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My Struggles - Alcohol - and my plan. (https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=324566)

WhiteWhale

08-24-2019 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by burt (Post 14403013)

Red, Earlier this month, things just weren't right. I was tired all the time. Then I got dizzy spells. Had a few at work and they told me to go to the ER. Turns out my Blood Pressure meds were too high and a bad mix...I was dehydrated so bad I had kidney problems...and heart issues. Long story short I have 7 blockages in my arteries...40% up to the two 70% and one 75% I am too far gone to be eligible for stints. IF I don't reverse the blockage, the only way is bypass. Eating bad, smoking and drinking like a fish all contributed to this.

I haven't smoked since the 3rd, nor drank. I am on a heart healthy diet. You are making a great decision unless you want to be 58, in a hospital for 7 days and wondering if you're gonna have to have your chest opened. I am dealing with withdrawal of nicotine AND alcohol. But I sure don't want my chest cracked open.

When they asked me how much I drank, I said, "About a gallon a week." Of what they asked. "Tequila".

Let's you and me live a lot longer and fight the good fight. I am here if you want an ear. I will be going through the same things you will. Hell, I already am. But let's do it and live a lot longer!

This is not a brag, but my old man is pushing 70. He still smokes damn near 2 packs a day.

For years he had this crazy ass routine EVERY DAY of my childhood. Work hard, crack a beer first thing. He'd put down 4-6 beers while dinner was being prepared (if he was grilling, he'd burn whatever he was cooking). Once dinner started, it was whiskey and water. He'd pass out between 8 and 9 PM, wake up about 2:30, make a new drink, go to bed, and then wake up at 5. At his worst he was going through a full gallon a night and was buying shit by the case weekly.

If I tried to drink what he had on his average night, I'd die. It also gave me a VERY skewed view of what an 'alcoholic' was because he was, for the most part, functional. I mean when I was 10 I just thought that's what people DID.

Anyway, I know how this condition hurts people and the people they care about. Nuthin but love SR.

burt	08-24-2019 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteWhale (Post 14407081)

If I tried to drink what he had on his average night, I'd die. It also gave me a VERY skewed view of what an 'alcoholic' was because he was, for the most part, functional. I mean when I was 10 I just thought that's what people DID.

Anyway, I know how this condition hurts people and the people they care about. Nuthin but love SR.

Doc's told me quit or get bypass. I'm too far progressed for stints. **** that. I don't want any one elbow deep in my chest. No Smoke, no drink, eat healthy. It's screwing with me a bit....but changing that much at once is bound to jack with me! I am committed and hope SR is. For his sake.

Oh, and **** Stewie.

Sweet Daddy Hate

08-24-2019 04:28 PM

You obviously know what it takes to be sober, you just have to do it and WANT to do it. I honestly don't mind being straight. I like it much better than the alternative.

Best of luck!

Simply Red

08-24-2019 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate (Post 14407293)

You obviously know what it takes to be sober, you just have to do it and WANT to do it. I honestly don't mind being straight. I like it much better than the alternative.

Best of luck!

Thanks bud! ;)

Simply Red

08-24-2019 05:51 PM

I installed a new toiled seat and dropped a lengthy clean break a few mins ago as it's first usage. It's going to be a darned good night!

VAChief

08-24-2019 07:52 PM

Best wishes SR!

scho63

08-24-2019 08:14 PM

Life is never a straight line......

Find a way to come back from the dips

Hog's Gone Fishin

08-25-2019 08:57 AM

Make today a great day everybody. Get in a workout, go fishing , take a nap, rub one out , run over a pit bull. Just do something to make today a great day.

stevieray

08-25-2019 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 14404343)

I know you were into working out for a while. For many with addictive personalities, this can be a lifelong healthy choice.

Once you start seeing positive changes in your body, along with the endorphin rush of working out, it's a positive change for your entire life and CAN replace some of those feelings/cravings you get for booze.

I've seen many a drug addict or alcoholic replace substance with exercise. It's not all you'll have to do, but it's a good place to start along with counseling and/or classes.

This is what happened to me the last six months.

not only booze , but coffee, soda, etc.

I'm just eating healthier overall, just no cravings for crap food.

I'm 57 and in the best shape of my life.

lewdog

08-25-2019 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 14408640)

This is what happened to me the last six months.

not only booze , but coffee, soda, etc.

I'm just eating healthier overall, just no cravings for crap food.

I'm 57 and in the best shape of my life.

Hit me up if you need workout ideas. I used to personal train and have my BS in Health and Human Performance.

DeepPurple

08-25-2019 09:31 AM

It's like smoking, it goes hand-in-hand with talking on the phone, driving a car, drinking a beer. When I finally quit smoking, chain smoker for 35 years, in 2006 my taste for drinking went away as well. Now I'll have a draft beer or two once a week, or mainly Sangria out of box once a week. I usually play music, concert videos to be exact, on Friday nights and that's when I have a drink. With a 75" TV and killer surround it's better than being at a real show. Otherwise, the other six days a week I don't even think about a drink. Big difference from when I was in my 30's and 40's.

stevieray

08-25-2019 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 14408646)

Hit me up if you need workout ideas. I used to personal train and have my BS in Health and Human Performance.

Thanks ..I am doing ok so far

Otter

08-25-2019 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin (Post 14408611)

Make today a great day everybody. Get in a workout, go fishing , take a nap, rub one out , run over a pit bull. Just do something to make today a great day.

I was going to watch "In Bruges" on Netflix today but decided I'm going to run over a pitbull while doing pushups on a motorcycle I'm steering with my tounge while doubling the speed limit. :rockon:</br></br> Thank You Hog!

Otter

08-25-2019 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 14408652)

Thanks ..I am doing ok so far ...temp pic

You're looking like a rock star!

stevieray

08-25-2019 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter (Post 14408660)

You're looking like a rock star!

Aprpreciate it, point is ..with discipline you can achieve your goals. Many times my energy level was really low, but I still went to the gym.

You HAVE to trudge through to get to the other side.

SR is going to be fine, IMO.

scho63

08-25-2019 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 14408652)

Thanks ..I am doing ok so far

I think it's YOU who needs to give Lewdog the pointers and training help. He's looking flabby and soft these days! LMAO

I think being a Daddy has given him a Dad body. :thumb:

Great job on the fitness.

lewdog

08-25-2019 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 14408652)

Thanks ..I am doing ok so far

Dang. Nice work!

You’re gonna get DenverChief to post in this thread!

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Originally Posted by scho63 (Post 14408811)

I’m gonna beat the shit out of you next time we meet.

Cntrygal

08-25-2019 02:36 PM

Stay Strong SR!!!

Simply Red

08-25-2019 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cntrygal (Post 14408960)

Stay Strong SR!!!

<3 you hun - tyvm! Doing well! Hope you are too! Good to see your face.

TwistedChief

08-25-2019 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 14408652)

Thanks ..I am doing ok so far

so... you completely cut out boulevard wheat?! Now that's ****ing courage.
:clap:

Titty Meat

08-25-2019 07:44 PM

Damn Stevie Ray is chiseled. Sexy.

Sweet Daddy Hate

08-25-2019 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter (Post 14408654)

**** yeah. That's how we roll up in this bitch.

LongSufferingToady

08-26-2019 01:54 AM

Dear Mr. Red,

That is good news. I come from a family of alcoholics. In fact, it's a divine right in our family and the alcoholism goes back generations. There's no easy way out of this one except to do what you are doing: stopping and reaching out for support.

The horrible thing about coping mechanisms (in this case drinking) is they work (of a fashion) or we wouldn't use them. But they never quite help us go beyond survival.

You are taking a step beyond survival, into grappling with living and that's the good news.

Hang in there.

scho63

08-26-2019 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 14408846)

I’m gonna beat the shit out of you next time we meet.

Fan4ever is setting up the Octagon in his backyard, printing the tickets now and lining up the sponsors.

So far we got Geritol, Depends, AARP, Miracle-Ear, and Viagra.

http://i61.tinypic.com/69nn6g.jpg

Hog's Gone Fishin

08-26-2019 07:17 AM

Make today a great day!

stumppy

08-26-2019 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63 (Post 14409834)

Don't forget about the Catheter Cowboy making a guest appearance.

TwistedChief

08-27-2019 03:41 AM

Happy birthday, Mr. Simply Red! Have the most amazing-est day ever!

KCUnited

08-27-2019 07:13 AM

https://i.imgur.com/ZEzyqMd.jpg?1

Simply Red

08-27-2019 07:17 AM

Thanks you two!

Nzoner

08-27-2019 07:31 AM

Happy Birthday brother how are things progressing?

You've been in my prayers every night.

Simply Red

08-27-2019 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner (Post 14411282)

Happy Birthday brother how are things progressing?

You've been in my prayers every night.

Great and Thank you - I will reciprocate - things are leveling out.

Naptown Chief

08-27-2019 07:52 AM

Happy birthday SR!

Hope today is another mark in the win column brother.

burt	08-27-2019 07:55 AM

Happy Birthday SR! And I slept last night!!!! I will toast you with an ice cold sparkling water!

patteeu

08-27-2019 08:26 AM

Happy birthday, SR! You’re a new man.

GloryDayz

08-27-2019 08:31 AM

Happy birthday SR. Have a great (yet dry) day..

Ming the Merciless

08-27-2019 08:35 AM

Love you brother. If you're ever out this way, I'd like a hug

ChiTown

08-27-2019 09:45 AM

Happy Birthday, SR. Best wishes!

Hog's Gone Fishin

08-27-2019 11:24 AM

YEE HAW!!!!! LIFE IS GOOD!!!!

Fish	08-27-2019 01:53 PM

Happy birthday, bud!

vailpass

09-01-2019 04:12 PM

Hey Red, hows things?

Got a call this morning that my high school quarterback was dead at 51. Apparently the woman he’d been married to for 5 years left him and took her three kids with her and he went on a 5 month drinking binge. They found him yesterday.

Dude dedicated himself to the slide. Don’t you do that.

TinyEvel

09-01-2019 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 14419630)

Poor soul. Alcoholism is a disease of loneliness. I wonder if she left him because of his drinking.

vailpass

09-01-2019 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel (Post 14419666)

Poor soul. Alcoholism is a disease of loneliness. I wonder if she left him because of his drinking.

Apparently not. I was with them last year and they were a fun loving couple. But I don't know the details. He wasn't an alchy though, dedicated to her kids and a good career. Surrounded by friends.

Couple of the guys took him fishing last week, he was so drunk he couldn't sit the boat. Dude took a wrong turn and he just kept going.

I think you're right. Lonely killed him.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Simply Red

11-03-2019 11:50 PM

Touching base - no alcohol since the Sunday before creating this thread. However long that is. Just owed you all an update.

Thanks for the support.

Chief Northman

11-03-2019 11:52 PM

Well done Red. Keep fighting the good fight.

BryanBusby

11-04-2019 12:02 AM

Good stuff and ysn!

Sweet Daddy Hate

11-04-2019 12:10 AM

Glad to hear it. Everyday is a day in the ring and as long as you show up to fight, you're winning.

Don Corlemahomes

11-04-2019 12:13 AM

Wow, that takes some guts. You go SR!

Simply Red

11-04-2019 12:20 AM

Thanks guys - I have to crash big day tomorrow - I appreciate your pushing me through the initial grind. Thanks to all of you except Stewie, that guy is an asshole.

TripleThreat

11-04-2019 12:24 AM

It sucks when a lot of people in the world think the way to fight the problem is to belittle the person to nothing (the person with the problem)

Chiefshrink

11-04-2019 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 14408695)

You HAVE to trudge through to get to the other side.

1 Corinthians 9:27

27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

Buehler445

11-04-2019 12:59 AM

All the best, friend.

Stay strong. It can rear it's ugly head.

TwistedChief

11-04-2019 04:13 AM

Nice work, bro. The Chiefs haven't lost any playoff games since you've been sober so keep it up and we'll be toasting a Super Bowl - with sparkling cider - in no time.

:-)

JohnnyHammersticks

11-04-2019 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 14573949)

Thanks guys - I have to crash big day tomorrow - I appreciate your pushing me through the initial grind. Thanks to all of you except Stewie, that guy is an asshole.

Great job buddy. You've got this. This time YOU win.

KurtCobain

11-04-2019 07:17 AM

SR I really do love you and you're awesome. You can do anything you set your mind to man.

scho63

11-04-2019 07:19 AM

Keep on keepin on SR and fight that fight everyday. I'm sure it isn't easy but remember the downside.

You can do this!

Simply Red

11-04-2019 07:24 AM

Thanks guys each of your comments were very special to me - I appreciate you all droppin' in. :)

Chiefs=Champions

11-04-2019 07:33 AM

Great stuff my man!

pugsnotdrugs19

11-04-2019 07:35 AM

Hope all is well buddy! Go Chiefs!!!!

Hog's Gone Fishin

11-04-2019 07:42 AM

:bravo::wayne:

srvy	11-04-2019 08:05 AM

Keep chopping wood SR. Kick its ass!

Otter

11-04-2019 08:54 AM

Stay strong SR!</br></br>We're all rooting for ya!!!

cabletech94

11-04-2019 09:06 AM

With us having your back, you got this buddy!!!

/full blast homo.

#brohugs. #nottodaysatan. #kickass.

Naptown Chief

11-04-2019 09:12 AM

Glad you're doing well Mr Red.

tooge

11-04-2019 09:18 AM

SR, I'm glad to hear you are hanging in there and fighting the fight. It's a fight you will obviously need to fight forever. I'm with the "pick up a hobby" crowd. Start fishing, golfing, making knives or some other projects. I know you will get it done man. I agree most with FDE. Find the triggers that make you want to take that first drink. Learn to manage those. Prayers buddy.

IowaHawkeyeChief

11-04-2019 09:25 AM

:clap::clap::clap:

You got this!

Mosbonian

11-04-2019 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 14408646)

Hit me up if you need workout ideas. I used to personal train and have my BS in Health and Human Performance.

Got any good ideas for a workout for someone who is Type 2 diabetic? Normal workouts I have found play with the balance in my system....sometimes I will over do it.

PAChiefsGuy

11-04-2019 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 14573929)

Touching base - no alcohol since the Sunday before creating this thread. However long that is. Just owed you all an update.

Thanks for the support.

Good job Simply Red. Keep it up.

Remember dont get complacent. Always remember why you are quitting in the first place because it is easy to forget and wind up right where you started.

TLO	11-04-2019 12:48 PM

Great work, SR.

I'll use this as a chance to share some good news myself. 28 days today since I last gambled. Staying strong.

patteeu

11-04-2019 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO (Post 14574623)

Great work, SR.

I'll use this as a chance to share some good news myself. 28 days today since I last gambled. Staying strong.

I'll bet you $5 you can't make it 29 days.

j/k Good job!

Graystoke

11-04-2019 02:16 PM

This is good news SR. Alcoholism is a nasty beast. I have had many friends succumb to the powers of the drink.
I have a friend who was sober for the longest time, he called me drunk on Saturday and broke my heart. I actually didn't even know what to say so I told him I loved him but didn't want to talk with him when he wasn't sober. Felt bad about it throughout the weekend.

GloryDayz

11-04-2019 02:51 PM

Great job Red... On a board that' all too often negative, it's great that you're winning your battle and we're able to help. Keep fighting...

KurtCobain

11-04-2019 04:42 PM

What is awesome about the type of guy you are, is once you get through this initial struggle you will be able to help out so many others with the same issue.

Simply Red

11-04-2019 06:52 PM

Thanks all - I don't mean to keep bumping this - but I want to be sure you all know i appreciate the support.

Why Not?

11-04-2019 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 14575331)

Thanks all - I don't mean to keep bumping this - but I want to be sure you all know i appreciate the support.

**** that. Bump this everyday if you need to. Whatever helps.

lewdog

11-04-2019 07:06 PM

You the man SR.

**** Stewie. I bet that dude is obese and hates his life.

Been hitting the gym?

seclark

11-04-2019 07:09 PM

Rock on sr
Sec

GloryDayz

11-04-2019 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 14575331)

Thanks all - I don't mean to keep bumping this - but I want to be sure you all know i appreciate the support.

NP. This thread should be sticky'd..

Simply Red

12-08-2019 10:51 PM

Still not a drop since August - just reporting in. This will be my last check in - as I don't want to whore for attention. But yeah... Feel free to let this drop down the thread index... It gets boring being sober all the time - but it's nice to be back in control.

Carry on my friends.

BucEyedPea

12-08-2019 10:52 PM

Good for you. I rarely drink but I am tipsy tonight.

Buehler445

12-08-2019 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 14644971)

Don't worry about attention whoring. If you need to bump this thread as a reminder to yourself, do it.

Congratulations my friend. I couldn't be happier for you. Deepest sincerity.

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