I decided to quit drinking today...

[Milhouse]

Alot of the reasons have been bugging me lately and one thing is that post I had up about financial security yesterday.

I had a real problem with it back when I was in my early 20's and quit for 1year back then and for 2 and half years up until mid 1998.

Started out as a social thing then in 98 when I was on the road traveling and has been on and off until springtime this year. Weekends and weekdays started intertwining and even though I dont do it everyday I always seem to polish off 15-25 on an average night out.It's a wonder I have had some fucked up relationships since last November.I work out and take supps but my body is telling me to stop as is my mind.

I figure whats the point tp move up in the world. The bigger my income gets the more I do. I blew approx $4500-5500 after tax of my bonus money since mid june plus unaccounted for hundreds of dollars a month on my regular average income. And I don't so drugs unless they were passed around for free.There are tons of things in my life that I should be doing for fun and haven't.Thats alot of beer in bars and buying 24's at the store.

Pretty good for a supposed bodybuilding lifestyle eh? Craziest part is I lost 65lbs of fat since Feb 2000 without really dieting.

I don't know why I am saying this on an internet board. I don't want sympathy or a pat on the back. I just want to tell my story and sometimes the best way to achieve things in life is to tell the world your intentions so you honor what you say.

This is not something I have just woke up and decided this morning. I have been dealing and thinking about this for weeks, since August which for a 3 week period including my vacation I think I was straight for 3-4 days.

I just turned 32 and before I was not ready to say fuck it. Now I am.

I think it's time I started acting like the person I should be rather then the person I have been.

 

[Lao Tzu]

you using the 100% cut off or the step down method.

supposedly the step down method is smarter in the long run.


i still can't figure out how people who drink alot go broke.


where i live, i can get 1.75 L of vodka for $10 & 1.75 L of whiskey (a variety of each) for $13. 700ml pure alcohol for $13.

drinking at bars has never been my thing i guess. i drink to get drunk, not to socialize.

 

[Milhouse]

Well where I live case of 24 beers goes for $33, A big Bottle of Absoulute Vodka( another fave)about 1.5 litres goes for about $50.

Goe to a bar and you pay for domestic beer on average $3-6(strip clubs and night clubsO each.

 

[PHATchik]

I say go for it Milhouse, and good luck.

 

[thefantom1]

Go for it bro....... we shall stand behind you......

 

[danielson]

i cut my alcohol consumption down to virtually nothing (i.e. bone dry for 8 months)

if nothing it saves money.

 

[Milhouse]

Thank you for understanding what I am saying.

Yep it will save money but at this point it will more importantly save my life.

The hardest part was having to make a mental list of those who make me feel good and those who don't. And write off the ones who don't because they don't have to wake up and be me, I do.
And thats a price I am willing to pay.

 

[herk]

It's best to get new friends who are not drinkers.....putting yourself in a atmosphere with friends who drink makes it tough to cut back. Shoot me an email if you live in Ontario.

 

[havoc]

A wondeful choice.

 

[The Shadow]

A wondeful choice.

I agree. Having grown up in a family of Alcoholics, I can say that it is the best thing you can do. Alcoholism and cocaine addiction are the two most selfish forms of abuse there are.

 

[WODIN]

Good move milhouse you will do fine, it is amazing that once you get away from drinking how much better your life is.

 

[Milhouse]

It's funny because one of the things that started this decision rolling a while back came from the wonderful world of working out.

I taped that E True Hollywood Story with Dave Draper and what happened in his life years ago and long story short I was impressed and could relate alot, but at the time well you know.

Anyways I would like to say that I had my doubts whether to put up this thread but I felt I had to be honest with the world as well as myself.

Just going to re-focus my priorites on taking care of myself so I can take care of those I truly care for.

Again thank you, you are good people.
Look forward to many flamefests in the future as per normal protocol

 

[Zebo]

Milhouse....best decision you'll ever make.

Having been down that road, I'm 36 now, and seperated from my wife and kids, I can tell you first hand that a problem with alcohol (not alcohol itself) will destroy everything. I didn't go for complete abstinence because I wanted the control back.
I've maybe had one glass of wine and maybe a beer in three months. Check out "moderation management". Not for everyone, but worth reading.

Just know that it is very possible and your life will improve.
I see alot of myself in your description. The irony and conflict between bodybuilding, nutrition, supps, and knocking back a liter of vodka. What the fuck were we thinking?

Email me if you want to, been there, and glad to help........

Stay strong......

 

[cm3504jm]

You lost all that weight while consuming that much booze?

I would check your blood sugar my friend, that sounds like a symptom of diabetes.

I speak from experience

 

[manny78]

Good luck bro....probably the smartest decision you made in your whole life

 

[the nature boy]

You quit drinking???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Seriously though, good luck. You're right on quitting cold turkey, that's pretty much the best method no matter what the addiction is.

 

[McBainXVII]

nice one Milhouse, all the best with your mission

 

[vixenbabe]

Millhouse...

Good man! This is the first step to a MUCH better future.

It's NEVER too late to change something YOU know is wrecking your life.

Good luck and stay strong with your choice. It's going to be hard, but well worth it for your future happiness.

Gabrielle

 

[MP5]

good job, I don't drink myself. I like beer, but by the time I get home, change, go to the gym, come home and cook dinner, I don't have time to drink anyhow. I don't remember the last time I has a beer. My first absence was due to the fact I was on juice so I did not want to fuck myself up. Who says juice is not good for you?

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

Quit drinking?

I am really sorry to hear that. Hope this blows over.

 

[fiatconspiracy]

Read the AA book available at any bookstore, and/ or go to a meeting...find a meeting near you online, or in the phone book

 

[satanic goatslayer]

And to think I had just stilled a special batch just for you. Oh well, c'est la vie.

 

[special_bill]

drugs and alcohol are bad...

 

[Lao Tzu]

are you on meds to counter the cravings? i have heard ghb works (but i can't find the report on the net that said how & why)

benzoates like valium can help too.

 

[Milhouse]

Thanks for the kind words of support and offers of help and advice.

Just to answer a few questions. No I am not on any meds to control or for withdrwal puproses.
I went down the meetings road in my early 20's and on and off and while it works for slot of people, honestly i just don't want to hear about it. I found myself more depressed in there and in conflict about how I truly feel about myself etc.

Don't get me wrong, if I found the need to talk to someone or get help via rehab or meetings or whatever because I can't hack it or am miserable then I will be there in a New York second.

I just feel the same way that people who quit smoking(pretty much next on my agenda) do. Just fed up with doing it and stop thats it. Dont want to explore the why's, what I did or did not do or who I did to or who did it to me.

I have hurt almost nobody this time around except myself and 99.999% of family etc did not even know this was going on as they live so far away so why bring up shit that they don't need to know and won't help their lives much.

Anyone I have caused any problems with I will apologise when the time is right unless they are people I really dont give a shit about anyways.

Anyways again thanks, and I am getting on with my life.

 

[Jeff_rys]

Smart move Milhouse but remember...

i still can't figure out how people who drink alot go broke.

Because some are drunk all day and loose their job, or even someone who is his own boss, cannot manage live anymore and looses customers and gets bankrupted.

Milhouse, very good decision, but keeping it up is the most difficult part.

 

[big4rt]

quitter!!!!

 

[slash747]

Good for you bro..

I am currently trying to quit. I got into a little bit of trouble 2 weeks ago. And Ive finally come into the realization that not being able to have just a few beers and relax , being that once I have one I have to keep downing them is alchoholism.

plus I figured with the money I spend on booze. Easily 300$ a weekend. I could go skiing, Take a trip to anothwer country for the weekend. So much better shit.

Plusb I miss at least 4 days from the gym after I drink.