Should I give up the ol drink

ItsNoAlias

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?

longshanks

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

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.........

Samich

I see what you did there.

ól = drink

AM I THE ONLY ONE?!?

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.

Dublin Chick

Boring.

SafeSurfer

ItsNoAlias wrote: »

I have recently been thinking

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

foxyboxer

Replace the drinking time with running time.

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.

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.:):)

blaze1

No more drunken wild monkey sex?

RichieC

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

minidazzler

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

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 .

Sea Sharp

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

davet82

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

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

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

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....

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!

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

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.

William_Hicley

longshanks wrote: »

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

He only goes to the rallies these days.

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

gurramok

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

Still love da beer

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.

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

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!

nice_very

few naggins be grand, OP