Alcohol - Gave Up
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Gave up 19 years ago after drinking around 3 cans of Tennants super and roughly half a bottle of scotch a day for around 8 years I just woke up one day a said enough is enough and never touched a drop since, I would love to have a steady drinking habit BUT I know I will go back to my old habits so I will leave it well alone
Liokault said:
As a point of balance, I have been nearly tee total for 20 years. I feel tired all the time.
I had a blood test four or five years ago. I am borderline hypothyroid. Actually a bit below the line, but not by much. My only major symptom was feeling tired all the time. My arms itched, but not to excess. I'm overweight, despite cutting out lots of fattening stuff and exercising a lot.I'd gone to see a doctor some years before and I saw him write TALT in my notes. My feeling that he couldn't be bothered was spot on. Now, with a new doctor, I'm being monitored. I also experience low blood sugar for an unreasonable time after exercise. It eventually sorts itself out but that's being monitored as well. It's a wonder I've got any blood left.
You should not feel TALT.
Check for the symptoms of hypothyrodism and also low blood sugar. You'll immediately feel you've got both, so be a bit careful.
Jan has gone quite quick, not been at all hard, not a hint of a craving which I used to get or at least used to get pangs that a Friday or Saturday night was passing by without honouring it without a drink, but not remotely bothered.
The zero stuff sort of does the trick, its not 100 percent the same but I am happy with it.
Not saying I wont drink alcohol again but want to get out of that friday Saturday thing, maybe a few on Sunday, sod it , Thursday, well its near enough or have had a bad day so reach for a tin.
The zero stuff sort of does the trick, its not 100 percent the same but I am happy with it.
Not saying I wont drink alcohol again but want to get out of that friday Saturday thing, maybe a few on Sunday, sod it , Thursday, well its near enough or have had a bad day so reach for a tin.
J4CKO said:
Jan has gone quite quick, not been at all hard, not a hint of a craving which I used to get or at least used to get pangs that a Friday or Saturday night was passing by without honouring it without a drink, but not remotely bothered.
The zero stuff sort of does the trick, its not 100 percent the same but I am happy with it.
Not saying I wont drink alcohol again but want to get out of that friday Saturday thing, maybe a few on Sunday, sod it , Thursday, well its near enough or have had a bad day so reach for a tin.
It’s moderation really - and we all know it. The zero stuff sort of does the trick, its not 100 percent the same but I am happy with it.
Not saying I wont drink alcohol again but want to get out of that friday Saturday thing, maybe a few on Sunday, sod it , Thursday, well its near enough or have had a bad day so reach for a tin.
Work hard play hard but balance is key.
Cutting down is no bad thing fewer drinking days a week is a good start then trying to get weekly levels to NIcE standards “on average”. I hate it if someone tried to make me stop for no apparent reason apart from oh you’ve had a drink don’t you think you should cut down? Those sorts of comments made to me actually make me go U turn on that suggestion.
Dr Wife parents aside from that.
I’m enjoying a can now at home with the wife. I might have a total of 2-4, no issue if I want more clearly but (6nations starts next weekend) a chilled out weekend again low consumption/healthy level job done.
Now to try and stop this sex addiction thing....
Penelope Stopit said:
Enjoyed reading this
Good to see so many rising above the temptation
Wish you all the very best for the future
Boozing heavily is without doubt a curse
From a very heavy drinker to having a few enjoyable drinks. 7 years and all is good
Keep the faith
I had a G&T at the parents on Sunday and thought afterwards (it was bloody nice) I just want more.Good to see so many rising above the temptation
Wish you all the very best for the future
Boozing heavily is without doubt a curse
From a very heavy drinker to having a few enjoyable drinks. 7 years and all is good
Keep the faith
I've got to work harder on a total stop.
JustALooseScrew said:
had a G&T at the parents on Sunday and thought afterwards (it was bloody nice) I just want more.
I've got to work harder on a total stop.
There have been several occasions when "have some more" came to mind but have managed to not go for itI've got to work harder on a total stop.
This problem is so complicated as there aren't two of us alike, we all differ in so many ways and handle problems differently
Find it good that you enjoyed a G&T, it's the next ten G&Ts on top of it that are the problem
If I was thee and at times couldn't stop after reaching the sensible limit set by myself, help from someone would be my next move
The choices for any big drinkers are
Stop altogether
Drink a sensible amount
Seek help as there is much help out there and the problem isn't anything new, it's not a weakness to be a heavy drinker it's an addiction, a trap easily fallen into
Getting pissed feels great to many of us but.........
Keep fighting it, you will get there
HairyMaclary said:
Dry January.
Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Inspired by this thread I'm going to manage a dry week in a few hours time. First time for at least 6 months, and not been too tough, barring a couple of hankerings mid-week.Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Then a busy weekend is going to mean drinks Friday, Saturday and Sunday, before getting back on the plan on Monday.
SpeckledJim said:
HairyMaclary said:
Dry January.
Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Inspired by this thread I'm going to manage a dry week in a few hours time. First time for at least 6 months, and not been too tough, barring a couple of hankerings mid-week.Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Then a busy weekend is going to mean drinks Friday, Saturday and Sunday, before getting back on the plan on Monday.
Robertj21a said:
SpeckledJim said:
HairyMaclary said:
Dry January.
Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Inspired by this thread I'm going to manage a dry week in a few hours time. First time for at least 6 months, and not been too tough, barring a couple of hankerings mid-week.Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Then a busy weekend is going to mean drinks Friday, Saturday and Sunday, before getting back on the plan on Monday.
More serious answer:
Tonight I'm raising a glass to Brexit. Whether that's celebratory or consolatory isn't for this thread.
Tomorrow night I've a night away with Mrs Jim, leaving the BabyJims behind, and if that's not worth a couple of pints I'm not sure what is.
Sunday night I'm having dinner with a mate I only see once or twice a year, and I reckon that's worth one or two as well.
Then Monday = back on plan.
ETA: the aim is not to become teetotal. I enjoy it too much for that. The aim is to drink approx. 75% less. Cut out the drinks that are merely habitual, and keep the drinks that (for me) genuinely improve an event/thing/get-together/doo.
Edited by SpeckledJim on Friday 31st January 13:51
SpeckledJim said:
Robertj21a said:
SpeckledJim said:
HairyMaclary said:
Dry January.
Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Inspired by this thread I'm going to manage a dry week in a few hours time. First time for at least 6 months, and not been too tough, barring a couple of hankerings mid-week.Completed it mate!
Anyone else?
Then a busy weekend is going to mean drinks Friday, Saturday and Sunday, before getting back on the plan on Monday.
More serious answer:
Tonight I'm raising a glass to Brexit. Whether that's celebratory or consolatory isn't for this thread.
Tomorrow night I've a night away with Mrs Jim, leaving the BabyJims behind, and if that's not worth a couple of pints I'm not sure what is.
Sunday night I'm having dinner with a mate I only see once or twice a year, and I reckon that's worth one or two as well.
Then Monday = back on plan.
ETA: the aim is not to become teetotal. I enjoy it too much for that. The aim is to drink approx. 75% less. Cut out the drinks that are merely habitual, and keep the drinks that (for me) genuinely improve an event/thing/get-together/doo.
Edited by SpeckledJim on Friday 31st January 13:51
Once in for for one it is just a cascade like one of those domino runs.SpeckledJim said:
Because it's been a whole week and I'm fluppin' GASPING!!! Don't make the good the enemy of the perfect or I'll fold!
More serious answer:
Tonight I'm raising a glass to Brexit. Whether that's celebratory or consolatory isn't for this thread.
Tomorrow night I've a night away with Mrs Jim, leaving the BabyJims behind, and if that's not worth a couple of pints I'm not sure what is.
Sunday night I'm having dinner with a mate I only see once or twice a year, and I reckon that's worth one or two as well.
Then Monday = back on plan.
ETA: the aim is not to become teetotal. I enjoy it too much for that. The aim is to drink approx. 75% less. Cut out the drinks that are merely habitual, and keep the drinks that (for me) genuinely improve an event/thing/get-together/doo.
Good points, I'd also add that just beware that your tolerance is probably falling through the floor.More serious answer:
Tonight I'm raising a glass to Brexit. Whether that's celebratory or consolatory isn't for this thread.
Tomorrow night I've a night away with Mrs Jim, leaving the BabyJims behind, and if that's not worth a couple of pints I'm not sure what is.
Sunday night I'm having dinner with a mate I only see once or twice a year, and I reckon that's worth one or two as well.
Then Monday = back on plan.
ETA: the aim is not to become teetotal. I enjoy it too much for that. The aim is to drink approx. 75% less. Cut out the drinks that are merely habitual, and keep the drinks that (for me) genuinely improve an event/thing/get-together/doo.
Edited by SpeckledJim on Friday 31st January 13:51
I was in a right mess after falling off the wagon and drinking what was quite usual.
JustALooseScrew said:
ood points, I'd also add that just beware that your tolerance is probably falling through the floor.
I was in a right mess after falling off the wagon and drinking what was quite usual.
Very much this, when I wobbled I got myself into a horrible state and boy did I pay for it after....I was in a right mess after falling off the wagon and drinking what was quite usual.
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