Alcohol, hints, tips, advice etc.

My problem is I love both extremes.
When I'm dry I feel fantastic, so much energy, enthusiasm and lust for life. (No iggy pop jokes please) I sleep like a log but I'm up at daft o'clock, even at weekends. Basically, life is good.
But....
I also enjoy drinking, I miss it so much when I'm sober, like I'm missing out on something.
I can't, and won't, commit to either end of the scale.
I've stopped drinking in the week, and I've cut out spirits completely.
Hopefully I have the strength to continue.
Best wishes to all who have shared on here.
 
crublue1 said:
My problem is I love both extremes.
When I'm dry I feel fantastic, so much energy, enthusiasm and lust for life. (No iggy pop jokes please) I sleep like a log but I'm up at daft o'clock, even at weekends. Basically, life is good.
But....
I also enjoy drinking, I miss it so much when I'm sober, like I'm missing out on something.
I can't, and won't, commit to either end of the scale.
I've stopped drinking in the week, and I've cut out spirits completely.
Hopefully I have the strength to continue.
Best wishes to all who have shared on here.
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Granted I've only done one stint of sobriety for a 10 week stretch and I did feel better overall but I was bored as fuck.

But I get the two ends of the spectrum thing...........
 
Zubrman said:
One year, no alcohol.

I'm not bragging. Just thanking everyone who helped.

Can't say I don't miss it but I am sure glad I don't suffer from its hold over me any more.

I have noticed my family and friends have reduced their intake too. Maybe just when around me, I don't know.

What I do know is that I am definitely in a better place relationship-wise, health-wise, job-wise and finance-wise.

I truly hope all those who are struggling with any addictions get the support they need to overcome them. (My PM door is always open.)
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Well done mate, what an absolutely fantastic achievement
 
If you're thinking a drink is a good idea when you really shouldn't or feeling left out of the festivities remember there's help and support around you.

Anybody struggling with it my inbox is fully open and I'll have my phone with me next couple of days.

Don't forget Christmas is over in 24 hours. You might never get back on the wagon if you're currently thinking of jumping off it for a quick sherry and to light yourself up.

Remember. It's never just "one"
 
N1985 said:
If you're thinking a drink is a good idea when you really shouldn't or feeling left out of the festivities remember there's help and support around you.

Anybody struggling with it my inbox is fully open and I'll have my phone with me next couple of days.

Don't forget Christmas is over in 24 hours. You might never get back on the wagon if you're currently thinking of jumping off it for a quick sherry and to light yourself up.

Remember. It's never just "one"
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Keeping this post as close to the top as possible. Contact this guy if you feel yourself slipping. A "couple of beers" cause it's Christmas won't help anyone on a journey. Don't fuck up your hard work
 
crublue1 said:
I'm having a couple of beers over crimbo but I'm geared up to do a dry January. I've done it before and ended up doing 6 months dry.
We all face our problem in a different way.
Good luck to all who share the struggle. X
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You know your body pal, no harm in that decision at all. Just look after yourself
 
@N1985 I feel I should say I was in no way trying to undermine your good advice with my post.
I consider myself lucky that this year I've really turned a corner in my personal struggle.
No spirits whatsoever.
Not one hour missed from work due to alcohol.
That's not happened for at least 30 years.
I feel I'm getting there, even if I'm not completely dry.
Like I said, we all have our own ways of dealing with it, there's no rule book, unfortunately.
 
Zubrman said:
The temptation is diminishing over time for me. Second Christmas and fifteen months no alcohol. Body and mind are so much happier. PM box also open, as always. If you feel a need to discuss, we are here for you.
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Great, great work. First Christmas is definitely the hardest but I'd be liar if I hadn't walked past the boozer earlier and had a pang of feeling like something was missing,and I'm 5 years without a drop. Always easy to let your head run riot and trick you into thinking you'll get away with one, or it'll be different this time. It won't. Being sober has give me things far beyond my wildest dreams. If I walked in that pub they'd all be gone by the morning. Stay safe Blues, be vigilant, and enjoy having a clear head that isn't full of regret, worry and shame in the morning.
 
crublue1 said:
@N1985 I feel I should say I was in no way trying to undermine your good advice with my post.
I consider myself lucky that this year I've really turned a corner in my personal struggle.
No spirits whatsoever.
Not one hour missed from work due to alcohol.
That's not happened for at least 30 years.
I feel I'm getting there, even if I'm not completely dry.
Like I said, we all have our own ways of dealing with it, there's no rule book, unfortunately.
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In no way did I think you were matey, you're doing fantastic pal. There are many roads along this journey, and each journey is different buddy. This shit doesn't come with an instruction manual, we do the best with what we've got and it sounds like you're doing amazing blue.
 
crublue1 said:
@N1985 I feel I should say I was in no way trying to undermine your good advice with my post.
I consider myself lucky that this year I've really turned a corner in my personal struggle.
No spirits whatsoever.
Not one hour missed from work due to alcohol.
That's not happened for at least 30 years.
I feel I'm getting there, even if I'm not completely dry.
Like I said, we all have our own ways of dealing with it, there's no rule book, unfortunately.
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All have different ways of coping pal. If you're getting there then it's a win
 
crublue1 said:
I'm a functioning alcoholic. I drink everyday. I still manage work because I'm good at what I do. If you've got on a plane with a trent ten strapped to the wing then there's parts in that engine I've signed off.
I gave up last year for six months. That was weird, nobody noticed.
Anyone else a useless alcoholic like me?
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I have been and pretty much the same as you.

I used to drink every day, 5-6 330 ml cans a day and on my days off work even more.

I once gave up for 6 months. I started again and found i could even drink more.

When we had the pandemic I was drinking even more as there was no journey home for me to start drinking, then one day due to ill health I had to give up for at least 10 days and now 921 days later I am stil not drinking.

Its a good job as well, as in between then and now I have been diagnosed with advanced glucoma and been off work and if I had been drinking I would have been a hell of lot worse. Along with other personal challenges in my life.

So for me to break the cycle it took an enforced break. Maybe that could be a good time to give up.

just wish now I could do the same with smoking weed and cigarettes.
 
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crublue1 said:
@N1985 I feel I should say I was in no way trying to undermine your good advice with my post.
I consider myself lucky that this year I've really turned a corner in my personal struggle.
No spirits whatsoever.
Not one hour missed from work due to alcohol.
That's not happened for at least 30 years.
I feel I'm getting there, even if I'm not completely dry.
Like I said, we all have our own ways of dealing with it, there's no rule book, unfortunately.
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Everyone is different regarding this, didn’t have a drink for about 3 months admittedly was in hospital for about 2 but didn’t miss it when I came out, best advice I can give is, you know your body better than anyone but err on the side of caution, stay well everyone.
 
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