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Should I give up the ol drink

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  • 17-02-2012 4:08pm
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    ItsNoAlias
    Registered Users Posts: 170 ✭✭


    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class toboganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?


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    #2
    longshanks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭longshanks


    Don't tell me you're no longer toboggannananing?


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    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    longshanks wrote: »
    Don't tell me you're no longer toboggannananing?

    I'm guessing that's some sh!te Rubber Bandits reference.

    Anyways. OP? I'd suggest a cup of harden the f*ck up.

    Do it or don't do it. Don't resort to After Hours for advice. It'll end in tears...........of laughter.........


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    #4
    Samich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭Samich


    I see what you did there.

    ól = drink

    AM I THE ONLY ONE?!?


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    #5
    Seachmall
    Registered Users Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭Seachmall


    I'm reducing my intake of spirits but I don't think I could give up the drink altogether.

    If you could then go for it, saves your liver and your pocket.


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    #6
    Dublin Chick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 377 ✭✭Dublin Chick


    Boring.


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    #7
    SafeSurfer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,415 ✭✭✭SafeSurfer


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking

    There's your problem no good will come of it.

    Multo autem ad rem magis pertinet quallis tibi vide aris quam allis



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    #8
    foxyboxer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,528 ✭✭✭foxyboxer


    Replace the drinking time with running time.


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    #9
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    Do you have to give it up completely?

    I drink pretty rarely and when I do I drink in small to moderate amounts, which suits me fine.


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    Ellis Dee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭Ellis Dee


    I got an unpleasant surprise on Tuesday when a routine visit to a laboratory for a range of tests led to a call several hours later from a doctor and the news that I have a previously undetected heart condition and need special medication until I can go into hospital to have it corrected. She also told me that I can have only the occasional small quantity of alcohol, so I decided to give it up altogether pro tem. There's nothing as bad as sipping on a small glass of wine and trying to make it last all evening.:)

    Now I won't feel so bad about spending more on really good weed whenever I can get it.:):)


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    #11
    blaze1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭blaze1


    No more drunken wild monkey sex?


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    #12
    RichieC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,334 ✭✭✭RichieC


    Is it negatively effecting your life? if the answer is Yes then the answer is yes.


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    #13
    minidazzler
    Registered Users Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    Don't give up op, alcohol never gave up on you,


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    #14
    catthinkin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭catthinkin


    Gave it up about may last year not really a concious decsion just got tired of it . Dont miss it at all lost weight and feel better for it. Wouldnt say i would never dribk again but i cant see me going back to it .


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    #15
    Sea Sharp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Sea Sharp


    Become a stoner instead. Your liver will thank you but your productivity will go to sh1t.


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    #16
    davet82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,753 ✭✭✭davet82


    give up boards, your thread is boring the shyte out of me :)


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    yourpics
    Closed Accounts Posts: 904 ✭✭✭yourpics


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class toboganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?

    You should post this in the non-drinkers forum on boards


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    davet82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,753 ✭✭✭davet82


    yourpics wrote: »
    You should post this in the non-drinkers forum on boards

    yes he should, here in AH people are comfortable with their alcoholism :D


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    mconigol
    Registered Users Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭mconigol


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class toboganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?

    No, didn't have a social life before, thought I did....


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    jester77
    Registered Users Posts: 11,262 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class toboganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?

    I came in here expecting to read about some lad only after waking up from a rough session last night with a raging hangover, a munter beside him in the bed, some very foggy recollections of what happened the previous night and having no idea what part of the world he is currently in or how to get home.

    Thread disappoints!


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    Nothingbetter2d
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭Nothingbetter2d


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class toboganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?

    dont give it up.... what will the poor suffering vfi members do without being able to rip you off every time your in a pub.;) but joking aside good luck with quiting the drop


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    Parsley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Parsley


    chin_grin wrote: »
    I'm guessing that's some sh!te Rubber Bandits reference.

    whut? the OP made a joke about being a tobogganist.


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    William_Hicley
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭William_Hicley


    longshanks wrote: »
    Don't tell me you're no longer toboggannananing?

    He only goes to the rallies these days.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?
    Ask the horses mouth here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1015


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    gurramok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,992 ✭✭✭✭gurramok


    I gave up Fanta, 7Up, Coca-cola and all those fizzy drinks years ago, isn't that what you're asking? :D

    Still love da beer ;)


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    boobar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭boobar


    ItsNoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class toboganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?

    Yes, I gave it up for about 6 months. I didn't take up any other activity.

    I had some serious health probems at the time, so social life was out the window anyway.


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    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    It's NoAlias wrote: »
    I have recently been thinking that maybe now is a good time to quit the drink. While I have done this in the past it was for a specific reason (buying a computer, saving for a deposit, attempting my dream of being a world class tobogganist)

    My question to AH is, have any of you successfully given up the drink and if so what activity did you take up instead.

    Obviously the health benefits and extra funds are a plus but do you find it has effected your social life?


    Yes I have successfully stopped drinking alcohol,Took up a living a healthy fit lifestyle,My social life has improved greatly as I am not just sitting in the same bar every night :)


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    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Parsley wrote: »
    whut? the OP made a joke about being a tobogganist.

    It must be because I read the word with their Limerick twang! But if it's any help I'm digging in to the first bottle of beer now OP.

    IT'S. SO. TASTY!


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    #29
    nice_very
    Registered Users Posts: 1,723 ✭✭✭nice_very


    few naggins be grand, OP


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