Thread: Quit drinking booze 4 weeks ago

That's great to hear! Breaking free of the shackles of any addiction takes Herculean effort.

I'm certain that you've already done a lot to reach the point you have, but I have one piece of advice. Try to stay away from those that drink, or at least those that drink heavily.

Those that aren't winning don't like those, or support, those that are.

Again, congratulations!

No need to rip on you. You have to do whats best for yourself, enjoy feeling good.

Good to hear hope you aren't such a dick

Originally Posted by DOMS

That's great to hear! Breaking free of the shackles of any addiction takes Herculean effort.

I'm certain that you've already done a lot to reach the point you have, but I have one piece of advice. Try to stay away from those that drink, or at least those that drink heavily.

Those that aren't winning don't like those, or support, those that are.

Again, congratulations!

I do not socialize with drinkers anymore, except family and they drink allot. The good news is they live 2000 miles away so I only have to deal with them 2x a year.

I fucked up my life quite a bit so quitting was not hard, feeling good 29 days sober now, and losing 19lbs is a nice side effect. I know it will be a struggle, esp when I feel comfortable and think I can drink on occasion but I am very motivated and my health is a huge issue here so I have to keep on track just to keep alive.

one day at a time bro......

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

I do not socialize with drinkers anymore, except family and they drink allot. The good news is they live 2000 miles away so I only have to deal with them 2x a year.

That is very good news.

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

I fucked up my life quite a bit so quitting was not hard, feeling good 29 days sober now, and losing 19lbs is a nice side effect. I know it will be a struggle, esp when I feel comfortable and think I can drink on occasion but I am very motivated and my health is a huge issue here so I have to keep on track just to keep alive.

Sorry to hear that, man.

What is most important though it that you've made the change that will increase the quality of the rest of your life. It's not when you change for the better that is so important, it's that you did.

It's easy to stay sober in a jail cell.

Originally Posted by DOMS

What is most important though it that you've made the change that will increase the quality of the rest of your life. It's not when you change for the better that is so important, it's that you did.

I remember going to AA a year and a half ago. The vets said that maybe I did not hit rock bottom yet....this pissed me off, but looking back they were right. I am a control freak and my biggest problem with booze was i could almost control it. Almost. It took me 2-3 years of thinking to realize I was not in control. I knew I had a problem years before I hit AA, it took me some more failures to realize it was a life defining moment.


I never did hit rock bottom but I did see it coming and it scared the hell out of me. I hate to quote films but it is just like The Shawshank Redemption, get busy living or get busy dying. In all my bitterness I am sure as hell not ready to die, so I chose to fight.

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

I remember going to AA a year and a half ago. The vets said that maybe I did not hit rock bottom yet....this pissed me off, but looking back they were right. I am a control freak and my biggest problem with booze was i could almost control it. Almost. It took me 2-3 years of thinking to realize I was not in control.


I never did hit rock bottom but I did see it coming and it scared the hell out of me. I hate to quote films but it is just like The Shawshank Redemption, get busy living or get busy dying. In all my bitterness I am sure as hell not ready to die, so I chose to fight.

Congrats on your progress. I always thought the hardest thing for me to admit to myself was that I had lost control. It's a huge step that you figured that out and are taking the right steps. Good luck and don't forget that you are not alone. Lot of us out there who can relate.

The hardest part about quitting is that it's so ubiquitous and the temptation practically unavoidable. Also, the idea that your best (sometimes life long) friends may no longer enjoy your company after you quit seems depressing. So, the eidea of both being a loner and giving up alcohol can create a sense of hopelessness. Atfer 10-15 years of being a world class drinker, it seems to define your personality.IOW, you just wouldn't know how to as a non drinker.

Best thing to do is to avoid settings, for the first coupla months, where the urge is going to be strongest, at least till you can get your sober legs firmly up under you. Otherwise, you're likely to only stop intermittently and carve yourself out an excuse every time (i.g. "I'll just have two and stop this time."; "If tonight's gonna be my last hoopla anyway, it really won't matter how much I have tonight."). I know cause I've been struggling with it for 15+years. I didn't start as a rip-roaring drunk, but that shit will creep up on you so slowly and so subtly that by the time you realize it's is a problem, you're already your own worst enemy, regardless of how good of a job you've don't at hiding. Frankly, it causes both problems that you are aware of as well as others you're not aware of. If you can't have just a coupla drinks now, you never will bre a moderate drinker. Only cure is to give it up 100%.

Ready Rational Recovery. Lot's of critiques argue that he oversimplifies addiction. But, the fact is that the cure is far more simple than the recovery industry would have us believe. Whether one chooses AA, antibuse, a new religion, etc. The only method that truly cures substance addiction a personal commitment to complete and total abstinence. 12 steps can not make you stay abstinent if you're only using it as a crutch, the courts can not make you quit if you're not ready, adopting a new religion won't work if it's forced on you and you remain skeptical. Bottom line is, only you can do it for yourself and until you're ready to make that permanent, nothing will work.

Originally Posted by GearsMcGilf

The hardest part about quitting is that it's so ubiquitous and the temptation practically unavoidable. Also, the idea that your best (sometimes life long) friends may no longer enjoy your company after you quit seems depressing. So, the eidea of both being a loner and giving up alcohol can create a sense of hopelessness. Atfer 10-15 years of being a world class drinker, it seems to define your personality.IOW, you just wouldn't know how to as a non drinker.

Best thing to do is to avoid settings, for the first coupla months, where the urge is going to be strongest, at least till you can get your sober legs firmly up under you. Otherwise, you're likely to only stop intermittently and carve yourself out an excuse every time (i.g. "I'll just have two and stop this time."; "If tonight's gonna be my last hoopla anyway, it really won't matter how much I have tonight."). I know cause I've been struggling with it for 15+years. I didn't start as a rip-roaring drunk, but that shit will creep up on you so slowly and so subtly that by the time you realize it's is a problem, you're already your own worst enemy, regardless of how good of a job you've don't at hiding. Frankly, it causes both problems that you are aware of as well as others you're not aware of. If you can't have just a coupla drinks now, you never will bre a moderate drinker. Only cure is to give it up 100%.

All of these examples are very challenging in the beginning. I know drinking was a huge part of my identity. They say all you have to change is everything. But I do think the key is not drinking. Everything else starts to fall into place with time. After 15+ years of sobriety, I still have to watch my tendencies toward obsessive thinking and behavior. The thing that works for me is AA, but I think there are really no secret paths to long-lasting sobriety. We all have to put in the work, one day at a time.

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Originally Posted by MyK 3.0

congratulations. now change those stupid gifs they are annoying as fuck.

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Kicking addictions can be difficult but never impossible. You've just gotta find what works and realise what works against you so that you can avoid it at all cost. You have to put everything in your favour to successfully beat it.

Some addictions take longer to shake than others but that's no excuse to surrender.

I have a brother that has been a lush for many, many years and I recently finally given up on him. After his 5th DUI I visited him in lockup last year and told him that he could live with my family for the interim, but he would have to discontinue contact with his POS enabler girlfriend and start anew. He agreed then quickly backed out to go back with her. He was then caught drinking at his house by a visit from the popo and went back into the slammer. Then was in some halfway house bullshit driving a moped to work and plans on going back to her again after his stint. Fuck it. He will have to live in a dumpster for a while before he (if he) wisens up.

Good to see you have the balls to make a change. The big thing is to be around family and new friends and flush the old friends down the shitter. Put your effort into the gym and start a new hobby or two.

Good to hear brother. I know some people might liik at it as only booze, but I have seen the damage I can do. I have watched a good part of my family battle addiction since I was 6. Thank god I learned so much from watching them throw their lives away I was able to kick coke on willpower alone. I am honestly proud to say I know you (well sorta know you) and that you have recognized one of your biggest flaws, and want to fix it. Those are the hardest parts imo, recgonizing you actually have a problem, and truly wanting to fix it. Stay strong brother

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I have been sober for 6 months. The cravings are gone too. Hang in there Bro! It can be beat!

i am a raging alchoholic....i can drink without downing a whole bottle throwing up everywhere and passing out not knowing if i will wake up.....but i make the choice to stay away from it......addiction is weakness....i will have no part in it

Nice work, Foreman. I've always been a big beer drinker but decided a change was needed. I've now gone 99 days without a drink and have focused my attention on health and weight loss. I've gone from 194 to 163 pounds (I'm a cyclist and runner, so "getting big" is never a goal of mine). Not drinking has been a mental game for me. Beer has been a hobby of mine, so this last 3+ months has been a lifestyle change that's been difficult at times. I don't know if or when I'll have my next drink, but I tell myself every day "today I will not have a drink" and I'll see how far that takes me.

What about light beer? Can you drink that at least?

Light beer sucks. Ranks right up there with decaf coffee. What's the point?

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Light beer sucks. Ranks right up there with decaf coffee. What's the point?

Less filling, drink more



It's good for me when playing ball, on the field, hot ass day, refreshing watery beer.

But when smoking a cigar or with some food I'll take a nice full bodied beer.

A friend of mine let me try a Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Freakin awesome!

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

I have been on and off for the last few years, but I am clean and sober for 4 weeks now and that is my best in tha last 2 years. Hope to keep it up, you can rip on me or support me but the bottom line is I need to stay sober.

I want to thank Mike Arnold #1 for his advice and support, and also prince who knows about my struggle and has supported my recovery for quite some time now.

that's awesome!

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

I have been on and off for the last few years, but I am clean and sober for 4 weeks now and that is my best in tha last 2 years. Hope to keep it up, you can rip on me or support me but the bottom line is I need to stay sober.

I want to thank Mike Arnold #1 for his advice and support, and also prince who knows about my struggle and has supported my recovery for quite some time now.

George, in all seriousness, good luck staying clean. My prayers and hope are with you in this trying time. My uncle was a raging alcoholic and died from liver damage. I miss him daily.
Please kick the habit...and if I can help in anyway, let me know.

Thats bad ass man, ive been clean from heroin for 19months this month. My mother is an alcoholic, shes been clean for 2 months, alcoholism is no fuckin joke, the only other drug that i thought worse than heroin withdraw/body wise. Thats really admirable of you man, my hat comes off to ya!

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

I have been on and off for the last few years, but I am clean and sober for 4 weeks now and that is my best in tha last 2 years. Hope to keep it up, you can rip on me or support me but the bottom line is I need to stay sober.

I won't do either because I pretty much don't care about your struggles.

Originally Posted by Leave

I won't do either because I pretty much don't care about your struggles.

Wow, I'm not the biggest GFR fan on here but I wish him all the luck and success in his battle, but your statement is dogshit. If thats all you have to say than why don't you just shut the fuck up and move on. in other words leave @ once

His struggle to stay sober won't allow him to understand what I wrote anyway.
So there's no reason to get into hissy-fit and come to his defense. He's a big boy.

I'm sure he can take care of himself. And if not well then that's another problem on his hands.