliner, looking at the clock on the wall thinking, "What am I supposed to do all evening."
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:56 pm to Python
I wanted to quit, went to AA, best thing I have ever done. I am the happiest I have ever been. I couldn't quit on my own, I had to learn a new way to live my life and tap into a power to help me. I am grateful for finding AA and a lot of other people are too!
Posted on 10/18/16 at 11:02 pm to wal marks
If you feel like shite the next day you haven't been drinking enough... nor long enough.
In other words, GFY.
In other words, GFY.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 11:18 pm to STLDawg
You can quit but you have to quit because YOU want to. You won't quit because someone else wants you to. I quit cold turkey. It's been 18 years now. I don't miss it one bit. Makes others uncomfortable at social functions sometimes. Hey, it works for me. 
Posted on 10/18/16 at 11:20 pm to wal marks
quote:
Want to quit drinking
So stop buying alcohol and you will have no choice.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 11:36 pm to Sugarbuggies
AA was a life-changer for me 14 yrs ago. 1st 3 days were absolute hell.
Sobriety is worth it but do it for yourself.
Sobriety is worth it but do it for yourself.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 11:46 pm to wal marks
drinking is not about getting blitzed! You're doing it wrong, drink because you enjoy it, not to get drunk. comes with age.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 11:46 pm to mailman
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keep up with politics
this will make you want to get hammered
Posted on 10/19/16 at 12:07 am to wal marks
I'll quit when pot is legal..
On a more serious side.. I've quit before and may again soon.. If it's not a dependency issue then it won't be more than a short term in convienance, you will feel better and eventually fall back into drinking a little here and there.. I currently booze 3-4 days a week and 2 of those days are heavy during football season.. August through Mardi Gras is my wet period but I dry up in the spring and early summer..
On a more serious side.. I've quit before and may again soon.. If it's not a dependency issue then it won't be more than a short term in convienance, you will feel better and eventually fall back into drinking a little here and there.. I currently booze 3-4 days a week and 2 of those days are heavy during football season.. August through Mardi Gras is my wet period but I dry up in the spring and early summer..
Posted on 10/19/16 at 12:12 am to wal marks
Why not have a drink or two and then stop?
If you cannot do that you have a problem and should give it up
If you cannot do that you have a problem and should give it up
Posted on 10/19/16 at 12:13 am to Rockbrc
Proud of you! 14 years is an awesome victory 
Posted on 10/19/16 at 12:20 am to wal marks
Gave up drinking when I retired because I can smoke now. No more piss tests 
Posted on 10/19/16 at 12:41 am to wal marks
OP, no clue how you old you are, but I recently quit drinking, somewhat and I'm 26......
It's been more than a month, creeping up on two months now since I've drank in excess and it honestly didn't start as any challenge or anything. Nothing came up socially where I felt pressured to drink a lot.
I didn't stop drinking completely, I did have one beer at a Dallas Cowboys game and another beer at a Dallas Stars game, but it was one on each occasion and no more.
I've just for someone reason not really craved it.
I wish I could give you some advice, but all I can say is don't surround yourself with others who take part in vices you don't want to partake in. My girlfriend hasn't really cared, but all of my actual bros live an hour or so away from me so that made it easier on myself.
The health benefits have been substantial as well. I haven't been eating fast food late at night or had alcohol in my system and with that alone and a very non-strict workout schedule I've lost 22-pounds in 50 days.
It's been more than a month, creeping up on two months now since I've drank in excess and it honestly didn't start as any challenge or anything. Nothing came up socially where I felt pressured to drink a lot.
I didn't stop drinking completely, I did have one beer at a Dallas Cowboys game and another beer at a Dallas Stars game, but it was one on each occasion and no more.
I've just for someone reason not really craved it.
I wish I could give you some advice, but all I can say is don't surround yourself with others who take part in vices you don't want to partake in. My girlfriend hasn't really cared, but all of my actual bros live an hour or so away from me so that made it easier on myself.
The health benefits have been substantial as well. I haven't been eating fast food late at night or had alcohol in my system and with that alone and a very non-strict workout schedule I've lost 22-pounds in 50 days.
This post was edited on 10/19/16 at 12:42 am
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