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Anyone here quit drinking? (1 Viewer)

Buzzbait said:
I can't recall the last time I was drunk 
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i don't know you so it's entirely possible that you're not exaggerating.... that said, everyone i've ever known that has said "i can't recall the last time i was drunk" has been a raging alcoholic.

so there's that

 
Dentist said:
I have not "quit" drinking, but I have seriously cut back on my use, and more importantly the abuse.

The final blackout was over 2.5 years ago at a cousin's bachelor party...   I was 35, my wife was pregnant with our first child, and I was ultimately ashamed that I was acting like a 23 y.o. again.

I still enjoy enjoying a nice cold craft beer or a glass of fine bourbon or scotch.   I still look forward to having beers at my fantasy draft, the lake, at a party, or even taking my flask with me to the movies..   but I am now very keenly aware of what is going to put me over the edge, and how to say no to that.

Giving up drinking entirely has never been the goal, nor even the desire, but controlling things has been very important to me..  I hope never to have a blackout or even a brownout again.
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I never took you for a heavy drinker due to the cost.  Think of how early you could have retired had you had only stuck to water.

 
Otis said:
Nope, not fat.  Actually pregnant now, but prior to that had put on about 10lbs while I put on a proportional 20lbs since we got married.  

Yesterday was easy.  Attended a big family party for mothers' day.  Didn't even have an itch for a drink.  And that was with everyone around me drinking all sorts of beer and scotch I would normally be diving into.  :shrug:

I actually don't even want to drink right now.  It almost feels too easy.

The weird thing is I am waking up feeling so groggy.  Maybe I'm having deeper sleep, but I'm not waking up refreshed.  In part could be because our 2yo is going through some weird thing right now where for the past week she's been up screaming several times per night.  So maybe it's just attributable to that.

I've not been eating great, so starting today I'm going to start dialing in the healthy eating.  

But yeah, the no drinking so far is cake.  Maybe this silly book is magic. 
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Wait... wasn't one of your reasons for drinking that you and your wife like to party?  She's pregnant - this should be the easiest time possible for you to quit drinking.  If you don't want to tell your buddies that you're quitting because you're a wiener, you can just tell them that you don't want to drink in front of your wife who can't drink.  

 
cstu said:
I never took you for a heavy drinker due to the cost.  Think of how early you could have retired had you had only stuck to water.
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After reading about real "heavy" drinkers in this thread, it's pretty clear I was a "moderate" drinker.

I can only imagine how much bigger my nest egg would be if I hadn't consumed booze...    because the booze led to gambling/strip clubs which had the potential to be more expensive.

Now, my cheapness did lead us to find the BEST happy hour specials to minimize expenses at every turn.

While alcohol has cost me plenty of money over the years, I will say that most of my favorite stories with buddies revolve around consumption and over-consumption..  those are the stories we still tell years later... the memories... not to mention all the tail alcohol helped me pull.    I don't think I'd retroactively unspend that money.

 
Mad props to RFW. You've been through some stuff and came out OK on the other side. And your artwork kicks butt.

Glad to have you back.

 
Dentist said:
yeah... even at the absolute peak of my drinking,  5-6 cases, 2 fifths, and 20-30 bar drinks would represent a quarter of drinking.. let alone a week.
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I certainly do not recommend my behavior to others.  I never had an intoxication related crisis, but I recognize my habits reduced my prospects in life.  Having no major crisis was dumb luck, nothing more.  I might well have hurt myself or others.  I was a fairly controlled and mellow intoxicant, but I was an intoxicant so I needed good fortune to not have problems.  I know many intoxicants live in denial about capacity and handling matters, and I was in that group at one time.  Now, looking back, I cannot deny my behavior was irresponsible.   I know AA adherents do not like my story.  I never viewed myself as addicted, just as an abuser.  They do not appreciate my occasional responsible use now.  Many of them think me a dry drunk or dry intoxicant likely to fall at any moment.  The thing is, I truly never seek a drink and don't care if I ever have another, and I feel the same way about my many other former drugs of choice.  I more or less aged out of my behavior.

 
Otis said:
Nope, not fat.  Actually pregnant now, but prior to that had put on about 10lbs while I put on a proportional 20lbs since we got married.  

Yesterday was easy.  Attended a big family party for mothers' day.  Didn't even have an itch for a drink.  And that was with everyone around me drinking all sorts of beer and scotch I would normally be diving into.  :shrug:

I actually don't even want to drink right now.  It almost feels too easy.

The weird thing is I am waking up feeling so groggy.  Maybe I'm having deeper sleep, but I'm not waking up refreshed.  In part could be because our 2yo is going through some weird thing right now where for the past week she's been up screaming several times per night.  So maybe it's just attributable to that.

I've not been eating great, so starting today I'm going to start dialing in the healthy eating.  

But yeah, the no drinking so far is cake.  Maybe this silly book is magic. 
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Are you thinking of challenging GM for fertility king of FBGs?  BTW, congratulations. 

 
Tick said:
Wait... wasn't one of your reasons for drinking that you and your wife like to party?  She's pregnant - this should be the easiest time possible for you to quit drinking.  If you don't want to tell your buddies that you're quitting because you're a wiener, you can just tell them that you don't want to drink in front of your wife who can't drink.  
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Solidarity with the wife, a solid play.  Great thinking.

 
Ditkaless Wonders said:
I certainly do not recommend my behavior to others.  I never had an intoxication related crisis, but I recognize my habits reduced my prospects in life.  Having no major crisis was dumb luck, nothing more.  I might well have hurt myself or others.  I was a fairly controlled and mellow intoxicant, but I was an intoxicant so I needed good fortune to not have problems.  I know many intoxicants live in denial about capacity and handling matters, and I was in that group at one time.  Now, looking back, I cannot deny my behavior was irresponsible.   I know AA adherents do not like my story.  I never viewed myself as addicted, just as an abuser.  They do not appreciate my occasional responsible use now.  Many of them think me a dry drunk or dry intoxicant likely to fall at any moment.  The thing is, I truly never seek a drink and don't care if I ever have another, and I feel the same way about my many other former drugs of choice.  I more or less aged out of my behavior.
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I've always felt that if I ever thought I was addicted to something, I could kick it on my own. Your story is what I picture mine to be if things broke a little differently for me. Luckily I haven't reached a point of addiction, and hopefully never will, but if I do, I'm pretty sure my solution will be similar to yours. 

 
Buzzbait said:
No plan to quit but I salute Otis for the effort. If it's something you need/want to do then I wish you the best of luck.

I was a heavy drinker in my 20s/30s. I've cut back but to some could still be considered a heavy drinker (it's all relative isn't it?). I can't recall the last time I was drunk but I typically have one or two drinks every night with the drink of choice being beer, bourbon or scotch (George Thorogood anyone?).  I've tinkered with cutting it out for weeks at a time to see if there would be any differences. Don't seem to lose weight, don't seem to sleep better and don't crave or feel the need to drink. Near as I can tell I'm just in that sweet spot where I don't over indulge, enjoy it and doesn't cause me any ill effects.
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This thread definitely caught my eye...  Today is my last day of 30 days on the wagon.  I've been a mellow daily drinker (1-3 beers/night) for 20 years and wanted to see if I could do it, because I definitely have some addiction issues in my family.  I thought if I couldn't do it that I probably needed to do some serious soul-searching.

After getting through it, I pretty much agree with the bolded.  I think I realized I was pulling a cold one out of the fridge more out of habit than actual need.  However, it doesn't "prove" that I still don't have a drinking problem, or am immune to having a problem in the future.  But I definitely have a different view on my need to do it on a daily basis, which for now is a good thing.

 
I'm going to a great all-inclusive resort soon in Mexico.....

1. What are your favorite Mexican beers (that are readily available )?

2. What other drinks should I try? Never really had a salted margarita...

 
Sober Monday in the books. It was great. 

Get Hammered at the Ballpark Tuesday is going to be way more fun.

 
eoMMan said:
I'm going to a great all-inclusive resort soon in Mexico.....

1. What are your favorite Mexican beers (that are readily available )?
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Not really a fan of any of the Mexican beers but if I were to pick one to drink at an all inclusive it would probably be Negra Modelo.

 
Best of luck oats. I've suspected you may have had a drinking "problem" (may have even asked you about it at some point in one of your threads) for a while so it's good that you're trying to rectify that.  

 
TLEF316 said:
Best of luck oats. I've suspected you may have had a drinking "problem" (may have even asked you about it at some point in one of your threads) for a while so it's good that you're trying to rectify that.  
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Thanks good buddy.  Let's see if I can survive another weekend without unrelenting cravings.  I'm hopeful.

 
I was definitely a problem drinker for many years, two cases of beer/week for twenty years. Drank every night. Quit out of necessity for 6 months cold turkey a couple of years ago, my heart failed and my liver showed signs of trouble. I was able to turn my health around though (just ran my second marathon) and now I drink in moderation. I can go weeks without it but indulge every now and then on special occasions. Never thought I could morph into a responsible drinker, was petrified at the thought of life without it, but it's easy now. Will never go back. 

 
I used to drink some but just gave in to canibas for all my relaxation needs and now just don't drink. But if I didn't smoke I would likely drink more. 

 
Please move this thread to the baseball forum, it is depressing me.   Let's quit gambling and sex and we can just merge with the curly board.   

 
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We almost never keep liquor/beer in the house, but I wanted to try making an Old Fashioned. Well I made 6 of them and had to miss work on Monday. Wife said yesterday I should probably stop drinking altogether. I think I agree with her.

 
Rick James said:
We almost never keep liquor/beer in the house, but I wanted to try making an Old Fashioned. Well I made 6 of them and had to miss work on Monday. Wife said yesterday I should probably stop drinking altogether. I think I agree with her.




 
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Now THOSE mother ####ers will kill you.

(Also Manhattans)

 
eoMMan said:
I'm going to a great all-inclusive resort soon in Mexico.....

1. What are your favorite Mexican beers (that are readily available )?

2. What other drinks should I try? Never really had a salted margarita...
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I used to drink a ####load of Simpatico when I lived in Texas. Can't find that stuff anymore.

Agree with those who say Negra Modelo. And screw the Corona haters. Nothing says summer like a bottle of Corona Extra with a slice of lime.  :banned:

 
i am going fishing this weekend so there is about no chance i will not be having a beer some things just make you have a brewtarski and fishing is one of them it is like imagine trying to put out easter eggs for the kids without being totally smashed it just would happen that is what i know take that to the bank bromigos 

 
Over a week on the wagon (and down 5 or 6 lbs).  Tonight is the first night I'm even craving a drink.  But I do admit I am.

 
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