Has anyone stopped drinking, if so please explain

JeF4y · 07-08-2009, 12:29 PM

To answer your original question, yeah, life sucks. You get dealt shitty things sometimes. But you move on! If you sit and dwell in the shit of your past, you'll, well, sit and dwell in the shit of your past. You need to make a conscious choice to MOVE ON.

You also need to learn to live without alcohol.

I never thought I had a drinking problem. No DUI's, not a mean drunk, never did anything stupid, etc etc etc. However, when you look back and realize that you've gotten drunk every night of the week/month/year for 10 years, you stop and think yeah, that could be a problem...

I quit around 6 years ago. I still miss it terribly from time to time, but just can't go back there.

Maybe if I get a terminal illness I'll have a nice cognac and a Sam Adams near the end, but until then, I just can't touch it.

It's not always easy, but you suck it up and make a choice not to do it. If you're one of the ones who can cut back or drink socially, great. I just can't, so I don't.

Never went to any meetings, never did any programs, etc. Just made the decision and lived with it. Kinda like how I quit smoking about 10 or 12 years ago...

drift90 · 07-08-2009, 12:43 PM

Find another way to deal with stress.. boxing bag? go for a run, run the stress out in sweat.. join an aggressive sport, channel your problems to something else and translate it into energy...

BMWM3DREAM · 07-08-2009, 08:40 PM

It's a day by day thing. Sometimes you lose to it and the same thoughts pop in your head: How do I make this day more interesting; how can I escape or enlighten myself? I don't have a real problem; it's just that I am conflicted, but thanks for the replies.

Robin_NL · 07-09-2009, 01:38 PM

If there's enough beer, I don't have a drinking problem.

doc1911 · 07-09-2009, 10:13 PM

Remember, no one likes a quitter. Personally, I can't fully trust a man who will not eat meat and can't have a beer.

ideliver · 07-10-2009, 12:09 AM

I drink, I get drunk, I fall down, NO problem

OP...face facts...you are a problem drinker and need to quit...the fact that you can't reinforces the truth that you are a problem drinker

cougfan335 · 07-10-2009, 07:16 PM

I often question my own reasons for drinking. Just last night I was hanging out with friends having a few drinks and all of a sudden I've drank half a bottle of Jameson and am making some regrettable decisions. Just go a couple of days without drinking and see how you feel, if it is really hard to do then you know there is a real serious problem. But even drinking in moderation is rarely done for the mightiest purposes

BMWM3DREAM · 07-10-2009, 07:25 PM

well, in on my seventh beer. i dont know what to anymore. all the damage has been done in my life. im hungry as hell on beer damn. there is no help anymore

drift90 · 07-10-2009, 10:03 PM

Hey
Not going too the local alcohal store helps also! try that

ideliver · 07-10-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmoney2K4

well, in on my seventh beer. i dont know what to anymore. all the damage has been done in my life. im hungry as hell on beer damn. there is no help anymore

find an AA meeting...ASAP...please

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JeF4y Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 14 X1 35i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	To answer your original question, yeah, life sucks. You get dealt shitty things sometimes. But you move on! If you sit and dwell in the shit of your past, you'll, well, sit and dwell in the shit of your past. You need to make a conscious choice to MOVE ON. You also need to learn to live without alcohol. I never thought I had a drinking problem. No DUI's, not a mean drunk, never did anything stupid, etc etc etc. However, when you look back and realize that you've gotten drunk every night of the week/month/year for 10 years, you stop and think yeah, that could be a problem... I quit around 6 years ago. I still miss it terribly from time to time, but just can't go back there. Maybe if I get a terminal illness I'll have a nice cognac and a Sam Adams near the end, but until then, I just can't touch it. It's not always easy, but you suck it up and make a choice not to do it. If you're one of the ones who can cut back or drink socially, great. I just can't, so I don't. Never went to any meetings, never did any programs, etc. Just made the decision and lived with it. Kinda like how I quit smoking about 10 or 12 years ago... __________________ Current: 14 X1 35i - M Sport - Ultimate pkg - Mineral Gray ext / Black & brushed aluminum int. Prev: 09 Z4 35i Black w/white napa leather & every option possible =)
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drift90 1st gear newbie 31 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Its rather sexy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brampton iTrader: (0)	Find another way to deal with stress.. boxing bag? go for a run, run the stress out in sweat.. join an aggressive sport, channel your problems to something else and translate it into energy...
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BMWM3DREAM Captain 196 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	It's a day by day thing. Sometimes you lose to it and the same thoughts pop in your head: How do I make this day more interesting; how can I escape or enlighten myself? I don't have a real problem; it's just that I am conflicted, but thanks for the replies.
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8968 Rep 7,863 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	If there's enough beer, I don't have a drinking problem. __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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doc1911 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Sold my 335i and looking Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pinehurst, NC iTrader: (0)	Remember, no one likes a quitter. Personally, I can't fully trust a man who will not eat meat and can't have a beer.
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ideliver Major 246 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	I drink, I get drunk, I fall down, NO problem OP...face facts...you are a problem drinker and need to quit...the fact that you can't reinforces the truth that you are a problem drinker __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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cougfan335 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe MT, Montego/Saddle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (6)	I often question my own reasons for drinking. Just last night I was hanging out with friends having a few drinks and all of a sudden I've drank half a bottle of Jameson and am making some regrettable decisions. Just go a couple of days without drinking and see how you feel, if it is really hard to do then you know there is a real serious problem. But even drinking in moderation is rarely done for the mightiest purposes __________________ e92 335i: Montego, Saddle Brown, Burl Walnut, MT, Sport, Prem, CW, PDC, Rear Shade. Mods: JB4, BMS Dual Intake, Cyba Scoops, Beyern Mesh Chrome 19" wheels, 15% F1 tint, LeatherZ weighted shift knob, body color reflectors, Matte black grill with Montego surround, middle lower grill removed, left and right lower grills painted black.
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BMWM3DREAM Captain 196 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	well, in on my seventh beer. i dont know what to anymore. all the damage has been done in my life. im hungry as hell on beer damn. there is no help anymore
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drift90 1st gear newbie 31 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Its rather sexy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brampton iTrader: (0)	Hey Not going too the local alcohal store helps also! try that
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