I have stoped drinking for 7 days
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Need to stop drinking overall or can I drink socially I would consider myself a binge drinker I don't know when to stop wondering if anyone had some advice I did drink a lot everynight have quit and started and quit again my blood pressure and health got very poor and started to scare me so I stoped again now I feel great going out tonight for a Halloween party and trying to tell myself to have no more than 3 beers will this work
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brian43985 zach62797
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Drink in moderation is the answer for you I think. If you can't handle that jack it in. Simples.
hope4cure zach62797
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Remember your worst day sober is better than your worst day with a hungover.
There is a lot of help here and many meds available to stop the cravings.
your not alone many can help give support .
Read the first two posts for additional coping tools.
TheToad zach62797
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Probably not. You will possibly feel you have let yourself down too. If you don't drink though, you will feel great physically and mentally as well.
Misssy2 zach62797
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iiiii....zach...
I'm sorry that you have "this" condition...you have already sealed the deal with yourself about drinking and I KNOW how that goes....you are going to drink..and probably more than 3 beers...so don't beat yourself up...just learn from it if you can and try again when you are ready.
I wish you a safe, happy Halloween party.....and seriously my condolenses that you are stuck with this condition (as I am).
Robin2015 zach62797
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zach62797 Robin2015
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Robin2015 zach62797
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hope4cure zach62797
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it helps some to keep a journal of drinking and not have any alcohol in the house.
drinking slowly helps and choosing al free days can be as rewarding as your accomplishing the limit you desire to put on yourself.
If possible seek support with professional al counselor to help encourage you. Talk therapy is very successful important to follow thru on all appointments .
Remember relapse is part of AUD. JOIN AA or other support system available to you in your area.
Many any find sobriety in different ways what works for you is what matters.
hope4cure zach62797
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you are very strong to accomplish the drink limit you set for yourself.
drink slowly, set a journal up for drinking and keep any alcohol out of the house.
also talk therapy will help you maintain your resolve to cut down on your drinking.
many more good days to follow!
pauline61273 zach62797
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I have not touched a drop of alcohol since 31 May 2015. It got the the stage where I was drinking a bottle to a bottle and a half every night. I still crave wine, but think if I did have a glass it wouldn't stop at a glass. If you really think that you can stop at 3 then go ahead and enjoy your party. I personally would feel really bad if I gave into the drink again. My weight has come down 23Ibs, my cholesterol and blood pressure down too.
pauline61273
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I now see that you had 4 one more than your target. Anyway I'm glad to see you had a good time. Do you not feel you've let yourself down a little.
zach62797 pauline61273
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I do in fact feel I did let myself down a little and I look back and think was it even worth the 4 beers we go to a lot of social events and of course drinking is always involved my wife drinks as well but usually only once a week is all so that's what I am trying to moderate myself too I really wish I wouldn't have even drank the 4 beers but I am not craving it today and have a clear head,to be honest it didn't even taste that good to me also I bought a beer I really did not like to help with the slow drinking when your gagging as it goes down it's a lot less likely to drink very many !!
zach62797 pauline61273
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Congrats on being over a year sober that's awesome I think the hard part for me to put it down completely is my whole family and my wife's family drink not that they would even care if I did or did not have a drink with them I had a real problem with drinking till I was almost passed out especially when I was round a big crowd my goal is to never be that way again also after the 4 beers last night I had the jerks really bad whenever trying to fall asleep
pauline61273 zach62797
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I understand how hard it is when you are socialising. At first I used to drink non alcohol wine at home. If I went into a pub I would have a ginger beer or something similar. But to be honest I stopped going because it was too much of a struggle not to have alcohol. I got through a new grandchild, Christmas and new year, the illness and death if a close relative, a funeral, a birthday and anniversary without touching a drop. I feel proud of myself, but I still think about wine. I stopped smoking 23 years ago and I've found it harder to quit the booze. I often wonder if I had one glass would it satisfy me or would I want more. I don't honestly know.
zach62797 pauline61273
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TheToad pauline61273
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I agree completely. I'm still setting dates when I might allow myself a drink, but have got through them. And this is 9 years 8 months sober! Always a battle...
pauline61273 TheToad
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Thank you Zach and John. 9+ years John well done. It is always a battle you are right. But I would love to feel that alcohol buzz, you know happy, couldn't care less feeling. I don't suppose I will ever know if I can have one or two unless I try. I might not like the taste anymore or the after effects.