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Anonymous #1
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alcohol problems
#22091270 - 08/14/15 01:34 PM (8 years, 5 months ago) |
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Lately I've been trying to cut back on drinking but I cant manage to for very long before I get back up to where I was at. Its not getting in the way of my work, or my social life. But I noticed I will find almost any reason to drink or even just due to the fact that I'm bored. I've tried making a list of reasons to cut back/stop and getting hobbies, I just became good at drinking while doing such things. And I don't want to trade one habit for another. If anyone has had problems with cutting back and could chime in with some ideas it would be appreciated. Thank you
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Anonymous #2
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I know that for me there isn't really any 'cutting back'
Its a lot easier for me to just not drink at all than it is for me to restrict how much i can drink.
Alcohol compromises my ability to make good decisions, so if i have a drink or two, i convince myself that a little more is fine.
If i just don't drink at all, that doesn't happen
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Anonymous #1
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Yeah thats the problem im currently having with cutting back. However when i try and quit cold turkey ill still find a reason to grab a beer and then the cycle continues.
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Anonymous #3
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Bro I had a SERIOUS drinking problem for years Like the worst kinda alcoholic And you don't seam to be nearly that bad But if you want to cut back its for a good reason I suggest you try to go as long as possible without drinking If you have kids or a family try do do as much as possible with them That gives you a really good idea of what you can have while not drinking When you feel like you need a drink just try to drink as little as possible and then go as long as possible without drinking again I got faith in you brother Good luck I wish you all the best with everything!!!!!
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Anonymous #1
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Thanks man, Yeah I'm trying to stop before it gets to a serious problem. Almost everyone in my family was a binge drinker at some point and Im not trying to head down that path as well.
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Anonymous #3
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Sounds like you got a similar background as I do I used to be a violated drunk Got arrested like probably 10 times that was alcohol related I had to get in a drunkin fight with my dad in front my kids to change my ways I'm embarrassed to admit that But it was the last time I ever drank Christmas Day 2012
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Anonymous #3
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It's funny but I remember sitting in the holding cell all alone for three days thinking about my life when I started to pray (not really one to go to church or really pray for that matter) But in this situation it seemed right So I prayed to god if I got out jail before my court date in three months I would NEVER drink again Low and behold not even couple hours later I was bailed out by the most unlikely person ever God kept his end and so have I Hope nothing like that happens to you But everything happens for a reason Lord works in mysterious ways
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Anonymous #1
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Damn man that's intense, glad you got yourself together. I tend to be a goofy drunk luckily (not really violent or even get angry when sober either) So most the time I just laugh make and jokes probably a little on the annoying side to someone who was sober. Haven't been to jail for drinking problems yet, but I'm trying to prevent that from happening in the future. Most of my relatives have either had to go to jail or detox for alcohol to get sober. So I'm trying to avoid that for sure. I think the self control part is the hardest for me. I'm only in my mid 20's so most of my friends still drink and party pretty hard. Almost every time I go out with them and say I'm only gonna have a beer or two it never works. I always end up like 6-10 beers in like what the hell happened here
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Anonymous #3
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Bro I'm in my late 20 and I understand it being hard to be around people who are drinking when your trying to cut back I didn't go in a bar for years Now I buy my girl liquor and I'm around my friends when they drink and it's no big deal But I tend to smoke shit ton of herb lmfao Keep strong everything will work out for you in the end if you really want it to
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Anonymous #4
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Have you tried taking a good dose of Magic Mushrooms to help you quit?
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Anonymous #1
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Anonymous #3 said: Bro I'm in my late 20 and I understand it being hard to be around people who are drinking when your trying to cut back I didn't go in a bar for years Now I buy my girl liquor and I'm around my friends when they drink and it's no big deal But I tend to smoke shit ton of herb lmfao Keep strong everything will work out for you in the end if you really want it to
haha i cant smoke herb due to my job (random piss tests) but thanks bro im just gonna keep trying at it
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Anonymous #4 said: Have you tried taking a good dose of Magic Mushrooms to help you quit?
I have, I've taken large doses and mirco-doses. Its helped very much over the years with my anxiety and depression problems. Not so much with my drinking problem haha
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Anonymous #4
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Anonymous #1 said: I have, I've taken large doses and mirco-doses. Its helped very much over the years with my anxiety and depression problems. Not so much with my drinking problem haha
I'm sorry to hear that.
My only other suggestion is DMT, but I haven't personally tried it yet.
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Anonymous #1
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Its been a while since I've done DMT but it wasnt something that helped break the habit either. It opened my eyes to a lot of things though
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Anonymous #5
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I'm like you where binge drinking runs through both sides of my family and worse, two completely different ethnicities and cultures. I drank/drink a lot but I used to much more than I do now, as in all day everyday before. Would wake up with bruises, scrapes and be terrified of who I pissed off the night before, whether through a drunk text or drunk posts. Not the type to fight or get arrested as I'm a pretty sedate drunk thankfully.
I found that drinking with other people that are normal drinkers helps and drink at their pace because you begin to lose touch with what is and isn't ordinary drinking. NEVER drink alone. Try to pace yourself with them. Don't be "that guy" who has 10 beers to their 2 or 3 and has to be babysat and carried out. Also, if you're a heavy drinker, drinking while sitting down the entire time is a bad idea in my opinion. That last part is coming from someone who would play PC games or talk to friends online and once I'd get up I'd stagger and sometimes fall. Going cold turkey for a bit can also help to feel less foggy. The first few days are hell but it gets easier. Ease yourself back in and see what happens. And whatever you do, avoid those 1.75LT bottles. This helped me a lot when cutting back. I know it's the best value but give me a fifth and I'm fine for the night. Give me a 1.75LT and I'll be drunk Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday morning. This is advice for cutting back, not quitting entirely. I think quitting entirely is a little tougher regardless of popular opinion.
tldr: tips for at least some moderation
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Anonymous #1
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Thanks for the tips. I tend to stay away from hard liquor cause I'm the same way with it, if I buy a bottle I have to finish said bottle. So I learned its easier to just not touch it unless I'm at a bar then ill do a shot or two. I'm gonna try your tips though about pacing with someone else cause I hella am the guy who will drink like 4-5 beers to someone elses 2 beers.
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