I'm all in

[Diesel2112]

What ever happened to old TSNUS?

Go back to finger banging the can?

[30isEnuff]

Day 178 and the cost of freedom

The last couple months I've been sick, in a funk, cabin fever, unhappy with life in general.  I've been an irritable prick at home and I needed a change and an outlet.  I've posted roll daily, made and honored my commitments some major, major changes in my life.  You'd think this in itself would make things better, but it didn't.  My escape route had been cut off.  My family had been avoiding me.  I didn't even want to be with me life sucked major ass.

Haven't been fishing or anything besides busy every damn day routines for way too long, so I blew off last night to hit the shooting range to try out some new hardware I picked up.  150 rounds and an hour later I found myself with a smile on my face and hot steel in my hand.  I came home so happy my wife asked if I'd been drinking.  This carried me through to today and I feel changed.  Maybe I have turned the corner, or maybe I am just getting a glimpse of what a happy life is really about.  I don't know for sure, but I like it.

The message here is hope.  Denying yourself your outlets, your vices, your crutches is going to hurt like hell.  The changes from within are going to come only after the pain and suffering are complete and you make it over the wall you have been trying to scale.  This is the same wall you built to hide behind to cope, and deal with the insecurities, the problems of life.  Taking away the security blanket exposes you to all of the shit you were trying to avoid and escape from in the first place.  Never learning to deal with life in a healthy way is a trap.  The longer you wait to learn, the longer it will take to resolve.  Dulling the senses for the pain also dulls the senses for the good things in life too.  Life is too short not to experience in a real way, without a substance masking reality, of good or bad.  I choose to live my life free today.

well i think you have been reading my mind sir. thank you so much for that post. it hit a never in my self loathing today. my prob is just that. i dont know how to deal with life with out a vice. i need to learn. thank you.

Well Said T. Well Said.

It does feel wierd for a while when you realize your security blanket is gone and you are standing there naked infront of the world for the first time in a very long time.

But as soon as you become comfortable with who you are becomming, it's really not bad at all. A new you is developing. Mold it into something you like and are proud of.

Thanks brother, well said and proud to be in this fight with you.

Welcome, to the real world. "said Morpheus".
The real is sooooooooo much better sir!
I'll quit with you and relearning to live without the poison in our mouths! 'bang head'

[eric71]

Day 178 and the cost of freedom

The last couple months I've been sick, in a funk, cabin fever, unhappy with life in general.  I've been an irritable prick at home and I needed a change and an outlet.  I've posted roll daily, made and honored my commitments some major, major changes in my life.  You'd think this in itself would make things better, but it didn't.  My escape route had been cut off.  My family had been avoiding me.  I didn't even want to be with me life sucked major ass.

Haven't been fishing or anything besides busy every damn day routines for way too long, so I blew off last night to hit the shooting range to try out some new hardware I picked up.  150 rounds and an hour later I found myself with a smile on my face and hot steel in my hand.  I came home so happy my wife asked if I'd been drinking.  This carried me through to today and I feel changed.  Maybe I have turned the corner, or maybe I am just getting a glimpse of what a happy life is really about.  I don't know for sure, but I like it.

The message here is hope.  Denying yourself your outlets, your vices, your crutches is going to hurt like hell.  The changes from within are going to come only after the pain and suffering are complete and you make it over the wall you have been trying to scale.  This is the same wall you built to hide behind to cope, and deal with the insecurities, the problems of life.  Taking away the security blanket exposes you to all of the shit you were trying to avoid and escape from in the first place.  Never learning to deal with life in a healthy way is a trap.  The longer you wait to learn, the longer it will take to resolve.  Dulling the senses for the pain also dulls the senses for the good things in life too.  Life is too short not to experience in a real way, without a substance masking reality, of good or bad.  I choose to live my life free today.

well i think you have been reading my mind sir. thank you so much for that post. it hit a never in my self loathing today. my prob is just that. i dont know how to deal with life with out a vice. i need to learn. thank you.

Well Said T. Well Said.

It does feel wierd for a while when you realize your security blanket is gone and you are standing there naked infront of the world for the first time in a very long time.

But as soon as you become comfortable with who you are becomming, it's really not bad at all. A new you is developing. Mold it into something you like and are proud of.

Thanks brother, well said and proud to be in this fight with you.

[RAZD611]

Day 178 and the cost of freedom

The last couple months I've been sick, in a funk, cabin fever, unhappy with life in general.  I've been an irritable prick at home and I needed a change and an outlet.  I've posted roll daily, made and honored my commitments some major, major changes in my life.  You'd think this in itself would make things better, but it didn't.  My escape route had been cut off.  My family had been avoiding me.  I didn't even want to be with me life sucked major ass.

Haven't been fishing or anything besides busy every damn day routines for way too long, so I blew off last night to hit the shooting range to try out some new hardware I picked up.  150 rounds and an hour later I found myself with a smile on my face and hot steel in my hand.  I came home so happy my wife asked if I'd been drinking.  This carried me through to today and I feel changed.  Maybe I have turned the corner, or maybe I am just getting a glimpse of what a happy life is really about.  I don't know for sure, but I like it.

The message here is hope.  Denying yourself your outlets, your vices, your crutches is going to hurt like hell.  The changes from within are going to come only after the pain and suffering are complete and you make it over the wall you have been trying to scale.  This is the same wall you built to hide behind to cope, and deal with the insecurities, the problems of life.  Taking away the security blanket exposes you to all of the shit you were trying to avoid and escape from in the first place.  Never learning to deal with life in a healthy way is a trap.  The longer you wait to learn, the longer it will take to resolve.  Dulling the senses for the pain also dulls the senses for the good things in life too.  Life is too short not to experience in a real way, without a substance masking reality, of good or bad.  I choose to live my life free today.

well i think you have been reading my mind sir. thank you so much for that post. it hit a never in my self loathing today. my prob is just that. i dont know how to deal with life with out a vice. i need to learn. thank you.

Well Said T. Well Said.

It does feel wierd for a while when you realize your security blanket is gone and you are standing there naked infront of the world for the first time in a very long time.

But as soon as you become comfortable with who you are becomming, it's really not bad at all. A new you is developing. Mold it into something you like and are proud of.

[cdaniels]

Day 178 and the cost of freedom

The last couple months I've been sick, in a funk, cabin fever, unhappy with life in general. I've been an irritable prick at home and I needed a change and an outlet. I've posted roll daily, made and honored my commitments some major, major changes in my life. You'd think this in itself would make things better, but it didn't. My escape route had been cut off. My family had been avoiding me. I didn't even want to be with me life sucked major ass.

Haven't been fishing or anything besides busy every damn day routines for way too long, so I blew off last night to hit the shooting range to try out some new hardware I picked up. 150 rounds and an hour later I found myself with a smile on my face and hot steel in my hand. I came home so happy my wife asked if I'd been drinking. This carried me through to today and I feel changed. Maybe I have turned the corner, or maybe I am just getting a glimpse of what a happy life is really about. I don't know for sure, but I like it.

The message here is hope. Denying yourself your outlets, your vices, your crutches is going to hurt like hell. The changes from within are going to come only after the pain and suffering are complete and you make it over the wall you have been trying to scale. This is the same wall you built to hide behind to cope, and deal with the insecurities, the problems of life. Taking away the security blanket exposes you to all of the shit you were trying to avoid and escape from in the first place. Never learning to deal with life in a healthy way is a trap. The longer you wait to learn, the longer it will take to resolve. Dulling the senses for the pain also dulls the senses for the good things in life too. Life is too short not to experience in a real way, without a substance masking reality, of good or bad. I choose to live my life free today.

well i think you have been reading my mind sir. thank you so much for that post. it hit a never in my self loathing today. my prob is just that. i dont know how to deal with life with out a vice. i need to learn. thank you.

[TSNUS]

Day 178 and the cost of freedom

The last couple months I've been sick, in a funk, cabin fever, unhappy with life in general. I've been an irritable prick at home and I needed a change and an outlet. I've posted roll daily, made and honored my commitments some major, major changes in my life. You'd think this in itself would make things better, but it didn't. My escape route had been cut off. My family had been avoiding me. I didn't even want to be with me life sucked major ass.

Haven't been fishing or anything besides busy every damn day routines for way too long, so I blew off last night to hit the shooting range to try out some new hardware I picked up. 150 rounds and an hour later I found myself with a smile on my face and hot steel in my hand. I came home so happy my wife asked if I'd been drinking. This carried me through to today and I feel changed. Maybe I have turned the corner, or maybe I am just getting a glimpse of what a happy life is really about. I don't know for sure, but I like it.

The message here is hope. Denying yourself your outlets, your vices, your crutches is going to hurt like hell. The changes from within are going to come only after the pain and suffering are complete and you make it over the wall you have been trying to scale. This is the same wall you built to hide behind to cope, and deal with the insecurities, the problems of life. Taking away the security blanket exposes you to all of the shit you were trying to avoid and escape from in the first place. Never learning to deal with life in a healthy way is a trap. The longer you wait to learn, the longer it will take to resolve. Dulling the senses for the pain also dulls the senses for the good things in life too. Life is too short not to experience in a real way, without a substance masking reality, of good or bad. I choose to live my life free today.

[kana]

Day 149 and my quit is strong. I still get the random crave, especially the first couple days I quit drinking. My brain was expecting it's fix and was really messing with me. I made it a week without alcohol, dropped a couple pounds, and worked my sorry ass out of the funk I've been in. My head is clearing and I am feeling like a hundred bucks. LOL

A lotta work ahead and another weekend around the corner to stay clean. Made amends with my wife for being a prick over the weekend and life is great. I don't know what she sees in me, but I'm glad she does.

will be 19 yrs. married this year. (sober 8) The first 11 yrs. were filled with arguments. Once I gave up alcohol 50% of the arguments disappeared. (she's a happy drunk - I was a mean drunk) after I gave up nic, another 50% poof ( nic made me moody thus argumentative) My wife is very mellow. I just feel like a better person without those stupid things in my life. to each his own, but we usually create our own stress. always here for you brother.. peace

[TSNUS]

Day 149 and my quit is strong. I still get the random crave, especially the first couple days I quit drinking. My brain was expecting it's fix and was really messing with me. I made it a week without alcohol, dropped a couple pounds, and worked my sorry ass out of the funk I've been in. My head is clearing and I am feeling like a hundred bucks. LOL

A lotta work ahead and another weekend around the corner to stay clean. Made amends with my wife for being a prick over the weekend and life is great. I don't know what she sees in me, but I'm glad she does.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great.  I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that.  I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer.  I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight.  My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go.  I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier.  That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break.  I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed.  My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me.  Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend.  I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have.  Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?

Deal MT! If anyone else is up to the challenge feel free to join in. This is my drinking time of day up until around 8pm, seems strange to not grab a beer, stop for beer, or try to get one more in before dinner. Things are going much better this evening and this challenge is just what I need right now. Thanks for speaking up and having my back.

I don't want to bite off more than I can chew (no pun intended). For now I want to focus on killing the can, but when I clear the two week mark with my nic quit I would like to join you guys. From what I hear I can expect to pack on a couple extra pounds and I know booze isn't going to help me drop it.

Sounds good boom, we're pulling for you and when you are ready come on by to join us, we'll be waiting for you.

It took me over 4 years to get my beer and weight issues under control. Replaced dip with beer to make a long story short. Do not fall into that trap.

Right now I am in the best shape since high school and weigh less than I did after my freshman year of college. I can also proudly say I have not been drunk since September 24.

If I can do it, anyone can.

'clap' 'clap'

That gets me so pumped up! I have been working to get to 175. Got to 184 and then relaps during the holidays.

I can and will do this. I want victory more than food, alcohol, nicotine etc. I am ready to be lean, Clean and a fighting machine.

[redtrain14]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great.  I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that.  I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer.  I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight.  My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go.  I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier.  That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break.  I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed.  My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me.  Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend.  I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have.  Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?

Deal MT! If anyone else is up to the challenge feel free to join in. This is my drinking time of day up until around 8pm, seems strange to not grab a beer, stop for beer, or try to get one more in before dinner. Things are going much better this evening and this challenge is just what I need right now. Thanks for speaking up and having my back.

I don't want to bite off more than I can chew (no pun intended). For now I want to focus on killing the can, but when I clear the two week mark with my nic quit I would like to join you guys. From what I hear I can expect to pack on a couple extra pounds and I know booze isn't going to help me drop it.

Sounds good boom, we're pulling for you and when you are ready come on by to join us, we'll be waiting for you.

It took me over 4 years to get my beer and weight issues under control. Replaced dip with beer to make a long story short. Do not fall into that trap.

Right now I am in the best shape since high school and weigh less than I did after my freshman year of college. I can also proudly say I have not been drunk since September 24.

If I can do it, anyone can.

[TSNUS]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great.  I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that.  I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer.  I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight.  My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go.  I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier.  That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break.  I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed.  My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me.  Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend.  I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have.  Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?

Deal MT! If anyone else is up to the challenge feel free to join in. This is my drinking time of day up until around 8pm, seems strange to not grab a beer, stop for beer, or try to get one more in before dinner. Things are going much better this evening and this challenge is just what I need right now. Thanks for speaking up and having my back.

I don't want to bite off more than I can chew (no pun intended). For now I want to focus on killing the can, but when I clear the two week mark with my nic quit I would like to join you guys. From what I hear I can expect to pack on a couple extra pounds and I know booze isn't going to help me drop it.

Sounds good boom, we're pulling for you and when you are ready come on by to join us, we'll be waiting for you.

[boomtho]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great.  I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that.  I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer.  I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight.  My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go.  I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier.  That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break.  I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed.  My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me.  Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend.  I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have.  Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?

Deal MT! If anyone else is up to the challenge feel free to join in. This is my drinking time of day up until around 8pm, seems strange to not grab a beer, stop for beer, or try to get one more in before dinner. Things are going much better this evening and this challenge is just what I need right now. Thanks for speaking up and having my back.

I don't want to bite off more than I can chew (no pun intended). For now I want to focus on killing the can, but when I clear the two week mark with my nic quit I would like to join you guys. From what I hear I can expect to pack on a couple extra pounds and I know booze isn't going to help me drop it.

[TSNUS]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great.  I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that.  I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer.  I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight.  My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go.  I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier.  That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break.  I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed.  My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me.  Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend.  I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have.  Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?

Deal MT! If anyone else is up to the challenge feel free to join in. This is my drinking time of day up until around 8pm, seems strange to not grab a beer, stop for beer, or try to get one more in before dinner. Things are going much better this evening and this challenge is just what I need right now. Thanks for speaking up and having my back.

[Tazbutane]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great.  I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that.  I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer.  I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight.  My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go.  I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier.  That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break.  I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed.  My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me.  Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend.  I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have.  Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?

Hey guys, you know there is a alcohol quit page and alcohol slowdown page on the site don't you?

alcohol quit page

Not as busy as these pages but there is support.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 143

My quit is strong, I am helping others with their quits, and I am feeling great. I put on some weight since I quit and looking at the new year as a chance to rectify that. I asked my wife and kids what I should do as a new years resolution and the unanimous answer was beer. I am on day 2 of my alcohol quit which should clear my head and drop some weight. My plan is 30 days and to re-evaluate with a clear head so I can see where I was actually at and where I would like to go. I was no binge drinker but I had 2-5 beers every day after work, and usually more on the weekends since I started earlier. That's over a case a week for the last 20 or so years, time for a break. I'd like to say last night was easy, but it was tougher than I would like to have believed. My wife was my biggest obstacle and pestered the shit out of me. Tonight I hope to be better, might even consider picking up some NA beer tomorrow night for the weekend. I tried soda, lots of water, nothing would satisfy like my cold friend beer would have. Hoping this will get easier with more days in.

TSNUS

I quit with you on this. My plan was to start posting on day 300 so that I could keep track of days. In reality I already quit.

You have my word that I will go 30 days with you. Lets talk on your day 30 and see how we both feel.

At the very least, I see your quit and add my quit to yours today. Either of us wants to cave, we need to get the other ones permission.

Deal?