first weekend without the booze

So after drinking last weekend, a little too much. I realized that I'm just asking for a flare up. So last Saturday I decided to never drink again the rest of my life. Now that might be a little crazy for me who has drank alot lately. Something hit me though, which took me 8 years to realize. Drinking isn't good for me because I have uc and it causes my flare ups. Its like a light went off it my head, I guess the bulb just needed to be replaced for me to realize it. Anyways, this weekend will be the first big test, going to a party for the SEC championship game,and yes I will be drinking a shirley temple. I know this will be the first of many tests to come my away, but I'm done. If I'm with people that can't accept the fact that I don't want too drink then they can have my colon and try it out for a while.

Good for you mike!!! It's not an easy thing to give up cold turkey but it can be done and if you cannot do it on your own, most definitely reach out for help...when/if you get tempted just keep thinking to your self that you're not doing that to your colon and hopefully those will be encouraging enough thoughts to help you get through it. And of course you can always get support here at HW.

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Good luck Mike! I had the same thought process back in July of this year, and I haven't had a drink since then. I never said I wouldn't drink again, just that I'd wait until I was out of this flare and stable enough that I could handle the torture my body goes through that is associated with drinking. I haven't reached that point yet, don't konw if I ever will. I didn't think it possible, but I've got 10 bottles of my favorite microbrews sitting in my fridge, and they've been there since July. My biggest tests have come with social gatherings, but I've found that when around a bunch of drunk people, I was able to enjoy their company without being shnockered myself. Matter of fact, I probably had a better time because I wasn't worried about doing anything stupid.

More power to you, and here's to valuing your health over having a few drinks. I think you made the right choice. Amazing what happens when you change a light bulb isn't it?

I agree with everyone and it's terrific! Good job Mike! Just think, no worrying about drinking and driving, and I can assure you that it's more fun to watch everyone else while they are drinking...it's a whole new perspective!

Just remember the wise words from the guy from the Waterboy.

YOU CAN DO IT! hehe.

Good luck. I'm the one who drinks between my husband and I, but it's not much. My hubby just doesn't care for it. He truly gets a kick out of his friends who drink. It's totally worth giving up. The sober side is much more fun.

I more or less quit drinking for the same reasons but decided to party hard last night. It was my last day of classes and I have a week until finals. I played many a game of beer pong and ended up throwing up three times last night and feeling crappy today! Lesson learned. I'm sure it will be at least another year before I drink like that. I truly have a blast being sober. Though I do love seeing pictures of myself drunk lol.

well i made it through friday fine, yesterday didnt work out so well. I ended drinking a couple of pitchers. I feel alright though right now, basically I'm still going to try and quit though.I think I willl need to keep myself out of the drinking environment for while.I was rooting for a good game by the way. Not really a fan of either team, though I was in a gator alum bar, and it would have been something to see their shocked faces it they got defeated. Didnt happen though but it was a good game. Take care all, thanks for the encouragement.

Good luck with going off the beer.You must be really determenined not to drink cos i could never say i will never drink again.Even though i don't drink too much or that often i couldn't quit for good.good luck with it
Marty