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re: How many alcoholics or recovering alcoholics do we have here?
Posted on 5/23/14 at 1:13 am to OBReb6
Posted on 5/23/14 at 1:13 am to OBReb6
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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.
Actually one sign of alcoholism is a fluctuation in tolerance. Usually a decrease at first from previous high levels of tolerance. Then it will go back up to a high tolerance.
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Posted on 5/23/14 at 7:08 am to RogerTheShrubber
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I've been through all kinds of treatment, been to jail, lost jobs, women, homes, done things I would never have done. I got married again, and she helped me to find something to focus on beyond myself.
Haven't had a drink since 2008.
Add in a little prison time and this is me as well. I've posted this in other threads. I drank at least a fifth to a half gallon a day and a 30 pack. I always had a pint in my sock in case of emergencies. I tried to cut back several times and I would have seizures as a result. I was in a bad way for a long time. I got married in '07 and now have 3 AWESOME boys. Spent 17 years in the bottle. Last drink, September 2, 2008. For me, in the end, I had to get down on my knees and ask God, to take away my desire to drink. He did, just like that! I know this doesn't set well for everyone but it's what worked for me. There was a time after I quit when I could see a grey goose bottle on the side of the road and immediately taste it. It was somewhat scary at first but it's just the way my brain was programmed for so long. That has since gone away and I have no desire to drink at all. I don't even like the smell of beer anymore. I can mix drinks for my wife and hang out at parties. I guess some can look at it from this perspective, if the consequences of your drinking out way the benefits, then it is probably time for you to take a good look yourself and where you're heading. Of course, this is much easier said than done.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:01 am to asphinctersayswhat
I'm pretty sure I qualify as an alcoholic based on the very loose some doctors put on it. I drink pretty much every day, though I only drink to the point of being drunk once or twice. On every Saturday and/or Sunday I pretty much drink all day. Start with mimosas or bloody mary's with breakfast and roll on through the day with several beers. It's never really interfered with anything else in my life. I rarely drink much during the week so I'm rarely hungover at work, and it's never been a financial burden, nor has it hindered my parental duties. I'm cool with my alcoholism.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 9:14 am to The Spleen
Alcoholism definitely effects people differently. I have alway been able to handle my business. I'm just to the point where I think I'm doing myself a disservice by not being as healthy as I could be.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 11:31 am to asphinctersayswhat
For me I couldn't socially drink for probably a year or 2 after i quit. Been sober for long time now and actually don't have the desire to drink at all now. One thing I've noticed is I feel like crap the next day if I drink even 2-3 beers. Which is probably a good thing. 
Posted on 5/23/14 at 2:31 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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I have alway been able to handle my business
I was able to for years. In the end, not so much.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 2:46 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I was able to for years. In the end, not so much.
That's why I'm trying to quit now before it is too late.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 8:27 pm to asphinctersayswhat
Your liver and brain will thank you later in life. Seriously, I have patients that I see regularly that have abused alcohol, and they literally have no fricking clue what they are doing or saying.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 10:21 pm to TTsTowel
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TTsTowel
What kind of work do you do TT?
Posted on 5/23/14 at 11:03 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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That's why I'm trying to quit now before it is too late.
That's a good idea. I'm in recovery, but not for alcohol but the disease is the same. It sounds like your withdrawals were mild, which is lucky. Because I've seen alcoholics go through the physical withdrawal part, and it's painful to watch.
From my experience with addiction. I think it becomes a problem when you start drinking/using to deal with problems/stress. Slowly it will be the way you cope with everything. You just self-medicate.
Its good you quit, if you thought it was becoming a problem chances are it was.
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