Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Well, it's the longest I've gone in.. wlsince I started drinking I guess. Pros - Blood pressure is 117 over 71 No headaches Lost 20 lbs Sleeping all night (mostly) Anxiety isn't anywhere it was Not as irritable Thought process is complete and not spotty Not invited out at night Saved a ton of money ($5000 by estimation, going out and drinking in) My relationships seem more positive A lot more accomplished, professionally and personally Cons - Feelings and shit Isolation, I guess? But I was conflicted if I would put that in pros It wasn't like I was forced to quit, it was a personal challenge and was more curious to see what it was like to fully have all my thoughts and super powers back. I'll keep at it, as I always tried to convince myself that there were no really positives and especially when I was physically sick for so long with withdrawals. Wasn't advised to stop cold turkey, and I knew those risks... But I also know me and just as I drink in excess... I had to completely abstain. Anyways, that's it. "What a fucking loser!" Amirite? Edited September 19, 2018 by Sawdamizer 8
Zenigundam Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 I don't even know how you did that. Life without booze was only eight years ago for me, but it still feels weird to think about what a normal day was like before those alpha alcohol feels took over. 💪🍺🦖
PhilosipherStoned Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 The longest I've gone without it recently has been a month, but I've never went on any extended benders or anything.. Atleast not in the last few years. I am a bit of a binge drinker though.
fuggstop Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 Awesome, sawdy! Good going! May u be an inspiration for...others 👀 1
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 Good for you glad detox didn’t murder you.
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, 1pooh4u said: Good for you glad detox didn’t murder you. It was sketchy for about a week. 1
Zenigundam Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, 1pooh4u said: Good for you glad detox didn’t murder you. ... What? Also, that's a run on sentence, Pooh. 👨🏫
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Zenigundam said: ... What? Also, that's a run on sentence, Pooh. 👨🏫 Why are you so thirsty for my fist up your ass? 2
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, PhilosipherStoned said: The longest I've gone without it recently has been a month, but I've never went on any extended benders or anything.. Atleast not in the last few years. I am a bit of a binge drinker though. My benders were out of control. Like, really... And I was lying to my doctor about shit too, which is classic. But everything repaired itselfz as much as it could I guess, and my body just feels better. The blood pressure was my biggest motivator. 1 1
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sawdamizer said: It was sketchy for about a week. Alcohol detox is dangerous shit. Hopefully you won’t have to go through that ever again. 1
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, 1pooh4u said: Alcohol detox is dangerous shit. Hopefully you won’t have to go through that ever again. Yah I've done it a few times and I think it was scarier for my girl. She's a nurse and really advised against it but I also didn't want my work to find out I was detoxing and shit. Pride is a bitch.
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, Sawdamizer said: Yah I've done it a few times and I think it was scarier for my girl. She's a nurse and really advised against it but I also didn't want my work to find out I was detoxing and shit. Pride is a bitch. I don’t blame you about not wanting work to know. Shit gets weird after that. 😬
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, 1pooh4u said: I don’t blame you about not wanting work to know. Shit gets weird after that. 😬 It's stupid, and shouldn't be that way but it's how it is. My girl has been not drinking too in solidarity, I felt bad about that but it was her doing and it meant a lot to me. 2
bnmjy Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) I got drunk for the first time in months a few days ago and slept 9 hours. Best sleep I had in a long time, to be honest. Edited September 19, 2018 by bnmjy
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sawdamizer said: It's stupid, and shouldn't be that way but it's how it is. My girl has been not drinking too in solidarity, I felt bad about that but it was her doing and it meant a lot to me. You’re a lucky man Sawdsy. Don’t let her get away. She obviously cares about you a great deal. 1
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 That's very true. She's too good for this guy. 1
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, bnmjy said: I got drunk for the first time in months a few days ago and slept 9 hours. Best sleep I had in a long time, to be honest. Lol see, I couldn't do that.
PhilosipherStoned Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 Yeah I didn't drink today thinking that alcohol might be whats been making it hard for me to go to sleep at a reasonable hour, but now I'm pretty sure my circadian rhythm is just permascrewed
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Sawdamizer said: That's very true. She's too good for this guy. You say sweet stuff like this and I’m thinking you’re definitely worth the bumps in the road. 😊
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, 1pooh4u said: You say sweet stuff like this and I’m thinking you’re definitely worth the bumps in the road. 😊 She has known me a long time, so she knows my tricks... And where the bodies are too 1
1pooh4u Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Sawdamizer said: She has known me a long time, so she knows my tricks... And where the bodies are too Now you have to marry her. She knows too much! 😆
Sawdamizer Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, 1pooh4u said: Now you have to marry her. She knows too much! 😆 .......
Phillies Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 I been off booze since march 2016. I don't even think about it now. I just do other stuff automatically.
Majin Mayhem Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 I have a drink or two every couple of months....
scoobdog Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 Good job, Sawdy. Quitting cold turkey is a monumental feat. 1
Ginguy Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 Good job Sawdy. Glad to see you making such a positive change. Keep it up. 2
JehutyNinja Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) I don't know man I don't drink anymore either. Been sober for at least 5 years. The smell of most alcohol makes me want to vomit now. The thought gives me goosebumps. More power to you my man Edited September 20, 2018 by JehutyNinja
Ric Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 Being sober is for squares. You still do meth or something, right?
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