One year without alcohol

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    edited July 2019
    audioluvr wrote: »
    My best friend is one of those people that can't stop at one. It's all or nothing with him and this saddens me terribly.

    It's really difficult to do so, but consider mentioning to him that you're concerned and saddened by his consumption of alcohol. If he is your best friend, he should appreciate you doing so. But, speaking from experience, it'll be difficult for him to accurately "see" the situation he's in, until he's out of it.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,598
    I do but you're absolutely right. He just doesn't see it as a problem.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,051
    I can relate to the above. My BIL is probably what is termed a functioning alchy. Several years ago he told me that his blood work was cause for concern regarding his liver. For awhile he went to light beer and rarely drank gin....that's all history now as each day it's beer at noon followed by several gin and tonics the rest of the day.

    I've been down the road of booze abuse, a very slippery slope. I'm glad I got it under control and I now drink for the enjoyment of the taste and not the need. Glad you figured out where you were on that spectrum Drew, many do not until it's too late.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,598
    Congrats! I made it 3 days once. 3 days of aches and pains and insomnia. I only drink for medicinal purposes.
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    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Hope you guys don't mind that I'm going to bump this thread every year. Today makes three years of no alcohol for me!

    congrats Drew
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Fantastic Drew and yes, One day at a time.
    I have a couple years myself!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,158
    Post every year my friend. ;)

    You remind me of almost 32 years I've done without. I've had about 6 or so beers in this span though.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    Congratulations Drew and others that have made smart choices. You have much to be proud of.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Thanks for all the support guys, I sincerely appreciate it.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,039
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Hope you guys don't mind that I'm going to bump this thread every year. Today makes three years of no alcohol for me!

    Don't mind and not only is it encouraged but expected now!! this is something to celebrate.
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,954
    Congrats Clipdat. Very nicely done.
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  • adabro
    adabro Posts: 212
    Good work Clipdat!
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    Excellent progress on your daily journey. Congratulations and you have my upmost respect!
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    Congratulations not an easy thing to do for those addicted.


    Regards Snow
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Congrats, keep on keeping on!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,854
    Congrats and I look forward to this thread being bumped by you on a yearly basis...……...have a few friends that I wish would see the big picture as you have.....you have my upmost respect
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2020
    Congratulations Drew, very well done! One day at a time, Pal. I look forward to seeing your annual bump of this thread!
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,156
    Congrats, Drew. Another year, another hashmark. Some mornings after I consider doing this myself.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Very cool Drew! Awesome achievement!
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Dave!!!
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Hey brother!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Ding! Four years!!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0yjcUJDNRQ
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Congrats Drew!
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,304
    Drew, Congratulations!!
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Congrats!!!
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,598
    Quitter!
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    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,158
    Congrats again. ;)

    That's a hard goal to keep after especially after the past year and a half.

    Keep it up till you can sit and enjoy one or two.



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  • gurot1
    gurot1 Posts: 519
    congrats!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Thanks guys, appreciate it!

    Tony, I appreciate the sentiment but I'm going the rest of my life completely without. I can't ever go back to drinking alcohol.
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