Going teetotal



I’ve just gone through 200 days without a drop.

My plan was to do a year, but I don’t think I’ll go back to it now, the hangover that kicked this off lasted 4 days and caused chaos, I’ve got no interest in going back to that.

Some of my mates are acting like I’m an alternative species, most have been spot on but I don’t really go out as much as I was, probably do more gigs and comedy shows now as a trade off.
 
Longy said:
Long thread & I’ve only read the first post, but the after effects are starting to piss me off.

As you said, I love a drink, but I’m starting to wonder if the next day is worth it.

I hate drunk people when I’m not drunk. So the whole thing when people socialise when not drinking I couldn’t do.

Gigs are nowhere near as fun without a drink.

Issue is, it’s all or nowt usually for me. Nee point in having a few. Double figures or nowt.

I’m not drinking this weekend & am very happy about it. Painting today, bike ride with the bairns tomorrow. Makes a big difference when you don’t feel sorry for yourself.
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Never had the next day carry on, no fear of hangovers etc.

It’s not that bad after a while you get used to it.

I’ve grown to start to like sober gigs and clubbing. It’s taken a while to get there but i am there. Can’t do Wass ones without like. Fuck going 4 days in a quarry sober.

Think for me the knocking of house boozing on head years and years ago helped with my mentality to boozing.
 
I stopped drinking a couple of times and it was fine. Rarely drink these days but when I do I really do.

If you do go to teetotal give it a month commitment and then decide how much longer you want to do it. Takes about 3 weeks to adjust, realise how much you used drink to avoid thinking about stuff then realise how easy that stuff is to just deal with if you aren't drunk or hungover. After a month you realise how much of a depressant alcohol is and how much time it was taking you to get drunk and then recover.
The first time I stopped drinking it was mates practically begging me to get back on it after 6 months and I was pretty resistant for a while.

I have only stopped drinking when it was no longer joyful or I was being a horrible drunk when my parents died and I was heartbroken.

I found if you are with mates who are drinking and you are not, after the first 3 weeks it is much more fun and you get a kind of vicarious buzz lift from those around you.
 
BMX Bandit said:
Never had the next day carry on, no fear of hangovers etc.

It’s not that bad after a while you get used to it.

I’ve grown to start to like sober gigs and clubbing. It’s taken a while to get there but i am there. Can’t do Wass ones without like. Fuck going 4 days in a quarry sober.

Think for me the knocking of house boozing on head years and years ago helped with my mentality to boozing.
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Next day is just been generally knackered. Always need a sleep in the afternoon. Own lass is a proper hitler around that now though. Mentally I’m not as sharp & if I play footy or go to the gym a few days later I know I’m not 100%

The gig thing, I can actually do sober, I lied a bit. Drove for Liam Gallagher the other week, drove for a load of others, but it’s more driven by the fact I was working the day after. Couldn’t imagine doing a Friday or Saturday gig without a drink.

House drinking, love my imperial stouts. 10%ers. But that very much is a house drink. 2/3 of those watching YouTube music videos. Can’t drink them if you’re going out. But I’ve had to knock that on the head. It’s all a bit pointless to drink for no reason & be a bit hungover the next day when I’ve got loads of opportunities to get out for actual events like gigs or matches.
 
Charlestonian said:
I’ve just gone through 200 days without a drop.

My plan was to do a year, but I don’t think I’ll go back to it now, the hangover that kicked this off lasted 4 days and caused chaos, I’ve got no interest in going back to that.

Some of my mates are acting like I’m an alternative species, most have been spot on but I don’t really go out as much as I was, probably do more gigs and comedy shows now as a trade off.
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I get the same from some of my mates because i don't go to the pub anymore..you'd think it was compulsory or something..£4+ for a pint..fk that.
 
Cheesy Feet said:
I get the same from some of my mates because i don't go to the pub anymore..you'd think it was compulsory or something..£4+ for a pint..fk that.
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I’ll still turn out but some of them have a very hard time with me taking the car, ‘you’ve changed since you meet your lass you’, generally bollocks like that.

What I don’t understand about it is that it’s not making any difference to them, but people love to whinge, so there’s that I suppose.
 
Been Teetotal since November 2008, I was 23 when I stopped drinking. I was properly alcohol dependant/borderline alcoholic.

I hated myself for the states I used to get in and the amount of money I spent as I was out every night bar Monday and Tuesdays. Only drank spirits as well.

I hate being round drunk people now and the smell of it knocks me sick.
 
Charlestonian said:
I’ll still turn out but some of them have a very hard time with me taking the car, ‘you’ve changed since you meet your lass you’, generally bollocks like that.

What I don’t understand about it is that it’s not making any difference to them, but people love to whinge, so there’s that I suppose.
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One of the last times i did turn out i had a couple of pints of lime and soda..got called worse than shite..difference is it was middle of last summer..i went home sober and woke up fresh as a daisy..one of my mates has just had a biopsy done on his prostate..he's ok but you'd think that would have an affect to cut the drink down..he'll be pissed tonight and pissed tomorrow and Sunday..🤷🏻‍♂️
 
I stopped in lockdown. It just came to a point where I was walking a tightrope - knowing one glass of wine could easily lead to a few, and I was more afraid of the effects than I was actually enjoying the drink. Constantly being vigilant in case I got out of hand just became a nuisance.

I feel freed from it now, rather than missing it. Still very much enjoy the same social life but totally secure that I’m not being a pissed idiot, I can get home, and I’ll not be hungover and regretful tomorrow.
 
Nah enjoy being social , however as get older the hangovers / come downs have def got worse , couple of the lads have recently packed in one was a very well known face in town , think if you have any anxiety/ depression then it’s worth packing in for def .
I nearly rapped it couple year back, my job changed and it’s really stressful at time with next to no support, hangovers were just heightening any anxiety.
Nowadays when go out I’d rather just have 5 or 6 than a skinful , prefer to be out early doors and home 8/9 , then not as bad next morn
 
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Epping said:
Never contemplated it .

Hardly ever dri I in doors unless having a BBQ or friends round. Keep it to social occasions
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Very rarely drink in the house alone. I still have some beers in the fridge which I bought for Christmas but it's handy having them there in case anyone pops around. Similarly, I like a well stocked wine rack and drinks cabinet
 

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