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Addiction & Recovery

Walleye

(36,717 posts)

1. I quit drinking over 25 years ago.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Sep 5, 2022, 12:19 PM

Sep 2022

I don’t think about it that much anymore, but every once in a while, I am tempted by a cold beer on a hot day, or a single malt scotch at a party and I immediately remember what a hangover was like, and ditch the whole idea. I guess I did some heavy drinking in my day

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Is this a bad habit to get into? [View all] bif Sep 2022 OP

I quit drinking over 25 years ago. Walleye Sep 2022 #1

15 years here. Likewise, don't think about it much. But, DEbluedude Sep 2022 #8

Good job. Hang in there Walleye Sep 2022 #9

Haven't had anything in nearly 17 years. I don't even think about it anymore. onecaliberal Sep 2022 #2

I don't track others indulgences RainCaster Sep 2022 #3

It is taking someone else's inventory. KarenS Sep 2022 #4

What do you think? That's what matters. n/t TygrBright Sep 2022 #5

Do what works. patricia92243 Sep 2022 #6

yeah...I kind of do... bahboo Sep 2022 #7

Great Post, Thanks for starting bif..and thanks to all that have added to the discussion. Stuart G Sep 2022 #10

Only if I was riding with them - and if I needed to drive instead Rhiannon12866 Sep 2022 #11