2007-01-05 02:49:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I did stop many years ago. Initially I only wanted to stop for 6 months or so but ended up enjoying the sober life much more than the artifical life of John Barleycorn. It was very difficult at first but one day at a time became easier. Had to change my lifestyle also in order to remain sober, as well as the crowd I was running with. Do I think it was worthwhile, 100% positive it was. No longer do I find myself having to apologize for things I did or said the night prior. Today I also wake up knowing the person I am lying beside, and have not had any type of negative contact with the police either. As well I was able to return to school and complete both my high school education, go on and graduate from college and begin a new career at the age of 30.
2007-01-05 02:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 05:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that you have a problem with alcohol and it's use have made your life unmanageable then perhaps you should seriously look into getting some help. Check out the local AA groups in your area. An open meeting would give you a chance to get information for yourself or others. Remember no one can call you an alcoholic but yourself. It is not a case of you not being strong enough, sick enough, weak or ignorant. Alcohol is an addictive substance. Good luck.
2007-01-05 03:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by whitehairblueeyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard at first. It's not just the drinking you would be quitting, but a lifestyle that includes a social life revolved around drinking. It would help to have someone close around that was not a drinker. Getting deeply involved into other things helps--become a master cook, work out/get into the best shape of your life, even rent movies and become a movie critic. Drinking is a habit and to stop must become a habit. If you are thinking about yourself for this question I would guess there's something about it (drinking) that is troubling you--does it take days to recover? Are you doing things you regret?
2007-01-05 02:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, but it took something to trigger it.
I had to go on a course of tablets that prevented me drinking for a few months.
Whilst I was off the drink, I noticed I was losing weight and that spurred me on to stay off the drink.
I wouldn't say I drank to excess, but I did enjoy a regular drink.
But I never needed to drink to enjoy myself, so there was no need to go back to drinking.
It meant I could volunteer as the designated driver when going out (which is a concept the US doesn't quite grasp).
Giving up drinking is easy when you have something to replace it.
Not so easy if you have an illness such as alcoholism that makes it difficult (remember, alcoholism is an illness NOT something that just happens, it needs treatment).
2007-01-05 02:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by Shiner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not say first hand, however I can say that I recently went through a similar situation with my bf. He has been an alchoholic for many years now and decided to stop all together. He got very sick and went through horrible reactions to his body rejecting the toxins that alchohol casuses. Needless to say it did not go so well. He is still strugglng with the disease. Would love to be able to say it was a breaze but as with any addiction it's easier to start than stop!
2007-01-05 02:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Sunshine's Pic Is on 360 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how deep you are into alcoholism. It is something that you need a professional help like the AAA but if you try to do it on your own it may be almost impossible unless of course you are a very, very strong willed person.
2007-01-05 02:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very difficult seeing i have already been there and done that i quess it depends on how willing the person is who is going to have to do it. I quit smoking after 35 years also.
2007-01-05 02:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't drink but one family member is finding it very difficult even after losing family, friends, right to drive, and a very good job.
2007-01-05 02:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by Sunflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty F*&%*$% tough!! I don't think I could stop. I love to drink, and don't plan on ever quitting!! Alcoholism does run in my family so maybe I should.... NOT!! lol!
The way I see it, as long as your responsible and know when you should and shouldn't, then why stop? Have fun, Party, and get WASTED!! :)
2007-01-05 02:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by shay223 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋