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[NotBudule]

...pot is not an addiction... it's medical

Couldn't stop that if wanted to , which I don't , cause I'm still practicing! But given free reign, again , I would be back to this fairly quickly...

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[Tracy Bowman]

Overshare moment warning. I didn't start until after Iraq. Just got a bit worse as time went on after that. Never got dumb with it.. "high functioning" for sure (?) Retired and thought I could stop on my own. Nerp, failed pretty hard on that.

I want to be around for the grandkids or even grandkids, kids.

This was the last drink tonight at my favorite pizza and beer place.

Been slowing down for a bit to not end up in a hospital when I stopped.. if that was even a possibility based on what i was doing. Now with some help, a solid support group if I need it, and some meds - I think I can kick this habit.

It was fun-ish.. but you are expensive and doing some serious damage to my liver. Also, I like to drive and can't do it if I had this stuff.

So less seriously random as hell posts or replies from me.


Hope to look back at this a year from now and laugh at myself for thinking this will be hard, I hope anyway.

I wish you the best, Patrick. Sounds like you have a plan for success. This is also a great place for encouragement when you need it.

 

[Trigganometry]

Patrick, I DM’d you. You’re not alone brother

 

[rooster]

I'm sober since Dec 2013 ... it's hard because alcohol is everywhere, once you stop it can be a bit a culture shock. I can't be around anyone with a buzz or who is drunk, it's like talking to infants

Early on it was minute by minute, then hour by hour etc. But it does gets easier everyday and I've filled in the space it created with fulfilling activities and hobbies.

 

[RDJTX]

Patrick -- Good luck to you .. it's doable. My Father did it had a couple of friends that did it. Dad said up until the day he died that if he were to walk into a bar and have one drink he wouldn't come out sober, and he hadn't had a drink in 60 years. I used to drink every weekend when I was clubbing in DC then I had a period where I wasn't able to get out as much and realized what NOT going out did for my bank account ... haven't done much drinking at all after that LOL

 

[RangerTX]

Good Luck! Tighten your belt! NEVER GIVE UP! You wont believe the miracles waiting for you.

 

[Wytchdctr]

 

[Chris M]

Freaking awesome, sir!
Keep up the good work. We're all proud of you!

 

[myothercarizahearse]

Awesome! Keep it up! it makes me feel worse I can't get a month

 

[Radioman]

Congrats Patrick.

 

[Trigganometry]

For anyone struggling with this. Let me plant the seed of hope! Took me 10 years and so much pain before I finally surrendered. I can tell you now with certainty looking back at all of it I really don’t miss it. It’s just not an option anymore. Additionally, where ever you are right now, I can say with out a doubt that whatever your expectations are for the future you’ll blow it away by a far greater amount if you stick with it.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Great job! Hang in there, Patrick!

 

[Wytchdctr]

Awesome! Keep it up! it makes me feel worse I can't get a month

Keep trying. You only fail if you don't get back up. I fell many times until I was open about wanting to stop, got help, and started going to meetings. I am blessed with a hell of a support group. AA is just a really nice bonus.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Awesome! Keep it up! it makes me feel worse I can't get a month

Keep getting back on the drinkless train.

You are strong enough.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I'm proud of you and the steps you're taking. If you need an ear, I'm here for you. Please reach out if you need anything.

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