Battling Alcoholism...

syscokid said:
Yeah, I'll "Second" that Wow. That's the worst THC addiction I've ever heard of... by far!
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Dudes, I was seriously out of control.
Addiction is a powerful force, but so is willpower.
One just has to be ready and willing to use the willpower to overcome the problem.
It took me a long time to even admit that I had a serious problem.
Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, overeating, all are dangerous.
Many in this very thread have proved it can be done, not easily, but it CAN be done!
 
Hackmaster said:
Dudes, I was seriously out of control.
Addiction is a powerful force, but so is willpower.
One just has to be ready and willing to use the willpower to overcome the problem.
It took me a long time to even admit that I had a serious problem.
Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, overeating, all are dangerous.
Many in this very thread have proved it can be done, not easily, but it CAN be done!
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Amen my brother! Over 20 years without cigarettes here!!!
 
Well it's Friday and I've been sober for 4 weeks now (almost a month) and and it feels pretty good! I feel a bit more stabilized and more in control of myself...having a clear head. I hope and know I can keep it up. I remember watching a video interview on YouTube with Bill Ward (drummer from Black Sabbath) and he was talking about his struggles with alcoholism. He must have developed an alcohol problem while sometime with the band. He also said that he can't remember recording or hearing "Heaven & Hell" back then. After he left the band back in the early 1980's all he was concerned about was where would he get his next drink. He even spent time in mental ward of a hospital all tied up...probably due to alcohol withdrawal. I think about that interview a lot and now reminds me how alcohol can really affect you mentally and physically.

I haven't played my guitar for a long time due to my drinking and now the past week I've been practising on it trying to get my strength back in my fingers. It's like trying to learn how to play guitar again. My Gibson SG and other guitars are at my sister-in-law's place for now. I have my trusty ol' 1998 American Standard Fender Stratocaster. It's one of my favourite guitars and it plays superbly. I've even added a David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) mod to it which is a neck on switch. Now I can have the bridge pick up and neck pick up on only for that Telecaster sound but it's out-of-phase which sounds real cool. Also I can now have all three pickups on at once which sounds very sparkly. I'm very glad I'm getting back to playing guitar and doing other things. Always keep active as they say.


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Hackmaster said:
Dudes, I was seriously out of control.
Addiction is a powerful force, but so is willpower.
One just has to be ready and willing to use the willpower to overcome the problem.
It took me a long time to even admit that I had a serious problem.
Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, overeating, all are dangerous.
Many in this very thread have proved it can be done, not easily, but it CAN be done!
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I can, and sometimes do, drink Scotch every night for two-weeks straight, getting quite hammered in the process, and then have no desire to drink for a month or two...
 
BlackSG91 said:
Well it's Friday and I've been sober for 4 weeks now (almost a month) and and it feels pretty good! I feel a bit more stabilized and more in control of myself...having a clear head. I hope and know I can keep it up. I remember watching a video interview on YouTube with Bill Ward (drummer from Black Sabbath) and he was talking about his struggles with alcoholism. He must have developed an alcohol problem while sometime with the band. He also said that he can't remember recording or hearing "Heaven & Hell" back then. After he left the band back in the early 1980's all he was concerned about was where would he get his next drink. He even spent time in mental ward of a hospital all tied up...probably due to alcohol withdrawal. I think about that interview a lot and now reminds me how alcohol can really affect you mentally and physically.

I haven't played my guitar for a long time due to my drinking and now the past week I've been practising on it trying to get my strength back in my fingers. It's like trying to learn how to play guitar again. My Gibson SG and other guitars are at my sister-in-law's place for now. I have my trusty ol' 1998 American Standard Fender Stratocaster. It's one of my favourite guitars and it plays superbly. I've even added a David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) mod to it which is a neck on switch. Now I can have the bridge pick up and neck pick up on only for that Telecaster sound but it's out-of-phase which sounds real cool. Also I can now have all three pickups on at once which sounds very sparkly. I'm very glad I'm getting back to playing guitar and doing other things. Always keep active as they say.


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GOOD Job!
 
BlackSG91 said:
Well it's Friday and I've been sober for 4 weeks now (almost a month) and and it feels pretty good! I feel a bit more stabilized and more in control of myself...having a clear head. I hope and know I can keep it up.
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Black,

That's fantastic news!

I've had friends over the years who have struggled with alcohol. I've researched it a bit. One very important thing is to maintain proper nutrition and sleep. Believe it or not, the body processes alcohol similarly to sugar. So, in addition to the addictive nature of the alcohol, itself, your body can also crave the energy burst similar to a sugar rush. I'm not saying to eat more sugar! But, it's important to provide your body with the energy and sustenance it needs by taking in good nutrition. Don't skip meals and don't stay up all hours of the night. These things will deplete your body's energy.
 
Well it's Friday today which marks my 5th week of sobriety. The temptation to buy alcohol is very minimal for me at the moment. As Smitty would say keep up your nutrition and sleep which I have been doing. Lately now they have been selling beer at the PC Super Stores up here in Canada. I was shopping there one day for food and saw the section where they sell beer. I was tempted just to buy one can of Guinness but I opted to abstain from any alcohol in case it triggers my disorder again. I take it day by day and so far I feel I'm on the right track. Thanks to all for your support. As I mentioned before if anyone has advice or any stories to tell, please feel free to post.:yesway:


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Well today is another Friday which marks my 6 weeks of being sober. I'm feeling better these days and getting better sleep and such. I quit drinking in the past quite a few times but this time I'm determined to stay on the wagon. The next time could mean that I could be buried 6 feet under. I got too much to live for instead of wasting my life away. I'm still playing my guitar everyday and keeping active. I'm glad the cravings are gone and so are the shakes I used to have. Now all I have to do is quit smoking cigarettes. I've cut down...I usually have 1 every hour or 2. I went to the doctor's yesterday for an EKG test and after that I had to wear a heart monitor for the whole day. I see my family doctor on November 3rd and the heart specialist on Nov. 23rd. It looks like I'm getting my health back and I'm walking a bit better now. All I can say it's good to be alive!


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Today is 8 weeks of being sober...almost 2 months. I'll have to say I feel much better and I'm able to function more. My desire for alcohol has seemed to completely have gone away now. I feel more content with my life and I keep myself busy. Life without alcohol takes time to adjust but it gets better as each day passes by. Hopefully I can keep this up for a lifetime. I still have many more years to live and I don't want to waste them away. All I can say say is that it's good to be alive again. Thanks to everyone for your support. It means a lot.:wink:


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BlackSG91 said:
Today is 8 weeks of being sober...
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Well done and good for you.
I'll never forget what a sober alcoholic friend said of himself, "If I take ONE drink it will be an act of suicide".
That's heavy stuff but for many in your position true.
Best wishes and stay strong!
 
BlackSG91 said:
Today is 8 weeks of being sober...almost 2 months. I'll have to say I feel much better and I'm able to function more. My desire for alcohol has seemed to completely have gone away now. I feel more content with my life and I keep myself busy. Life without alcohol takes time to adjust but it gets better as each day passes by. Hopefully I can keep this up for a lifetime. I still have many more years to live and I don't want to waste them away. All I can say say is that it's good to be alive again. Thanks to everyone for your support. It means a lot.:wink:


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There is even more goodness to come. Your nervous system continues to rebound in ways you cannot even recall if you have been drinking regularly for a long period of time. It is like meeting a new and improved you, except a whole lot wiser than before. Keep it up brother.
 
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