Dave from Ireland.
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Dave from Ireland.
Hi my name is Dave 
I am from Ireland and I have been drinking fairly heavily since I was 16 and I am not a month sober. I was a functioning alcoholic kind off because I managed to keep my **** together and only drink at night (most of the time). I have never got in any trouble because of drink with the law or anything. But I was drinking 6-10 Irish size cans of beer a night which I think are even bigger than american size.
So the reason I decided to quit was because like I said above I was a functioning alcoholic king of in the sense that I didn't get into trouble but I have really went slow with progress like I am only now into the second year of my degree because I was so unmotivated cause of alcohol. I spent most of my years working and quitting or doing very meaningless courses. I went back at 19 to finish the Irish version of High School which was finished at 21 and now in college doing computing. My main problem with alcohol was it was making me really anxious and depressed and I am only now after being off it a month is my head starting to get right. I also have gained 4-5 stone cause of all the extra calories and I don't really know myself when I look in the mirror.
I am hoping this forum might be able to be a refuge from the alcohol obsessed country that I live in. Things are starting to look up though I am starting second year of college soon, I am exercising and weight is coming off, my head is starting to a bit more clear but that will take a while to get back after so many years I assume. I also have some bad insomnia cause I was used to the alcohol to help go asleep.
So basically what I am saying is hi all and I am sorry if my spelling was wrong up there cause its half 9 in the morning here and I didn't sleep last night.
I am from Ireland and I have been drinking fairly heavily since I was 16 and I am not a month sober. I was a functioning alcoholic kind off because I managed to keep my **** together and only drink at night (most of the time). I have never got in any trouble because of drink with the law or anything. But I was drinking 6-10 Irish size cans of beer a night which I think are even bigger than american size.
So the reason I decided to quit was because like I said above I was a functioning alcoholic king of in the sense that I didn't get into trouble but I have really went slow with progress like I am only now into the second year of my degree because I was so unmotivated cause of alcohol. I spent most of my years working and quitting or doing very meaningless courses. I went back at 19 to finish the Irish version of High School which was finished at 21 and now in college doing computing. My main problem with alcohol was it was making me really anxious and depressed and I am only now after being off it a month is my head starting to get right. I also have gained 4-5 stone cause of all the extra calories and I don't really know myself when I look in the mirror.
I am hoping this forum might be able to be a refuge from the alcohol obsessed country that I live in. Things are starting to look up though I am starting second year of college soon, I am exercising and weight is coming off, my head is starting to a bit more clear but that will take a while to get back after so many years I assume. I also have some bad insomnia cause I was used to the alcohol to help go asleep.
So basically what I am saying is hi all and I am sorry if my spelling was wrong up there cause its half 9 in the morning here and I didn't sleep last night.
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Hi Dave my name is Cliff and I'm in England:-)
Good to see you here!
Loved your post! When I was your age my version of functioning was the same. In hindsight I was at college walking round with a great big ball and chain round my ankle whilst trying to convince myself it wasn't there and I was ok!
First I had to stop drinking and then, for me, get some help very quickly because I couldn't get more than a few months without alcohol together maximum and that would only happen if I suffered a major consequence first.
You considered brightening up an AA meeting? We could always do with some more bright young guys in the rooms!
Good to see you here!
Loved your post! When I was your age my version of functioning was the same. In hindsight I was at college walking round with a great big ball and chain round my ankle whilst trying to convince myself it wasn't there and I was ok!
First I had to stop drinking and then, for me, get some help very quickly because I couldn't get more than a few months without alcohol together maximum and that would only happen if I suffered a major consequence first.
You considered brightening up an AA meeting? We could always do with some more bright young guys in the rooms!
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Originally Posted by SoberDavid 
Hi my name is Dave
I am from Ireland and I have been drinking fairly heavily since I was 16 and I am not a month sober. I was a functioning alcoholic kind off because I managed to keep my **** together and only drink at night (most of the time). I have never got in any trouble because of drink with the law or anything. But I was drinking 6-10 Irish size cans of beer a night which I think are even bigger than american size.
So the reason I decided to quit was because like I said above I was a functioning alcoholic king of in the sense that I didn't get into trouble but I have really went slow with progress like I am only now into the second year of my degree because I was so unmotivated cause of alcohol. I spent most of my years working and quitting or doing very meaningless courses. I went back at 19 to finish the Irish version of High School which was finished at 21 and now in college doing computing. My main problem with alcohol was it was making me really anxious and depressed and I am only now after being off it a month is my head starting to get right. I also have gained 4-5 stone cause of all the extra calories and I don't really know myself when I look in the mirror.
I am hoping this forum might be able to be a refuge from the alcohol obsessed country that I live in. Things are starting to look up though I am starting second year of college soon, I am exercising and weight is coming off, my head is starting to a bit more clear but that will take a while to get back after so many years I assume. I also have some bad insomnia cause I was used to the alcohol to help go asleep.
So basically what I am saying is hi all and I am sorry if my spelling was wrong up there cause its half 9 in the morning here and I didn't sleep last night.
I am from Ireland and I have been drinking fairly heavily since I was 16 and I am not a month sober. I was a functioning alcoholic kind off because I managed to keep my **** together and only drink at night (most of the time). I have never got in any trouble because of drink with the law or anything. But I was drinking 6-10 Irish size cans of beer a night which I think are even bigger than american size.
So the reason I decided to quit was because like I said above I was a functioning alcoholic king of in the sense that I didn't get into trouble but I have really went slow with progress like I am only now into the second year of my degree because I was so unmotivated cause of alcohol. I spent most of my years working and quitting or doing very meaningless courses. I went back at 19 to finish the Irish version of High School which was finished at 21 and now in college doing computing. My main problem with alcohol was it was making me really anxious and depressed and I am only now after being off it a month is my head starting to get right. I also have gained 4-5 stone cause of all the extra calories and I don't really know myself when I look in the mirror.
I am hoping this forum might be able to be a refuge from the alcohol obsessed country that I live in. Things are starting to look up though I am starting second year of college soon, I am exercising and weight is coming off, my head is starting to a bit more clear but that will take a while to get back after so many years I assume. I also have some bad insomnia cause I was used to the alcohol to help go asleep.
So basically what I am saying is hi all and I am sorry if my spelling was wrong up there cause its half 9 in the morning here and I didn't sleep last night.
Hi Dave
Welcome, look forward to getting to know you.
Take care.
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Hi, Good luck with the sleeping, I tried to remember that even with a few hours it was better quality sleep and it soon felt better than a hangover. My first month was an emotional roller coaster at times which felt quite frightening and far more permanent than it was ,time will suddenly show you life is going to get so much better and that's before you look at your bank account.
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Originally Posted by yeahgr8
Hi Dave my name is Cliff and I'm in England:-)
Good to see you here!
Loved your post! When I was your age my version of functioning was the same. In hindsight I was at college walking round with a great big ball and chain round my ankle whilst trying to convince myself it wasn't there and I was ok!
First I had to stop drinking and then, for me, get some help very quickly because I couldn't get more than a few months without alcohol together maximum and that would only happen if I suffered a major consequence first.
You considered brightening up an AA meeting? We could always do with some more bright young guys in the rooms!
Good to see you here!
Loved your post! When I was your age my version of functioning was the same. In hindsight I was at college walking round with a great big ball and chain round my ankle whilst trying to convince myself it wasn't there and I was ok!
First I had to stop drinking and then, for me, get some help very quickly because I couldn't get more than a few months without alcohol together maximum and that would only happen if I suffered a major consequence first.
You considered brightening up an AA meeting? We could always do with some more bright young guys in the rooms!
Sorting my head out is my first focus cause the alcohol has rightly messed up the chemicals in my brain. The exercise and weight loss will greatly help with that. So just have to steer away from the devils nectar, hard part will be have a holiday planned in Majorca in two weeks and staying sober there will be a challenge.
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Originally Posted by purpleknight
Welcome to the Forum Dave!! Great to have you onboard!! 
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Hi, David. Welcome to SR!
This great forum, exercising, healthy eating have worked miracles on my sobriety and overall recovery of my life.
Best luck to you on your sobriety journey)
This great forum, exercising, healthy eating have worked miracles on my sobriety and overall recovery of my life.
Best luck to you on your sobriety journey)
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Originally Posted by MidnightBlue
Hi, David. Welcome to SR!
This great forum, exercising, healthy eating have worked miracles on my sobriety and overall recovery of my life.
Best luck to you on your sobriety journey)
This great forum, exercising, healthy eating have worked miracles on my sobriety and overall recovery of my life.
Best luck to you on your sobriety journey)
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Just giving an update on myself since I first posted. I am getting on very well in college at the moment and haven't touched a drink since my first post.
I'm starting to notice the health benefits like having more energy. My mind feels so clear where as before it felt like there was a constant fog hanging over me. I have lost two stone from the exercising I have been doing the fill the void that alcohol left and from the less calories being consumed from beer.
Life is feeling so much better with alcohol and hoping to not look back.
I'm starting to notice the health benefits like having more energy. My mind feels so clear where as before it felt like there was a constant fog hanging over me. I have lost two stone from the exercising I have been doing the fill the void that alcohol left and from the less calories being consumed from beer.
Life is feeling so much better with alcohol and hoping to not look back.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
Great to hear Dave 
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Come next summer I will have one year left on my course and hopefully be healthier cause I know I wont drink again (hopefully).
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Originally Posted by Davethewave
Losing 2 stone is unreal! Seriously good effort mate.
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