Not sure what to say but it feels like a switch clicked in my head today and my eyes were opened.
Yesterday I bought 2 sixpacks to last me over the holidays and today I saw that they’re empty. And the expensive whisky for special occasions too.
I didn’t even have a reason to drink that much. I’ve officially lost control.
So no more “only on weekends”. Or “not at home” Or “not alone”. Or “not more than 2 beers”. Tried all that, didn’t work.
I am not going to drink today. I don’t need to drink today. What a liberating feeling!
You rock
Keep it up!
It always helped me to just say I don’t drink. Not that that I am quitting but that I don’t drink.
Also think about the waste of money it is.
Also if you ever buy alcohol or a beer for home or at a bar, it’s okay to not drink and just throw it out.
The money isn’t the issue, but I realized what a waste of time it was. Last week when it got really bad, I’d get home from work, do my chores, eat and then start drinking from 7pm till 1am every night. That’s almost a second full time job.
Someone told me that he discovered weekends are way longer now that they also have mornings, because he is sober instead of having a hangover until the afternoon.
I really liked his point of view about wasted time.
Good job on your decision, if you need help we are all here. Personally I had great help from the book “the simple method” by Allen Carr and now I don’t even have cravings or think about drinking. It’s easier to not think about the first drink than the 15 following.
I tried to get into The Simple Method before and I disagreed on too many points for it to work. Also stopped smoking but not with The Easy Way. His basic premise that cigarettes and alcohol actually do nothing for you at all simply didn’t click with me.
What I did take from his books was the mindset that I’m not forced to avoid the drug, I’m finally free to live without it.
I am proud of you!
First couple days are the hardest. Then the old routines are hard to break. After about a year you’ll have lost weight, feel healthier and wondered how you went on drinking like you did for so long.
That’s great! I’m proud of you, you got this.
If/when it gets hard, just focus on the day you’re living and get through that. Put your hands to work on something. Distract yourself and try not to think about the future. And remember that there’s always someone here cheering for you.
Hell yeah!!! Start with one day and just keep stacking them. I just passed the one year mark last month and it was a great feeling.
be careful quitting cold turkey, one of 2 addictions that will kill you if you quit right away (the other being a type of painkiller i believe) consult a doctor to best manage it
Three addictions! One is VERY difficult to find enough to get addicted to now, though. The three “B”s:
Booze, Benzodiazepines, and Barbiturates.
Kick ass bruh.
Nice one buddy! IWNDWYT
Good luck and all the best.
Good for you mate.
LOL I was waiting for the part where you got some liquid courage and quit your job. But that’s what I get for reading it with a big hangover.
And good luck to you, you can do it.Good for you.
When I need to get my mind of things reading does wonders for me, maybe it’s something for you too.
I won’t drink today either
Proud of you. I found that being ready not to drink is an important first step for long term success. That sounds super obvious writing it out, but harder to do than say. Best of luck!
