Giving up alcohol, any advice?

Keith and stuff

Keith and stuff

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Going to stop drinking alcohol. Has anyone here done something similar in the past? Are there any supplements that help with this process? Does anyone have any tips or advice? Thank you.
 
I have done it a few times for weeks, months, years and can do it more easily now when I choose too , although, work days are a bit rough .Other days, easy. I just found something else to drink , I do most of my drinking at home.I just get water instead.
 
don't buy it, don't keep it in the house, don't hang out with people who are drinking and don't go places where people are drinking.
for about 28 days.
 
torchbearer said:
don't buy it, don't keep it in the house, don't hang out with people who are drinking and don't go places where people are drinking.
for about 28 days.
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Thanks for the advice so far, everyone. Try doing this particular piece of advice all this month.
 
Keith and stuff said:
Going to stop drinking alcohol. Has anyone here done something similar in the past? Are there any supplements that help with this process? Does anyone have any tips or advice? Thank you.
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I'm joining you on this! I started a couple of months ago. I've had a few beers in that time, but I set Jan 1 as my goal and here it is! I'm finding that cannabis is helping. I just don't feel like drinking after smoking. I know it is replacing one thing with another, but I'm finding that cannabis is a much better way to relax. It has other benefits besides relaxation. Something to consider anyway...
 
My advice: don't if you don't have to. Learn to moderate your intake. I used to drink quite heavily, but over the last 2 years I've cut back to maybe 2 beers a week. Didn't drink at all this New Years.
 
Go on a diet; one small glass of wine or one speciality beer every night before bed... nothing more nothing less for a month.
 
You could put a shitload of spices and random shit in your liquor bottles so it tastes awful
 
when the desire to drink comes along eat something sweet. Ice Cream sandwiches worked in hot weather for me. The real kicker was making jokes about the sheriffs deputy that told me one more sip and I would be going to jail. I always look for him when someone offers me a beer. Cannabis helps.
 
Keith and stuff said:
Going to stop drinking alcohol. Has anyone here done something similar in the past? Are there any supplements that help with this process? Does anyone have any tips or advice? Thank you.
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Matt Collins said:
My advice? Reconsider your decision :p


But seriously, what is your motivation here?
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Matt makes a good point here. When I was younger, I used to drink a fair amount, but gave it up (among other things) for Lent each year. Given the nature of that particular abstention, my motivation was strong enough on its own to see me through forty days and nights. If your motivation is strong enough, you shouldn't need much help.

If the motivation is shaky, and you just need tips, I'd say that exercise and/or athletic competition helps curtail the desire for alcohol. When I'm done with work for the day, I like to have a beer or glass of wine with dinner. But if I know that I'm heading back out to play basketball at 8pm, I don't drink during dinner. Not because I think it will effect my game, but because I know it will. The difference is that I'm not fighting an urge in this example, I truly have no desire for alcohol if I want to play ball later. The performance is more important than the enjoyment of the beer.

When I get home at 10pm however, I'll have that beer. So at that point you're on your own. :)

Hope this helps. Good luck!
 
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liberty2897 said:
I'm joining you on this! I started a couple of months ago. I've had a few beers in that time, but I set Jan 1 as my goal and here it is! I'm finding that cannabis is helping. I just don't feel like drinking after smoking. I know it is replacing one thing with another, but I'm finding that cannabis is a much better way to relax. It has other benefits besides relaxation. Something to consider anyway...
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Cannabis is definitely medicinal in several ways and won't wreck your liver. It's a far better choice. ESPECIALLY if it's hard liquor your quitting.
 
liberty2897 said:
I'm joining you on this! I started a couple of months ago. I've had a few beers in that time, but I set Jan 1 as my goal and here it is! I'm finding that cannabis is helping. I just don't feel like drinking after smoking. I know it is replacing one thing with another, but I'm finding that cannabis is a much better way to relax. It has other benefits besides relaxation. Something to consider anyway...
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That's why you gotta get the alcohol in you first, then smoke. Live it up people, the next few years are gonna be sketchy. Just don't get arrested.
 
I quit 20 years ago. All I remember about it is saying goodbye to the people that I used to get drunk with. Couldn't have it both ways.
 
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