I Have A Drinking Problem

Apexk9 · 2016-08-18T23:27:38+00:00

Don't put the drink in your mouth.

spootsnoopy · 2016-08-18T23:43:04+00:00

I suppose it depends on the reason that you're drinking. I drank in the past because I wanted to be at least tipsy in social interactions ( social lubricant) because I was so beta bitch self conscious. Very introverted, I think also a lot of the time I used to drink when in groups because I didn't want to have someone ask the question " why aren't you drinking" , like wtf, I changed my actions because I didn't want someone to ask a me question? There is also boredom drinking.

But over the last few months while swallowing this pill I seem to be finding my feet and getting my alpha on. If I don't drink it's because I don't want to, why would I care what others might be doing ( drinking is a big part of Australian culture ). And I'm getting better at asserting myself too, I don't need alcohol to Socially interact, in fact it is easier when sober, because you can think Cleary and "read the room".

demilitarizdsm · 2016-08-18T23:42:19+00:00

Dont know if this will help, but its how I stopped smoking cigs or quit habits for the time I don't need them. I NEVER TALK ABOUT THEM, because that puts expectations into the world. The key is to keep my quitting completely to myself so that anytime I can have one if I want. That way I have the FREEDOM to get back into it the moment I want but don't have anyone expecting me to keep to my abstinence.

Terdmuffin · 2016-08-18T23:53:14+00:00

Before you drink think about all the reasons why not to drink. If you're going to the liquor, before you go in think about all the missed chances, regrets, stupid things you've said or done, relationships you've hurt, money you've wasted, people you've disappointed (including yourself). Then start thinking about ways to avoid and fix these problems in the future. I'm guessing alcohol won't be a part of that.

If you really need to get over the compulsion to buy it(which csn be a huge part of the struggle) , go buy something else. Buy that t shirt you've been eyeing, buy yourself a steak, get a nice haircut, put that money toward a gym membership, go to the bank and deposit it in your saving account, go get a car wash, take a friend out to eat... Anything to get over the compulsion of actually buying the alcohol. Then once your compulsions are things that will actually improve your daily life, start doing things that cost lest money... Going for a walk, meditating, cooking meals instead of eating out, washing your car yourself, lifting, etc.

You're looking for way to "escape" or "let loose" or "relax". Everyone needs these outlets, but the key is to find ones that are beneficial to your daily life and to your future. There's a million reasons to drink but you should only need one reason to stop: you.

BusterVadge · 2016-08-19T00:55:06+00:00

Avoid situations in which you're tempted to drink. Take up a hobby that requires you to be at peak fitness, like climbing or something. Run day game instead of night game so you're not tempted to drink at bars and clubs.

awayofthought · 2016-08-19T07:45:22+00:00

Swallow your ego and get help. Get professional help.

JourneymanTRP · 2016-08-19T12:03:30+00:00

If you wanted to stop, you'd do it. Trying to put it to this subreddit to help you do it is your way of putting the responsibility on someone other than yourself.

This way, you can blame the shitty reddit people that didn't support you and then keep on what you're doing.

You need to take control of your own life and actions. That includes the responsibilities of both of those.

Title	I Have A Drinking Problem
Author	Datnewnewnew1
Upvotes	1
Comments	10
Date	August 18, 2016 11:12 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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