Quit Alcohol - Support Thread

[flylowgethigh]

Day 14 alcohol free,,, toking a bit more and getting munchies loads

Hang in there Hazy! Come in here and post daily how you are getting through, the new server has plenty of space. I found that posting up here that I had not drank since the last post, helped a lot. Also, be true to yourself first, if you slip confess that also and reset the calendar. The term is "bounce back", understand what happened, fess up, and press on.

The carbs demand their due. With me it was potato chips, and then vanilla oreo cookies. I gained weight. That is now coming off.

You can do this, and it is worth it. Try a little alkalinity in your life. I use baking soda in my water, which I drink like a fish now. I can go to the local beer bar and they know to serve me water, and they are used to my little box of baking soda I bring in. People who ask what that powder is, I say pure THC crystals.

Yeah, I am going through a lot more pot, but is that so bad? With the moolahs I am spending at that little sh*thole bar, it's money ahead. And I am healthier, which when you are old matters a lot. I suppose it matters when you are young also.

As for the cocaine, I have always hated that stuff because I didn't like the effect and what it does to people. Good luck with the GF.

 

[flylowgethigh]

Yall have any pointers/tips on anger/uptightness/short temper/lack of patience while not drinkin or smokin?

No. That is one thing I noticed as my state of intoxication went down, I still suffer fools poorly. Maybe worse, as I get more pissed off at the state of the union.

 

[hazyfontazy]

Still going strong,, got very irritable yesterday, mad cravings, nurse called and just talking to her really helps,,

I have a very short boredom threshold and really need something to do but it's hard in this lockdown,, wanna go the gym but it's shut,, I've walked the dog so much he no longer fetches his lead when I call him lol

Me grass looks like centre court at Wimbledon

Talking to the Mrs so much its getting on her nerves.
Even the plants are fed up of me waffling on..

Positively moving forward day by day..

Best wishes and good luck to anyone else trying to quit and if u need to drop me a message if it helps
Thanks everyone

 

[hazyfontazy]

Takin another alcohol break, goin for good, we will see. I quit smokin cigarettes bout 10 days ago, then my alcoholism got worse cuz i disnt smoke while i drank, which usually lets u know when u had enough. So now im on like day 4 or 5 with no alcohol. I need to find something that calms my short temper down. I know it should be weed but i actually stopped smokin weed with cigarettes, at least until they out my system, because the weed seemed to make me soft willed, like my mind would easily change and say fuck it when im high on some tree. So im thinkin i wont start back smokin tree till i aint smoked or drank in about a month.
Yall have any pointers/tips on anger/uptightness/short temper/lack of patience while not drinkin or smokin?

Get a portable vape and toke pure or use trim instead of cigs

when u get uptight, angfy etc, go for a walk in the park..

If possible get professional help,, my nurse calls twice a day and it really helps to talk to someone

Best of luck and keep it up,, we'll get there in the end..

 

[GET MO]

Right on. A week in now, bout 2 weeks no cigs. I been eatin pumpkin seeds when i drive instead of smoking, or if i need a break go eat some pumpkin or sunflower seeds by myself. That helps for the cigs. I’ve found Working out seems to help with the alcohol and anger issues. Started a routine, started really using my calamder on my phone and trying to fill it up and do the things I put on it. WhenI have a lot to do I dont feel like I need a drink as much. I jus really had to come to the realization that there is no casual drinking for me, I cant have a beer at a football game or out to eat then be cool. Sometimes it takes days and sometimes it takes weeks but i always end up in the same drunkin need it every day situation, so it gotta be cut completely.

 

[hazyfontazy]

Day22 and still going strong

 

[GET MO]

Day 12 for me, longest I been for bout a year.

 

[hazyfontazy]

Day 24,, i never ever thought I would last this long,, feeling brilliant

 

[GET MO]

Day 24,, i never ever thought I would last this long,, feeling brilliant

Man Im on day 15 and swear i feel like a vail been lifted. I been handling business. I get urges to drink and analyze why and because really alcohol was my escape from life. I would get drunk and get by, now im facing things head on without that ally to run to.
I started a lil exercise regimen too, 2 days on one off, arms one day legs and core other day then rest. I think it has helped by driving my focus on the exercise. Been drinkin green tea too, green tea wit chaga tea, lemon or lime, ginger and honey, make a big batch n put it in the fridge, refreshing and a nice wake up, also use it when i wanna drink in the afternoon. Quiting alcohol and cigarettes 2 weeks ago has been the most challenging and rewarding things i done for a minute. Aint been this long for some years.

One of the hard things is knowing that i cant have jus one drink. U eventually get to a point where you feel like your in control, then 1 drink is all it takes to fall back off, and its not the angry or depressed drink that gets you but the drink when you feel like everything is good n it wouldnt hurt then boom. I jus gotta cut it completely.

One of the worst parts tho been shittin. I aint been able to push my shit out the same, n gotta go more often. Like alcohol really had my bowels workin proper, i read up on it tho and I guess its kinda normal, and should get right within a month or so.

 

[hazyfontazy]

Man Im on day 15 and swear i feel like a vail been lifted. I been handling business. I get urges to drink and analyze why and because really alcohol was my escape from life. I would get drunk and get by, now im facing things head on without that ally to run to.
I started a lil exercise regimen too, 2 days on one off, arms one day legs and core other day then rest. I think it has helped by driving my focus on the exercise. Been drinkin green tea too, green tea wit chaga tea, lemon or lime, ginger and honey, make a big batch n put it in the fridge, refreshing and a nice wake up, also use it when i wanna drink in the afternoon. Quiting alcohol and cigarettes 2 weeks ago has been the most challenging and rewarding things i done for a minute. Aint been this long for some years.

One of the hard things is knowing that i cant have jus one drink. U eventually get to a point where you feel like your in control, then 1 drink is all it takes to fall back off, and its not the angry or depressed drink that gets you but the drink when you feel like everything is good n it wouldnt hurt then boom. I jus gotta cut it completely.

One of the worst parts tho been shittin. I aint been able to push my shit out the same, n gotta go more often. Like alcohol really had my bowels workin proper, i read up on it tho and I guess its kinda normal, and should get right within a month or so.

Feels great don't it,, its my granddaughters birthday Sunday and I've never been sober for any occasion,, really looking forward to it,, i will be leaving the party early though when adults start partying,, my advisor advised to stay away from temptation, so that's what I'll do..

Funny you not being able to shit,, all the tablets I'm on have give me severe squirts,, too scared to fart lol

Another thing I noticed is I seem to be getting stoned really easy, as if the booze had blocked the effects for all those years,, weird.

Not sure I'm cheating as I have had a few 0 % abv beers,, but after exercise I love the refreshing taste of a beer.. I haven't mentioned it to my advisor..
Am i cheating?

Best wishes to all trying to quit..

IC helped me quit cigarettes in 2004, the day I met Gypsy at his home and now its helping with the booze.. Cheers IC

 

[Mr.Miner]

Congrats to you both! Life without booze is so much clearer, fun, honest, healthy, and invigorating.
That feeling of having the cobwebs lifted is such a great gift of sobriety. I remember realizing- and still continue to realize- that my true self keeps coming forward and it was seriously clouded by the drinking.
Dreams come true and the passion for life and love become awakened and life truly starts, I think.
You can do anything you want. Congrats again!!!

 

[hazyfontazy]

Congrats to you both! Life without booze is so much clearer, fun, honest, healthy, and invigorating.
That feeling of having the cobwebs lifted is such a great gift of sobriety. I remember realizing- and still continue to realize- that my true self keeps coming forward and it was seriously clouded by the drinking.
Dreams come true and the passion for life and love become awakened and life truly starts, I think.
You can do anything you want. Congrats again!!!

Thankyou kind sir

 

[flylowgethigh]

Good job both of you! I take a lot of vitimin C (cardio-C), and my shit is difficult if I stop couple days. Oh well, at least Vit C is good for you.

As for fake beer, I haven't bothered. Water with a tad of baking soda for the taste and
for alkalinity, is all I need. Fake beer never had any appeal. Keep a glass of water or something in your hand to help with the habit of drinking. Ex-smokers will keep something to fidget with, and chew on things too.

The hardest part is behind you - deciding to change your life for the better.

 

[GET MO]

Good job both of you! I take a lot of vitimin C (cardio-C), and my shit is difficult if I stop couple days. Oh well, at least Vit C is good for you.

As for fake beer, I haven't bothered. Water with a tad of baking soda for the taste and
for alkalinity, is all I need. Fake beer never had any appeal. Keep a glass of water or something in your hand to help with the habit of drinking. Ex-smokers will keep something to fidget with, and chew on things too.

The hardest part is behind you - deciding to change your life for the better.

Yeah fake beer never did it for me, itd make me angry because it felt empty, but I have a friend who was a major alcoholic like myself back in the day and he quit with them. He still brings a case of odouls whenever he shows up for a football game or whatever, Quit about 15 years ago so it worked great for him.
I keep a bag of pumpkin seeds in the car i would nibble on instead of smoking and it helped me with the need to do something.

 

[Blazeee]

Feels great don't it,, its my granddaughters birthday Sunday and I've never been sober for any occasion,, really looking forward to it,, i will be leaving the party early though when adults start partying,, my advisor advised to stay away from temptation, so that's what I'll do..

Funny you not being able to shit,, all the tablets I'm on have give me severe squirts,, too scared to fart lol

Another thing I noticed is I seem to be getting stoned really easy, as if the booze had blocked the effects for all those years,, weird.

Not sure I'm cheating as I have had a few 0 % abv beers,, but after exercise I love the refreshing taste of a beer.. I haven't mentioned it to my advisor..
Am i cheating?

Best wishes to all trying to quit..

IC helped me quit cigarettes in 2004, the day I met Gypsy at his home and now its helping with the booze.. Cheers IC

Big ups to you Hazy man, just take it day by day at a time.

I shouldn't be commenting on here as ive been onit near enough everyday for the past 5 months since my old man passed away.

But before that i had did 5 years clean. Its not my time at the moment, but its clearly yours. Just take it day by day mate, before you know it it will be a month, then three months then a year drink free, and you will wonder where the time has one. Just remember to stay strong mate and take it day by day.

Wish you all the best mate

 

[hazyfontazy]

Big ups to you Hazy man, just take it day by day at a time.

I shouldn't be commenting on here as ive been onit near enough everyday for the past 5 months since my old man passed away.

But before that i had did 5 years clean. Its not my time at the moment, but its clearly yours. Just take it day by day mate, before you know it it will be a month, then three months then a year drink free, and you will wonder where the time has one. Just remember to stay strong mate and take it day by day.

Wish you all the best mate

Thanks mucker

 

[Blazeee]

Thanks mucker

Your welcome pal, just remember, take it day by day. If times get hard, remember, i might not drink today but maybe tomorrow, just keep pushing tomorrow off. Thats what kept me going.

Day by day pal. If you ever need anyone to talk to just drop me a message, ive been there before, and will be back in your position soon, once im ready and have come to terms with my demons and stress i my life.

Wish you all the best mate.

 

[nice fella]

Hey everyone. I lived out West in the legal states for most of my 20's, rarely drank, just smoked herb. Moved back to the (cheaper) (illegal) states, replaced weed with booze due to availability and nearly ruined my life within five short years.

2 years ago I voluntarily entered a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. After treatment, I had over a year of sobriety before I relapsed; and a bad relapse it was.

Hence my new hobby of growing my own herb. I've decided that this is the best, most realistic path for me to achieve sobriety from alcohol.

I look forward to "meeting" all of you throughout the journey. I'm far from a beacon of wisdom but if anyone needs to vent, I'm a good listener.

 

[flylowgethigh]

It ain't venting in this thread. Quitting booze is serious stuff, and supportive help is available here, free gratis.

 

[D. B. Doober]

Nice to meet you, nicefella! Welcome to the community.
8 years sober and going