Some things that are helpful for me are knowing that the urge to drink will pass and that I will feel better tomorrow if I don't drink. Also scheduling something important or fun in the morning helps, like a fitness class or a run with a friend.
Same but different: quit chew in my 30's and drinking in my 40's. Its your decision...people asking you to do it for x, y, z wont matter unless you want to change.
In quitting chew, I printed and kept the below in my wallet. Once the streak builds, you want to keep it. 21 days is the supposed physical addiction threshold (then its mental). Eventually, you hit 100 days and beyond. As used, it was always a crutch. Eventually I didnt need it, and dealt with whatever in different ways. Drinking is a bit different as its also a social conduit. Put yourself in fewer positions to be tempted. Dont keep it in the house. If compelled to, buy very very expensive alcohol. You may be less tempted to binge it and eventually you can gift it or cook with it if not used. When out, hit up the mocktails, plain soda's, water, n/a beers (have gotten better) etc. Some folks have their s dialed in and can live in moderation. Me, I have an addictive personality and am better off removing the item in question.
Spongebob Mantra by Spongebob � 2002 There is only one thing that I must accomplish today, and that is to not chew. If I get other things done today, great. But everything else has second priority for now. Soon I’ll be able to focus on those other things too. But for right now, for today, this is the only thing that matters. I won’t demand more of myself, and I won’t get down on myself for not doing anything else if I don’t get to it. This is damn damn damn hard work, and it’s the most important work that I have right now. I’ll be truly and sincerely proud if I meet no goals today other than keeping that crap out of my mouth.
Got up earlier and out the door earlier for my run.
I'm the opposite of a binge drinker. I've been doing 3-6 beers a night 7 days a week for a long time. I don't feel like I am physically addicted because I can take a few days off and not be feeling off. It's the habit thing that others have mentioned. Non alcoholic beer is a very good solution for me. I get off work, finish my run, whatever... and still have a facsimile to stand in while I readjust my habits.
I am 3+ months sober at this point and I'm not really feeling more energetic or less tired. Anyone else experience not feeling better? Apparently your skin is supposed to look better too and mine has not improved.
I'm sure there are long term benefits to this and no hangovers ever are nice but my day to day life honestly has not improved.
I am 3+ months sober at this point and I'm not really feeling more energetic or less tired. Anyone else experience not feeling better? Apparently your skin is supposed to look better too and mine has not improved.
I'm sure there are long term benefits to this and no hangovers ever are nice but my day to day life honestly has not improved.
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It'll be a month this weekend and I'm tired all the time. I have been able to read a lot more and I'm better than ever at work, but it's all very exhausting. I'm out of shape though and maybe these B12 vitamins will fix everything who knows.
I'm back down to day 2. I had one beer a couple of days ago, but only one, which, in a way, is also a success story.
I know I'm counting a "streak," and I know that streaks are supposed to have some kind of motivational power, but I'm not a big fan. Beer free 7 of 8 days should feel like success to me, not some kind of failure. It's baseball season. Going 7 for 8 merits a contract extension.
Saturday was my last drink so I am about to finish up Day 5 without drinking.
Nervous about the weekend, so I planned a ton of family activities and some early morning runs to help deter me. Signed up for a half marathon on May 24 so I've gotta get off the booze and ramp up training. Also set a weight goal to get down to 162lbs by the end of May (I'm current in the low 170s). Love this thread.
Do a cost benefit analysis. That will easily decide if you will continue or not. Temptation will always give you an excuse, but you can’t argue against the facts of cost compared to benefits because the decision is made
Do a cost benefit analysis. That will easily decide if you will continue or not. Temptation will always give you an excuse, but you can’t argue against the facts of cost compared to benefits because the decision is made
That never seems to work for me
I know the cost benefit analysis favours not drinking but I put it off so I can have one more binge