Sobriety

4benny2lava0 · 2015-09-14T03:02:58+00:00

You need to see yourself as stronger than the substances you ingest.

It started for me alone in my room geeking the fuck out on a high dose of acid. Knowing I was going to be in this shit for another nine hours I knew sleeping it off wasn't an option.

Eventually I was like fuck this I'm stronger than acid and its not gonna ruin my fuckin night.

I sat up, turned on the lights and started doing something else until I find something to make me happy.

Next time I was trying to kick heroin. Id made it through physical withdrawal then on day six ot seven id go pick up a bun and start shooting.

I learned that my addiction is out to get me and I need to remain vigilant and be stronger than dope or my addiction will make my brain hamster up a way to justify using.

When you want to drink, think about why you want to drink. Usually it is stress, depression, boredom etc.

Next you need to think whether drinking will in fact achieve the desired result. How will it do so?

If im in situation where I need to say no, I usually just say something like "I drank last night' "I gotta be sharp later" or deriding on the situation id be like (eh I dont really feel like drinking but yo whos got the weed?"

You need to actively not drink. You would be less inclined to fuck with blow if you are not drunk too. Good blow is expensive.

CalvinHobb3s · 2015-09-14T02:06:23+00:00

I'm in the same boat. No one would suspect I drink so much. I've extremely fit and my workouts are just banana's. I feel like if I don't stop my drinking I'm going to have a heart attack one of these days.

VasiliyZaitzev · 2015-09-14T05:32:29+00:00

Any help appreciated brothers.

Ideally, you have some go to places on lockdown, where you have alternative lines of communication w/staff.

Barring that, after you sit down (or if at a bar say "I have the first round!" and go talk to the bartender).

Tell the waiter/bartender in a private moment that you do not drink, but you're with people who do. Tell them that, no matter what you order, or anyone orders for you, you want a club soda with a lemon and a lime in it (order your drinks w/a lemon and a lime; I've know exactly ONE guy who does that (although he drinks booze) in 25 years of doing business). That way, your drink is always obvious and will always be given to YOU. Slip the guy a $10 or a $20. Done/Dusted.

You're Welcome.

Uncle Vasya

Metalaggeddon · 2015-09-14T11:51:33+00:00

cut stimuli

If you're not out entertaining, no alcohol in the house.

change motive

If you have to drink, give it a different motive. I started a beer log via Evernote, shared it to my friends, we all take two pics, all diet information, cost, calories, flavor, ideal temperature, of the beers we drink. The motive is no longer to drink, it's to find the best drinks. (Helps with removing the pressure to just have another round)

limit availability

In your profession this is difficult, stick to only cash, limit the amount you can spend via cash on drinks, pay per drink and tip well. No tab allowed.

tie it to a goal

If you're anything like me, you were probably putting down 3500 to 7000 calories extra per week. My cut started September first, now I have to measure out much more carefully. (Keep in mind six beers is around 1200 calories, sometimes a lot more)

learn your game is better sharp

After a week or two of sober partying, you'll realize how much easier it is to game when sober. You have the instant edge versus your surroundings. You'll come to love the sensation of knowing a challenging alpha is immediately fighting a battle with half forces because he's eight in, while you're only 2 in.

record progress

Goals and habits must be measurably quantified. Remind yourself to keep a log each day, two or three sentences, good and bad, what triggered you, what triggered you to avoid the habit, how to make good triggers easier and bad ones inconvenient.

Good luck op, I did some venue hosting for a few years during college. Ended up in the same bracket. Cutting down also ended with me having a lot more cash in my pocket.

Hippostalker · 2015-09-14T06:12:11+00:00

Have you read "Easy way to stop drinking"?

Title	Sobriety
Author	thesoberme
Upvotes	6
Comments	7
Date	September 14, 2015 12:01 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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