Quit drinking booze 4 weeks ago

[REDDOG309]

As I said I am not the biggest GFR fan on I.M. but I do have a little compassion for people and aparently you don't.

 

[largepkg]

As I said I am not the biggest GFR fan on I.M. but I do have a little compassion for people and aparently you don't.

Agreed!


Foreman, I'm in recovery myself. You already won by admitting this and taking the proper steps to fulfill it. Congrats and keep it up!

 

[Fit_Qtie]

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 great for u !!! Congratulations

 

[oufinny]

Best of luck with your recovery GFR; rough road ahead but persevere as life after will improve everyday.

 

[ROID]

try cognitive therapy.

Everyone struggles with something. Some habits are more destructive than others.

 

[Ravager]

Try Busch NA. ITs my favorite Non-Alcoholic Beer. Cheap too.

on 7/14 will be 4 YEARS sober for me. Best decision I've ever made by far.

Stick with it bro, it only gets better, and if you still have a desire to drink It will pass.

It feels really good not to be under that cloud. You couldn't pay me to drink.

 

[SuperLift]

nice bro! keep up the good work, stay strong! Its not an easy road, takes a real man to make it through quitting!

 

[maniclion]

A toast to our good friend Eric!

haha just kidding....good luck find a hobby to take drinkings place...

Aversion therapy helped me stop drinking, a little alcohol poisoning will put you off booze or at least make you respect it and not enjoy it so much. Now I can drink one cocktail and that's enough for me...I can't stand the smell of gold liquor like tequila or whiskey, it has to be masked by fruit juice or soda or I will hurl. One time I laughed so hard beer came out of my nose and then my nasal tissue inflamed so much I could barely breath so I can't enjoy beer at all, every sip makes me choke for some reason. Only drinks I can enjoy is vodka martinis, white russians, and Surfer on Acid or wine....

 

[GearsMcGilf]

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

NFW. As soon as the light beer buzz sets in, you will head to the store and buy some of the good shit to top it off and the real drunkeness sets in. If you're a real alocoholic, there ain't no moderation.

 

[GearsMcGilf]

Try Busch NA. ITs my favorite Non-Alcoholic Beer. Cheap too.

on 7/14 will be 4 YEARS sober for me. Best decision I've ever made by far.

Stick with it bro, it only gets better, and if you still have a desire to drink It will pass.

It feels really good not to be under that cloud. You couldn't pay me to drink.

Rare and envious.

 

[GearsMcGilf]

I thought you mentioned in a post months ago that you were retired or something? I don't think many of us do well mentally when we are idle.

This is some true shit. When I am covered up with responsibilities, I lose my desire to drink. But, when I have many hours during the day, often on weekends, I tend to binge drink. You can only SFW or read for so many hours during the day. Sometimes, it's so relaxing to sit around and drink beers and reflect on things The only problem is that it negatively affects your personality alienates others, and pretty much ruins the rest of your day, and quite often leaves you feeling like shit the next day as well.

 

[ihateschoolmt]

Try Busch NA. ITs my favorite Non-Alcoholic Beer. Cheap too.

on 7/14 will be 4 YEARS sober for me. Best decision I've ever made by far.

Stick with it bro, it only gets better, and if you still have a desire to drink It will pass.

It feels really good not to be under that cloud. You couldn't pay me to drink.

If you are trying to stay sober why would you drink nonalcoholic beer? It can't be for taste cause it's busch...But seriously, does that not make you want to drink?

 

[GearsMcGilf]

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.

Werd. If AA works for you, then moar power to you. Many people enjoy the fellowship. I'm just not group oriented. I'm not about to sit in front of a group of strangers and talk about my personal problems THat's just not my bag. I went to one AA group and most of them didn't even seem lke people I'd choose as friends in a regular setting. I just didn't fell comfortable. At the same time, these folks kept talking about personality defects they felt like they had. Yet, the only problem I felt like I had was a lack of personal responsibility to control a compulsive, self defeating habit. I knew what I needed to do and after that, things would fall into place.

Hell, I get more fulfillment just talking about this shit here.

 

[GearsMcGilf]

You dig my support group

 

[MDR]

Werd. If AA works for you, then moar power to you. Many people enjoy the fellowship. I'm just not group oriented. I'm not about to sit in front of a group of strangers and talk about my personal problems THat's just not my bag. I went to one AA group and most of them didn't even seem lke people I'd choose as friends in a regular setting. I just didn't fell comfortable. At the same time, these folks kept talking about personality defects they felt like they had. Yet, the only problem I felt like I had was a lack of personal responsibility to control a compulsive, self defeating habit. I knew what I needed to do and after that, things would fall into place.

Hell, I get more fulfillment just talking about this shit here.

Whatever works is the way to go. It took me awhile to find a group of people I could relate with. My main AA group now is a mens group for Athiests. Most of us have many years of sobriety, and mostly talk about the stresses of daily life and what we do to cope. Battling with the behaviors that led up to us drinking excessively. It's all very conversational and pretty laid back. I do think your idea is a good one. Always helps to know and interact with other people with similar experiences, and were all lifters around here (well, pretty much). I look forward to seeing how many others are interested.

 

[Curt James]

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.

Congratulations and wishing you the best, GFR.

 

[Curt James]

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

Would you describe his statement as insulting to GFR?



Some people should really stick to "Anything Goes" rather than subject themselves to repeated infractions... each time they create a new account.

 

[REDDOG309]

Would you describe his statement as insulting to GFR?



Some people should really stick to "Anything Goes" rather than subject themselves to repeated infractions... each time they create a new account.

I don't know if its insulting, But As a mature adult I've learned that theres no pleausure in kicking a man when he's down. Thats a puss move. But when I consider where its coming from, these statements don't surprise me.

 

[niki]

It takes a great deal of courage to take life sober........respect.

 

[smoke14me]

Glad to hear you quit.

 

[Leave]

I don't know if its insulting, But As a mature adult I've learned that theres no pleausure in kicking a man when he's down. Thats a puss move.

I won't even get into your misunderstandings.

I'll just say a mature adult shouldn't let words on a screen get to them.

 

[GFR]

Please ignore this thread, I was drunk when I made it.

 

[maniclion]

I was a wino for a long time, after I quit I would buy grape juice to feel the gap. I soon found out I had a new problem, I would pour a glass and then let it sit for a few days cause I like it really warm, yeah that's the reason and the little bit of yeast I would sprinkle in it was for flavor only, and the lid with the tiny hole was so the glass wouldn't explode cause for some reason pressure builds up when you leave your grape juice out in these conditions.....can't figure it out, but I really like my grape juice in this fashion, much more than just straight from the plastic bottle......

 

[min0 lee]

Please ignore this thread, I was drunk when I made it.

Classic!

Be strong Foreman, we're always behind you.

 

[GearsMcGilf]

Awesome thread! I'm going to look back at this thread in the morning again for sure. LAM is right about addictions getting worse when you're idle. But, that's just another excuse. As long as you let the addiction control you, you'll never run out of excuses.

 

[Big Smoothy]

GFR, I'm a big fan of your posting here now and over the years.

Good on you.

By this quote below, If I may ask, you say there is a health issue? A specific one?

I am very motivated and my health is a huge issue here so I have to keep on track just to keep alive.

 

[GFR]

Classic!

Be strong Foreman, we're always behind you.

I could not resist.


I am still fighting it to be honest, some weeks it's no problem others I will break down and have a few beers. The good thing is when I do drink and it is at most once a week compared to every day, and I only drink a six pack vs the 12-24 beers I would drink in a day back when I was totally out of control.

So I am making progress but still a failure in the long run.

 

[GFR]

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

Why should you. The great thing is negative as well as positive comments inspire me to fight my addiction harder. Thanks for your input, in it's own way it helps me.

 

[D-Lats]

I could not resist.


So I am making progress but still a failure in the long run.

Atleast you know that

 

[GearsMcGilf]

I could not resist.


I am still fighting it to be honest, some weeks it's no problem others I will break down and have a few beers. The good thing is when I do drink and it is at most once a week compared to every day, and I only drink a six pack vs the 12-24 beers I would drink in a day back when I was totally out of control.

So I am making progress but still a failure in the long run.

Bullshit. No 6 pack. You're still going on a bender when you drink. You don't go from 12-24 to a 6er. Only way to get out of the shackles is to go cold turkey. Zero is the only way out. Better do it or it'll kill ya.