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It’s a start I guess. I’ve had a problem for some time with drinking, particularly the stopping part, and because of a medical condition my doctor says I should stop drinking to correct it. Maybe next time I’ll be able to make it longer.
Here’s to next time! ( I’ll only drink a Diet Coke, I promise.)
Apparently this went into the positive despite expectations... I guess send boobs of motivation? Is that pandering? Should I really give a damn if I see a pair?
roseblack21
I've struggled with drinking for years and now am able to only have a few drinks and be done. It's takes strength to only have one be proud!
MisterD90
Learn and move on! Don't think to much about the lapse, you can do it!
plutus34
I gave up the booze in October 2016. The first 2 weeks were the hardest. It gets easier after that. Best decision ever. Good luck. ^^
GlebReawer
Addiction is a bitch. Relapses are usually a part of getting better, but don't fool yourelf. Let it go and don't play with fire.
Guestr
As always, look into Selincro (or Nalmefene) that shit saved my life from alcohol.
InoffensivePablum
I can always just have one beer because then I switch to whiskey.
BigStank79
Man. Bourbon is my shit. On a normal nght I had a 750 of bourbon and a 12 pack. On a good night it was a 750 and two 30 packs of beer.
BigStank79
Yes. Somehow I figured out how to consume that much beer, no matter how rare it was.
BigStank79
there motherfucking fore, 1 beer isnt that bad.
HahWat
man theres hundreds of non-alchoholic drinks out there. make it your mission to try them! i did that as a -17 y/o. Kroger prime selection
HahWat
sodas are amazing! hopped grapefruit and huckleberry hibiscus are my favorites.
tellyourdogisaidhi
This is my first sober NYE. Changing my meds and also realizing that I’m older and don’t care anymore ????
poexone
Check out this subreddit. R/stopdrinking
tokennametaken
I quit as well after a very long time. It's absolutely doable but don't beat yourself up over slips. Take it day by day. It's worth it!
sardonislamir
Is a bare breasted chicken pic good enough?
sh0rtstuff1022
My bf and I are at that same point, 1 beer is too much and a million isn't enough. So we're already on the road to recovery. Stay strong!!
littlemachete
I used to drink almost everyday until I realized how much money I was spending... remember be cheap and spend it on games instead
windsore
Check out Alcoholics Anonymous, it has plenty of good people that will help you out.
misturchips
Good start, buddy! Now see if you can keep it at one beer twice a week.
ensensu
The trick to quitting is to quit so slowly you don't think you're quitting at all. It works with sugar at least, I don't know about alcohol.
mattyrich12
Feels good when you can stop at 1, but next weekend you drink 10 and have a horrible night. No fake bargains...solve the problem.
BigStank79
It’s been about 2ish months now, still able to exercise restraint. No drinking at home either.
BigStank79
10 is child's play. Give me a bottle of bourbon and a 30 pack and lets talk.
leonekp360
Good you stopped. This time. Next time focus on not starting. You will live a better life I promise. Happy New Year.
kayseeell
I'm in the same boat. Stay strong for me at least..
Hikermick
Nice job but careful about rewarding yourself like that. Everybody's different, some can moderate others need to go cold turkey.
Leftrighthere
Many years sober here. Extremely thankful that I stayed with it.
merkymerk
If you absolutely have to, maybe go for a non alcoholic beer.
DadApproved
You can do it.
SippyTurtle
Thanks, Dad.
TheGrinchStoleYourShit
I agree with Rob Schneider
yourmomloveme
BigTex1
LordofSadFace
Rip his freaking head off!
stopitlucas
Alllll nightttt longggg
teahouseoftheaugustmoon
Go to meetings. Do it.
zombob
5 months sober after drinking everyday for about 10 years. That first month sucks. Then it gets worse. Then it gets better.
battleofhastings1066
If you think you have a problem with alcohol, check out AA. I have stayed sober for 10 months with their help. You Are Not Alone.
Flyndaran
Wouldn't work for atheists that disbelieve in higher powers. And don't try to redefine what higher power means to fit because it's just sad.
KeepingSummerSafe
You can be your own higher power AND get chips whenever you want them. Ask me about my 30 year chip and the screwdrivers I have occasionally
battleofhastings1066
You're right. It probably is preferable to die horribly from a fatal preventable disease than it is to try to live on spiritual principles.
sexymeetzey
Good that it works for you but it fails way more often, anyone in need should seek real medical help rather than 100 year old Church science
hwatL4bloopy
Werneke Korsakoff?
chocolatelabguy
Is that a side effect or something?
JonathanSwiftProbablyInventedBabybackRibs
It's an extension of liver cirrhosis, most often caused by binge drinking. The buildup of toxins due to the failure of the liver causes 1/2
JonathanSwiftProbablyInventedBabybackRibs
Permanent brain damage, along with damage pretty much everywhere else in the body. 2/2
hwatL4bloopy
Stopping at early signs can allow recovery regarding motor loss.
JonathanSwiftProbablyInventedBabybackRibs
You're right, my mistake. I was thinking of the advanced cases
hwatL4bloopy
The drinking causes a drop in B12 which causes neural damage and corea. It's usually long term and heavy drinking.
JonathanSwiftProbablyInventedBabybackRibs
True
BDD85
Not necessarily a good thing. You might think that you will always be able to stop at 1, my tip: Take it as a failure, don't do it again.
MetroidJunkie
Just don't beat yourself up over it or think it's hopeless, just get back up, dust yourself off, and push forward.
BigStank79
I don’t disagree. I don’t know why I had it, but after I did I knew I shouldn’t have.
iAmLion
Could it have been an overwhelming urge to return to a familiar habit?
demonic
Maybe toss your beer into my fridge?
TheCloney
Nah man, its a small win. You stopped yourself, where as in the past, you'd be written off it sounds like. Now just start again. Good job.
BDD85
I've read through the comments and people get stuck on the word "failure". Failing isn't an end, your week isn't "blown", and you still..
BDD85
..succeeded in not drinking for a week. But take it as a misstep, and dont go thinking you "can handle just one beer". That is where you..
BDD85
..fall off the wagon. Still, going absolutist would suck.. But if you really DO have a serious problem, it might be the only option.
MasterPrime
It's not necessarily a failure. Self control doesn't have to mean abstinence. It can mean moderation.
dapufflittlebee
Not to an alcoholic
MasterPrime
Even to an alcoholic. If someone can't learn impulse control then they don't want to and no therapy, even abstinence, will work.
BigStank79
I can agree with this. When I quit smoking I got serious about drinking. I replaced one with another but I didn’t care
sexymeetzey
Total abstinence per AA has terrible success rates, moderation is key for most people. Learn to control rather than totally avoid.
afriendofmine
You’re getting downvotes for saying the trust, lol. AA has shit success rates, deal with it.
afriendofmine
Actually, we should all deal with it. That way we can actually work on a better way to help people that’s not based on medieval Christian
afriendofmine
Stupid as fuck masochistic practices.
tinfailhat
Some people don't moderate. It's either full on or full off. I know because I'm that dude.
sexymeetzey
Right, but most people actually do. The abstinence only approach creates cycles of relapse and guilt rather than teaching moderation.
sexymeetzey
AA says you have a disease you can't control so people relapse and spiral. AA fails because it dismisses WHY the drinking takes place.
sexymeetzey
Total avoidance still leaves the addictive behavior intact, real treatment addresses the WHY of addiction rather than the substance.
Flyndaran
You probably know yourself better than internet strangers. They may be right but aren't that reliable in general.
WhoFedKimJongUn
This is terrible advice. Look at it as you went a whole week without drinking and then controlled yourself when you gave in. Great job!
JonathanSwiftProbablyInventedBabybackRibs
Except that once you start thinking you can control it, you get sloppy and can relapse. Don't underestimate addiction.
Seishin4
Except 1 becomes oh I can just stop at 1, then it's 2, etc. Maybe not put yourself to "failure" but must definitely try harder.
afriendofmine
I think stopping at 1 is definitely harder than having none, so I’m pretty sure he did try hard.
Flyndaran
Camel's nose fallacy is still a fallacy.
ILiekToCookAndBake
I've been drinking almost every night for the past two years. After tonight, NO MORE. Same with cigs and pot. I need a new job...
tortorlou
I believe in you! Mr. Rogers would be proud that you are willing to make a change
MaladaptedMedic
Don't quit 3 vices simultaneously... You're setting yourself up for failure
elephantpoe
Be careful about hopping off all 3 of those at the same time; if it gets too hard, maybe just try to pick them off 1 by 1. Best of luck!
TheGrinchStoleYourShit
Every night? Your poor stomach
HoeBabies
I’ll help, send me your beer...
donttalktomeihaventhadmycoffee
I’ll help, send me your pot.
ILiekToCookAndBake
A whole two pounds, wooo
demonic
Send me half of what you get please.
FlockOfSeagulls25
Send me half of what you get, please!
shiftTieTraveler
Send me half of what you get please!
Metallica93
Hey. shiftTieTraveler. Let's go beat up the others for that pot and we can split it.
rabbiebabbie
Making the decision is the first step! You can do it!
boopitybapity
Stick with it! It will be hard though
DASmallWorlds
Coming from someone who has had to stop obsessive behavior, I like your gumption, but stopping cold turkey can work, but only for a very /1
DASmallWorlds
disciplined person. Who are you? If you're one with regressive behavior...it's OK. Take it slow and start limiting yourself with the /2
DASmallWorlds
intent to either go down to 1-2 drinks/whatever else a week to nothing. It's a good idea to get rid of them (beer, etc.) as well. /3
DASmallWorlds
I am NOT a behavioral psychologist, but as a patient of one it's only fair to spread my understanding to others who want (it). Be strong /4
DASmallWorlds
and understand that only YOU can get yourself out of these damaging behaviors. If someone who knows more than me wants to pitch in- do. ×5
BigStank79
I’ve been a bottle a day+ drinker for about 15 years for no real reason. Good life, good job, good money.. just like to drink.
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mikeyMN
Lots of people are willing to overlook the smell, etc so long as the person is not clearly under the influence and gives them no problems.
Buddasac
Nice, I still got a few more years lol
M4X1N10S
Bottle of? There's arguments for 1 beer a day being healthy. A bottle of liquor on the other hand... Not so much..
beerlady
Asking the right qurstions.
BigStank79
Bourbon is my vice, but anything 90 proof will do.
destruckt
I've been drinking beer for the same amount of time.
kkbellzz
Aren’t you hungover every morning lol
BigStank79
Honestly, no.... There are some bourbons that are bad, and some that are good. If you want a list I will let you know.