The booze-quittin' buddy thread!

[The Jogger]

Day one! Here we go people!

I had my 'day one' about 24 yrs 3 mths and 20 days ago. I haven't touched a drop since and it has had a dramatic impact on life in general. It changed my life for the better but not over night. I stuck with it a day at a time and watched my life improve, along came a daughter, a house, a good job, a clear head, an excellent home life, a brilliant relationship with my wife and many more improvements, although you still face tough times and decisions in life. However facing up to difficulties without turning to the drink is so much more realistic.................

From about a bottle a day every day to zilch.

 

[Spinney]

I think I should join you all. Been feeling very down recently (the weather isn't helping), and a couple of glasses a night has become the norm rather than the exception. Used to be that I only had a drink at the weekends. So a month off should do me good. I guess I'm not allowed to finish the half-open bottle, either!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I think I should join you all. Been feeling very down recently (the weather isn't helping), and a couple of glasses a night has become the norm rather than the exception. Used to be that I only had a drink at the weekends. So a month off should do me good. I guess I'm not allowed to finish the half-open bottle, either!

Sounds familiar, the amount I drank kinda crept up on me.

I think it's possibly more of an achievement not to drink when you have some 'in stock'. I have two half full bottles of Adnams whiskey! I love whiskey but if I have more than a couple I wake up the following day feeling like everything that has ever gone wrong in the world is my fault. I've not been feeling down but I would far rather have my mood internally dictate than externally influenced.

The other factor I've not mentioned is that I've been smoking the occasional roll-up and that's a habit I definitely don't want to be addicted to again.

 

[The Jogger]

Sounds familiar, the amount I drank kinda crept up on me.

I think it's possibly more of an achievement not to drink when you have some 'in stock'. I have two half full bottles of Adnams whiskey! I love whiskey but if I have more than a couple I wake up the following day feeling like everything that has ever gone wrong in the world is my fault. I've not been feeling down but I would far rather have my mood internally dictate than externally influenced.

The other factor I've not mentioned is that I've been smoking the occasional roll-up and that's a habit I definitely don't want to be addicted to again.

When I packed it in, I was working in a club that served alcohol all day...............but it is probably better and easier not to have it around you.

 

[Dave 123]

I have about 6 unopened bottles of beer in the garage, at most they will be consumed in twos, after that I'll be knocking it on the head for a bit.
I did January to June last year, not sure why, it just happened!

As others have stated, it's the fresh feeling in the morning that feels good.

 

[steveindenmark]

I think as you get older the need to drink just wears off.

At 14 I was drinking pints of Gin slings at RAF discos. By 16 it was rum and black. At 18 it was a bottle of vodka a day. I have even had vodka injected into me ( don't try it).

You would think I was a down and out in a gutter somewhere. But I was in the military and was running marathons and half marathons in good times. I boxed and played rugby for the army.

But with alcohol, you don't see what is happening on the inside.

When the doctor said it is time to cut back drastically or else, I stopped. I still have the occasional beer or glass of wine. I like to sit and have a sundowner in the summer.

The problem in the UK is that when you are young, so much is based around the pub.

For anyone wanting to stop drinking my advice is, if you have booze left in the house then put it in the bin. If you do that you have gained control. If you still have it in the house and intend to stop once you have drank the booze that is left, then you are only half hearted about stopping and you will not win the battle.

Steve

 

[Rustybucket]

The below book is a good read for anyone wanting to stop drinking. Its abit preachy & I dont agree with all the points made, but I still enjoyed reading it and it will help you stop drinking.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kick-Drink-...789&sr=1-1&keywords=jason+vale+kick+the+drink

 

[youngoldbloke]

For anyone wanting to stop drinking my advice is, if you have booze left in the house then put it in the bin. If you do that you have gained control. If you still have it in the house and intend to stop once you have drank the booze that is left, then you are only half hearted about stopping and you will not win the battle.

Steve

^^^^^^^^ this

 

[4F]

Yep I think I will do this, to be honest now I go months between drinks and I don't miss it so going without for the year (and possibly longer) won't be an issue.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Well by my reckoning the sober-crew now includes:

@SimonJKH
@bromptonfb
@ColinJ
@BigonaBianchi
@Custom24
@Broughtonblue
@david k
@vickster (from Jan 18th)
@martint235
@MickeyBlueEyes
@Steve H
@WellyWonkey
@Brad123
@Easytigers
@mooseracer
@Spinney
@Dave 123
@Smeggers II
@4F
@Andrew_Culture
@The Jogger
@speccy1
@mattobrien

Have I missed anyone?

 

[david k]

this is torture, how long have we done?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

this is torture, how long have we done?

Two days so far, feels like longer. Worryingly it's probably the longest I've been without a drink for a good long while!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Have had a third of a jar of lime pickle and half a bag of pretzels so far tonight. I wonder if I'm compensating?

 

[david k]

Have had a third of a jar of lime pickle and half a bag of pretzels so far tonight. I wonder if I'm compensating?

Ive had loads of chocolate - and im stopping alcohol to lose weight

 

[Easytigers]

Most of a cheesecake for me! I'm worried that if I don't get my beer calories, I might find the ride difficult tomorrow!!!