August 10, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, carlyai said: No only 86 days. Don't go overboard. ha, I'm not a Buddhist. All or nothing for an alkie like me. Was only possible by turning my life and my will over to the care of a higher power, which I choose to call God.
August 10, 20232 yr 4 minutes ago, Neeranam said: ha, I'm not a Buddhist. All or nothing for an alkie like me. Was only possible by turning my life and my will over to the care of a higher power, which I choose to call God. Well done Neeranan. I only managed 70 odd days last time I tried. :)
August 10, 20232 yr Author Just now, carlyai said: Well done Neeranan. I only managed 70 odd days last time I tried. :) Better than 1-69. So very good.
August 10, 20232 yr Each to their own good for you if you want to stop drinking alcohol ???? I will be looking forward to my cold Chang beer ???? tonight ????
August 10, 20232 yr Author 1 minute ago, shackleton said: will be looking forward to my cold Chang beer ???? tonight ???? Not sure why. Wouldnt drink it if free.
August 10, 20232 yr Let the Mormons smile, wearing suit and tie, believe in God... Oh actually my Landlord does too. He has a sign at the wall saying: "In God we trust, all others pay cash." To the topic: I have every 2nd weekend off and the Friday then is to get hammered and looking if the sign is still hanging at his wall. So 14 days booze break is for me the common practice...
August 10, 20232 yr I grew up with a family member with alcohol addiction. As a child, it was horrible to watch Later in my teens I had a hard time enjoying alcohol. The mental scars from childhood will always be there. Alcoholism can hurt people close to you. As a adult I've always been a very moderate drinker. First now as a older man 60+ can I enjoy a beer or 2, never more than 4. Can go 1 year without any alcohol. Then have 2 beer 5 days a week, then stop for a month or a year. It's all about moderation.
August 10, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, bob smith said: hey big nok, fancy a pint later? im on my 3rd can already! just opened a bottle also .... so cold and delicious !
August 10, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: But I don't understand the part about no vaginal sex until just after wedlock. Anal OK?
August 10, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, ezzra said: Can't relate to the issue not being a drinker at all, quit smoking though several years ago, which i loved, owing to health concerns, other than that, no vices at all, a real angle I'm. A right angle?
August 10, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, proton said: One thing more boring than a drunk are those constantly telling all and sundry how long it is since they had a drink ???? I stopped on June 19trh, how long is that now????? Must be coming up to 7 weeks! Mind you, I am doing it for ' weight reasons ' not ' alcohol problem related ' reasons.
August 10, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said: They say it can take 18-254 days I quit smoking in one day and never tried again when I was 25yo right after serving military during the war (more than a pack a day). I quit beer 2 weeks ago, no more. Perhaps coffee will be next, even though I just drink a small cup every morning.
August 10, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: I stopped on June 19trh, how long is that now????? Must be coming up to 7 weeks! Mind you, I am doing it for ' weight reasons ' not ' alcohol problem related ' reasons. Drinking can lose you weight- got to go out now and walk all the way to 7/11 as ran out and mrs has the car. Better take a big stick in case of dogs!
August 10, 20232 yr Depending on the extent of liver damage, quitting for 30 days can reverse all of the damage leaving a person with a perfect liver. Quitting for 3 weeks as the OP stated is definitely going to help. I quit in June for a couple months other than 2-3 nights out with friends, I had slight liver concerns because of blood work I had done. It seems like a wise sacrifice every now and then.
August 10, 20232 yr Author Just now, atpeace said: Depending on the extent of liver damage, quitting for 30 days can reverse all of the damage leaving a person with a perfect liver. Quitting for 3 weeks as the OP stated is definitely going to help. I quit in June for a couple months other than 2-3 nights out with friends, I had slight liver concerns because of blood work I had done. It seems like a wise sacrifice every now and then. Good info didnt know.
August 10, 20232 yr The OP doesn't say he is quitting - only that without alcohol for three weeks. I have withdrawn from alcohol (very small amount - less than equal to small beer or a glass of wine per day) on several occasions for the purpose of for example, contributing to lowering cholesterol or just for a rest! I am not sure there were differences in my level of clear thinking but within about seven weeks my goal was reached. In any event, if the OP IS trying to quit and is three weeks in, then he gets my vote for success so far!
August 10, 20232 yr Interesting coincidence because I dropped my Aussie mate off to the airport to return home from a visit a year ago today. Which means I haven't had alcohol (usually beer) for one year today. Not sure why. I also haven't had a conversation with anyone other than the wife for the same period. Don't really like interacting with people.
August 10, 20232 yr Author 18 minutes ago, BoganInParasite said: Interesting coincidence because I dropped my Aussie mate off to the airport to return home from a visit a year ago today. Which means I haven't had alcohol (usually beer) for one year today. Not sure why. I also haven't had a conversation with anyone other than the wife for the same period. Don't really like interacting with people. Ok
August 10, 20232 yr Author 22 minutes ago, ChrisKC said: The OP doesn't say he is quitting - only that without alcohol for three weeks. I have withdrawn from alcohol (very small amount - less than equal to small beer or a glass of wine per day) on several occasions for the purpose of for example, contributing to lowering cholesterol or just for a rest! I am not sure there were differences in my level of clear thinking but within about seven weeks my goal was reached. In any event, if the OP IS trying to quit and is three weeks in, then he gets my vote for success so far! Experimenting. I enjoyed by last Beerlao but stopped at 1.
August 10, 20232 yr From the start of the Covid mini lockdown in Chiang Rai, I went over two years, three months without an alcoholic drink.
August 10, 20232 yr Author Just now, XB12X said: From the start of the Covid mini lockdown in Chiang Rai, I went over two years, three months without an alcoholic drink. Long time. Im just looking to cut back.
August 10, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, carlyai said: It takes 86 days to stop. On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And how long it takes a new habit to form can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances. Science https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit
August 10, 20232 yr Drinking is so over rated, and anyone who drinks daily is an addict. Going several days or a week or two without a drink is a very healthy thing to do, and demonstrates control over ones life. Nothing wrong with a drink here and there. It is the daily drinking that can get out of control. Who's life is it, anyway?
August 10, 20232 yr 1 year 8 months… quit cause it got boring after 48 years of steady enjoying beers and (good) Tequila … Rarely see any Farangs in the village so not convenient to sit and enjoy a nice chat over some beers..
August 10, 20232 yr Author 5 minutes ago, Hummin said: On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And how long it takes a new habit to form can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances. Science https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit Thanks for link. 2 months and a bit.
August 10, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Drinking is so over rated, and anyone who drinks daily is an addict. Going several days or a week or two without a drink is a very healthy thing to do, and demonstrates control over ones life. Nothing wrong with a drink here and there. It is the daily drinking that can get out of control. Who's life is it, anyway? If a person can enjoy a glass of wine or beer a day, it's not an addiction, and can actually be beneficial to health. Over one drink it can start to be a problem. Weekend drinking, a few glasses, isn't an addiction in any way. People have been drinkers and lived to 100, as long as they drink moderately, eat healthy, exercise and get enough sleep.
August 10, 20232 yr Popular Post 43 minutes ago, fredwiggy said: If a person can enjoy a glass of wine or beer a day, it's not an addiction, and can actually be beneficial to health. Over one drink it can start to be a problem. Weekend drinking, a few glasses, isn't an addiction in any way. People have been drinkers and lived to 100, as long as they drink moderately, eat healthy, exercise and get enough sleep. It is about personal discipline. If one cannot live without a drink every day, there is a real issue.
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