I think im developing a problem

[theoak01]

I know somebody here has gone through this shit,but Im catching it early,it isnt affecting my work or anything,but im on the quick road to a problem that I know.

see Ive been drinking a fuck load lately,3-4 times a week just tanked and the days I dont drink I take benzo's at night to relax or I cant sleep, now the benzo's are prescribed for that but I think I only need them due to the booze and how its affecting me.

my issue is how the fuck do I keep away from this shit so much, everyone I work with drinks like fish all the time ,they bug me every night to have a few ,and I turn it down some nights as I hated being tired and useless at work,but ive been giving in more and more.

whats some good advice from those who have been there, military bro's know this mentality,my work is the same ideal ,hard to say no

thanks guys

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Simple you say no really not that hard IMO if your "friends" make a stink then they are really not the friends you thought they were.

 

[theoak01]

ya I agree 100%,I also think im using it to deal with stress and shit so it seems like a real easy way to blow off steam. the peer pressure thing isnt the biggest part of it,it is part of it,but I know ive got the problem.

 

[Bikini Mod]

I was a bartender for years, heck grew up in the business. I never ever ever drank while at work as I knew I couldnt function to my best while under the influence. If patrons wanted to buy me a drink (which was often) then I would politely refuse and say that I would take a tip instead.

Real friends will respect you for saying no. MEN will also respect you for it. Means that you are A MAN... not a sheep.

Trust me on this one.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

ya I agree 100%,I also think im using it to deal with stress and shit so it seems like a real easy way to blow off steam. the peer pressure thing isnt the biggest part of it,it is part of it,but I know ive got the problem.

I blow of steam in the gym I am angry I take out on the iron or have a retard cardio session that after I want to die. LOL Pick you posion wisely mine is the gym and some herbal refreshments to unwind. I can actually go with out the herb I quit all reck drugs and drinking for sometime when I was thinking about becoming a cop.

 

[EnderJE]

Take care, P. I had that problem a long time ago where I found myself drinking way to much and way too often. I stop when I got tired of waking up in my vomit a few times and lost much more then I realized (at the time).

By the sound of it, it doesn't like you need AA yet though...

Maybe you could do as QT mentioned and find some other past time?

 

[theoak01]

Take care, P. I had that problem a long time ago where I found myself drinking way to much and way too often. I stop when I got tired of waking up in my vomit a few times and lost much more then I realized (at the time).

By the sound of it, it doesn't like you need AA yet though...

Maybe you could do as QT mentioned and find some other past time?

I definately need something else to occupy my time,and it use to be the gym,i gotta make that become my priority again,I wanna be a cop so I cant end up with a problem like this.

here is to my fresh start,no more bullshit drinking,just now and then.

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

I know somebody here has gone through this shit,but Im catching it early,it isnt affecting my work or anything,but im on the quick road to a problem that I know.

see Ive been drinking a fuck load lately,3-4 times a week just tanked and the days I dont drink I take benzo's at night to relax or I cant sleep, now the benzo's are prescribed for that but I think I only need them due to the booze and how its affecting me.

my issue is how the fuck do I keep away from this shit so much, everyone I work with drinks like fish all the time ,they bug me every night to have a few ,and I turn it down some nights as I hated being tired and useless at work,but ive been giving in more and more.

whats some good advice from those who have been there, military bro's know this mentality,my work is the same ideal ,hard to say no

thanks guys

You're already recovering from the problem by catching it, and if your work bros can't handle you turning them down the problem is with them. Obviously if you have to work with them you'll want to avoid making enemies. But if they keep pestering you then they're shitheads with security issues, and you'll have to establish yourself apart from all that. If it turns out that's not an option, it would probably be best to find another job. But usually standing your ground is enough to counter anyone's bullshit.
Let us know how it goes.

 

[theoak01]

thanks guys,I def think I can deal with the people at work,im more worried about battling myself ,but I think if I can workout and keep busy that way then I wont need to drink all the time,hell Ill come on ef every night after work if I have to

 

[Rabid_Goose]

Over the span of a few months, I was drinking roughly two 5th's a week and some weeks, a pint. Usually I was doing around 10-12 shots a night, everynight. Monday through Sunday, as soon as I got off work. I still have my Jager 4ounce shot glasses with me but now I only drink every so often, it has been I'd say 2 months and that was just a couple of sips of WoodFord Reserve.

Look at the money you'll save, I was spending probably 50-60 a week on achohol because I was also drinking a 6-pack to chase with my Jager.

If you love a certain type of achohol, for me it is bourbon. Look for the FINEST spirit/bourbon/tequila you can find that just puts you in heaven and save up for it and every few months treat yourself. The next time I treat myself is still quite a bit away, I have to reach 185 pounds before I'm even allowed to let myself set a date. Set a lot of goals and it is even harder because you are just depending on yourself. May be different between you and I though, I really wasn't phsyically addicted, I was absolutley mentally addicted to the buzz and how fast I fell asleep with a buzz. Never went through withdraws and I drank like that for 5 or 6 months.