So I've been sober close to 30 days. I seemed to rub some people the wrong way here. I am the type who needs to abstain from alcohol. The drinking AND driving go hand in hand with me. Out of the hundreds of times I drove inebriated, I was caught twice. I've attended some AA meetings & feel at home. It's a place I'm not judged. I hope other in my situation will respond.
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Keep it up! I know a few people in my life who need to do the same thing but they're not strong enough to admit they have a problem, unfortunately.
Hey man.... That's really really great to hear. My father never really did get to that point and stay there. One day at a time. Live and let live. Makes amends where possible. There's a lot of good people in AA.. I'm pulling for you bigtime. I hope and pray you will be able to stay in a good place. And if you happen to fall... Get right back up and start walking again. You can do this. You can overcome with the help of the program, family and friends.
I have not struggled with alcohol as others have, but I know a few people who have. All of them swear that sobering up was the best move they've ever made, and that AA removed a lot of the stigma.
Congrats on your first month!
Congrats on your first month!
Thanks guys.
Do alcoholics not get hangovers? I love drinking but the brutal headaches I get as early as an hour or 2 after I stop make it not worth it for me.
The other deterrent is that,
Mixed drinks around here are around $10 and I'm too cheap to buy many of those.
The other deterrent is that,
Mixed drinks around here are around $10 and I'm too cheap to buy many of those.
turtle, no chronic alcoholic do not get hangovers. They do go through withdrawal. I was up to a 12 pack a day & a half pint of vodka. I worked every day in a "high risk" job.
Originally Posted By: qwerty1234
turtle, no chronic alcoholic do not get hangovers. They do go through withdrawal. I was up to a 12 pack a day & a half pint of vodka. I worked every day in a "high risk" job.
I used to work with high voltage linemen that would do that kind of drinking and function perfectly.
When I was a kid I had my turbo Buick hitting the fuel cutoff on i25 right thru downtown Denver. Its not like you're the only one who's ever done this. People on bitog are very judgmental.
turtle, no chronic alcoholic do not get hangovers. They do go through withdrawal. I was up to a 12 pack a day & a half pint of vodka. I worked every day in a "high risk" job.
I used to work with high voltage linemen that would do that kind of drinking and function perfectly.
When I was a kid I had my turbo Buick hitting the fuel cutoff on i25 right thru downtown Denver. Its not like you're the only one who's ever done this. People on bitog are very judgmental.
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The only way I've seen any addiction successfully dealt with was when the person got really busy with something or other, really busy.
When I was young family members were alcoholics, immediate family and extended family members. Seeing people passed out on the couch or floor and vomit in the yard at home was an almost everyday occurrence. Only a few were successful and getting sober and their secret was that they got busy and kept busy. The rest tried everything under the sun and spent a lot of money time after time but failed to keep busy.
When I was 12 my whole family was killed in a solo drunk driving auto accident that I survived, mother, father, brothers and sisters. I was trapped in the wreckage for 3 days before a forest ranger found me. I was out of my mind, scared and in pain. I was even sprayed by skunks. The fireman were vomiting as they cut me out and I had to be admitted to an isolation room because of the skunk smell and the maggots and the fear of infection. I promised myself that if I survived that I would never end up like those alcoholics and I've never touched alcohol or cigarettes that I associate with drinking. In fact I've never been in a bar, pub or tavern, ever.
If you are an alcoholic what ever else you might do to quit you must stay busy, really busy or you will not succeed. You need something to do that consumes your every waking hour. I've helped several friends and the common denominator of success is "stay busy".
When I was young family members were alcoholics, immediate family and extended family members. Seeing people passed out on the couch or floor and vomit in the yard at home was an almost everyday occurrence. Only a few were successful and getting sober and their secret was that they got busy and kept busy. The rest tried everything under the sun and spent a lot of money time after time but failed to keep busy.
When I was 12 my whole family was killed in a solo drunk driving auto accident that I survived, mother, father, brothers and sisters. I was trapped in the wreckage for 3 days before a forest ranger found me. I was out of my mind, scared and in pain. I was even sprayed by skunks. The fireman were vomiting as they cut me out and I had to be admitted to an isolation room because of the skunk smell and the maggots and the fear of infection. I promised myself that if I survived that I would never end up like those alcoholics and I've never touched alcohol or cigarettes that I associate with drinking. In fact I've never been in a bar, pub or tavern, ever.
If you are an alcoholic what ever else you might do to quit you must stay busy, really busy or you will not succeed. You need something to do that consumes your every waking hour. I've helped several friends and the common denominator of success is "stay busy".
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That's awesome to hear. My grandfather basically died of alcoholism, had other complications and the years of alcohol combined made his body just shut down.
My mother was an alcoholic for years as well but she has been sober 1 1/2 years now and it's awesome being around her, she says she feels so much better and never knew how bad it was, how unclear everything was.
I turned 21 a little over a month ago, have never had a drink in my life (no one in my family is Mormon lol) I've just never had the urge and don't see the purpose. I don't plan on ever drinking, I just really can't think of a reason I would ever want to or need to.
My mother was an alcoholic for years as well but she has been sober 1 1/2 years now and it's awesome being around her, she says she feels so much better and never knew how bad it was, how unclear everything was.
I turned 21 a little over a month ago, have never had a drink in my life (no one in my family is Mormon lol) I've just never had the urge and don't see the purpose. I don't plan on ever drinking, I just really can't think of a reason I would ever want to or need to.
Congrats on starting down the path to sobriety! My father had quite the problem with it and went to AA. He also went to and helped lead support groups for a while too. If you ever need anyone to talk to, there are plenty of us here to support you! It's not easy to achieve and it makes some situations even more stressful, but it's worth it in the long run. Try finding a hobby. My father started collecting vinyl records and vintage stereo equipment and listening to music. He still smokes, but hey one bad habit is better than two. Good luck to you!
There is quite a stigma now days with DUI. I believe they are ignoring the guys driving on suspended, revoked, ect.... I live in a high crime neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Do you really think the police care about traffic violations???
Congratulations on 30 days, it gets a little easier every day
I have mixed feelings about addictive neurotoxins being promoted, sold and taxed by the Government, that doesn't sit right with me..
I have mixed feelings about addictive neurotoxins being promoted, sold and taxed by the Government, that doesn't sit right with me..
Originally Posted By: qwerty1234
So I've been sober close to 30 days. I seemed to rub some people the wrong way here. I am the type who needs to abstain from alcohol.
I quit drinking almost thirteen years ago, and not a drop since. Stick with it.
So I've been sober close to 30 days. I seemed to rub some people the wrong way here. I am the type who needs to abstain from alcohol.
I quit drinking almost thirteen years ago, and not a drop since. Stick with it.
I think we all have our addictions. Sometimes it's a substance: tobacco, alcohol, drugs. Sometimes it's internal: gambling, an adrenalin junkie, control freak, the constant critic, the "I'm always right". They may not even realize they have a problem. Sometimes it's safe: vinyl records, music, dancing, etc.
But, not everybody's judging you. As my sister told me long ago (with an attendant Boynton cartoon) "Don't let the turkeys get you down".
You're on a good path. Keep with it and good luck.
But, not everybody's judging you. As my sister told me long ago (with an attendant Boynton cartoon) "Don't let the turkeys get you down".
You're on a good path. Keep with it and good luck.
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Do alcoholics not get hangovers? I love drinking but the brutal headaches I get as early as an hour or 2 after I stop make it not worth it for me.
The other deterrent is that,
Mixed drinks around here are around $10 and I'm too cheap to buy many of those.
Their bodies get dependent on alchhol and they do not get hangovers. But in the morning they need a drink to avoid withdrawal.
Do alcoholics not get hangovers? I love drinking but the brutal headaches I get as early as an hour or 2 after I stop make it not worth it for me.
The other deterrent is that,
Mixed drinks around here are around $10 and I'm too cheap to buy many of those.
Their bodies get dependent on alchhol and they do not get hangovers. But in the morning they need a drink to avoid withdrawal.
Keep coming back, it works if you work it.
This past June was 18 years for me. Keep up the good work. As others have said finding something to do with your time is a great help. There are others on this site who are recovering and they will probably chime in soon.
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