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re: How many alcoholics or recovering alcoholics do we have here?
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:28 pm to OBReb6
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:28 pm to OBReb6
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Ahh
It's thought some drugs have this affect as well. Latter stages of addiction are marked by reduced tolerance which is why some addicts OD on doses they once could easily handle.
In the end, you aren't using or drinking to get drunk, or high, or even feel good. You're using to keep from feeling so sick, which is what being sober is at that point.
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Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:29 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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RogerTheShrubber
Do you know if you will have long term effects from your alcoholism?
Sorry with all the dumb questions. I should probably go talk to some one in person. It's just much easier to admit and talk about these things to a computer screen.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 11:30 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:29 pm to RogerTheShrubber
My tolerance isn't as good as when I was a freshman/sophomore in college and I'm a senior. I pinned it on getting old and lame.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:29 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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So you start getting drunk using less booze?
Sort of. I could only drink about half as much asa I once could. I didn't feel any more drunk, but I would black out or get sick on much smaller quantities.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:31 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Sort of. I could only drink about half as much asa I once could. I didn't feel any more drunk, but I would black out or get sick on much smaller quantities.
Scary shite!
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:33 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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Do you know if you will have long term effects from your alcoholism?
Definitely. You're never the same. They say in 3-4 years some people's mind becomes "wired" like it was previously, but that hasn't happen. It's not fun to say, but I'm not as sharp, don't have the same emotions and will be fortunate to live to be an old man.
Addicts/alcoholics literally become a different person. You don't overcome years of that and return to who you were.
It's also hard to face the things I screwed up and ran from. I'll always have to deal with some results of my choices I made during those days.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:37 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I bet you have some wild stories at least
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:37 pm to asphinctersayswhat
I have systematically destroyed family contact because I knew I was/am killing myself. I felt it would give a softer blow if the inevitable happened. They don't know I'm an alcoholic but they also don't know anything about me anymore. Don't let it come to this.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:38 pm to OBReb6
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I bet you have some wild stories at least
Oh hell yeah. I have to say the lack of judgment caused by alcoholism did lead to some fantastic memories..
Until I got ill, I was having an awesome time. Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:40 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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RogerTheShrubber
Look man, I appreciate your candidness on the subject. It's really helping me out.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:40 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
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They don't know I'm an alcoholic but they also don't know anything about me anymore. Don't let it come to this.
Before my marriage imploded, no one knew I even was drinking. They were shocked when they found out. But, when the word got out I figured I had nothing to lose anymore.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:42 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
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I have systematically destroyed family contact because I knew I was/am killing myself. I felt it would give a softer blow if the inevitable happened. They don't know I'm an alcoholic but they also don't know anything about me anymore. Don't let it come to this.
That's what I'm trying to do.
Burt, it's never too late to make ammends. Your family still loves you and will accept you back if you ask.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:44 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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Look man, I appreciate your candidness on the subject. It's really helping me out.
No problem.
There was a thread the other day on the OT about who you know who has fallen the furthest. I didn't post in there but it's definitely me.
I was highly respected professionally, people wanted my wife and I to raise their kids if something ever happened to them and I was being pushed to run for city assembly. Within a few months I left town with two garbage bags full of clothes.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:45 pm to asphinctersayswhat
I'm sure they will; they have no idea why I've been gone for so long. To make it clear though, I have no wife or children.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 11:47 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:46 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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Burt, it's never too late to make ammends. Your family still loves you and will accept you back if you ask.
My family and the people in this community have been amazing, considering some of the things I have done. People can be extremely forgiving.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:46 pm to asphinctersayswhat
I only drink 2-3 nights a week now but it's a drunken mess for at least two of them. I have no problem completely not drinking during the week but I binge during the weekend. Im not a 2-3 beer or bourbon after class/work kind of drinker. Going to need to shape up before I graduate next year.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 11:47 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:47 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I was highly respected professionally, people wanted my wife and I to raise their kids if something ever happened to them and I was being pushed to run for city assembly. Within a few months I left town with two garbage bags full of clothes.
At least you found someone who loves you unconditionally. You seem to have found some peace now.
Do you do AA?
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:48 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
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I'm sure they will; they have no idea why I've been gone for so long. To make it clear though, I have no wife or children.
You should go see them! May help put some things in perspective for you.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:49 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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Your family still loves you and will accept you back if you ask.
They will. I've had addiction issues with close family...it's tough, but you never ever stop loving the person.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 11:50 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:49 pm to NIH
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NIH
My words may mean nothing but, If you see yourself traveling down any of our roads, do yourself a favor and go ahead give it up.
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