Alcohol.......

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Great grandad was an alcho and lost all his money (quite a lot if I may add). My dad lost his business and died due to being an alcoholic. As for me... yep, drink way far too much.

I actually didnt drink hardly at all until I was 19 and lived with my mates, then i did socially but didnt care for it if I didnt get it. Then about 23-24 I got stuck in a bit of a rut of drinking pretty much every night, approx 4-6 cans. In terms of volume, it got its worst about 25-26 just before I moved in with my wife (who hardly drinks at all). I would drink around about 6-8 beers per night and would wake up fresh as a daisy.
The big issue has been though the last 8 years, its become a case of drinking every friday, sat and sunday night, without fail. The scary part is how much it has taken over my own life, and how I dont seem content unless having a beer. My wife is amazing and has tried everything to make me realise how it can ruin your life and of those around you. I always hated my dad for the pain he caused my mum, and I really see how I am in the exact same position. He drank every night, but whilst I am very content not having anything to drink (dont even care for it), during the week, I am the exact same as him and can feel it.

My life is about to get a bit mad, as my wife and I are expecting our first child this month, and I have not touched a drink in 3 weeks (first time in approx 15 years). Yesterday was a very tough day though, and I spent the whole day feeling really uptight and not arsed with everything, knowing I wasnt having a beer that evening. I did in the end have 3 non-alcoholic beers (actually quite nice), and it did seem to relax me a little bit. Today I am back to how I normally am on Monday, very content in having a cup of tea, and would actually say No to a beer if offered, but its strange that on weekends I am in foul form cause I have not had a drink.

I know when the baby comes, its just not an option, and I seem content with that aswell, but I just really hope I dont make the mistakes my dad and great grandad did. My mum tried everything to stop my dad, and I know my wife will be the same, but I just dont want to let it get that far.

So 3 weeks and counting.... and whilst I dont intend to give up alcohol completely, i just want to be content without it like I am during the week, but at weekends.

Onwards.
 
Nickpop said:
Great grandad was an alcho and lost all his money (quite a lot if I may add). My dad lost his business and died due to being an alcoholic. As for me... yep, drink way far too much.

I actually didnt drink hardly at all until I was 19 and lived with my mates, then i did socially but didnt care for it if I didnt get it. Then about 23-24 I got stuck in a bit of a rut of drinking pretty much every night, approx 4-6 cans. In terms of volume, it got its worst about 25-26 just before I moved in with my wife (who hardly drinks at all). I would drink around about 6-8 beers per night and would wake up fresh as a daisy.
The big issue has been though the last 8 years, its become a case of drinking every friday, sat and sunday night, without fail. The scary part is how much it has taken over my own life, and how I dont seem content unless having a beer. My wife is amazing and has tried everything to make me realise how it can ruin your life and of those around you. I always hated my dad for the pain he caused my mum, and I really see how I am in the exact same position. He drank every night, but whilst I am very content not having anything to drink (dont even care for it), during the week, I am the exact same as him and can feel it.

My life is about to get a bit mad, as my wife and I are expecting our first child this month, and I have not touched a drink in 3 weeks (first time in approx 15 years). Yesterday was a very tough day though, and I spent the whole day feeling really uptight and not arsed with everything, knowing I wasnt having a beer that evening. I did in the end have 3 non-alcoholic beers (actually quite nice), and it did seem to relax me a little bit. Today I am back to how I normally am on Monday, very content in having a cup of tea, and would actually say No to a beer if offered, but its strange that on weekends I am in foul form cause I have not had a drink.

I know when the baby comes, its just not an option, and I seem content with that aswell, but I just really hope I dont make the mistakes my dad and great grandad did. My mum tried everything to stop my dad, and I know my wife will be the same, but I just dont want to let it get that far.

So 3 weeks and counting.... and whilst I dont intend to give up alcohol completely, i just want to be content without it like I am during the week, but at weekends.

Onwards.
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Best of luck mate. :)
 
DualityNSNO said:
Have you tried rakia by any chance? It's essentially brandy made from grapes/plums/anything that can ferment, and has a pretty high %.

I currently have in the fridge a 50% homemade 1.5l bottle of it, it's like rocket fuel.
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Best. Thing. Ever.

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COYBL25 said:
Off topic .

Got a lad from Bulgaria coming tomorrow to fit carpets mate.

He's been here eight years, has his own company, married a girl from Liverpool and has a son who was born here.

Not bad going and he has a bigger Scouse accent than me ;)
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Does that make you a wool then? lol

Well in, him! I've been here and have done basically eff all.

I can teach you how to swear at him... or you know, say normal things I guess if you want to be boring.... lol
 
DualityNSNO said:
Does that make you a wool then? lol

Well in, him! I've been here and have done basically eff all.

I can teach you how to swear at him... or you know, say normal things I guess if you want to be boring.... lol
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He lives in North Liverpool and I live in the South. He's picked up the harshness that comes with the North Liverpool accent or as @chicoazul wouid say, we have an effeminate lisping accent in South Liverpool !

I'll ask him to PM you !
 
There are several pubs near me where they start pulling a pint of the cheapest lager on tap as soon as I walk through the door.
One day I'm gonna blow their mind by ordering a lemonade.
 

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