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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 6:01:07 GMT -5
Friends, I say this with all honesty. Most of you don't drink like I do. Last 30 minutes I couldn't function. Got it together.
Please don't drink to excess. Please don't drink like I do. It is a bad road to go down.
I have this beautiful girl, and I can't remember her name. I had to write it down.
Don't be like me. Love you all.
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Post by cadman on Apr 26, 2024 6:57:16 GMT -5
When I was young and single, I could drink with the best of them. But I never lost control or had memory loss. I could finish a bottle of whiskey in 4 hours in my prime. Then I got married, stopped partying, and my drinking went to almost zero. These days I might have some whiskey in egg nog at Christmas and that is it. I have a bottle of scotch in my fridge that was a Christmas present 5 years ago and it is still half full.
You can quit, it won't be easy for you since it sounds like you are a long-term alcoholic from what you have posted, but you will live longer if you do. You would likely want professional help since DTs are very likely and they can be a killer. So if you decide to stop, get professional help for the first month.
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Post by ferris1248 on Apr 26, 2024 7:08:52 GMT -5
When I was young and single, I could drink with the best of them. But I never lost control or had memory loss. I could finish a bottle of whiskey in 4 hours in my prime. Then I got married, stopped partying, and my drinking went to almost zero. These days I might have some whiskey in egg nog at Christmas and that is it. I have a bottle of scotch in my fridge that was a Christmas present 5 years ago and it is still half full. You can quit, it won't be easy for you since it sounds like you are a long-term alcoholic from what you have posted, but you will live longer if you do. You would likely want professional help since DTs are very likely and they can be a killer. So if you decide to stop, get professional help for the first month. I can only agree with Cad. You're not a stupid man. You just keep making stupid excuses because you like being drunk. I grew up with a Father like that.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 7:54:13 GMT -5
When I was young and single, I could drink with the best of them. But I never lost control or had memory loss. I could finish a bottle of whiskey in 4 hours in my prime. Then I got married, stopped partying, and my drinking went to almost zero. These days I might have some whiskey in egg nog at Christmas and that is it. I have a bottle of scotch in my fridge that was a Christmas present 5 years ago and it is still half full. You can quit, it won't be easy for you since it sounds like you are a long-term alcoholic from what you have posted, but you will live longer if you do. You would likely want professional help since DTs are very likely and they can be a killer. So if you decide to stop, get professional help for the first month. Thank you for the kind words. The DT's suck. Stop me every time.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 8:00:06 GMT -5
When I was young and single, I could drink with the best of them. But I never lost control or had memory loss. I could finish a bottle of whiskey in 4 hours in my prime. Then I got married, stopped partying, and my drinking went to almost zero. These days I might have some whiskey in egg nog at Christmas and that is it. I have a bottle of scotch in my fridge that was a Christmas present 5 years ago and it is still half full. You can quit, it won't be easy for you since it sounds like you are a long-term alcoholic from what you have posted, but you will live longer if you do. You would likely want professional help since DTs are very likely and they can be a killer. So if you decide to stop, get professional help for the first month. I can only agree with Cad. You're not a stupid man. You just keep making stupid excuses because you like being drunk. I grew up with a Father like that. Stop being mean. I'm trying. One way or another. Truth be told I stay sober early part of the day. Get drunk after 5:00. Stay drunk after that. I can formulate a sentence and trade stocks. You're damn right I like being drunk. Guess why I don't have children. The cycle stops with me.
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Post by swampdog on Apr 26, 2024 8:10:55 GMT -5
WB - The sad truth is you live in a paradise (fishing and friends) and are abusing your body with too much alcohol and maybe drugs. You have enough money and time to get all the help you need if you wanted it. You’ve shared a lot of your other health issues that may lead to a sad life exit. I enjoy your stories, your work insights and yes even the ladies. However, lately some of your posts are seemingly reaching out for health or a ride home. Call your sister and other family/friends for a phone check. Heck come stateside for a month and see how it goes. OK - sermon over. Peace and better days ahead brother…
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Post by ferris1248 on Apr 26, 2024 8:11:04 GMT -5
I can only agree with Cad. You're not a stupid man. You just keep making stupid excuses because you like being drunk. I grew up with a Father like that. Stop being mean. I'm trying. One way or another. Truth be told I stay sober early part of the day. Get drunk after 5:00. Stay drunk after that. I can formulate a sentence and trade stocks. You're damn right I like being drunk. Guess why I don't have children. The cycle stops with me. Not being mean at all. The truth hurts sometimes. And you're not "staying sober early part of the day". You're just not imbibing until your body says, "Hey, it's time to increase the numbness again."
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Post by tampaspicer on Apr 26, 2024 8:14:43 GMT -5
Been drinking less and less these last couple years. I'm not where I want to be but I'm making progress. I went many many years without drinking on the daily. Most of those days and excessive amount too. I've managed to cut back to just drinking on the weekends. When I do drink it's 1/2 seltzer 1/2 water for the most part. I stay hydrated and don't get drunk. I do smoke a lot more weed when I don't drink but's that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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Post by stc1993 on Apr 26, 2024 8:28:12 GMT -5
I quit for 17 years now since I don't fish much. I might drink a six pack a month and maybe a single in between.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 9:32:26 GMT -5
Stop being mean. I'm trying. One way or another. Truth be told I stay sober early part of the day. Get drunk after 5:00. Stay drunk after that. I can formulate a sentence and trade stocks. You're damn right I like being drunk. Guess why I don't have children. The cycle stops with me. Not being mean at all. The truth hurts sometimes. And you're not "staying sober early part of the day". You're just not imbibing until your body says, "Hey, it's time to increase the numbness again." Love you always. You know that. And you're right.
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Post by richm on Apr 26, 2024 9:45:57 GMT -5
I like a few drinks but wife tells me when i gotta stop. Can't drink more than 2 without her around. She'll point out someone that's acting like i do liquored-up and that's helped me understand her side of the equation.
Not addicted to liquor or booze, like it but can turn it on or off without issue.
I am addicted to soda, takes a true effort to stop and then if I have just 1 it turns into a habit again, like immediately that day.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 9:47:54 GMT -5
WB - The sad truth is you live in a paradise (fishing and friends) and are abusing your body with too much alcohol and maybe drugs. You have enough money and time to get all the help you need if you wanted it. You’ve shared a lot of your other health issues that may lead to a sad life exit. I enjoy your stories, your work insights and yes even the ladies. However, lately some of your posts are seemingly reaching out for health or a ride home. Call your sister and other family/friends for a phone check. Heck come stateside for a month and see how it goes. OK - sermon over. Peace and better days ahead brother… No drugs, ever. My good friend, I moved here ten years ago, quite frankly to die. God, and I believe in God, had another plan. I built schools here. Did a lot of good. I'm an alcoholic. Can't change that. Not interested. Used to be a joke where I came from, functioning alcoholic. I will do as much good as I can before I go. I talk to my mom, and my aunt almost every day. They know. They just abide. You are correct , I am tired of it. I will do as much good here as I can do, and that's it. Period. I get a lot of enjoyment talking with you guys. Makes me happy. As much angst in this conversation, I'm still banging a legit superhottie. So life sucks, but it doesn't suck.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 9:49:13 GMT -5
I like a few drinks but wife tells me when i gotta stop. Can't drink more than 2 without her around. She'll point out someone that's acting like i do liquored-up and that's helped me understand her side of the equation. Not addicted to liquor or booze, like it but can turn it on or off without issue. I am addicted to soda, takes a true effort to stop and then if I have just 1 it turns into a habit again, like immediately that day. You're way better than me.
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Post by richm on Apr 26, 2024 9:56:01 GMT -5
I like a few drinks but wife tells me when i gotta stop. Can't drink more than 2 without her around. She'll point out someone that's acting like i do liquored-up and that's helped me understand her side of the equation. Not addicted to liquor or booze, like it but can turn it on or off without issue. I am addicted to soda, takes a true effort to stop and then if I have just 1 it turns into a habit again, like immediately that day. You're way better than me. Just have diff circumstances is all. Be fun to be in your shoes a bit. Especially the fishing. But I'd be dead if was blackout drinking all the time. Had a couple buddies who kept me alive when was getting divorced. I'm deaf too - can you see someone softly saying if you do that again I'm gonna shoot you and i do it again? Different circumstances.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 10:03:33 GMT -5
You're way better than me. Just have diff circumstances is all. Be fun to be in your shoes a bit. Especially the fishing. But I'd be dead if was blackout drinking all the time. Had a couple buddies who kept me alive when was getting divorced. I'm deaf too - can you see someone softly saying if you do that again I'm gonna shoot you and i do it again? Different circumstances. I know you are deaf. I'm shocked how well you handle it. If a person blackout drinks their entire life, they develop something that would kill most humans. Tolerance. You, please stay my close friend. I very much cherish your friendship, and your words.
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