Today I quit drinking.

[Kahldris]

Cliffs:

-Used to drink everyday before I could even buy booze legally for almost a year
-Got Fat
-Got into bodybuilding
-Rarely drink for a while
-Got drunk today
-Realize (while drunk) I don't even like being drunk anymore
-Giving up drinking for good.

inb4 cool story bro

[jammyo40]

You can drink and not get drunk. Nothing like a good IPA with Mexican food.

[OakleyShades]

Congrats bro. Stick to it.

[eyeswideshut23]

Im usually drink once a week. Not drinking for lent, but i dont see the problem with drinkin socially. U dont have to get obliterated every time u drink OP. but saying "never again" are some pretty hard words to live up to lol goodluck tho

[MooseLaddin]

nice OP. I quit drinking 2 years ago also, just didn't enjoy being drunk felt it was pointless.

[TheProgressiveOne]

^^^ 423 days sober man ^^^

If u need anything or advice let me know

[MarkVI]

I got drunk once....3 drinks. at 200lbs...wth? Can't remember most of that night...other than getting an ice cream cone at McDonald's and then throwing it out the window to hit a guy walking his dog.

[vitornoob]

18 years sober! fack yeah!

[determined4000]

18 years sober! fack yeah!

24.

[determined4000]

Im usually drink once a week. Not drinking for lent, but i dont see the problem with drinkin socially. U dont have to get obliterated every time u drink OP. but saying "never again" are some pretty hard words to live up to lol goodluck tho

19yr olds dont drink "socially"

[determined4000]

I got drunk once....3 drinks. at 200lbs...wth? Can't remember most of that night...other than getting an ice cream cone at McDonald's and then throwing it out the window to hit a guy walking his dog.

dollar menu ice cream cone FTW

Me "Can I get a supersize ice cream please"
Employee: "I am sorry we only have a regular size, no supersize"
Me: "That depends on how good you are with the ice cream machine"
Employee (Feels the challenge, goes to the back and makes the biggest cone in their life)
Me:

[determined4000]

But you look like you're 13.

yeahthey would probably take my ID as a fake

[JasonDB]

Repped.

Not a fan of the booze myself, I've seen too many horror stories, have lost friends and family to alcoholism and drunk drivers... and tend to take a dim view on intoxication and the concept of "getting drunk is fun". There is a distinction between getting drunk (abuse), or getting into fights when they drink (abuse), or getting behind the wheel of a car when they've had a few drinks (abuse) and someone having a glass of wine or a beer with a meal (use), or likes a drink from time to time after a long day before bed (use) ... so am by no means calling for the outlaw of alcohol.

[hankst]

I quit today, too. At 4 in the morning.
Until Thursday.
If no one offers me beer before that.


Good for you, OP, though (as long as you don't develop a "holier than thou" attitude).

[ArchangelEST]

I don't really support the idea of flat out "no alcohol ever" approach. Seems like Paleo. Let's cut something out arbitrarily when it could indeed be consumed in moderation and actually have it possibly be good for you.

A nice cold one after a hard days work, sitting in a comfy chair and turning on the TV or just chilling. Yeah. A single beer or a glass of wine, some scotch on the rocks or whatever - can't see fault in that.

[JasonDB]

I don't really support the idea of flat out "no alcohol ever" approach. Seems like Paleo. Let's cut something out arbitrarily when it could indeed be consumed in moderation and actually have it possibly be good for you.

A nice cold one after a hard days work, sitting in a comfy chair and turning on the TV or just chilling. Yeah. A single beer or a glass of wine - can't see fault in that.

I am very negative towards alcohol abuse and do not see an issue with that either as it is unlikely that you'll kill anyone, harm anyone or even harm yourself if that is where it stops. Oh wait carbs after 6 pm... you gone get fat! :O

[hankst]

I am very negative towards alcohol abuse and do not see an issue with that either as it is unlikely that you'll kill anyone, harm anyone or even harm yourself if that is where it stops. Oh wait carbs after 6 pm... you gone get fat! :O

I am regularly getting really ****-faced (not that I try, it just happens, as if by magic!), and I have never hurt myself or others in the process. And I would never get behind the wheel, either.

It all depends on what kind of drunk one is, I guess. Angry drunks are awful, drunk drivers are even worse.
OH MY GOD I LOVE EVERYONE-drunks like me are awesome. Or so I have been told.

[illiniStrive]

I quit today, too. At 4 in the morning.
Until Thursday.
If no one offers me beer before that.


Good for you, OP, though (as long as you don't develop a "holier than thou" attitude).

Lmao this ^

Though probably in till Friday for this week.

Congrats OP. The decision you make won't be easy depending on the types of people you hang around, but stick with it and I'm sure you won't regret it.

[Kahldris]

Eh, I really can't drink socially, I always try to limit myself but once I get a few drinks in me I end up going crazy with it.

Thanks for the support all.

[MASSter]

Almost 5 months no drinks for me(workin' on it)

[MASSter]

I got drunk once....3 drinks. at 200lbs...wth? Can't remember most of that night...other than getting an ice cream cone at McDonald's and then throwing it out the window to hit a guy walking his dog.

Morning coffee just went up my nose trying not to spit it out on my computer screen. Thank you for that.

[joelash302]

I am usually hunting for a place to take a nap after 1 drink now. I enjoy being a cheap date.

[spicyprice]

I don't really support the idea of flat out "no alcohol ever" approach. Seems like Paleo. Let's cut something out arbitrarily when it could indeed be consumed in moderation and actually have it possibly be good for you.

A nice cold one after a hard days work, sitting in a comfy chair and turning on the TV or just chilling. Yeah. A single beer or a glass of wine, some scotch on the rocks or whatever - can't see fault in that.

Have you ever heard of alcoholism? Someone with an addictive personality (in this case alcohol) cant have "just one drink." Its a disease.

Eh, I really can't drink socially, I always try to limit myself but once I get a few drinks in me I end up going crazy with it.

Thanks for the support all.

Good for you on recognizing a problem and addressing it before it turns into a massive downward spiral.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

I used to be like you OP...now I'm able to go out once or twice a month, have 3-4 drinks and be social about it. Congrats if you do decide to stay sober though.

[ArchangelEST]

Have you ever heard of alcoholism? Someone with an addictive personality (in this case alcohol) cant have "just one drink." Its a disease.

Seems more comparable to an Eating Disorder to me. Total avoidance isn't a cure. And as such I'll never approve of it either.

Such people should seek Professional help, advising them to simply cut out the food item or drink is not doing them any favors IMO. Because it seems exactly the opposite of what many of us promote around here. Anything can be consumed in moderation and should in fact be done so for better adherence to dietary/physical goals and a better psychological profile.

[jammyo40]

Seems more comparable to an Eating Disorder to me. Total avoidance isn't a cure. And as such I'll never approve of it either.

Such people should seek Professional help, advising them to simply cut out the food item or drink is not doing them any favors IMO. Because it seems exactly the opposite of what many of us promote around here. Anything can be consumed in moderation and should in fact be done so for better adherence to dietary/physical goals and a better psychological profile.

I'm with you, but I think some views on alcohol are different on this side of the pond.

[hankst]

I'm with you, but I think some views on alcohol are different on this side of the pond.

Might be because it's such a "taboo".
Drinking age around here (for wine and beer anyway) is 16, and that seems to give us a more relaxed perspective.

[JeffyDOS]

I drink maybe once every other month, if that. I never just drink for the hell of it though. If I'm drinking, it's because I plan on getting drunk.


Good job though, OP.

[jammyo40]

Might be because it's such a "taboo".
Drinking age around here (for wine and beer anyway) is 16, and that seems to give us a more relaxed perspective.

What's the smoking age?

[hankst]

What's the smoking age?

16, too.
(in Austria, it's different in other European countries)