Hi iv recently been drinking heavy over the past couple of years, i started drinking at 14 but i am now 22 and i must say i have never missed a week drinking since back then, i work hard and make good money but when im off i do drink alot sometimes 3, 4 days per week, i know its alot but basically theres nothing else to do about here and drink is something that keeps me happy..........serious and logical answers would be appreciated.
2006-06-26 03:39:16 · 20 answers · asked by gg d 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
No easy answers really, other than you need to change your lifestyle. That's to say, find hobbies to occupy your mind and/or body. I'm not an advocate of physical fitness, but it would take your mind off alcohol. Or membership in local clubs or organisations. Or finding new and interesting ways to occupy your time. Hell, I'd thoroughlly recommend skydiving, parachute drops for charity or otherwise and obtaining a glider proficiency course. But that's just me. It doesn't sound like you have a huge problem, but I don't know how much you drink per night. Keeping physically active is probably the best way to reduce any cravings.
But don't listen to retards who say drinking isn't a problem. It is a very powerful drug.Just walk through a busy town centre sober on a Friday or Saturday night and watch peoples' behaviour. Are there any other circumstances in which people could justify the way they act. "Oh, I was a bit pissed" doesn't really cut it as an excuse. And yes, I've been there, seen it, done it. Best of luck. Oh, and if you're short of money to do some of the things I've mentioned, just think about what you'll save by not going out 3 or 4 times a week.
2006-06-26 04:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by Grimread 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you have never missed a week since you started drinking then that sounds like a perfect target, just try giving up for a week.
Just get loads of videos/dvds in to watch, snacks, ice cream, sweet sugary drinks etc and other treats, plan a few trips to the cinema etc. Do whatever you like that will keep you occupied and vaguely happy for that week. Doesn't matter what rubbish you eat as long as you stay off the booze.
If you have been drinking heavily then I would expect day two or three will be the hardest, so watch out for that. If you work monday to friday then I guess you had better stop drinking on the Thursday night. That way your body should be past the worst of the withdrawal by monday morning. Hopefully.
Or you could have a week's holiday somewhere nice and give up for that week.
2006-06-26 16:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by fieldmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a recovering alcoholic and i thought when i was your age there was nothing wrong with drinking and it just progressed from there. i have lost an awful lot because of it. just writing this question at your age means you have a better head on your shoulders than i did at that age. for me i had to stop and can't have another drink because i could fall back into a self- destructive pattern. a good rule of thumb is everything in moderation. not everyone will have the problems i have so getting a handle on it early will truly help you down the road. i'm not saying quit or your life will go to hell but just think about it before you get all ripped up and enjoy life.
best of luck
2006-06-26 10:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try out new things, there must be something to do! why not join a gym, or arrange to go 4 a meal with friends for a catch up or something, you dont have to drink to have a good time. if you cut down at first it will be hard but it will get easier if you stick at it and you will be pleased that you know you can have a nice time without the need for drink. as long as you control your drinking and aint getting pissed out of your face all the time theres nothing too bad about it if you relax
2006-06-26 10:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by roundtree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will tell you first of all that realizing you have a problem really is the first step. It sounds very cliche, but my husbands drinks ALOT seven days a week and sees no problem. As long as you have no problem, you do not need to fix anything.
Putting the bottle down is the easy part. Leaving it down is the hard part. You need to find support groups in your area (AA) and go to meetings often- daily if necessary. Also, counseling seems to help alot- either group or individual. In individual counseling, you will have to take a look at yourself to find the root of why you choose to drink and what positiveness you get out of it. I promise you that the cons of drinking strongly outweigh the pros.
Church and prayer may be a good option for you as well. I know that our church works with the adult probation department in our county and holds VICTIM IMPACT PANEL meetings. These are meetings where DWI (or other alcohol-related) probationers sit and listen to the stories of victims who have lost family members due to alcohol-realted stupity. Maybe paralyzed or disfigured victims as well. I happened to be at the church during one of these meetings and listened for about 5 minutes- It was too overwhelming for me.
Good luck to you. It will be a very difficult road- be ready for the valleys, but hope to spend much of your time on mountaintops.
2006-06-26 10:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by texasgirl5454312 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of the other answers - you need a hobby or interest to keep you happy so that you don't turn to alcohol out of boredom. It is clear that you already know that too much of it is bad for you. 'Nothing to do round here' you say - could you move to somewhere more exciting? Or could you take up the sort of hobby that you could do anywhere, such as learning to play an instrument, painting, photography? Are there local clubs or classes that you could join? Any local charity or voluntary work? Try your local paper or library for information - good luck.
2006-06-26 10:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some hobbies start playing a online game play guitar read get a playstation etc.... i take it that binge drinking is the problem... so just set ya self a limit on your money if your spending £80 a night drop it to 40 and only take that amount with you leave your wallet and cards etc at home. also i found that drinking at my own rate is better than keeping up with every one else. like if you have half a pint left and every one wants to move on and won't wait just leave what's left instead of downing it.
2006-06-26 10:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by ptdemon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you at work now? If so are you drinking now? Because it seems like you are based on this question. I don't know what Ho can stay of alcohol means - I think your buzz has the better of you - I think you meant to say Ho can I stay off of alcohol. If that's what you meant then I think you should continue drinking. Thank you and have an intoxicated day!!!
2006-06-26 10:48:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try spending time with freinds (or make new friends) who either dont drink or are happy to spend an evening doing things not involving drinking (cinema etc)
you obviously have access to a computer maybe try some new computer games there are some popular online games world of warcraft is one (not popular with me as my hubby spends hours on it)
is there any community project you could get involved in
it is good that you recognise you could be drinking too much
good luck in finding things to do
2006-06-26 12:34:48 · answer #9 · answered by mumoftheyear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the Alcoholics anon web site.
2006-06-26 10:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by Marxsparx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋