Need some tips to quit drinking

[richierich]

I am a heavy scotch drinker. 3-4 pegs on week day evenings
and 7-9 on weekends. I have been sober for 2 weeks now.
I fall asleep at 9 and get up at 8.
But I am still tired and sleepy throughout the day.

Any tips on how to handle it? I am just tempted to start
drinking again.

 

[LancsLad]

Don't have booze in the house and try not doing all the things that you associate with drinking. Get new less damaging bad habits.



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[doggee_01]

AA would be a place to start

 

[richierich]

AA would be a place to start

I want to give it a try on my own before I try AA.

 

[lateforthegate]

So you sleep 11 hours a day and you feel tired and sleepy.............and you are blaming it on not drinking??

First and best option............work out..........gives you energy and makes you sleep solidly!!!!

Second and lazy man option...........suck back those energy drinks.............they work!!!!

 

[RayFinkel]

I am a heavy scotch drinker. 3-4 pegs on week day evenings
and 7-9 on weekends. I have been sober for 2 weeks now.
I fall asleep at 9 and get up at 8.
But I am still tired and sleepy throughout the day.

Any tips on how to handle it? I am just tempted to start
drinking again.

Join a gym. Workout as much as you can.....you'll have have sooooo much energy.

Wish i could go two weeks






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[doggee_01]

I want to give it a try on my own before I try AA.

the first step is knowing you have a problem --when you want to do something about it call them

 

[doggee_01]

Good for you Richierich - that takes a lot of to admit you need to quit and get help. HOpe you have a good support system in your life.

SS

very true....

 

[The Cunning Linguist]

I am a heavy scotch drinker. 3-4 pegs on week day evenings
and 7-9 on weekends. I have been sober for 2 weeks now.
I fall asleep at 9 and get up at 8.
But I am still tired and sleepy throughout the day.

Any tips on how to handle it? I am just tempted to start
drinking again.

Since alcohol is a nervous system depressent, I can't see how stopping drinking would make you more sleepy. Some people use it as an aid to get to sleep.

Are you on any other medication? Depression can cause a change in your sleeping habits (not enough or too much)

Are you a heavy snorer? Have you considered you might have sleep apnea? If this daytime sleepiness is affecting your life, go to your doctor, and go for a sleep assessment. If it is sleep apnea, you will need a CPAP machine.

Trust me, if it's sleep apnea, using CPAP will give you a whole new lease on life.

 

[papasmerf]

I am a heavy scotch drinker. 3-4 pegs on week day evenings
and 7-9 on weekends. I have been sober for 2 weeks now.
I fall asleep at 9 and get up at 8.
But I am still tired and sleepy throughout the day.

Any tips on how to handle it? I am just tempted to start
drinking again.

Man up


You fell into a well and climbed out

You need to think about the hole you fell into.

AA is a great society and has its place but most of us know we fucked up

 

[papasmerf]

Since alcohol is a nervous system depressent, I can't see how stopping drinking would make you more sleepy. Some people use it as an aid to get to sleep.

Murder is a great way to feel better do you support that too???

 

[tersey]

You can develop alcohol related dementia.
If that doesn't stop you, I don't know what will.

 

[johnyboy]

When you are addicted to something and you decide to quit the body does all sorts of nasty things to get you to give in and give it what it so badly craves. You will feel depressed and that is why you are sleeping so much. You are in the healing process so be very careful and treat yourself like you just had an operation. It takes time (2 years I am told to reprogramme you brain) There is a lot of forums like this one only for drinking and you will learn a lot about your issues. I am on week 10 myself and only when I look back do I see the healing process in action. Having said that I must also say good for you buddy Don't expect to much from yourself for the first couple of months because if you don't drink that day that is a huge accomplishment in it's self.

 

[Surfbum84]

I feel bad for people who DON'T drink, because when they wake up...that's the best they are going to feel alllll day!

 

[johnyboy]

Surfbum84 when you grow up you might feel a little different about that buddy..lol

 

[The Oracle]

This is a hard one to do on your own But having said that remember it has been done.There has been some really good suggestions on here.
-A whole lifestyle change will be needed
-Disassociate yourself with anything that has to do with alcohol
-Exercise daily. Doesn't matter if it is walking or lifting weights just get moving
-Tighten up you diet as much as possible. this means plenty of fruits and veges as wellas lean proteins.Your body is going to need all the help it can get.
-Avoid your drinking buddies like the plague. They are not your friends believe me
-If you have a good family situation nows the time to spend your time with them.
-Lastly,If you need help for god's sake reach out.

Congradulations you are on the right path just follow it.

 

[Angela@Mirage]

I want to give it a try on my own before I try AA.

There are more beneficial places to help a person to sober up. AA is nothing but a bunch of bible thumpers that brain wash you.

 

[onehunglow]

Was there 19 years ago. Drank a lot for only 1 year, tried to quit on my own and always failed. Went to AA. Told by patrons there to just sit and listen and learn. Learned that regardless of whether i drink or not i will always be an alcoholic. 18 years and 11 months sober today.

Could not have done it without AA and those people in the group i attended. Great organization.

You have taken a huge step in recognizing you have a problem. I respect you immensely for that.

Good Luck in taking the next steps. You will not regret leaving alcohol behind.

 

[joseppi]

I sounds like you are drinking out of boredom. Join a local group of whatever interest you or do some volunteer work. Get outside and go for a walk. Challenge yourself to walk further each day. I'd suggest taking up Sudoku. You can burn hours by playing Sudoku and Sudoku will really stimulate your brain.

I quit drinking over a year ago. Drinking was starting to control my life. I got an impaired charge. Luckily it was only a 12 hour Suspension. I woke up and said , what is the point. Drinking was fun when i was a young punk, but not anymore. I don't miss drinking and feel much better. I keep other things around the house too drink when i feel thirsty. I seems everywhere i go , everyone wants to offer me a beer and they dont seem to understand that i dont drink. I guess this is just the friendly thing to do.

I am a heavy scotch drinker. 3-4 pegs on week day evenings
and 7-9 on weekends. I have been sober for 2 weeks now.
I fall asleep at 9 and get up at 8.
But I am still tired and sleepy throughout the day.

Any tips on how to handle it? I am just tempted to start
drinking again.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Nobody likes a quitter!

"Quitters never win and winners never quit!"




Just kidding.

I would follow the advice that was given above - lead an active / physical lifestyle, do things you've always wanted to do, stimulate your mind and avoid alcohol and drinking situations as much as possible.

Personally, I don't believe in AA, NA, etc., but I'm very lucky and can choose when I want to indulge. If you have that kind of self-control, then feel free to have an occasional drink in a social setting - one or two at most; it makes it easier to control cravings and avoid binging, etc. But if you don't have that kind of willpower then I would avoid bars, get rid of your liquor and learn to keep a non-alcoholic drink in your hand at all times in social settings that have alcohol.