Context: you only get one life. Some people can enjoy 'a few extra tipples' but for many people there is a miserable existence being a slave to alcohol. No one on this thread is pressurising anyone, bud.I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
From my experience with drinking and liver function if you only drank lager and stayed off the spirits your liver function should be back to normal in around 6 months .I lost two stone in weight, BMI now 23.5 (not bad at all for a 63 year old,) waist size from 38" to 32", heart rate way down from around 100 bpm to 75-80. No more arrhythmic heart beats and blood pressure back down to normal levels.
No more snoring during the night, so everyone sleeps better. Less lethargy, (still a lazy fucker but no excuses for not doing things that need to be done.) Sleep is really refreshing nowadays and I wake up feeling great.
My liver was scanned and showed signs of damage. Now that I've gone 17 months without a drop, I'd like to have another scan to see how much,(if) it's recovered.
Mood swings have settled too. It was a huge change after 40 years of daily heavy drinking, but I feel calm and settled in this new state of wellbeing.
Hope that helps.
I know what you're saying but conversely, there are a growing number of people achieving the realisation that actually "a few extra tipples" just isn't worth it whether that's because it exacerbates mental or physical health issues, or it causes issues in relationships, or its detracting from quality of life in another way.I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
Excellent reply…..I know what you're saying but conversely, there are a growing number of people achieving the realisation that actually "a few extra tipples" just isn't worth it whether that's because it exacerbates mental or physical health issues, or it causes issues in relationships, or its detracting from quality of life in another way.
Personally I love that this thread exists, I'm even a little bit proud that it exists on a football forum populated primarily by men, and the fact that it's so active suggests that there's a need for it.
I don't think that it's preachy; you won't find me talking about a sober existence on other threads but if the support available here helps one person who has recognised that they want to reasses their relationship with alcohol then its a positive thing.
No one is forced to read this thread, just as no one is forced to read the F1 or Angling thread. But the reality is that this thread regularly appears on the 1st page of Off Topic, as does the What Are You Drinking thread. Bluemoon is a broad church and, is all the better for that.
Do you know how dangerous a post like that is on a thread where people are openly sharing their struggle with addiction?, completely irresponsible and needs removing now. If one person who has managed to walk away from the booze reads that and agrees with you, then you have set them back years in their recovery.I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
Keep up the good work! Well done brotherAlmost 5 months dry for me and I am already noticing huge differences.
Have gone from 113kg (fat slob with huge beer belly) to 96.3kg, loss of 16.7Kg; I do feel a little proud of myself.
It shows me how shit, alcohol, bad diet and infrequent gym usage is for your health and wallet.
Money saved is substantial, I do notice a difference even with cost of living crisis.
Funny things you notice, but recycling wheelie bin is much lighter every bin day now. :)
Well that and the kids and there is my motivation.
Love hearing the positive stories in this thread, keep on smashing it Blues!
The context of this thread isn't purely to add a few extra years onto your life, it's to try and ensure that you actually have a life worth living.I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
That's probably the last thing a recovering alcoholic needs to hear; someone validating drinking in this way.I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
Get after it8 days sober for me. Feel rejuvenated
Well said ,my doctor said to me ,I'm not going to lecture you as you know what your doing is fucking stupid ,you will reach a tipping point where it's up to you to make a decision,choose the right one ,I know what you're saying but conversely, there are a growing number of people achieving the realisation that actually "a few extra tipples" just isn't worth it whether that's because it exacerbates mental or physical health issues, or it causes issues in relationships, or its detracting from quality of life in another way.
Personally I love that this thread exists, I'm even a little bit proud that it exists on a football forum populated primarily by men, and the fact that it's so active suggests that there's a need for it.
I don't think that it's preachy; you won't find me talking about a sober existence on other threads but if the support available here helps one person who has recognised that they want to reasses their relationship with alcohol then its a positive thing.
No one is forced to read this thread, just as no one is forced to read the F1 or Angling thread. But the reality is that this thread regularly appears on the 1st page of Off Topic, as does the What Are You Drinking thread. Bluemoon is a broad church and, is all the better for that.
I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
Little by little mate, small steps are better than not at all.I personally love this thread but it also annoys me in one way ,I think anyone who posts on here knows their self it's not right what they are doing and cutting it down dosnt kinda wash for me it's playing at getting better ,also drinking 0% beers isn't for me I don't see the point of putting the taste back in my mouth that caused me much trouble over the years ,looking back all alcohol tastes horrible it's the effect we crave ,the getting away from stuff ,the escape .
That's just my opinions,I admire everyone on here trying to be a better person in whatever method works for them
Good luck everyone,you have got this beat if YOU want it enough
I personally love this thread but it also annoys me in one way ,I think anyone who posts on here knows their self it's not right what they are doing and cutting it down dosnt kinda wash for me it's playing at getting better ,also drinking 0% beers isn't for me I don't see the point of putting the taste back in my mouth that caused me much trouble over the years ,looking back all alcohol tastes horrible it's the effect we crave ,the getting away from stuff ,the escape .
That's just my opinions,I admire everyone on here trying to be a better person in whatever method works for them
Good luck everyone,you have got this beat if YOU want it enough
On sunday when i decided i had to stop for good.I thought it was symbolic to throw away all my cans in the fridge,i have a big fridge in the conservatory just for cans,I told my wife,I'll give them to my brother in law because its just daft to pour them all way.Well said ,my doctor said to me ,I'm not going to lecture you as you know what your doing is fucking stupid ,you will reach a tipping point where it's up to you to make a decision,choose the right one ,
I did that day came the fridge was emptied and havnt touched a drop in over 10 years now .
I personally found it easy as I had too much to loose ,but everyday I treat as a battle between me and alcohol and I ain't going to loose this one .
I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.
Haha some perspectiveI know for a fact that i'd enjoy the feeling of opioids and could probably ruin my life as I descend down the spiral, robbing and stealing to feed an addiction thats ever harder to obtain. But it's ok, a bloke on Bluemoon said I'll most likely be dead by 79 and I should do what I like and ignore all those naysayers
I have absolutely no idea why anybody would give up life's little pleasures. context, the universe is 14.5 billion years old, the Earth 4.5. If by over indulging knocks a few years of your life, so be it, the average life span for a UK male is approx 79 years old, if having a few extra tipples shortens your life by a few years, it is literally fuck all in the scheme of things. Indulge in what ever pleasure you have and don't feel pressured by the Media and people who think they know how to live your life.