365 days without booze... join me?
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mug81 said:
Sebo said:
On reflection, my post was a little insensitive (apologies Mug). Interested to hear your experience in The Priory. I work with a couple of guys that have been through there (cocaine) but it's not something that's discussed.
Hi Chaps, apologies for the slow reply- I've been busy trying to adapt to the outside world! No offence taken to any posts at all. 39 days dry so far.. the cravings for booze have now gone thankfully. First 3 weeks were the worst.
Sebo said:
Thank you for writing up some of your experiences, really pleased you are coming out the other side of it.
39 days dry so far.. the cravings for booze have now gone thankfully. First 3 weeks were the worst.
No need to say thanks, honestly- I have witnessed some horrendous examples of what booze can do to fellow man, so if my inane witter helps just one person then happy days! 39 days dry so far.. the cravings for booze have now gone thankfully. First 3 weeks were the worst.
To give you an idea, when I joined the rehabilitation plan there was six of us. One of the counsellors told me that basically of the six, two would die directly as a result of not being able to stop etc. and fairly soon. Two would stay dry, as it were, and the remaining two would have to fight relentlessly against it. Naturally, I shrugged it off- they're just trying to induce fear I thought- until I spoke to former patients (the aftercare plan is very good) and the numbers sadly ring true. I'm only two weeks or so out and one chap who was there has left the building. Harrowing.
mug81 said:
No need to say thanks, honestly- I have witnessed some horrendous examples of what booze can do to fellow man, so if my inane witter helps just one person then happy days!
To give you an idea, when I joined the rehabilitation plan there was six of us. One of the counsellors told me that basically of the six, two would die directly as a result of not being able to stop etc. and fairly soon. Two would stay dry, as it were, and the remaining two would have to fight relentlessly against it. Naturally, I shrugged it off- they're just trying to induce fear I thought- until I spoke to former patients (the aftercare plan is very good) and the numbers sadly ring true. I'm only two weeks or so out and one chap who was there has left the building. Harrowing.
Reflecting on this and it seems a little bleak..! Sorry. Every Thursday is a get together of former Priory patients back at the hospital for light hearted chat, support, and general talking rubbish. So many people there all doing fantastically, everyone looks out for each other with a great sense of community. It is very much doable!To give you an idea, when I joined the rehabilitation plan there was six of us. One of the counsellors told me that basically of the six, two would die directly as a result of not being able to stop etc. and fairly soon. Two would stay dry, as it were, and the remaining two would have to fight relentlessly against it. Naturally, I shrugged it off- they're just trying to induce fear I thought- until I spoke to former patients (the aftercare plan is very good) and the numbers sadly ring true. I'm only two weeks or so out and one chap who was there has left the building. Harrowing.
Adz- Hope all is well with your Brother etc. I have a decent amount of literature which can be a great help- happy to send some over if you wish.
mug81 said:
Reflecting on this and it seems a little bleak..! Sorry. Every Thursday is a get together of former Priory patients back at the hospital for light hearted chat, support, and general talking rubbish. So many people there all doing fantastically, everyone looks out for each other with a great sense of community. It is very much doable!
That sounds very worthwhile.Anyone got tips for what to replace the booze with?! Am finding it very easy when going out with punters to not drink but the rest of the time at work and home, I seem to have developed a sweet tooth to rival a bed-ridden southern state American !
Am drinking lots of tea and water and eating healthily where I can but cravings for crap food are off the chart !
grumbledoak said:
Sebo said:
I seem to have developed a sweet tooth to rival a bed-ridden southern state American !
Your body will be used to getting a lot of sugar, though you weren't aware of it. Try boiled sweets. 
Personally I mostly drink water, tea or coffee (black).
I'm a bit bad with snacking at the moment, but am managing to stick to relatively healthy (or at least, not so unhealthy) items such as nuts and raisins/currants/cranberries. A little dark chocolate isn't so bad either, and there's always the fruit option, but again, as with everything, moderation is key.
Hi all. At some point in the past 3 or 4 weeks I passed 12 months without a single drop of alco-mah-hol.
I was never a big drinker - and I suspect I'll have the odd glass over a big birthday or something, but honestly, I don't miss it.
Well done to those on their way or waaaay past their goals. Mine was a month. Good times
I was never a big drinker - and I suspect I'll have the odd glass over a big birthday or something, but honestly, I don't miss it.
Well done to those on their way or waaaay past their goals. Mine was a month. Good times
Great work there !
I'm about 3-4 months dry and finding it easier as time passes, especially when you notice the subtle benefits. I was at Wembley yesterday with 3 mates watching the NFL game. They were all drinking and hitting the Carlsberg quite hard. I had a couple of Cokes pre-match and nothing once in the stadium. Not only did I save a fortune but I also didnt need to keep getting up for a wee every 30 mins and missing key action in the game. Double win.
Weekend trip to Amsterdam starting on Friday, luckily the heaviest drinker in our group that I was slightly worried about giving me a lot of grief for being sober is on a strict diet so also can't drink. So should be a breeze.
Keep up all the good work all.
I'm about 3-4 months dry and finding it easier as time passes, especially when you notice the subtle benefits. I was at Wembley yesterday with 3 mates watching the NFL game. They were all drinking and hitting the Carlsberg quite hard. I had a couple of Cokes pre-match and nothing once in the stadium. Not only did I save a fortune but I also didnt need to keep getting up for a wee every 30 mins and missing key action in the game. Double win.
Weekend trip to Amsterdam starting on Friday, luckily the heaviest drinker in our group that I was slightly worried about giving me a lot of grief for being sober is on a strict diet so also can't drink. So should be a breeze.
Keep up all the good work all.
Davie_GLA said:
So.... I did sober October and didn't mind it much. Last night I went to my local and at midnight had a couple of pints to celebrate the cash raised for charity.
Came home and had a couple of vodkas. Woke up this morning feeling like crap. I think I'll just stay off it!
You won't stay off it if you were in your local waiting till midnight so you could 'legally' have some booze!! Came home and had a couple of vodkas. Woke up this morning feeling like crap. I think I'll just stay off it!
jonah35 said:
You won't stay off it if you were in your local waiting till midnight so you could 'legally' have some booze!!
Sigh. Had you read the post properly you would have noted that this was to congratulate each other on the completion and to celebrate the money we raised. Turning up to a pup at midnight probably won't get you far in other circumstances.I decided to have a year without alcohol, my last drink was on the 24th of July when I had a couple of cans at an army boxing night. I have always been a big drinker, being in the army doesn't help, there are so many opportunities to drink with work but I haven't even been tempted to.
The reason I decided not to drink is because basically I am a complete t
t when I am drunk! I tend to offend everyone I am with, I have memory blackouts which means I don't even remember it and I have on many occasion spent money I didn't even nearly have spare on drinking, sometimes at the detriment of my family. Also as I am currently injured and I cannot do much in the way of phiz at the moment it helps to keep weight off!
Although the it is a year and that is what I am telling everyone, I see no reason not to make it a permanent thing, I haven't missed it at all and I still have a good night when I have been out!
The reason I decided not to drink is because basically I am a complete t
t when I am drunk! I tend to offend everyone I am with, I have memory blackouts which means I don't even remember it and I have on many occasion spent money I didn't even nearly have spare on drinking, sometimes at the detriment of my family. Also as I am currently injured and I cannot do much in the way of phiz at the moment it helps to keep weight off!Although the it is a year and that is what I am telling everyone, I see no reason not to make it a permanent thing, I haven't missed it at all and I still have a good night when I have been out!
Cfnteabag said:
I decided to have a year without alcohol, my last drink was on the 24th of July when I had a couple of cans at an army boxing night. I have always been a big drinker, being in the army doesn't help, there are so many opportunities to drink with work but I haven't even been tempted to.
The reason I decided not to drink is because basically I am a complete tt when I am drunk! I tend to offend everyone I am with, I have memory blackouts which means I don't even remember it and I have on many occasion spent money I didn't even nearly have spare on drinking, sometimes at the detriment of my family. Also as I am currently injured and I cannot do much in the way of phiz at the moment it helps to keep weight off!
Although the it is a year and that is what I am telling everyone, I see no reason not to make it a permanent thing, I haven't missed it at all and I still have a good night when I have been out!
Top effort. It's a brave man who's willing assess life and to make changes. The lack of "empty" calories will help no end as I'm sure you've realised already.The reason I decided not to drink is because basically I am a complete t
t when I am drunk! I tend to offend everyone I am with, I have memory blackouts which means I don't even remember it and I have on many occasion spent money I didn't even nearly have spare on drinking, sometimes at the detriment of my family. Also as I am currently injured and I cannot do much in the way of phiz at the moment it helps to keep weight off!Although the it is a year and that is what I am telling everyone, I see no reason not to make it a permanent thing, I haven't missed it at all and I still have a good night when I have been out!
Cfnteabag said:
I decided to have a year without alcohol, my last drink was on the 24th of July
You must feel awesome, if not just because you aren't making a tool of yourself on a night out. Nowt worse than the wombles (savage paranoia and wonderment of WTF did I do last night..followed by flashbacks)
Smitters said:
Saturday was day 1000. Pleased with that - feel so much healthier and it's now the norm.
Interesting post - I've just realised I am on day 1053 - agree it's now the norm. I've gone so far the other way I don't see myself ever going back now because I feel good all the time. Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff