Doom Metal Alchemist Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 minute ago, mumbojummie13 said: thats understandable knowing how close you are to your folks. are you christians? My mom is a religious Christian, I'm not sure about my dad. I'm not really religious. I mean they're not gonna mind if I drink now, but it interferes with my meds, it tastes awful, and the one time I got drunk in 1999, it didn't feel all that good so I don't see the appeal. As for pot, I'm sure my parents wouldn't mind me doing certain kinds, as my brother recently started a business selling cannabis oil, and they are helping him out with it. I am assuming the only reason they wouldn't be ok with me smoking pot is because of the smell. They definitely wouldn't be ok with me doing harder drugs, but even when I'm on my own I'm never doing harder drugs anyway. Like someone else in the thread said, I think they're far too dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnmjy Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 21 minutes ago, mumbojummie13 said: i thought you had girl parts and i had boy parts and thats what makes us such good friends? Are you on the rag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorpat Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 19 minutes ago, bnmjy said: Are you on the rag? I'm still trying to figure out what the angle is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just now, Adminderaptorpat said: I'm still trying to figure out what the angle is i said in the OP. i just wanted to talk about the determination it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorpat Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Like I mean, is this from personal experience or firsthand experience of someone around you? Are you in some mindhole you're trying to logic out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 21 minutes ago, Adminderaptorpat said: Like I mean, is this from personal experience or firsthand experience of someone around you? Are you in some mindhole you're trying to logic out of? was i too general or unclear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortedreasoning Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 i got a bit tipsy twice in the last 2 months and before that maybe once a year at most. so yeah im sober a bunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1938 Packard Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 18 hours ago, mumbojummie13 said: who here has not been under the influence for a reasonable amount of time? i just want to talk about why that can be difficult and requires determination. there's a few points people pass while getting sober; the initial withdrawals, the recovery, becoming abstinent, and remaining abstinent. the hardest part imo is the recovery: if you can make 35-40 days and not give into to a craving, you're almost home free. the next hardest part is remaining abstinent. an addict sometimes has trouble remembering all the reasons to stay sober. so a relapse late in the process becomes likely. on the other hand, becoming abstinent after a tough recovery can be very self-satisfying and personally challenging. when you re-examine priority and important life circumstances with a sober mind and a new will to succeed, its very motivating and inspiring. i want to be abstinent without ever being challenged, but thats impossible, so all in moderation, amirite? Sober for eight years and every time I see a drink, I want it. I have to stay a few steps ahead of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyKincaid Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Two weeks, then had a few beers on the weekend because I gave in. So starting again from Sunday. Couple years ago I managed to quit booze for almost a full year. 9-10 months maybe. I lost 30 pounds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I've cut down my alcohol consumption quite a bit. Aside from like 2 occasions I've been pretty much alcohol free this year. Weed is not drugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 16 hours ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: My mom is a religious Christian, I'm not sure about my dad. I'm not really religious. I mean they're not gonna mind if I drink now, but it interferes with my meds, it tastes awful, and the one time I got drunk in 1999, it didn't feel all that good so I don't see the appeal. As for pot, I'm sure my parents wouldn't mind me doing certain kinds, as my brother recently started a business selling cannabis oil, and they are helping him out with it. I am assuming the only reason they wouldn't be ok with me smoking pot is because of the smell. They definitely wouldn't be ok with me doing harder drugs, but even when I'm on my own I'm never doing harder drugs anyway. Like someone else in the thread said, I think they're far too dangerous. i thought there must be a strong connection to religion in your family because of the respect you have for your parents. i went to a Christian school for a year and met a couple metal heads that were religious. you remind me of them sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 16 hours ago, bnmjy said: Are you on the rag? ew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 15 hours ago, Distortedreasoning said: i got a bit tipsy twice in the last 2 months and before that maybe once a year at most. so yeah im sober a bunch. guess what? you are sober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, 1938 Packard said: Sober for eight years and every time I see a drink, I want it. I have to stay a few steps ahead of that. ohhh... 8 years and it must be rough.... my experience tells me when you dont know when to put down the drugs, or cant, its time to evaluate how and when to get clean. you are past that into the world of keeping safely away from the substance, and i can tell you that you must remind yourself how difficult it is to stop the habit and affliction in its grip. if you need a sober buddy, i might not be 100% sober, but i can listen and at least help with my experiences and not to preach but listen, so PM or @ me if you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, SlappyKincaid said: Two weeks, then had a few beers on the weekend because I gave in. So starting again from Sunday. Couple years ago I managed to quit booze for almost a full year. 9-10 months maybe. I lost 30 pounds. awesome. weight loss is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, PhilosipherStoned said: I've cut down my alcohol consumption quite a bit. Aside from like 2 occasions I've been pretty much alcohol free this year. Weed is not drugs. agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 15 hours ago, Adminderaptorpat said: Like I mean, is this from personal experience or firsthand experience of someone around you? Are you in some mindhole you're trying to logic out of? the inability to prioritize when you are entirely consumed by heavy drugs, is the hidden angle Pat @Adminderaptorpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death_by_motorboat Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just now, PhilosipherStoned said: what. mary jane isnt a dangerous habit, but it can effect your concentration, energy and a few things. no worse than booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Alcohol is a dangerous habit though, and I used to drink pretty heavily. Not any more though. I probably wont drink until St. Patricks Day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkenwarrior Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I mean it's been a few hours... Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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