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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:08:18 PM EDT
[#1]
Sometimes a drink of whiskey sounds good, but I have too much respect for alcohol to get back into it right now.
Drunk people annoy the hell out of me now. I do really enjoy waking up without hangovers. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:08:47 PM EDT
[#2]
For some reason the only time I feel like drinking is out and about in places like casinos or that kind of scene.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:09:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Nope.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:10:39 PM EDT
[#4]
I had alcohol for the first time in a long time, last night.
Argued with my mother and wife soon after. I apologized....alcohol isn’t for me anymore. It’s what killed my dad. I have to stay away from the stuff. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:11:51 PM EDT
[#5]
I caught a big whiff of hand sanitizer and had a "I use to drink way worse than that" moment.
 I recognize this situation would be so much worse if my life were in the shape it was when I was drinking. I'm not going back to that hell. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:16:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted: Haven't touched the shit for almost a year... One day or one hour One minute or one second Whatever it takes Staying sober, eh? It's not for slack jawed faggots But don't you dare dip If you want to drink But don't want to risk drunkness Avoid the first one Calling your sponsor When the urge to drink is high Shows your commitment If you want to drink, try writing non-drinking haiku instead. 38 years, 4 months, 3 weeks, and 1 day free of EtOH and drugs. 37 years, 4 months, 1 week, and 1 day free from tobacco. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:25:04 PM EDT
[#7]
Sixteen and a half years, think about it all the time. Gin and Tonic would be nice. Not worth it.
Sir James... |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:33:24 PM EDT
[#8]
14+ years and "I" still haven't found a good reason to take a drink, yet. Call a buddy, exercise, watch porn.... anything; but a drink. Tomorrow, you will be glad you stayed sober.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:34:18 PM EDT
[#9]
There seems to be a seasonal element. I've been doing dry january for years and sometimes it goes 3-6 months. When daylight savings time returns so does my desire to drink which somewhat intensifies as the year progresses and especially when the days get shorter in the fall. Then I get sick of it again by the time new years rolls around and start the cycle over.
Stay strong OP. Your body is lying to you when it tells you it needs a drink. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:49:18 PM EDT
[#10]
30 years sober. No.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:57:07 PM EDT
[#11]
I still want to drink and smoke.
I know a thousand rationals for "I can control it", I know that that is only an excuse. I sometimes plan to buy some booze and cigars, but I but ammo first. I have to find a reason not to drink or smoke every day... ... usually that reason is simply not posting stupid shit on this site... 
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:23:21 PM EDT
[#12]
I went 294 days without drinking. Ended my streak a few nights ago, had a casual evening at home with the wife. It was a nice - and much needed - date night for us but I don’t miss drinking. I don’t miss the foggy head and don’t enjoy alcohol like I used to. Even the inebriation is an off-putting sensation. I thought I’d have a new-found appreciation for fine alcohol after a long abstinence - nope. The opposite. I was pretty unimpressed with my previously-impressive Balvanie 14yr Caribbean cask.
At least for me, the alcohol wasn’t satisfying but the time with my wife was. Best to keep my nose clean for this lady. Booze went right back in the cupboard for some other time. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:25:33 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I went 294 days without drinking. Ended my streak a few nights ago, had a casual evening at home with the wife. It was a nice - and much needed - date night for us but I don’t miss drinking. I don’t miss the foggy head and don’t enjoy alcohol like I used to. Even the inebriation is an off-putting sensation. I thought I’d have a new-found appreciation for fine alcohol after a long abstinence - nope. The opposite. I was pretty unimpressed with my previously-impressive Balvanie 14yr Caribbean cask. At least for me, the alcohol wasn’t satisfying but the time with my wife was. Best to keep my nose clean for this lady. Booze went right back in the cupboard for some other time. Good for you, thats not easy for a lot of people. Sounds like youve got your priorities straight. 
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:28:52 PM EDT
[#14]
Don't do it, Guys! You can make this! If you can stay clean through this horseshit, you can stay clean through almost anything.
Drinking NOW is the worst decision you can make. THIS is the time to stay sober as all hell!!!! |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:52:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't do it, Guys! You can make this! If you can stay clean through this horseshit, you can stay clean through almost anything. Drinking NOW is the worst decision you can make. THIS is the time to stay sober as all hell!!!!  Attached FileIf you think things are shitty now, just wait until you start hitting the bottle again. If you’ve struggled with alcohol, you can GUARANTEE that your current situation will get infinitely worse by going back to drinking. I don’t struggle with it like others do and I’m still choosing a diet A&W over a cold beer right now. Why do this to yourself? Why go back? 
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:54:36 PM EDT
[#16]
All the time.
It will be five years in August. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:55:15 PM EDT
[#17]
No more than the usual random urges still. I considered adding some alcohol to the preps to bolster the supply of sanitizer, but decided against it. Just don't even want it in the house.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:58:54 PM EDT
[#18]
Every day, for 12 years.
No change. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:01:10 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I do really enjoy waking up without hangovers. Oh man, sober sleep can be incredible. That alone is worth it. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:03:50 PM EDT
[#20]
Nope! The obsession is gone. ??
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:07:41 PM EDT
[#21]
Every single day.
I even had a dream last night where I drank. I’m almost at a month. I decided to quit drinking at a PERFECT time to day drink for a month or two. But I didn’t drink today, and I reckon I won’t drink tomorrow either. Probably. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:21:44 PM EDT
[#22]
Nope.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:28:14 PM EDT
[#23]
I'd love some.
Quit nicotine also which really sucks. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:29:49 PM EDT
[#24]
Reality is for those who can't handle drugs
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:45:28 PM EDT
[#25]
Last night I was a former drinker. And the night before that, and the night before that...
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:48:27 PM EDT
[#26]
Quoted: Haven't touched the shit for almost a year... It’ll be three years for me in July and no not at all. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 11:52:58 PM EDT
[#27]
No. Stay sharp.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:26:16 AM EDT
[#28]
Don't give up your sobriety.
I've been clean & sober for 38 years and have never wanted to drink or drug in that time. I pray every day. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:32:32 AM EDT
[#29]
4 years 1 month and 1 week without. Paid to much of a price to get to where I am today. I have no interest in going back to that misery.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:32:56 AM EDT
[#30]
no i had two back in january ill be good for another year or two. Im not an alcoholic, doesnt really do much for me anymore. I guess i got it all out of my system when i was younger. No good decisions are made while drinking and it cost $. And im a cheap skate.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:36:30 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/456331/20200330_201630_jpg-1342413.JPG Having one right now. Seldom since 1999 here have I ever wanted to call someone an absolute shit. Til now. Luckily I have resisted the urge. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:37:46 AM EDT
[#32]
I never started drinking
Tried it a few times, wasn't for me. Stay the course OP! |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:38:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:39:38 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah don’t do it. I think we are going to see a lot of drinking related issues during and after this. I have one friend (he was already having problems) who Imdon’t think has been sober in over a week. Dennis Prager today reported on how tough it is on folks used to having regular meetings that can't happen now. I feel for those guys. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:44:11 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Dennis Prager today reported on how tough it is on folks used to having regular meetings that can't happen now. I feel for those guys. Many are going to Zoom meetings. Not the same but it's better than nothing. Local intergroups have long lists of meetings that have gone online. Using Venmo to pay the rent. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 8:28:28 AM EDT
[#36]
A ton of expertise in here.
I'd like to ask how you guys did your FIRST day. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 8:39:09 AM EDT
[#37]
It has crossed my mind more than once. Tomorrow. April 1, will be 2 years smoke free. And I forget how many alcohol free. Though I may never be free from it. I took too many years trying to quit for me to finally get to where I am today. I just got back from a walk outside.
Nope, not today. Stay strong to you all. Boredom is my worst enemy. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 8:42:59 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A ton of expertise in here. I'd like to ask how you guys did your FIRST day. My first day without a drink? Was a scary one. I had gone so long with it. I wasn't sure how I was going to do with out it. So far so good. I was nervous as hell. Each and every day it does get easier. First step is the hardest.  Put One Foot in Front of the Other Sorry for the corny song. But, it does have a message! |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 8:47:23 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No. Stay sharp. This. I wouldn't mind a good buzz right now but now is not the time (it's also 8:45 AM ).That, and the hangover is absolute hell. Not worth it. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 9:18:46 AM EDT
[#40]
I think I stoped drinking 5 years ago, didnt drink much but just got tired of it, if I wanted a drink I'd have one, but zero desire.
Many of my close friends have had drinking issues over the years, only a few still drink. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 9:23:55 AM EDT
[#41]
Nope. Work is to busy right now, don't have the time. Maybe when all this drama slows down I will enjoy a session with some bourbon.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 10:40:58 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A ton of expertise in here. I'd like to ask how you guys did your FIRST day. I did fine, although I don't believe I'm an alcoholic. I just drank way too much. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:45:19 AM EDT
[#43]
Yesterday was day 90 of my "dry January" sobriety journey. Wife still drinks...
Paladin |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:51:15 AM EDT
[#44]
Let's just say it wasn't the best idea to stock up on Stoli.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:53:27 AM EDT
[#45]
Fuck no.
Haven't had it in over 28 years. I like having reasonable control over my life. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:55:12 AM EDT
[#46]
I haven't drank since last night and have been thinking about having one all morning.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:59:26 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A ton of expertise in here. I'd like to ask how you guys did your FIRST day. The first 24 are hard, it's easy just to keep that usual routine going. The next 3-4 weeks will be a roller coaster of hell but if i cam get through it you can. Don't think ahead, just don't drink today and before you know it a month will be behind you. It feels like for ever but when you look back it seems quick. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:01:53 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A ton of expertise in here. I'd like to ask how you guys did your FIRST day. Straight will power. Decided I had done enough damage and I didn't want to do it anymore. No matter what, just don't drink. It takes a bit, but you will feel much better without it. And expect sleep to suck for a while. That's normal. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:08:26 PM EDT
[#49]
I quit when I retired 12/31/18 and have not had a drink since. I know that drinking would not improve this situation at all. I can say that I have really no desire for alcohol. My wife keeps wine in the house and I used to enjoy a glass or six of Cabernet but it just does not appeal to me.
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Posted: 3/31/2020 12:16:11 PM EDT
[#50]
Quoted: Haven't touched the shit for almost a year... I have been "sober" for about 15 years.....I am just a natural idiot, but I would not mind a Goose and cranberry..... |
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