Alcohol, hints, tips, advice etc.

blue44 said:
It will probably end my match going support now though,i will never go to an away for sure,probably even wembley for a final again,beer is the day for an away.

Im sat in a food place now totally miserable because there is no beer,its hard to change so quick
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Only you can decide when enough is enough.
I just got fed up with drinking, wasting too much time and money too.
Since stopping last June I had a week in Germany (where I sampled a few!) and the odd pint here and there.
Drinking is generally not a part of my life now and I don't get the 3 day period of depression which used to affect me.
If you want to stop,, YOU have to want it.

Good luck!
 
It’s my last true vice and even I’m beginning to think about fucking it off.

I’m sober at the moment because I’ve had job interviews at AM and now I’m sitting outside of Clatterbridge Hospital waiting for my CT scan. No chance was I going in hungover!

I showed my face Monday night in the pub after some pestering texts to get me out. I stayed on Diet Coke and just got more and more annoyed with everyone around me. I got knocked in to a few times, people blocked doors or the toilets and wouldn’t move and I asked one guy the same question three times and he was too pissed to understand.

Pubs can be an alien place when you don’t drink. If I don’t go out and there’s no booze at home then I should be fine.
 
A day of success. Not only did I stay off it as self promised, saw the Blues make a mockery of Bayern, on my travels yesterday I finally got a number for the local boxing club after many years of wondering where they were. This is potentially a key moment as I think boxing exercise is the best thing to keep my head on. Was into it years ago and got pretty big from it but was a 3/4 day a week drinker at the time too, which makes me kick myself when I think what could have happened if I'd been sober. A chance to try again!
 
Heading home from the hospital. I’ve been told no booze for a couple of days which I’m fine with.

I’d say there’s five pubs within walking distance of where I live. Three are no go because of the clientele (cliquey / scum / average age 84) and another just passable but the beer is bad. Just one is a nice night out.
 
bluegirl74 said:
You've done amazingly well so far, especially in the face of some pretty big challenges so early on.
Willpower has got you this far but what extra support can you get in place now?
Are you listening to podcasts or following sober influencers at all? Is it worth sorting out a GP appointment? Or getting in touch with any of the charities or support groups who specialise in helping anyone looking to cut back / stop drinking. I'm in a couple through Facebook (which is pretty useful for this kind of stuff) and could recommend some if you'd like?
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I'm old school and a bit of a cynic with all these self help groups,great if that helps you but not for me,I know its my choice and my way of doing it is what I have been doing.
Its a mental addiction for me as much as physical, anything that upsets me,irratates me depresses me etc my first port of call is to get pissed.Its that what I'm having real trouble with.
Its going to take a long long time to change this mindset.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
It’s my last true vice and even I’m beginning to think about fucking it off.

I’m sober at the moment because I’ve had job interviews at AM and now I’m sitting outside of Clatterbridge Hospital waiting for my CT scan. No chance was I going in hungover!

I showed my face Monday night in the pub after some pestering texts to get me out. I stayed on Diet Coke and just got more and more annoyed with everyone around me. I got knocked in to a few times, people blocked doors or the toilets and wouldn’t move and I asked one guy the same question three times and he was too pissed to understand.

Pubs can be an alien place when you don’t drink. If I don’t go out and there’s no booze at home then I should be fine.
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Stay strong pal.

Ignore the pestering texts.

Put your phone down and ignore the requests to go out, your mates can cope without you. Your response will provoke your mates to pester you more to come out.

If they are true mates then they will understand.
 
blue44 said:
I'm old school and a bit of a cynic with all these self help groups,great if that helps you but not for me,I know its my choice and my way of doing it is what I have been doing.
Its a mental addiction for me as much as physical, anything that upsets me,irratates me depresses me etc my first port of call is to get pissed.Its that what I'm having real trouble with.
Its going to take a long long time to change this mindset.
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Fair enough, you know yourself best. There's no right or wrong way, just find what works for you :-)
 
drank far too much these last 2 years, Covid + personal losses, a beer or 12 eased it and gave me something to look forward to.

Off it for 3 days now, I wouldn’t class myself as an alcoholic by any stretch, but I drink too much for sure. 1st step was stopping at home, and then testing myself last night and staying home. Feel far better for it, and sleeping like a log, even with one day off.

Big birthday bash tomorrow, Mrs is supportive but I know I’ll be expected to have a beer, I’m gonna drive and deal with the “what??” Looks.

Saturday is the next big test!
 
I haven’t had a drink drink since Saturday and feel good. I’ve had a job interview and also hospital today. I’m not allowed a beer until this Saturday due to my scan prep.

Something somewhere inside me has told me to cut right down. I’m unsure why but I think I’m going to. It was 14 units a week according to the nurse when I had my bloods done. That’s something like 7 pints of average strength beer. I could easily have that over the course of a day watching football.
 
This made me laugh on a thread about helping posters to cut down/give up the booze:
 

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MCFC Wirral said:
I haven’t had a drink drink since Saturday and feel good. I’ve had a job interview and also hospital today. I’m not allowed a beer until this Saturday due to my scan prep.

Something somewhere inside me has told me to cut right down. I’m unsure why but I think I’m going to. It was 14 units a week according to the nurse when I had my bloods done. That’s something like 7 pints of average strength beer. I could easily have that over the course of a day watching football.
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Hope your interview went well.
 
Similar to others on here I have drunk far too much too regularly over a period of time.
Few Beers plus wine most/sometimes every night,sometimes as much as 4 beers and bottle of wine(no spirits I say that as if it exonerates me but I know it doesn't). Match days it's more as always get a lift to the match.
3 Weeks ago was on holiday in Tenerife and carried on in similar manner but added daytime pints to it.
5th day of holiday was fed up of feeling tired/slightly rough and little energy so more or less stopped for rest of holiday.
Thought I would find it tough and TBH some days I just think about having a beer/wine.
However for last 14 days have had one glass of wine whilst our for a meal and 2 glasses watching the City game on Tuesday,we shared a bottle so none in the house now. Feel tons better in terms of energy/sleep etc and time with kids is much more rewarding for us all.
Been to the pub with friends/family about 4 times since and not entertained a drink and told all who asked that I just feel better not drinking so the "Just have the one" remarks generally fizzled out.
Going to Wembley tomorrow but wont be drinking and can see me keeping this up as the benefits of not drinking/reducing drastically far outweigh the regular nightly drinks.
Being realistic will sill have odd glass of wine with meal out but no beer/wine at home.
We re all different but that is my personal take on it now and intend to carry on with this.
 
I’ve not had a drink for a week. Last night I didn’t go out on a Friday for the first time since lockdown and I feel very positive. I needed to sleep until 10am but I was shattered after a very busy week. Since then, I’ve done about four chores and am now ready to go out.

Telling myself I can do this is all I needed. I still am going to drink but only on occasions like football or organised nights out. Apologies in advance to Wirral pubs and breweries…
 
Indaparkside said:
Yes he got the job in bargain booze:)
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When I was a student, I’d get 8 cans for £5 from the Wilmslow Road branch in a doubled up blue plastic carrier bag and go to a house party. I’d leave when the bag was empty. Them days.

I have a temp role within the probation service sorted but this one is permanent and walking distance from home. I hope to find out Monday.
 
MCFC Wirral said:
When I was a student, I’d get 8 cans for £5 from the Wilmslow Road branch in a doubled up blue plastic carrier bag and go to a house party. I’d leave when the bag was empty. Them days.

I have a temp role within the probation service sorted but this one is permanent and walking distance from home. I hope to find out Monday.
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Good luck mate
 
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