Keybab
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It is a good idea to quite drinking. Go on!
I don’t know how I missed this entire thread till today. I’m in the same boat as ZAP, ones to many a thousand is never enough. I have zero confusion today, if I decide to use it’ll take me to the same place it always has, jails institutions and death and I’ve visited all 3. I’ve been with my wife for 9 years and we have two kids and they have never seen me use. I couldn’t imagine picking up today knowing how many people rely on me and where that decision brings me every time.
When I’m in social settings and someone asks if I want a drink I say no thanks not tonight, all the times I’ve said no I don’t drink people seem like they deserve an explanation. If I say no thanks and they pry I say I’m allergic, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs and that usually shuts them up. I feel perfectly comfortable being at a wedding or something with people drinking I don’t feel awkward like I need social lubrication to carry on a conversation, but I can count on one hand how many times in the last couple years I’ve been in such a setting. My brother got married a few years ago and all the groomsmen were together before and one of my friends said we’re getting you drunk tonight and I said how much do you guys have in your checking account and he said there’s no way your drinking that much and I said no but I’ll need it for bail money. I just kinda have fun with it what else can you do.
I’ve had a few friends seriously ask why I don’t drink or anything anymore and I explain and most are super supportive, I don’t like telling anyone unless I’m asked, it’s no ones business I don’t run around telling everyone like I deserve a Pat on the ass, there’s a difference between asking for help and seeking validation. Some friends have reached out saying they want to cut back they have been drinking a few to many during the week like they want my advise and I honestly can’t relate, if I could manage life drinking a few beers a night I’d probably be doing it but when I make that decision to pick up anything I cannot stop. For them having a couple drinks with dinner maybe one or two more and the result is waking up with a little headache, with me I come out of a blackout in a ditch inside a crashed vehicle I have zero recollection of acquiring in another state, or in jail, or looking up at paramedics. If I made the decision to pick up I’d be going from having a great life to throwing it all away and becoming a complete degenerate faster than a 215 Berger at 3,000 FPS.
Like it was said to me, try it out don’t pick up for a year if you don’t like where your at your misery will be cheerfully refunded.
Made up my mind in June of 1981 (26 yrs old) that I was done with alcohol after waking up in my truck at noon on a 90F day with the windows rolled up. I had been to a party the night before and drank a lot of everything. I felt like crap. I got to thinking about what might have happened if I had tried to drive home a few hours earlier. I decided that my main motive to drinking was to fit into a crowd. I decided it wasn't worth it and I have never touched another drop since. I loved beer, drank a lot of it. I really didn't like liquor but drank quite a bit. Drank moonshine when I could get it. Left it all behind and never missed it. Sometimes I would go out with the guys and be the sober driver. I know I have saved a lot of money and heartaches. It wasn't easy at first but became easier as I watched my friends make fools of themselves knowing that is what I used to do.Recently came to the conclusion I want/need to stop drinking. I've seen a few guys on here say they've been sober for years.
I've been pretty strong willed when it comes to kicking habits, but this one has been a one step forward three steps back one. Haha
Those of you who have stopped did you notice many benefits on your hunts, mindset, or physical shape?
Any tips on the process?
Thank you for sharing!Made up my mind in June of 1981 (26 yrs old) that I was done with alcohol after waking up in my truck at noon on a 90F day with the windows rolled up. I had been to a party the night before and drank a lot of everything. I felt like crap. I got to thinking about what might have happened if I had tried to drive home a few hours earlier. I decided that my main motive to drinking was to fit into a crowd. I decided it wasn't worth it and I have never touched another drop since. I loved beer, drank a lot of it. I really didn't like liquor but drank quite a bit. Drank moonshine when I could get it. Left it all behind and never missed it. Sometimes I would go out with the guys and be the sober driver. I know I have saved a lot of money and heartaches. It wasn't easy at first but became easier as I watched my friends make fools of themselves knowing that is what I used to do.
Hey, man! Thanks for sharing your story. It's always nice to have reminders, and inspiration from guys who can relate.I don’t know how I missed this entire thread till today. I’m in the same boat as ZAP, ones to many a thousand is never enough. I have zero confusion today, if I decide to use it’ll take me to the same place it always has, jails institutions and death and I’ve visited all 3. I’ve been with my wife for 9 years and we have two kids and they have never seen me use. I couldn’t imagine picking up today knowing how many people rely on me and where that decision brings me every time.
I'm a little past 6 months sober. It's been interesting. I spent 80+ days in the field this season. Messed up a shot on barbary sheep archery hunt, but my buddy killed one. We doubled on javelina.Now this thread is a few months old.... how’s it going? How are you doing?
I’m pulling for you, bud.
As a daily drinker with a young family I want to quit all together, to be healthy and happy and watch my daughter grow. It’s a vicious circle dealing with depression and anxiety, and knowing drinking a few beers will “take the edge off”, but alcohol only perpetuates the issue. Not to mention coming from three generations of alcoholics on both sides of my family, feel as if I was set up to follow that path. Gotta figure something out.. I congratulate and envy all who have beat it, and if you haven’t, you’re not alone.
As a daily drinker with a young family I want to quit all together, to be healthy and happy and watch my daughter grow. It’s a vicious circle dealing with depression and anxiety, and knowing drinking a few beers will “take the edge off”, but alcohol only perpetuates the issue. Not to mention coming from three generations of alcoholics on both sides of my family, feel as if I was set up to follow that path. Gotta figure something out.. I congratulate and envy all who have beat it, and if you haven’t, you’re not alone.
I thought about the "taking the edge off" aspect of it a lot over the last year.As a daily drinker with a young family I want to quit all together, to be healthy and happy and watch my daughter grow. It’s a vicious circle dealing with depression and anxiety, and knowing drinking a few beers will “take the edge off”, but alcohol only perpetuates the issue. Not to mention coming from three generations of alcoholics on both sides of my family, feel as if I was set up to follow that path. Gotta figure something out.. I congratulate and envy all who have beat it, and if you haven’t, you’re not alone.
just say no....