Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
Made it 7 days. Last monday was the last drink i had. I have felt like complete shit for two weeks though thanks to some random head cold, headache itchy throat bs.
Dry January 2025 (The Sober Thread)
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BananaFred
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Just keep not drinking. Remind yourself of the benefits and peace of mind. My own experience: i saved a ton of money; lost a bunch of weight; was able to have direct conversations with my teenage daughter; don't have to worry about getting pulled over; my mind is clearer and i stopped "forgetting" words. Also i go out with people and watch them after a bottle or two of wine and think "holy cow was i that wasted?" It took me a long time to realize and more bad events than i would like to admit... But it is behind me.
Johnny Utah
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I had to do a site visit today at a liquor store - for work purposes. Usually I go in dressed like my usual self (dirtbag cloths) so I don’t raise suspicion, this means I need to buy something.
Post this I was picking up this years project car - which I intend to keep. This normally equates to copious amounts of beer once I reach my driveway to enhance the excitement as well as dull the pain of making poor life choices - like purchasing a Def Leppard mobile.
This is probably my second N/A beer ever, and it hit all the hallmark points - without the buzz. The wife even had one with me. I ended up having two out of habit, as I usually down the first very quick. With no buzz it was surprising how full I was after the two.
I will buy them again. Also happy so find out my buddy that loaded the truck up with me is signed on for dry January.
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Post this I was picking up this years project car - which I intend to keep. This normally equates to copious amounts of beer once I reach my driveway to enhance the excitement as well as dull the pain of making poor life choices - like purchasing a Def Leppard mobile.
This is probably my second N/A beer ever, and it hit all the hallmark points - without the buzz. The wife even had one with me. I ended up having two out of habit, as I usually down the first very quick. With no buzz it was surprising how full I was after the two.
I will buy them again. Also happy so find out my buddy that loaded the truck up with me is signed on for dry January.
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IPNA is good for sure, I prefer the hop seltzer Lagunitas makes though... It's basically the perfect post ride drink. 0 calories/0 alcohol (rather than the less than 0.5%).
It's kinda hard to find unfortunately.
Soundguy
#SenditGuy
Whatya got there... '95 F250? Looks fun.
I don't know how I feel about the N/A beer thing. Right after I moved I went to a show with a bunch of old college friends that were drinking heavy, so I had a couple Sam Adams "Just the Haze." I hated it. I mean it tasted fine, but afterwards I felt full and bloated like I just drank a bunch of IPA except there was no buzz, so essentially I just spent $14 on two beverages that made me feel crappy. I switched back to free club soda afterwards and everyone just thought I had a vodka drink lol.
Johnny Utah
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94 F250 with a solid axle swap.
Dude, I totally hear you on the bloat. After two I felt like a whale! I guess the alcohol usually masks those affects!
Soundguy
#SenditGuy
Yea normally the buzz makes me forget I just drank a days worth of calories in half an hour lol.
knobbyhead
Next off the Island.
Ditto for me. NA beers is like playing on the tracks. When I stopped drinking I removed all alcohol from my house.
Over the Bars
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Agreed never had one and never will ... playing with fire and what's the point its like drinking decaf coffee with lots of calories for no reason lol
Over the Bars
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I could never drink one for the same reason but I have no problem with alcohol in the house or being around others drinking
The last few months, having more than 1 beer is automatic insomnia. All I think about is how my heart feels like its beating too fast. And by too fast, it goes from 50-60. Not exactly AFIB, but it keeps me up.
I think I’ve become a little obsessed with my Whoop recovery score.
I think I’ve become a little obsessed with my Whoop recovery score.
JDurk
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Same for me. Toss in something salty like FF and a sugary dessert, along with the alcohol, and I'm thumpin' away all night.
knobbyhead
Next off the Island.
Yes, I'm fine with alcohol now. But in the beginning it was tough. Stopping drinking is very tough, I needed a support system to help me.
I give lots of praise for people trying to stop or cut back.
It's funny, now when I say I don't drink, people don't question it like they used too. Nobody questions me anymore. If they do I tell them it was causing problems so I stopped.
Soundguy
#SenditGuy
I can be around it socially and it doesn't really bother me. If you make a point to state you don't drink at the beginning of the night then you suddenly become accountable and will be judged if you try to sneak a drink.
I can't have it in my house though. If I'm alone and know there is a bottle somewhere things go downhill very quick. My wife could never wrap her head around this. She would hide a bottle in random spots for her little after work cocktail or for when I'm out of town or whatever. Long story short, my divorce should be finalized this month!
BananaFred
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people are much more accepting of it now. 10 years ago people were trying to convince me (and my wife) I didn't have a problem...which I clearly did.
Re: NA Beers.
1. Some people genuinely liked the taste of beer (I was a beer nerd far more than an alcoholic...I drank hard alcohol maybe twice a year)
2. It's much less socially awkward to have a can that looks like a beer at a party/tailgate than a soda.
3. Everyone is different...we've had (hard) alcohol and wine in my house the entire time I've been sober and I haven't been tempted once.
Damn, sorry to hear that. Stay strong brother.
1. Some people genuinely liked the taste of beer (I was a beer nerd far more than an alcoholic...I drank hard alcohol maybe twice a year)
2. It's much less socially awkward to have a can that looks like a beer at a party/tailgate than a soda.
3. Everyone is different...we've had (hard) alcohol and wine in my house the entire time I've been sober and I haven't been tempted once.
Damn, sorry to hear that. Stay strong brother.