Hey, Paul...great minds must think alike...I gave up the booze three days ago! Good luck to ya, Bro! (Not hard for me...I was always a "social drinker"...so giving it up is as easy as just not doin' it!!!) Also...more money can now be funneled into the car projects!
most people drink because they don't like the pain, problem is in the morning the pain comes back...take it one day at a time, best of luck to you.....there is a lot of help out there, you are not alone, get help, its the best thing you can do
When i was training for boxing full time two years ago i quit for eight months. The thing that helped me was when i was in a bar i would order cranberry juice or water or something and i felt like i was drinking with my friends. for me it was the actual act of drinking not actually being drunk.
[ QUOTE ] Drinking=$$$ $$$=1932 Ford stuff Choose the equation you like... [/ QUOTE ] NOW........I know WHY I do not drink.......... Good Luck on quiting......... I never had a problem with alcohol........but have had to quit other vices...... Again.....Good Luck
Dude best of luck. It take a big man to admit he has a problem. Im proud of you for that. I am 6'2" and 300lbs. Every time you want a drink picture me hiting you square in the face with a 2x4 if that helps.
Paul, I went through some pretty dark times recently, and while I partied, it never got to the point where I could not function without a drink. What I did was turned my energies into something positive, I was a gym rat for a while (albeit with a nefarious side to it, to get in real shape to thoroughly pound someone) and it channeled my rage. Not to sound sappy, but I let God back into my life as well and the nefarious part went away. My life was upside down and when I decided I could not carry the load all by myself I opened myself up to Him. I resisted for so long, then wondered why. I take comfort in it. Do whatever brings you peace, it is your life, Paul.
I let my problem get so far out of hand that I bought a bar. Now I can't afford to drink OR to work on my car. Seriously, find the strength within yourself, surround yourself with supporters (you've got a good bunch right here), and do it. Good luck man.
Be positive about it. Tell your friends (the real ones). And don't look back. Been basically dry since '82.
If I gave up drinking all my friends would leave me. Man, I didn't start drinking, seriously drinking, until I went through the hell of my first divorce. And God's honest truth I wish I'd never started. And now look at me? I'm drunk right now, it kinda sucks truthfully. I wish you all the best my brother. If God gives me the strength I'd like to follow in your footsteps.
I gave up when my two best friends each killed themselves driving drunk. I knew it would have been my turn next and I didn't want to end up that way. Carrying their caskets to the grave and crying with their widows gave me the strength.
Paul, I've never drank or smoked and now that I'm almost 60 yrs old I'm glad I never did. I have/had friends that did both and I'm sure the ones I've lost because of those two habits would tell you to do whatever it takes to stop. You have gotten some great advice here and I'm praying you will take all or part of it and use it to lick this problem. Some have already said that the hard part is admitting you have a problem and deciding you want to do something about it. Seeing you get that part behind you makes me feel that you are capable of seeing this thing through. Maybe it would be a good idea to print this thread out and read ALL of it at least once a week until you practically recite from memory. The words expressed her have come from friends, some of whom you will never meet, but friends non the less. Its already been said that we are here for you and I would like to add my name to the list. Someone else said that he turned his life over to the Lord and I can only echo that advice. Whenever I've had a problem that I thought I couldn't handle He has ALWAYS seen me through it and cannot give you any better direction than to turn to Him. Frank
i was at an exploited show awhile back (they suck), i ended up drinking a 12pack and some makers mark before it.. i ended up in the backseat of a sheriffs car....no, i wasnt being a male whore . wouldnt be the first time ive been in big trouble because of booze... no witness's or proof of what i did, so they let me go... getting too old for this shit.
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