Current Events > Current Events, within this topic I chart my attempts to purge unhealthy habits

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I have of late come to the conclusion that I drink too much on a weekend. Generally, I consume a litre of vodka in two days. I cannot truthfully say why I feel the urge to drink, since I do not glean any real enjoyment from the process.

Not wishing to irreversibly damage and/or fry my liver into a crunchy cirrhotic mess, I am going to attempt to quit drinking.

I have something of an addictive personality, this I am aware of. I am a fiend for caffeine and nicotine (although with one exception I have not bought any cigarettes over the last four months, I suck my way through nicotine lozenges like they are going out of style).

Step 1 will be the alcohol.
Step 2 will be the nicotine.
Step 3 (may) be caffeine.

I shall also attempt to develop a regular exercise routine, since very long, very fast walks were a source of pleasure before the gremlins arrived. Before the shift to working from home, this was also sated in part by walking to and from the train station each morning, and going for a walk on my lunch break.

I bought a bottle of vodka yesterday evening. This shall be the last I purchase for at least four weeks and once it is gone, that will be it. At four weeks, I will set another goal.

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Good luck!

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Thank you!

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Just dont get addicted to exercise! Otherwise, go for it! I'll be cheering you on to stick to it

Proofpyros posted...

Just dont get addicted to exercise! Otherwise, go for it! I'll be cheering you on to stick to it

No chance of that - I am most definitely a non-sporting dog. I appreciate the support!

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I am still committed to this - am thinking of reducing the nicotine intake at the same time.

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The_Creep_2020 posted...

I am still committed to this - am thinking of reducing the nicotine intake at the same time.

Wouldn't recommend it.

Get solid on lowering booze first.

Trying to quit two things at once makes both harder.

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DrizztLink posted...

Wouldn't recommend it.

Get solid on lowering booze first.

Trying to quit two things at once makes both harder.

That is a very good point. I think the booze is the more important thing to kick. The nicotine lozenges are more just an expensive irritation - literally since they screw my stomach.

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You can do it!

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Shotgunnova posted...

You can do it!

Thanks! I *want* to do it.


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Get a VR headset and get Beat Saber and The Thrill of the Fight (boxing simulator) for fun workouts!

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The_Creep_2020 posted...

That is a very good point. I think the booze is the more important thing to kick. The nicotine lozenges are more just an expensive irritation - literally since they screw my stomach.

Have you considered an e-cig?

The stomach issues might be from too much nicotine, it's a bit easier to manage dosage with one of those.

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Remember when you failed to purge the habit of posting on gamefaqs?

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Rida_Go_To_Bed posted...

Get a VR headset and get Beat Saber and The Thrill of the Fight (boxing simulator) for fun workouts!

Whats that on?

Were a bit strapped for cash after a few expensive things breaking, lately

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DrizztLink posted...

Have you considered an e-cig?

The stomach issues might be from too much nicotine, it's a bit easier to manage dosage with one of those.

Yeah, Ive considered it, but nicotine ampoules for e-cigs here are illegal, so Id have to buy them from fairly dodgy characters.
MrResetti posted...

Remember when you failed to purge the habit of posting on gamefaqs?

Ahh cayent kewitt yeww

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The last bottle has gone the way of the dodo.

Shit just got real.


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The_Creep_2020 posted...

Whats that on?

Were a bit strapped for cash after a few expensive things breaking, lately

PC, but there is a standalone Oculus Quest that can be used without a PC

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I'm also trying to quit smoking. Been smoking for 4 years now and it's so hard.

Consciousness posted...

I'm also trying to quit smoking. Been smoking for 4 years now and it's so hard.

Urgh, quitting smoking is the worst.

I actually managed to use far fewer of the lozenges today. Will be doing the same tomorrow, with the aim of tapering off significantly

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The_Creep_2020 posted...

Urgh, quitting smoking is the worst.

I actually managed to use far fewer of the lozenges today. Will be doing the same tomorrow, with the aim of tapering off significantly

How long have you been a regular smoker?

Consciousness posted...

How long have you been a regular smoker?

Aside from a few months here and there just on nicotine lozenges, since 2012.

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Good to see someone setting and pursuing their goals. Wish you luck.

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Managed to use fewer lozenges again today, but they were the ones that really kill my stomach because I was out of my usual brand, so that was... fun.

I also realised I have my first leave since Xmas (ignoring the Easter long weekend coming up). It could be interesting avoiding the temptation to buy a bottle of something, but Im damn well going to try!

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Fewer nicotine lozenges today than Ive used in ages - down to 20 in a day (one pack)

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Had two ciders at my mums while I was trying to get her printer to work.

Still sticking to this, though.

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You've only reached Baltic Avenue, but someday, you'll stand on Boardwalk and think how far you've come.

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Shotgunnova posted...

You've only reached Baltic Avenue, but someday, you'll stand on Boardwalk and think how far you've come.

I hope so. thanks for the support!

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Backslides aren't the end of the world.

You can't wallow in shame over one, but you also can't let it become an excuse to give up.

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Didn't smoke at all yesterday. But ended up smoking 2 today. Gonna try not to smoke anymore.

Consciousness posted...

Didn't smoke at all yesterday. But ended up smoking 2 today. Gonna try not to smoke anymore.

You can do it, all the behaviors people thought were cool in their early 20s are actually huge red flags in the late 20s and up haha so you're doing really well by recognizing you need to change.

Quit the alcohol, quit the nicotine, quit the caffeine, quit the junk food, join a gym, meditate/go to church, try to learn something new every day etc.

You got this bud!

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DrizztLink posted...

Backslides aren't the end of the world.

You can't wallow in shame over one, but you also can't let it become an excuse to give up.

Yeah, this is something Im committed to.

I definitely backslid today and bought a 6 pack, rationale being Im On Holiday. The depressing little victory being I bought beer rather than a bottle of spirits.

Im still going to do this- just stretching the end time out by a week. Im going to go 4 weeks without buying any alcohol, no matter what.

Consciousness posted...

Didn't smoke at all yesterday. But ended up smoking 2 today. Gonna try not to smoke anymore.

Still good work for yesterday, and pretty good for today that you managed 2. Keep going!

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It's better than nothing.

Also I just did the math and I believe I hit 8 months sober on Sunday.

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DrizztLink posted...

It's better than nothing.

Also I just did the math and I believe I hit 8 months sober on Sunday.

That is awesome, very many congratulations! I wish I had the same resolve.

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The_Creep_2020 posted...

Generally, I consume a litre of vodka in two days.

Buddy I know what you're dealing with lol even if #2 and 3 aren't really things for me...

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The_Creep_2020 posted...

That is awesome, very many congratulations! I wish I had the same resolve.

You never know until you do it.

I was drinking about 750 mL of 99 Whatever Fruit is the Least Disgusting (usually Black Cherries, then Bananas, Apple if I had to).

In more practical terms, I know for a fact that I can be up, walking, and talking at a BAC of .37.

That's literally enough to kill a motherfucker and I'd still be on my feet. I wouldn't be very good at the walking and the talking, but still.

So if I can do it, I know anyone can.

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DrizztLink posted...

I can be up, walking, and talking at a BAC of .37.

That's literally enough to kill a motherfucker and I'd still be on my feet.

I'm not proud about completely understanding what that's like, but yeah...

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Oh yeah.

It wasn't pretty.

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Yeah, my problem is I can drink 500ml of vodka in a single night and still be reasonably functional.

Great party trick, not a good lifestyle trick.

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lincoln002 posted...

You can do it, all the behaviors people thought were cool in their early 20s are actually huge red flags in the late 20s and up haha so you're doing really well by recognizing you need to change.

Quit the alcohol, quit the nicotine, quit the caffeine, quit the junk food, join a gym, meditate/go to church, try to learn something new every day etc.

You got this bud!

Thanks. I smoked one so far. I have less cravings now. I still drink a lot of tea but I don't see too much harm in it.

Consciousness posted...

Thanks. I smoked one so far. I have less cravings now. I still drink a lot of tea but I don't see too much harm in it.

Not at all.

Especially since there are caffeine free teas.

Doing alright, Creep?

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weedor pills >>> booze

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Youre not trying to go cold turkey are you?

that is a lot of booze to just stop drinking, you could literally die

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TheGoldenEel posted...

Youre not trying to go cold turkey are you?

that is a lot of booze to just stop drinking, you could literally die

Basically cold turkey, but normally Ill go 4 or 5 days between bottles

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i believe in ya creepy.
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