Hi guys I drink every night pretty much without fail, been doing this for a few years. I usually drink about 4 cans of beer, rarely any more. I just enjoy the initial relaxed feeling and then the feeling of being a bit drunk and look forward to the evening to have my cans, I don't crave alcohol through the day, I never drink before 7pm. Some people I talk to say I have a problem and others say they do a similar thing and function fine. Personally I am a bit fuzzy headed when I wake up (not a headache but just a bit of dizziness) but this subsides by lunchtime. Other than that I feel ok. So what do you guys think?
Thanks.
Stop drinking daily definitely it does not take long do develope serious liver problems I drank similar for almost 8 years and am having symptoms of liver disease I've quit it's a very scary and life shortening thing to play odds against your liver
Welcome Gareth. Best to stop a couple of days per week and also drink less. Best if you can stop completely 😁
Hi Gareth, I did try to go evening's without wine just couldn't do it without the help of Nalmefene. It kinda sneaks up on you takes control before we realise were hooked. I so want to be back in control. I was away in Edinburgh to watch Swan Lake I drank so much I barely kept my eyes open to see it how sad is that. It's early days for me with the drug but the weekend showed me booze is still in control. I've been so I'll today could barley eat couldn't drink if you paid me to.. maybe this will teach me a lesson.
These replies are awful!!!!
I feel your pain...me too; same thing.... what I finally learned: STOP BLAMING MYSELF AND REMEMBER TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY! Always go forward and be mindful, get involved and take 50mg Naltrexone 1 hour prior to drinking; TSM. IT WORKS!
PLEASE watch ONE LITTLE PILL documentary by C Three foundation...life changing and a sad statement about our medical 'industry'! My position in this damn society prevents me from being right now 'open' so I've decided to take my 1 month vacation shortly back home in Hawaii. I need ALONE time in a wonderful place.
Get away from all 'normal' situations and change of pace if you can. Stay away from friends etc. who promote the habit. That is my goal! Never ever thought I'd be in this situation....I have no family etc. so it makes things a bit more 'sad'. You all make me feel HOPE...THANK YOU!
We are all in the same boat sailing towards sobriety.
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Maybe Ruth is not yet ready to make a decision. When reality hits you upside the head, you have to reflect what path is right for you. It took me some time until I finally said enough. I am in this for life and I'm not as successful as some who find immediate relief and dramatically cut down after the first day. So it is a process and I thank GOD for the C Three Foundation and TSM. Day by day....these replies are FANTASTIC!
I would have been the first to judge someone with a drink problem until it took hold of me it's like depression you don't understand if you've never experienced. It truly is a illness, I too thank God for the TSM. Being a functional drinker we become very good at hiding it, as my kids have started to make comments it's time to put them first. Wine can't control me forever.
Thanks for the replies guys. Had drinks last night and bought some more for tonight, I just can't seem to give up, just really enjoy a few drinks. I don't think it helps my sleep though - can get to sleep just fine when drunk but wake up after about 3 or 4 hours unable to get back to sleep. When I quit drinking I lay awake all night. Then the next night its back on the booze. Vicious circle.
I always had a short nights sleep drinking and when I quit I was up all night alot of the time took about 3 weeks to finally get decent sleep but well worth it. It's hard to break the cycle I know but even if you can go a couple days without your doing your body a big favor
I see your point its just the zero amount of sleep that puts me off. It's a relief to get in bed and go straight to sleep within minutes in stead of tossing and turning for hours or all night, though I suppose with alcohol it's more like being in a coma for a few hours and not natural to just pass out like that.
You are certainly dedicated.
I used to wake up in the night when I stopped. Slept better when drunk or partly drunk..yes this is a vicious circle...
It is. Last week I tried one night with no alcohol. I did not sleep a wink. I was actually up since 4am the previous day so went about 40 hours with no sleep. I couldn't deal with another night of no sleep so I bought more booze and I got a full 8 hours which is unlike me, I probably would have slept longer because of the sleep deprivation but I live in an apartment which is poorly sound proofed so when someone else gets up who lives with me makes noise in the kitchen even that can jolt me up.
I'm so sorry I was in bad way and clearly didn't read things properly x
I am dedicated but not necessarily very successful. I can slip up even though only 3 weeks. I have noticed for my body, 1 hour is not enough time for Nal to take affect. I must take it 1.5 hours before a drink and even then be mindful.
Ever thought of taking a very low dose of something like valium? IThe lack of sleep is alcohol withdrawal...it can take a few days to withdrawal but with TSM as you cut down on intake you are actually withdrawing slowly.