Cut down on the drinking. Find clarity.

hopscotchking · 2018-01-01T07:09:52+00:00

I just spend 11:59pm on NYE under the covers in bed on Reddit so I wouldn't be out drinking. I'm tired of hangovers, being pudgy, and spending $6 on every fucking beer at the bar.

We got this, bro.

Take it one day at a time.

Librehombre · 2018-01-01T13:31:57+00:00

I think no drugs or alcohol is the best option. I did both for 20 years, 14 to 34 and been dry now for 28 years.

You met better people, have better health, can control your weight, spend less money. Women love to shit test weak men, which is to say a man that has been drinking.

God bless AA.

aurelius_shrugs · 2018-01-01T14:02:09+00:00

I got more one night stands when I was feeding my alcoholism. Of course, every 4 looked like an 8. Such is life.

mental_models · 2018-01-01T16:10:54+00:00

Part of self improvement is learning the virtue 'Temperance' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperance_(virtue).

For some it's alcohol, for some it's heroin, for some it's meth, for some it's fapping, for some it's surfing the internet, for some it's...

Any time a habit takes you off of your path to success, then the more you partake of that habit, the more your life moves further away from a 'paradise' and closer to a 'prison'.

With most of life's pleasures: Taste>>>Indulge

mgtowolf · 2018-01-01T06:35:07+00:00

It's all about moderation. Drinking everyday is bad. Hell, doing like me when I was young and saving my drinking for the fri/sat, but drinking a 30 pack at least is still bad. If you can't do moderation, then cut it out altogether.

Living a moderate life is better than living a zealot life, if you can handle it. I don't never eat junkfood, but when I eat pizza or whatever, I am not eating a large pizza myself. If the choice is between living a clean life, or living a nasty dirty life, than by all means choose clean. I think the key is being able to balance shit, but that is just me.

Work_In_Progress92 · 2018-01-01T06:28:32+00:00

I just had 2 glasses of wine, my final alcoholic beverages until at least Saint Pattys Day.

With you on cutting back the booze.

smthngcmpltlycll · 2018-01-01T13:41:28+00:00

Alcohol never makes situations better, I had issues with alcohol as an university student. I was broke and got too much fat. Now I've quit drinking. sometimes I drink and immediately regret. It makes me depressive when I wake up. I think only way to drink is a couple of glasses with the ones you love spending good time, at most twice a month. And beer is such a garbage drink to me, I prefer wine or whiskey, beer gets you really slow and down.

Solipsistic_guy · 2018-01-01T13:28:05+00:00

Fredrick Niechze famously quoted that the 2 most potent narcotics of our time are Alcohol and Religion. They dull our senses, make us accepting and docile.

Ozuye10 · 2018-01-01T16:29:15+00:00

I quit drinking 4 years ago and my lay average went down. It still messes up my game but I do like having to actually perform rather than being a drunk party boy. It's way easier to stay in shape but it does create social obstacles which I'm still figuring out ways around.

truedemocracy3 · 2018-01-01T17:02:19+00:00

Could I ever give up alcohol entirely? No, and I don't have a desire to. It's great to kick back with a friend and drink a bourbon or go on a date over a glass of wine. However, there are things I cut back on in recent years that I don't regret:

No more drinking alone. At home and watching TV or a game? Don't add a beer or liquor to it, there is no point.
Cut back on work happy hours. This one is probably something people can agree or disagree with because it CAN and likely WILL set you back in your career. But I have no interest drinking 2-3 drinks on a weekday with people I am not good friends with. Not only are these empty calories but the thing about drinking is once you stop you feel like shit. So enjoy being groggy from 7pm onward.
Doing activities not around alcohol. Going to bars is a social staple but isn't a fulfilling hobby. Doing Tough Mudders, going hiking, etc. are MUCH more rewarding.

Also, one benefit is that there are plenty of women who are not 'basic' and don't enjoy boozing every weekend. These women are MUCH GREATER QUALITY than those you will meet frequently at a bar. I do think going stone cold sober can hurt your social life and only recommend it if you have problems, but on an average week I will touch beer once MAYBE twice.

epicfadeout · 2018-01-02T00:08:12+00:00

I've got 46 days today, but I'm a recovering alcoholic and truly needed to quit. I won't go into the details because every drunk's story is essentially the same imo.

I would feel excited about having this many days sober, but I've been here (and further) before and relapsed, several times. Trying to be as level-headed about this shit as possible. In my experience, it's a fine line between being more driven and adding on new goals, vs taking on too many changes, all at once, then becoming overwhelmed and disheartened by the oftentimes slow nature of noticeable progress.

Reinventing yourself after a long and damaging binge can be awfully humbling, but it's crucially important to remind yourself to be thankful and appreciative on a daily basis.

whizkidmill · 2018-01-01T14:51:17+00:00

Stopped binge drinking, and almost drinking as a whole a while ago. I was one of those "thug" kids in high school always doing bad shit and taking drugs. Last night me and another friend went to a NYE party with kids I graduated high school with 2016 who were the "good kid" crowd.

It's funny how the roles reversed and I was the one their who was on the straight and narrow. Almost all the guys there were doing blow or molly while I was the guy that showed up with nothing and didn't even plan on drinking lol. Everyone was talking to me jacked I was — even though I still don't think I am lol — and how much I've changed.

Doing any of that sort of stuff is just an escapism behaviour. I've always jokingly said to people that I'm just "high off life", but I really am. Once you face reality head-on and fix your issues, you really won't be thinking about binge-watching Netflix, playing video games, whatever. If you're doing what you love, you won't need that shit in your life.

bickisnotmyname · 2018-01-01T12:15:45+00:00

Right with you bro. Alcohol no longer serves me.

ronmexico8 · 2018-01-01T17:31:41+00:00

Giving up drinking was the best decision I ever made. My life improved dramatically - performance in work and law school, relationships, fitness, long-term planning.

After a few years I was comfortable drinking NA beers - O'Douls, St. Pauli Girl. Say what you want about whether this counts as true sobriety, but it works for me and eliminates the desire for hard drinking. I can go to social functions and never have to worry about being hungover, embarrassing myself, getting a DUI.

For anyone who's self-aware that they're abusing alcohol, make the choice. It's hard to explain the exponential improvements that will occur in your life.

DrBarnabyJonesJr · 2018-01-01T18:13:54+00:00

7 months sober after my daughters mom and I broke up. Best decision ever. It’s a daily process, but stay focused. Your new self will thank you.

Johnnyvile · 2018-01-01T19:56:56+00:00

I used to party hard and drink often. Wasn’t a lot negative parts in it outside of eating shit food and being groggy in the morning when getting up for work. One major thing was I stopped grabbing beer after work to take home and relax. I just won’t won’t drink at the house, it’s boring. Secondly if I have anything important to do, like even reading a book to build a skill, I won’t drink at all because I know I won’t really retain anything. I still go out and drink some weekends or at a dinner. It has definitely helped me be more productive.

At first I would still want to get a beer after work but after a little while of not doing it was easy. Each time I go out drinking I want to do it a little less. Now come vacation time or something I will let loose.

THEDICKDEALER · 2018-01-01T06:51:46+00:00

Op can you pm me I have free lance work

ziopjklbnm · 2018-01-01T13:16:45+00:00

I'm planning on cutting down significantly on alcohol as well this year but find I often drink too much on first dates. Anyone have a system or advice for this?

pawoukcz · 2018-01-01T15:36:45+00:00

Iam 29 and Iam completely free from drinking...I have friend and we go to the gym to get some pump before we go to the bar and I feel great. Whole night cost me just 5 bucks for 2 bootle of water.

swordshab · 2018-01-01T22:44:29+00:00

I’ve been cutting down as well, going out and drinking takes a huge hit on your wallet

CasaDeFranco · 2018-01-02T01:57:03+00:00

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

I stopped drinking, smoking, and coffee however on occasion I'll have a glass of whiskey on Christmas day, or a cigar at NYE.

Don't let the drugs control you, as long as you're in control you're good.

If you find something has a negative influence in your life, like beer with your diet, tv and good sleep, cut it out of your life like cancer.

Shakydrummer · 2018-01-02T02:36:58+00:00

Stopped drinking this February by choice. Left drinking to only by birthday, Christmas, and new years because it's a nice way to celebrate, but besides those times, I'm entirely sober. Can't recommend it enough, it was one of the best choices I made.

victordmor · 2018-01-02T15:08:38+00:00

I'm glad to see that my fellow brothers are evolving, are surpassing the blue pill anger that slowly gets out of their hearts. Keep fighting, brother.

_xa0s · 2018-01-01T12:41:57+00:00

Just a PSA: don’t quit alcohol cold turkey, as doing so can kill you. Wean off it.

CaiusBard · 2018-01-02T05:50:09+00:00

I'm not a heavy drinker but a few times a month, I'll have three or four glasses of wine in a night. I hydrate well, and it's not enough to get me a hangover, but I still feel slow w/ additional brain fog the next morning.

After a few days of no alcohol at all, I feel more masculine. So I pretty much just stick to special occasions with family and friends. If you are doing it as a stress reliever, something in your life is out of balance. Maybe you are afraid of failure.

U-94 · 2018-01-02T11:49:09+00:00

I've worked out nonstop since high school....same with going out and drinking. I found when I quite alcohol for long periods, ended up gaining weight. Since my body is so used to being dehydrated with hangovers, if I suddenly stop - I get more puffy looking. No bueno.

metallicdrama · 2018-01-01T23:52:32+00:00

Drink in the morning so you sleep better at night.

dontbethatguynow · 2018-01-02T19:44:22+00:00

I get shit faced about once a week, its a blast and can acttually make women interesting to talk to. If your drinking gets in the way of your productivity or your gym time you are just weak minded.

saibot83 · 2018-01-01T22:52:29+00:00

Lately I've been switching to non-alcoholic beer more and more. I've been drinking waaay too much this past year. I just got sick of the hangovers. These days they totally incapacitate me. Yesterday was new year so I did drink alcohol but I controlled my consumption considerably. This coming year I'm going to try and drink even less. A white year so to speak.

ex_addict_bro · 2018-01-01T20:22:53+00:00

2018 is going to be bright.

I don't think so, because:

no more than 4 beers per week.

How's your beer gut, fatso?

Title	Cut down on the drinking. Find clarity.
Author	notadaddy
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Date	January 1, 2018 6:17 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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