BiblicalAtheist
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Can you get that medication that gives you wicked headaches and makes you want to puke if you drink alcohol? Kind of like aversion therapy?
This probably breaks a rule, but I need some tips from older folks
Not only do u need a change of mentality you need a change of environment as well.
A good support system of people who u can talk to and who cares enough for you to check on you from time to time. Going to meetings is cool but it isnt for everybody as much as AA big book enthusiasts love acting like it is
It works if u work it and all that jazz tho
A good support system of people who u can talk to and who cares enough for you to check on you from time to time. Going to meetings is cool but it isnt for everybody as much as AA big book enthusiasts love acting like it is
It works if u work it and all that jazz tho
Will Munny
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Just stop doing it
gns;c-9723861 said:
This is the big thing. I took a good step and told some friends that I can drink with them anymore because it does a lot of damage cognitively. These are close friends though, and honestly, if i dont drink anymore thats probably it for the friendship. No animosity or anything, just different values. It's weird to tell people goodbye forever because i dont wanna drink anymore
LUClEN;c-9723873 said:
It's hard, but it's definitely necessary. I've had to give family members space for similar reasons.
Key is to remove yourself from the temptation, at least at first. Next is finding a replacement for the alcohol. If you just sit around bored when you'd typically be drinking or partying, the chance for a relapse is greater.
You've already conquered the first and most important step, which is to realize you have a problem and that you need a change.
Good luck.
Idiopathic Joker
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I believe in you.
Your a shining star
No matter who you are
Your a shining star
No matter who you are
First of, props to you for wanting to better yourself. Shit aint easy, but wanting to better yourself is the first and most important step.
Second, you have to try and find the root cause of why you have a drinking problem. For some people its just a habit. If that trully is the case with you, if you change your environment and really focus hard on stopping, you'll be able too. Unfortunately though for most people addictions are an effect of a cause and not the other way around. In that case, you might be battling something like depression and not even know it. Its not normal for a person to have to be intoxicated to feel like youre normal.
If you dont find the root cause of your addiction and just say your gonna stop the addiction, you will most likely fail. For some people though, stopping the addiction gives a person purpose and that leads to them defeating the root cause without realizing it though.
Either way, youre not alone. Everyone in this thread had something about themselves they would change but they keep failing to do so. It doesnt have to be as impactful as alcoholism.
Keep your head up and stay strong bro. Its a marathon and not a sprint. The process will have ups and downs, but dont give up on the process. Long as you have the want to do so, you will eventually be successful whether it takes 2 months or 2 years.
Second, you have to try and find the root cause of why you have a drinking problem. For some people its just a habit. If that trully is the case with you, if you change your environment and really focus hard on stopping, you'll be able too. Unfortunately though for most people addictions are an effect of a cause and not the other way around. In that case, you might be battling something like depression and not even know it. Its not normal for a person to have to be intoxicated to feel like youre normal.
If you dont find the root cause of your addiction and just say your gonna stop the addiction, you will most likely fail. For some people though, stopping the addiction gives a person purpose and that leads to them defeating the root cause without realizing it though.
Either way, youre not alone. Everyone in this thread had something about themselves they would change but they keep failing to do so. It doesnt have to be as impactful as alcoholism.
Keep your head up and stay strong bro. Its a marathon and not a sprint. The process will have ups and downs, but dont give up on the process. Long as you have the want to do so, you will eventually be successful whether it takes 2 months or 2 years.
AggieLean.
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You're doing the right thing by removing yourself from situations in which you'll drink. See a counselor too, I guess but honestly I wouldn't even know where to begin to instruct someone on how to beat alcoholism. I grew up around it, and none of the family members that are addicted have beaten it. I drink, and used to drink like a fish, but having a daughter slowed that down for me. Now I only drink during social events. Made a promise to my lil girl that I'd never be drunk in her presence since I used to hate seeing my pop like that.
I guess you could try to do a root cause analysis on the situation, and really narrow it down to why you drink. Good luck on your journey, and I hope you get the final results your chasing
I guess you could try to do a root cause analysis on the situation, and really narrow it down to why you drink. Good luck on your journey, and I hope you get the final results your chasing
Preach2Teach
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Start off with cutting down, if you drink a bottle a day try and get it down to half a bottle then down to a quarter then cut the shit out forever, use this thread as a crutch like I am doing with my no fap, use our energy as motivation and use this thread to keep your mind on track, also watch youtube video's for more advice from people who have done this, I cannot stress enough how much I love youtube and how helpful it can be, good luck man you have my support and the support of others on here, you can do this if you really want to!!
The thing about quitting something like alchohol (which isnt really the worst if done in moderation) is having to face what you are trying to escape from.
It may take hitting rock bottom in a sense, being that you have to choose between your crutch and something dear to you.
It wasnt alchohol for me, but i was going to lose my family if i didnt put my crutch down and face my problems.
The earlier you realize what you are running from, and deal with it; the earlier you will be able to put it down.
It may take hitting rock bottom in a sense, being that you have to choose between your crutch and something dear to you.
It wasnt alchohol for me, but i was going to lose my family if i didnt put my crutch down and face my problems.
The earlier you realize what you are running from, and deal with it; the earlier you will be able to put it down.
VanguardBLK
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LUClEN;d-556970 said:
I'm no expert however, I think letting the people around you know what your trying to do and creating a good support network would be a logical start to me.
Turfaholic
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I just kicked the habit during my last incarceration. It took weeks to get it out of my system. I couldn't fall asleep until I started to sweat it out of my system. Honestly your best bet is just to avoid other people who drink heavy. Avoid situations that cause you to drink. If you drink out of stress or depression, remember that alcohol itself is a depressant and will only make things worst. Also, remember alcohol itself is a sin. God says that if we avoid alcohol in this lifetime we can drink heavenly alcohol in the next.
Turfaholic
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blacktux;c-9723962 said:
So trill. I found out the hard way.
LUClEN;c-9723873 said:
Your friends might surprise you.
I felt similarly as well but i told some people and all they did was give me props and told me how they respected the decision and often contemplate stopping themselves.
But yea if they arent supportive u can cut em off. Even tho i have homies who drinks in front of me with no fux if i was to attempt to drink with em they wouldnt allow it tho probably have to squab
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