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shame on an IGA posted:have any of you been following this thread in GBS because Pennywise the Frown's posts should be forced reading for middle schoolers Jesus. That's uh, something. 29 beers in a day.  It's not helping that he apparently lives here in Milwaukee or nearby which is basically the drunkest place in America with a staggering per capita amount of bars. Bars/drinking culture (thanks to the heavily German, also Irish/Polish immigration here) are so ingrained into the local culture that it really is a huge portion of culture to the point where I can't imagine a social life here that excludes it; I'd have to guess there are few worse places to be an alcoholic. Personally I sometimes I feel like I may drink somewhat too much; usually I'll go out on a Friday or Saturday and get reasonably drunk, albeit not blackout/stumbling (we'll say 5-6 heavier craft beers, usually I don't willingly drink hard liquor) with friends. On the other hand I don't normally drink at home or during the week beyond 1-2 beers at my weekly bar trivia league or a beer with dinner at a restaurant. Personally I don't feel like this is to an exceptionally unhealthy level (obviously it's not benefitting my health) as far as the alcohol itself is concerned, but it is a huge reason why I struggle to not gain weight in winter when I'm not physically active. The weight thing is actually what bothers me, since the beer usually comes with fatty bar/drunk food or cramming free bar popcorn down my gullet. Not quite sure where I'm going with this train of thought or what it says about me otherwise (lack of self discipline lol).
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Man I sympathize with pennywise. I had to do inpatient rehab for alcohol for 28 days, I’m bipolar, I used to smoke a ton of weed (don’t smoke anymore) like him, and I know all about ECT because a really lovely psych and leadership basically said do this or we med-board you outta the military. It’s been about 8 years since I went through all that. Lost my wife for a while, but we reconciled. Now I’m capable of drinking in moderation, not smoking pot, and I take my psych meds diligently to keep all my crazy in check. poo poo does eventually get better if you have the right tools, education, therapy, and support. That’s a tall order though, for some. Everyone in my family is in healthcare so I’ve had unusually good support through all this.
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The fact that I’m considering posting here, and that it’s not the first time I’ve considered that, means I should probably post here. Edit: To clarify I guess, I think it’s the kind of thing where... I know how to start. That’s obvious... but I am in search of techniques to start? I dunno. PM me or post here? windshipper fucked around with this message at 02:41 on Dec 23, 2018 |
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If you can't control your drinking and want to stop, this is an alright place. I'd suggest getting to an AA meeting, it's worked for a few of us here
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Just checking in with my sober buddies.. I'm still going strong
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Sames. About to go on another possibly meeting free or greatly reduced meetings deployment. Gonna be alright.
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Starting to get chest pains the day after I drink, even in very moderate amounts. I'm talking like one beer. It might be time to try sobriety for a while.
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Or see a doctor?
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Mar 3, 2019 18:56
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"Do both" is probably the best answer.
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Pigsfeet on Rye posted:"Do both" is probably the best answer. Yup
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I used to have angina and panic attacks after I'd drink. loving sucks.
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One week sober. I've got an appointment with a cardiologist for next week. I'm also deploying at the end of next week so let's see what kind of effect that has on my heart 
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PM me for contact on the sober talk thing. If you can't control your drinking and want to stay stopped I know what worked for me and can share. On the dummy heart I got nothing, though
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30 months today.
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Late on it but gently caress yeah man
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I am ready to stop drinking.
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stinkypete posted:I am ready to stop drinking. Welcome friend.
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ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
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Thanks for the support it really helps.
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Good morning all, Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I hit 32 months in a little under two weeks.
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Still sober, calling it a win.
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I quit drinking because it was exacerbating serious depression. In April it was 7 years.
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Still do it Friend I am with you.
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I think this has gone on for long enough, time for me to stop too.
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Welcome friend
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Jul 12, 2019 12:07
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Welcome friend, I hope you learn to like it here.
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I got emotionally abusive with a loved lone last weekend between being depressed and drunk. I've controlled it for short stints like for PT test cutting but it's becoming a cycle that frequently repeats itself and exaggerates all my worst qualities. I would greatly prefer to never do what I did last weekend again. That'd be great. So I'm going into mental health for brain help and also going to an AA meeting this evening. I can't be trusted with alcohol so this is my thread too now I guess.
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Welcome friend. I’m sorry this happened, but I hope you are able to make amends with your loved ones.
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Welcome friend. We've all been there. Happy to help however we can. Feel free to post anything you're thinking or feeling.
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Three years sober today.
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Syrian Lannister posted:Three years sober today. hells yes
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Made it past 10 few weeks ago. And still going. Literally have done nothing aside from most basic instructions.
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Congrats. I'm finding it easier now.
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Three months next week. Still feels like the first week. Still get cravings. Still got depression -> drinking triggers. But as long as I don't pick it up or keep it in the house, I'm good so far.
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Well done guys. I'm counting down the days to my next milestone.
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Four years today.
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Congrats!
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