Battling Alcoholism...

I have someone very close to me that has battled alcoholism for a very long time. He finally got sober about 2yrs ago after doing something stupid and ending up in jail for a few days. Fine, probation, and court ordered substance abuse counseling.
I think what helped him the most was daily meetings for the first few months. Lots of support there. Find some near you. It can really help.
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
When I drink and want to really hit the hard stuff, I switch from 2% to whole milk.
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The only problem I have with this statement is the idea that you'd actually drink 2 per cent!

When I want to hit the hard stuff, I switch from whole milk to half-and-half.

That's right. I'll straight up buy a container of half-and-half and drink it right from the carton.
 
LOL everyone knows, 2% tastes COLDER.

Also Smitty, as a kid and into my teens, I used to drink WHOLE milk excusively. I used to also have to run cross country style in phys ed plus also play football in complete pads, helmet, mouthguard etc. I used to get dry cotton mouth while doing so. Then for some reason, I tried 2% milk and changed nothing else. drank water, brushed teeth etc. But when drinking 2% I never got the cotton mouth and as a bonus with mouthguard in.

So, the decision was easy.

Now as to not jack Black's thread. I hope his life makes the no more alcohol decision as easy. May it be filled with so many daily experiences to bring joy and purpose to him that he will no longer need a chemical to feel nothing or feel better ( which is actually worse) for him, his health and his existence on earth. Black, we got your back bro. You CAN do it.
 
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jjudas said:
Black it's good to hear that you made it through that terrible detox brother. You have a lot to be thankful for. I understand you battle with alcohol. I've detoxed in the hospital at least 25 times. I detoxed in the cardiac ward with the heart patients because my blood pressure was so high. I've been haunted by demons, spirits and entities for days... I thought I was losing my mind. I suffered with seizures and uncontrollable shaking and vomiting. I did it over and over again. I blamed everyone else for my drinking. I believed that I deserved to numb my pain. 2 years ago I decided to quit using alcohol forever. I didn't want to die drunk. My health kept getting worse by my drinking and I realized that I had drank a lifetime's allocation of alcohol. I drank it all in 50 years... so I quit. I'm on a lot of psych meds for various mental issues. You can quit drinking. Once you have crossed over the line into alcoholism, you can never drink like an ordinary person again. Make sure your meds are working for you. If you feel stable you probably won't want to drink. Glad to see you back! You're doing a good thing for yourself!
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Wow...that's quite the story of you being in detox 25 times. I haven't been that much in the hospital but I've been to a rehab clinic a few times and the the food was pretty good there. I'll never forget my experience in the hospital and I will use it to remind me never to step into a liquor store or bar again. Quitting cold turkey after the amount of alcohol I drank that day was like a living hell. I'm glad I'm over that now and I'm starting to function better. My lower legs still feel a bit numb from nerve damage caused by the alcohol. It will probably take some time before I get the feeling back. The temptation to drink again might arise in the future again but I know in my heart I can resist. I'm just glad to be alive because one of the paramedics told my roommate the last time he saw someone drink as much as I did was 7 years ago and the man later died in hospital. I saw my family doctor yesterday and she checked my blood pressure and she was happy it back to normal. I also had blood work done on me two weeks prior and everything seems to be OK. Thanks to all for your support. It means a lot!


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PS to your above statement post 27.

After hearing your guitar work on the SG, I would have to say you have chops, so fill your free time working to get even better and channel what once was negative habits into positive ones. Also, I am not sure about leg nerve damage but from all my hard work abuse to my body in my 50+ years, I do as much as possible with what strength I do have in my legs. Having suffered nearly crippling low back injuries which sometimes sideline me with barely being able to stand let alone walk anywhere due to pain and or the parts just not working, I still press on and bust ass doing my work pain or no pain.

I guess in long winded words, I tried to say don't give up, do positive things like play guitar, go for walks, ride a bicycle, go swimming or other physical things that put good endorphins in your brain instead of bad junk.
 
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I also will add another secret I try to live by every day. When you go about your day if and when you are out and about, do or say something nice. Even if it is to a stranger, blessing someone by helping in a time of need, or sharing kind words like how nice someone's outfit is, or how when they ring you up at the store in a friendly manner, thank them for being pleasant and for all they do. I often can't help think when someone hears kind things or thanks from a total stranger, they actually feel good inside which in turn can make you smile and feel good too.

Our world needs way more of this attitude.
 
smitty_p said:
The only problem I have with this statement is the idea that you'd actually drink 2 per cent!

When I want to hit the hard stuff, I switch from whole milk to half-and-half.

That's right. I'll straight up buy a container of half-and-half and drink it right from the carton.
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I love half & half on my cereal and with pecan sandes cookies.
 
BlackSG91 said:
When I finally got discharged I was fairly a bit better but not 100%.
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It'll take some time, but you're on the right road.

Day by day, week by week, month by month, you'll get everything back on track. Alcohol abuse leads to depression and anxiety, so keep active/healthy, do stuff you like (playing guitar with others?), mix with folks who don't drink too much but offer you a social outlet (very important for psychological balance), sleep well (vital) and find some happiness within yourself (maybe volunteer to help others - helps self esteem and valuing yourself, others and life).

Good luck, you can do it.

BlackSG91 said:
I'm glad I still have the green herbal medicine if you know what I mean.;) At least you can't overdose on it and no hangovers. It also helps me sleep better and take the edge off.
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That's fine in small doses, but don't let it dominate your day or reduce your social interaction; the weed is good in a sense, but can also overwhelm vital neuro-biological systems.
 
Mr Grumpy said:
BlackSG91 said: ↑
I'm glad I still have the green herbal medicine if you know what I mean.;) At least you can't overdose on it and no hangovers. It also helps me sleep better and take the edge off.


That's fine in small doses, but don't let it dominate your day or reduce your social interaction; the weed is good in a sense, but can also overwhelm vital neuro-biological systems.
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Grump speaks the truth.
I was a chronic since high school. Over 40 years of torquing up every single morning, sneaking out at work for a quick puff or two, all my cars constantly reeked. After I started to work from home, it was an all day long thing. My life was to get high. I had no social life, never wanted to go anywhere unless it was to a stoner party. The cash that I spent on weed in just the last 10 years would have paid for a new car. $600 - $800 a month. I was selling my gear just to score weed. Sold most of my guns just for weed money. I was out of control.
It was affecting my health as well. Constantly wheezing like an asthmatic. A flight of stairs would have me winded.
6 months ago I said enough is enough. I quit cold and haven't gotten high since.
The first couple of weeks were the worst. Then it got a little easier week after week. My wife & dad have been very supportive.

I'm curious if I could be a casual toker now, knowing what I've been thru and what it's cost me, but I'm afraid to find out.

Not wanting to hijack Black's thread, I just wanted to share my experience. Addiction is addiction be it alcohol of drugs.
 
Hackmaster said:
Grump speaks the truth.
I was a chronic since high school. Over 40 years of torquing up every single morning, sneaking out at work for a quick puff or two, all my cars constantly reeked. After I started to work from home, it was an all day long thing. My life was to get high. I had no social life, never wanted to go anywhere unless it was to a stoner party. The cash that I spent on weed in just the last 10 years would have paid for a new car. $600 - $800 a month. I was selling my gear just to score weed. Sold most of my guns just for weed money. I was out of control.
It was affecting my health as well. Constantly wheezing like an asthmatic. A flight of stairs would have me winded.
6 months ago I said enough is enough. I quit cold and haven't gotten high since.
The first couple of weeks were the worst. Then it got a little easier week after week. My wife & dad have been very supportive.

I'm curious if I could be a casual toker now, knowing what I've been thru and what it's cost me, but I'm afraid to find out.

Not wanting to hijack Black's thread, I just wanted to share my experience. Addiction is addiction be it alcohol of drugs.
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Wow........
 
I never met you but losing two of the most important people in your life hits the impossible level for most human beings. Fight the good fight and please don't let this down swing define you. You are so much more than a recovery alcoholic. That term has removed the creative parts of a couple of my friends. The battle with our demons never ends. I see the end results of all kinds of addictions in the trauma unit. The end result of alcohol is death in its merciful state or broken lives. Fight the good fight and never lose your self, you seem like a very likable guy.
 
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