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Originally posted by eyesdown
Just out of curiosity really. I have been looking up the benefits from stopping drinking altogether as I am not one of those people that does things in moderation although I have got better in recent years. Still, if I go out for one I am likely to be that person who convinces you to stay for five.
I know that people say everything is ok in moderation, but what benefits do you get from completely removing it from your life. And have any of you succesfully stopped drinking and why ?
Also here are some links I have been reading about
personal benefits
and some about health benefits
Also I would usually research this hungover but as I am not it might actually be that It is something I do want to stick to.
Originally posted by N3k9Ni
If you want to quit, don't push yourself. Start out by picking one or two nights a week that you will do something else. Go bowling, watch a movie, whatever. Do that for a month or so. When you feel comfortable, add another night. Before long, you will have more nights not drinking that nights you do. Eventually, the urge will just go away.
Good luck.
Originally posted by Jack3182
reply to post by eyesdown
I gave up last March having been a big drinker for a few years, seriously it's the best thing I've ever done.
Originally posted by Whatsreal
reply to post by eyesdown
its easy to not drink.. just don't drink...
I like a good beer every now and then... but if i never had a drop of alcohol pass my lips ever again it wouldn't phase me one bit.
if you can go long enough without doing something, eventually you just don't want it anymore
Originally posted by Dustytoad
I AM AN ALCOHOLIC... mmmmmm doesn't bother me to say that, I like the truth..
Originally posted by AwakeinNM
I am practically non-drinker, but I don't think I could give up my pint of Newcastle (draft) with my fish & chips at Two Fools Tavern in Albuquerque. Best F&C in the state.
Originally posted by eyesdownI know that people say everything is ok in moderation, but what benefits do you get from completely removing it from your life. And have any of you succesfully stopped drinking and why ?