Hi everyone, been lurking for a couple of weeks since I quit drinking 18 days ago and found you guys on the interweb.
I never considered myself an alcoholic, didn't drink in the morning or get the shakes etc., but I reckon I was drinking about 80 to 100 units per week. I felt crap all the time and thought enough is enough. I'm 48 years old and have been drinking 'above average' for the last 30 years!!!
I read a book by Jason Vale called "Stop Drinking 4 Life Easily" and it really made me see alcohol in a different light. I honestly have no desire for alcohol at all anymore because I now see it for what it is.
Alcohol is a highly addictive drug which is also a depressant and a poison which screws up your liver and makes you feel crap.
I have been very tired since I quit, hoping this fades soon, apart from that I feel great,
Great forum by the way, thanks for being here, have had a lot of encouragment merely lurking...
