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Quiting Drinking (anyone done this)

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  1. shipitb shipitb is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 8:55am)

    So i am going to quit drinking. The last 4-5 times i have drank I have no clue what happened the night before. I can not drink in moderation, I don't know when to say when, and I think if i continue these ways best case senario is a DUI. Worst case.....
    well i do not want to think about that. I don't know anyone on this forum IRL, but any advise,stories,helpful hints etc would be appreciated. Thank You
  2. Scha Scha is offline Creator of SchaArcade & SchaCam

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 9:02am) in reply to shipitb

    DO NOT STOP DRINKING!!!

    YOU WILL BORE YOUSELF TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Mr323 Mr323 is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 9:49am) in reply to Scha

    Just stop, there is no trick. Pushups instead of a beer. Go for a walk to get out of house when you want to go to the fridge. Good luck, it is hard yet so simple. Just tell yourself, "I'm done with this!"
  4. ray419 ray419 is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 9:58am) in reply to Mr323

    On your profile you list "blow" as one of your hobbies.......maybe you should give that up also on your quest to sobriety.....just a thought.......
  5. DaVols DaVols is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:01am) in reply to shipitb

    OP is incredibly hung over right now
  6. Utried Utried is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:06am) in reply to shipitb

    You should definitely stop.....you will be a better man for it.
  7. Tim Lock Tim Lock is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:13am) in reply to shipitb

    Fuck it, I'm going to quit drinking too. After today.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:15am) in reply to shipitb

    Good luck man, I wish you the best. When the BEST case scenario is a DUI, perhaps it IS time. Good luck
  9. DaVols DaVols is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:19am) in reply to Tim Lock

     
    Originally Posted by Tim Lock View Post

    Fuck it, I'm going to quit drinking too. After today.

    But who will your pharmacy class test their drugs on?
  10. bazilly bazilly is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:24am) in reply to shipitb

    Find some AA meetings in your area and go to them. You can not "just stop". That is the difference between how you drink and the other people. Good luck.
  11. Tim Lock Tim Lock is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:25am) in reply to DaVols

    Drugs are still allowed, obv.
  12. DaVols DaVols is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:30am) in reply to Tim Lock

     
    Originally Posted by Tim Lock View Post

    Drugs are still allowed, obv.

    Yeah but dont they use you to test the drugs impact when mixed with alcohol?
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:38am) in reply to DaVols

     
    Originally Posted by DaVols View Post

    Yeah but dont they use you to test the drugs impact when mixed with alcohol?

    Good point. Well there goes that idea. Looks like I'm still drinking. Thanks DaVols.
  14. shipitb shipitb is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:45am) in reply to DaVols

     
    Originally Posted by DaVols View Post

    OP is incredibly hung over right now

    this is true however, i had to check my account online to make sure i paid my tab at the bar, and found a mcdonalds bag next to my bed.at least i ate good tho
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  15. DaVols DaVols is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:51am) in reply to Tim Lock

     
    Originally Posted by Tim Lock View Post

    Good point. Well there goes that idea. Looks like I'm still drinking. Thanks DaVols.

    Im here for ya
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 10:55am) in reply to shipitb

     
    Originally Posted by shipitb View Post

    and found a mcdonalds back next to my bed.at least i ate good tho

    lol @ "found" McDonald's.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 11:06am) in reply to bazilly

     
    Originally Posted by bazilly View Post

    Find some AA meetings in your area and go to them. You can not "just stop". That is the difference between how you drink and the other people. Good luck.

    Maybe you can stop on your own, maybe not...but you have recognized a problem. Don't let anyone talk you out of it. Be responsible before it's too late.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 11:13am) in reply to bazilly

     
    Originally Posted by bazilly View Post

    Find some AA meetings in your area and go to them. You can not "just stop". That is the difference between how you drink and the other people. Good luck.

    I know more people that "just stopped" and never went to AA than I do that went to AA. They have never drank since, and they aren't all emotional about it like people I know that went to AA.

    Any person I know that has gone to AA feel it a need to talk about there problems in social settings to defend there not drinking. The guys I know who just quit can still hang out, they just don't drink.

    If you do quit, try to have a good attitude about it and don't make situations awkward.
  19. majcsj majcsj is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 11:37am) in reply to dams

    The best advice I could tell you is just simply quit.I did about a year ago.Just got sick of the hangovers and all the drama involved in dealing with other people at the bar..I still will go out here and there but won't drink! I'm also not in my early 20's no more either!There is to much to lose(life) and not enough to gain by getting sh!t faced.I've had friends die drinking and driving and just being in the wrong place at the wrong time and getting murdered.Think about it and gl..
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 11:56am) in reply to bazilly

     
    Originally Posted by bazilly View Post

    Find some AA meetings in your area and go to them. You can not "just stop". That is the difference between how you drink and the other people. Good luck.

    With there 90% relapse rate, AA is not always the best choice

    Find what works for you, be that exercise, a new hobby, meditation...Something to fill the gap
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 11:57am) in reply to dams

    Not saying it can't be done alone but someone trying to stay sober has a much better chance with the support of people who have the same addictions. Not going to debate with you dams but your opinion is not shared by any doctors, therapists, or counselors.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:05pm) in reply to Scha

     
    Originally Posted by Scha View Post

    DO NOT STOP DRINKING!!!

    YOU WILL BORE YOUSELF TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!

  23. bazilly bazilly is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:07pm) in reply to YULivin4

    Where did you get that stat. It is anonymous group. How do you get anonymous stats? Although I think the number might be higher then 90. Most people don't want to be there.

    I am not an AA member or alcoholic. But you guys are throwing out some ramblings you know nothing about. Ask an expert for help. No experts here, especially me. Good luck.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:11pm) in reply to shipitb

    you sound like a chick with a bad hangover.
  25. YULivin4 YULivin4 is offline

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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:14pm) in reply to bazilly

     
    Originally Posted by bazilly View Post

    Where did you get that stat. It is anonymous group. How do you get anonymous stats? Although I think the number might be higher then 90. Most people don't want to be there.

    I am not an AA member or alcoholic. But you guys are throwing out some ramblings you know nothing about. Ask an expert for help. No experts here, especially me. Good luck.

    That stat came from the director of an AA program where I use to live...And just because it is "anonymous" doesn't mean they can report about success rates and still maintain anonymity.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:19pm) in reply to DaVols

    i quit quitting
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:19pm) in reply to shipitb

    i gave up drinking last night. and it as the orse 15 min of my life.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:22pm) in reply to Lameass_

     
    Originally Posted by Lameass_ View Post

    i gave up drinking last night. and it as the orse 15 min of my life.

    fix the "w" key immed.
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:22pm) in reply to shipitb

     
    Originally Posted by shipitb View Post


    this is true however, i had to check my account online to make sure i paid my tab at the bar, and found a mcdonalds bag next to my bed.at least i ate good tho

    seriously? this happens everytime i go out. dont drive and you will be fine. as long as your not missing too much work and dont have huge responsibilities like kids. etc. then let the good times roll
     
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    Aug 16th, 2009 (8/16/2009 12:31pm) in reply to YULivin4

     
    Originally Posted by YULivin4 View Post

    That stat came from the director of an AA program where I use to live...And just because it is "anonymous" doesn't mean they can report about success rates and still maintain anonymity.

    ]\

    As a member of AA I can say that there is no way that the program keeps any stats for a rate of relapse. That is just ridiculous so many people come and go. How does one keep tyrack of people in a program that only uses first names and go to meetings at many diffrent groups.

    The program does work for people that want it to work, although AA is by no means the only way to quit drinking. I stopped attending meetings about a year ago, although I am still sober does that mean I relapsed, because I no longer go. No, it means i am channeling my energy in other ways.
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