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MiSdIrEcTeD_1

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Who has, and quit cold-turkey, and who does and how so/ often?....

 

Always a strong subject. Just curious to see a show of hands and some stories possibly. :D Be honest!

bowtiepatroit Enthusiast

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I am not quiter! Seriously I am a drinker I like beer, I home brew it and it has not caused any problems for me or my family.

 

But if you want to quit you have to quit cold turkey. My good friend has faught this problem for 7 DUIs and he could never quit. He got hooked up with AA and got involved real deep. He has been sober for over a year. If you are serious and want help find your local AA and get involved.

 

My uncle killed himself by drinking, liver failure at age 54, and would not get help. He served 4 years in Vietnam in the Marines and seen some heavy duty stuff. He told me that his 1st tour while on patrol they came under fire, he was the only Marine in his squad to come out of the jungle alive. He was 18 years ol at that time and his 3rd day in country. Not saying Nam is the fault but it did not help his ind at all.

 

Get help if you need it. Do not be ashamed or anything like that. Booze has different effect on people. If you can't be responsible yourself than you need to seek a group that can relate and work with you. AA seems to be working fror my buddy and he is doing well in it, he host meetings and goes to these conferences and it has helped him tons.

 

Get help if you need it. May be the best thing you can do for you and yours. Better to get help than to got to prision or dye a hard painful death.

MiSdIrEcTeD_1 Enthusiast

MiSdIrEcTeD_1

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I dont need help, hehe, but thanks for being considerate... I drink some,yeh, but nothing i would ever consider serious.

 

This is more of a survey type discussion because its always a good topic.

 

Sorry about your loss, and much good luck to your buddy... Most of all thanks for sharing. :D

Cobra Enthusiast

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I quit about 4 yrs ago. Cold turkey is the only way to go! I was a beer drinker too and enjoyed brewing my own.

 

You will not quit no matter what groups you go to unless YOU decide it's time to stop. It's a personal commitment and you can't rely on anyone else to do it for you. Yes you can and should go to an AA meeting to talk with others that have been through it. That may help you. Mut YOU have to decide!

 

I enjoyed beer too much. It got to be too expensive monetarily and personally.So I just decided to quit! Good luck and I hope you make the right decision!

MiSdIrEcTeD_1 Enthusiast

MiSdIrEcTeD_1

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heh, once again its not me that needs any kind of help... Great to see such considerate people but once again this is just a sorta survey/discussion.

 

Hopefully with that now said it wont stop anyone from posting though!!! :D

watz Enthusiast

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I am a drinker... I was a drinker, I guess. I quit after a small run in with the law. I learned my leason and have stayed away since. Although I contemplate every Friday and Saturday about starting again!!

 

I got to the point when I thought I was untouchable, turns out that wasn't TRUE....

 

Gotta stay away from that stuff it'll getcha :D

chevy4x4trucks Senior Enthusiast

chevy4x4trucks

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heh, once again its not me that needs any kind of help... Great to see such considerate people but once again this is just a sorta survey/discussion.

 

Hopefully with that now said it wont stop anyone from posting though!!! :D

C'mon, just say it:

 

"MY NAME IS RANDY AND I'M AN ALCHOHOLIC"

 

You don't need to be ashamed just say it :fume:

 

 

It's usually time for me to stop drinking when I find it hard to walk correctly. I don't drink beer though, I usually drink whiskey.

ToeJam Enthusiast

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As long as the beer is cold, I'll drink it. Never been into hard-A too much, but I'm finding I love wine now too.

 

Growing up my folks always came home each evening and had a few drinks. Needing a drink to calm down has always scared me, so I try and stay away from it during the week. During an average month, I'll probably have 2-3 beers once or twice a week and be sober the rest of the time. Every month or two I do enjoy a good bender however... :D

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I'm strictly a beer drinker myself. It wouldn't be unusual for me to have a beer or two every day. I enjoy the flavor/taste of beer, and I would much rather drink a beer in the evenings instead of a Diet Coke. I don't get drunk that often, so I would consider myself more of a Conosour (sp?), then anything else.

 

My roomate in college was a Vodka drinker (big time). He's been sober for 6-7 years now and good for him that he realized that a Liter + a day was excessive and that if he didn't take control of it he would probaly die. He spent a month in the hospital "drying out". I've got alot of respect for him since he was able to kick that habit. :D

clk7711 Enthusiast

clk7711

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I usually drink three or four beers during the week and then hit pretty hard on the weekend. Beer, frozen margaritias and screwdrivers are my favorites. :D

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Only time i usually drink is when i go fishing. I have a 12 pack of smirnoffs (good stuff) in the fridge and its been sitting there since labor day (no desire to open it up)

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RyanbabZ71 Posted on Oct 23 2003, 08:37 PM

  I have a 12 pack of smirnoffs (good stuff) in the fridge and its been sitting there since labor day (no desire to open it up) 

 

Now that's a drinkin problem. :D

 

Just beer, that's all mumma lets me drink. I'm an instant a**hole just add whiskey.

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