Trevor Morley's Tache
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Great effort. Hopefully you are well on your way to getting on top of it.
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Eighteen days and not one drop. Sleeping really well; feel great when I wake. Had some blood tests done and liver is not as bad as I feared. I start the company's support program when I return from holiday on the 20th. Saving a shitload of money too.
I have had plenty of opportunities to have a sneaky can whilst out and about on my own but I have resisted. I don't want to go back to lying to my family about my consumption of alcohol. Mrs Z doesn't believe me 100% when I tell her I haven't touched a drop, because I lied daily for the twenty seven years of our marriage, but I know the truth and I'm proud of it.
To anyone currently abstaining or thinking about it, be strong and be true to yourself. Help is also out there in many forms. On here too!
Nice one mate. I’m a train driver too so know drink and the job don’t mix.
Zubrman
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If I didn't have this job for the last twenty one years I probably wouldn't be alive. I'd have drunk myself into oblivion. The need to come off the juice when knowing you have to work was a huge effort but it helped reduce my consumption.Nice one mate. I’m a train driver too so know drink and the job don’t mix.
I've had to stop completely as the amount I was cramming in on my days off was getting ridiculous.
It's such a load off my mind now. I don't have to worry or fear losing my job and the company has been extremely supportive.
idahoblues
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It’s cold, whisky tonight
Zubrman
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Enjoy :)It’s cold, whisky tonight
If I didn't have this job for the last twenty one years I probably wouldn't be alive. I'd have drunk myself into oblivion. The need to come off the juice when knowing you have to work was a huge effort but it helped reduce my consumption.
I've had to stop completely as the amount I was cramming in on my days off was getting ridiculous.
It's such a load off my mind now. I don't have to worry or fear losing my job and the company has been extremely supportive.
It’s the kind of job that almost encourages binge drinking and I’ve had similar issues to you, I’d get a couple of days off and try and make up for lost time, mad really. I’ll go 10 days without a drop then get a rest day and think I need to hit it hard.
Glad you’ve tackled it head on mate and are starting to see the rewards.
idahoblues
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It’s snowing, just a little snifter in front of the fireEnjoy :)
Man_City_Loyal
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Been working for me since July 2019The true test for me is to see if you can still continue to go to the pub socially but not touch any alcohol, maybe drink alcohol free lager as a stepping stone.
Brilliant mateEighteen days and not one drop. Sleeping really well; feel great when I wake. Had some blood tests done and liver is not as bad as I feared. I start the company's support program when I return from holiday on the 20th. Saving a shitload of money too.
I have had plenty of opportunities to have a sneaky can whilst out and about on my own but I have resisted. I don't want to go back to lying to my family about my consumption of alcohol. Mrs Z doesn't believe me 100% when I tell her I haven't touched a drop, because I lied daily for the twenty seven years of our marriage, but I know the truth and I'm proud of it.
To anyone currently abstaining or thinking about it, be strong and be true to yourself. Help is also out there in many forms. On here too!
kevin horlocks wand
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I went to a pals funeral a week ago. Dead booze 49. A few of the old gang have addictive personalities so everything is on 100 on the dial. Drink , betting and booze, it’s always all in. One guy who had a real problem has stopped and now his thing is running but reflective of his addictive personality it’s ultra marathons and very long runs but he looks great and 11 years not drinking. It works for him .
I do 4 and 3 as don’t have that all in personality . That’s 4 days a week no alcohol and 3 alcohol allowed but rarely to the extent of a hangover but it’s good discipline and keeps it down for me.
i also think once you get to mid 40s nature takes hold and hangovers are just awful now and a whole day affair. Luckily if I do have too many I am one of those people where the last thing I want is a drink The next day. I appreciate not everyone is.
but those moderate drinkers who want to cut it back but not stop altogether , try 4 and 3 . Works for me. It’s just any 4 days in a week which you don’t drink so it’s rarely the same 4 so meeting A pal to watch city on a Tuesday is one of your days and adjust rest of week.
those who are stopping altogether good luck to you.
I think pubs and restaurants have far more none drinkers in them these days which helps.
I do 4 and 3 as don’t have that all in personality . That’s 4 days a week no alcohol and 3 alcohol allowed but rarely to the extent of a hangover but it’s good discipline and keeps it down for me.
i also think once you get to mid 40s nature takes hold and hangovers are just awful now and a whole day affair. Luckily if I do have too many I am one of those people where the last thing I want is a drink The next day. I appreciate not everyone is.
but those moderate drinkers who want to cut it back but not stop altogether , try 4 and 3 . Works for me. It’s just any 4 days in a week which you don’t drink so it’s rarely the same 4 so meeting A pal to watch city on a Tuesday is one of your days and adjust rest of week.
those who are stopping altogether good luck to you.
I think pubs and restaurants have far more none drinkers in them these days which helps.
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