Could you go a month without alchohol?

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I did a 4 day bender last weekend before not having drank for 12 days. Not had a sup since Monday night but intend to round the summer of tonight 31st August with a right drink after today no booze till November is my target.
 
Whilst I've done it before (go a month without alcohol), I haven't been pissed in about a year and feel in control - ie: stopping after 3 pints.

When I was 32 I'd got married and had a kid and there was no drinking on a Friday night, I woke up every Saturday morning for a few weeks feeling like I still had a hangover despite not touching a drop. Anyone else experienced a "phantom hangover"?
 
worsleyweb said:
You need to do it mate. You have a zest for life and as we all get older we have to do all we can - I have no room to talk as my diet and alchohol intake are not good. But I have made small efforts this year and managed to get just a bit fitter and I feel better in myself. I have to admit I am absolutely gagging for a pint. Part of the issue is it is so fucking boring not having a drink. I feel much more relaxed when I have had a pint or two.

I am up at 6.30 and can’t get to sleep!
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Ever tried seeing if you can relax into boredom? Even if it's just a case of 'fuck it, I know I'm going for a pint in a mo' but am just going let myself feel as bored as I can for the next 5 minutes - then go out and enjoy a few beers.'
 
Yes - easily. I've always failed to understand why people have to "drink" to enjoy themselves.
Surely folk can go out for a night out and have a good night without alcohol?
That said I have no kids, not married and don't have a lot pressures that a lot of other people have.
Alcohol was a big contributor in my dad's recent passing, I am determined not to get ever get caught in that spiral.
 
Yes, I've just done over a month now. I'm under huge stress with a new, high pressured job, a Masters Research Thesis to complete and a 6 week old baby. There's a 4 and 6 year old at home too. My wife is a an absolute saint.
I'm 40 this year, weight is creeping up too and I basically need to view alcohol as the very odd treat now.
I'll not suffer from any mid life crisis, I absolutely loved boozing, the warmth and atmosphere of a good pub or restaurant, drinking all day around the football or just crazy weekend binges. On a different path now though.
I'm bringing my older two to football practice tomorrow an I'll have a cappuccino before hitting the books. How life changes.
 
StrangewaysHereWeCome said:
Yes I do. Whilst I very occasionally would love a cold beer I reckon half hour later I'd have my lip glued to a bottle of bourbon.

Drunk me would okay it
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I'm really interested in this. I was reading about the damage that alcohol does to your frontal cortex (it's the part of the brain that makes decisions). I've been a heavy binge drinking for over 20 years and the last 4 have involved a he'll of a lot of school night drinking too.

I've been studying and they reckon after 24 months it is fully repaired. If when you started drinking, it wasn't to oblivion, and it became the norm after sustained abuse (me to a degree, I was always pretty bad but definately got worse). I'm curious to know if in 24 months, I have (or other people now have) any resemblance of control after 3 pints?
 
BlueMoon Risin' said:
Good programme on BBC2 now on Adrian Chiles drinking habbits. For those who kid themselves on how much they drink in a week,check this programme out on BBC iPlayer.
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Just watched it and found it very thought provoking. Never been as bad a Childes is but have been through spells of drinking most nights a week, now I hardly have any. It’s only with the football and meeting mates am I out for a good session, feel healthier, sleep better when I’m not drinking and really glad I can go without.
After tomorrow not touching a drop for 3 weeks at least.
 
inchy14 said:
Just watched it and found it very thought provoking. Never been as bad a Childes is but have been through spells of drinking most nights a week, now I hardly have any. It’s only with the football and meeting mates am I out for a good session, feel healthier, sleep better when I’m not drinking and really glad I can go without.
After tomorrow not touching a drop for 3 weeks at least.
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I was in the mood for a few tonight with the lads, then I thought I'll not bother and have a few before and after the game. I have tins in the fridge, couldn't be bothered with them either, so I made a cup of tea. Must be age; )
 
BlueMoon Risin' said:
I was in the mood for a few tonight with the lads, then I thought I'll not bother and have a few before and after the game. I have tins in the fridge, couldn't be bothered with them either, so I made a cup of tea. Must be age; )
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Haha age may be true! I can’t handle the feeling after a session never mind 2 in one weekend anymore. Hate feeling rough.
 
Maybe, who knows. Fuck trying it though as i love a nice Chianti after a walk with my best mate. It does not help that the local pub serves Dom Perignon vintage 1996 still at a reasonable price. I have a deep love of this tipple, screw bond, this is the finest bubbly ever concocted, Bollinger is average in comparison.

Currently drinking a nice Chianti whilst i wait for my topside roast to do on the bbq.
 
TCIB said:
Maybe, who knows. Fuck trying it though as i love a nice Chianti after a walk with my best mate. It does not help that the local pub serves Dom Perignon vintage 1996 still at a reasonable price. I have a deep love of this tipple, screw bond, this is the finest bubbly ever concocted, Bollinger is average in comparison.

Currently drinking a nice Chianti whilst i wait for my topside roast to do on the bbq.
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Sounds amazing but a BBQ it midnight ? ;)
So where are you ?
 
Wretched Vengeance said:
It's been a few weeks, but I am having a beer.

Will probably regret it in the forenoon when I am being run ragged by 15 month old twins. But, right now it's great.

Tonight I am John Travolta - tomorrow I will be Stephen Hawkins (RIP)
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15 month old twins? It would be easier to train and keep up with a couple of tigers. You have my thoughts and prayers.

My three sons were 2 years apart and when they were nippers they conspired to run me fucking ragged. Their mum used to work all day Sunday. I had the three little fuckers from 7 until half six at night and at the end of it I was a physical and emotional wreck. :)

Brilliant as well though, but by fuck hard graft. Being hungover looking after them I soon realised was not a great idea :)
 
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