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Quit Alcohol - Support Thread
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I went to doc mid august, and he said my liver levels were 50% higher than normal. Went from 10-15 beers a day, over 9 hours, to none for a month. Went back for new test, and was normal. Made mistake of drinking again, and going right back to those numbers after a week. Trying to cut back again. Bad habit, I do out of boredom, and lonliness. Regret it every morning.
The month I took off, got so much accomplished.
The month I took off, got so much accomplished.
still going strong 5th thanks for caring.
jsomhintdh
Member
Alcohol is peddled just like everything else.
How many of you still eat McDonalds or any fast food.
How many of you still drink Mt Dew or any soda.
How many of you still smoke cigarettes.
Etc...etc...etc....
Advertising is a helluva drug, so is being a "man"
We've been groomed by generations and generations of "men"
To not drink is to take back control of your mind and body.
Fuck anything else, do it for yourself or fail yourself.
This is your life, once you realize you don't need marketed bullshit, you'll start making smarter decisions.
But it's up to you and only you. If you fail, you are only failing yourself. Dont try to think about how you are disappointing others.
Just worry bout staying as true to what you know is right and wrong, and no one can tell you otherwise!!
I can rant all day bout this stuff, but HAVE FUN!!
How many of you still eat McDonalds or any fast food.
How many of you still drink Mt Dew or any soda.
How many of you still smoke cigarettes.
Etc...etc...etc....
Advertising is a helluva drug, so is being a "man"
We've been groomed by generations and generations of "men"
To not drink is to take back control of your mind and body.
Fuck anything else, do it for yourself or fail yourself.
This is your life, once you realize you don't need marketed bullshit, you'll start making smarter decisions.
But it's up to you and only you. If you fail, you are only failing yourself. Dont try to think about how you are disappointing others.
Just worry bout staying as true to what you know is right and wrong, and no one can tell you otherwise!!
I can rant all day bout this stuff, but HAVE FUN!!
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bro if i can get there anyone can. when i look back on what i was, nothing but a miracle saved me. i was a write off.
i'm pretty sure everyone in here knows booze fucks with your head pretty hard
but it turns out it fucks with the chemicals in your head pretty hard too and you NEED those chemicals to be happy. if you're like me you've trashed your body for so long you might need some help getting your head adjusted when you try to put the bottle down
heres a very short version of some stuff i found in a book called The Mood Cure. http://www.stillpointhealthcare.com/pdfs_02/amino_acid_therapy1.pdf
i tried to stop dozens of times over the years without this stuff and didn't have much luck, or at least not for long.
but i started new years day this year with a handful of amino acids and haven't had a drop
in 289 days.
hope it helps someone else too! good luck!
it's worth a shot
bad pun intended
but it turns out it fucks with the chemicals in your head pretty hard too and you NEED those chemicals to be happy. if you're like me you've trashed your body for so long you might need some help getting your head adjusted when you try to put the bottle down
heres a very short version of some stuff i found in a book called The Mood Cure. http://www.stillpointhealthcare.com/pdfs_02/amino_acid_therapy1.pdf
i tried to stop dozens of times over the years without this stuff and didn't have much luck, or at least not for long.
but i started new years day this year with a handful of amino acids and haven't had a drop
in 289 days.
hope it helps someone else too! good luck!
it's worth a shot
bad pun intended
i'm pretty sure everyone in here knows booze fucks with your head pretty hard
but it turns out it fucks with the chemicals in your head pretty hard too and you NEED those chemicals to be happy. if you're like me you've trashed your body for so long you might need some help getting your head adjusted when you try to put the bottle down
heres a very short version of some stuff i found in a book called The Mood Cure. http://www.stillpointhealthcare.com/pdfs_02/amino_acid_therapy1.pdf
i tried to stop dozens of times over the years without this stuff and didn't have much luck, or at least not for long.
but i started new years day this year with a handful of amino acids and haven't had a drop
in 289 days.
hope it helps someone else too! good luck!
it's worth a shot
This might be the single most helpful post in here so far, Good shit man, Ima try them things... wax out the vapor pen for the last few days been workin cool but i still crave alcohol like a mofucka. I thought i was cool but tried to stop again like i used to always and got pretty fuckin angry and uptight...
i hope it works for you. i thought it was just going to be more bullshit until i tried it but i couldn't believe the difference it made.
on the 5HTP ....... it makes some people (me for instance) jittery. if it does it's a good sign because it's having an effect but you might want to try try L-Tryptophan instead. you get all the good effects without feeling like you drank a pot of coffee
The Mood Cure explains a whole lot about the different combinations of amino acids it takes to make you function better. i'd grab a copy. it's better and way faster than experimenting on your own.
this stuff isn't magic even though it's fucking awesome! changing is still hard work. you just don't need to feel like shit while you're doing it
good luck!
hard er right now because i am beyond overwhelmed atm but i gotta stay titanium on this. better days ahead...
Great job man! Getting it out of you is where it is at!...They say it for a reason and it's true for all of us, all of the time, so-
Keep it Simple.
And keep it up! If you need help reach out. Always willing to help someone out.
mexicani-ar
Well-known member
Very nice thread, i'm a recovering alcoholic , i'm proud to say that I haven't had a drink in 1 year and 4 months, my father hasn't drank in over 6 years, I support anybody trying to leave this addiction.
thanks amigos. when it gets too hard i think of waking up the morning after. so nasty...
CoCoSativas
Active member
I wanted to start a thread or find one where people like me who want to stop drinking alcohol. A thread where like minded Cannabis users can share stories of success or failure and ways to help people give up this dangerous drug. This thread is not for people to make fun, argue or discuss the choice to live without alcohol, but a place to offer support and check in to let others know they are not alone in this quest.
I've been thinking about starting a thread like this. Quitting cigarretes was one of the hardest thing I did, I was only able to because I got really sick back in the day and used that to quit since I couldn't smoke for a couple months anyway. Cannabis was my ally and with Cannabis, I was able to quit smoking that useless vice.
Alcohol seems even harder to drop however, because I love the flavor of beer and wine, when I drink, I get a false sense of euforia, and it's so readily available. It also is proving to be more and more confusing as the years go by, the side effects are devastating for me. My digestive system goes to crap, but worse is the confusion and mental depression it causes. It has clouded my mind for years and nearly ruined my marriage, which I am trying to patch together at the moment as well..
Over the years I can feel alcohol taking a toll on my emotions and irritability when I'm not drinking. It is a terrible man-made drug that is the biggest cause of ruined families, and personal confusion and conflict.
Anyone else feel the same? Anyone want to take the challenge? Check in here and give some people support. Imagine the amount of peole that will read this thread and hopefully be moved to at least try to substitute the poisonous alcohol for Cannabis only. Like Cigarretes, I know it's going to take a change in lifestyle even.
At first I decided to stay a period without drinking, a month, whatever, but I've tried that many times only to come back drinking again routinely. I came to the conclusion that I love Ale and wine like a chocoholic loves chocolate, I can drink it daily and in large amounts..I can't only drink one or two beers or a cup of wine..
I'll check in and give my progress daily if possible, and if i slip, I'll post it in hope of getting some support or some insight on my weaknesses. This is hard and embarrassing, but I know I'm not the only one who relies too much on alcohol when I have such a wonderful and inspiring herb that doesn't cause the side effects and destroying effects of alcohol.
Anyone have any stories or want to take on this daily mission, this battle? I'd love any input, techniques, success stories, failures, anything, anyone down for the challenge?
Substitute alcohol with life, and how Cannabis helps, or not.?
I am over poisoning my body and mind..you?
Cool thread I'll have to read it later.
I was a heavy drinker. Then I had a London distance relationship I couldn't remember anything I'd talk about the night before and it was ruining it for me. I was lucky I spent a quarter of the month at her place 8 months going, anyway that really slowed my drinking.
After it ended with my ex I was drinking alot and then met my wife. Same thing was ruining my relationship robbing myself of memories that were important to me. So I cut it out. Now I can't drink because I'm on oxy for pain.
that thought has kept me from grabbing a 6 pack more than once. i read somewhere that it actually takes your body a whole week to recover from one night of drinking. the shit is legal poison in a pretty package
hold the line bbb ........ no matter how stressed you are you know damn well a beer won't change anything for the better.
mexicani-ar
Well-known member
I have the same point of view brother, be strong! I remember waking up one day feeling really good (mood), and I asked myself " why do you feel so good" and my answer was " I'm not hung over " , thats the day i decided I'm going to quit drinking.
