Sober September anyone?

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  • aries7298
    aries7298 Posts: 225 Member
    I'm in.... I was just thinking about trying this.:grumble:
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...

    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
  • heyshell79
    heyshell79 Posts: 65 Member
    There are far too many Fridays and Saturdays in September. I am giving up shaving, though.

    This really made me laugh out loud, how I would LOVE to not have to shave!! Anyway, I only have a beer or two on weekends anyway and hockey season doesn't start until October so I AM IN!!
  • nataliexxxx
    nataliexxxx Posts: 262
    Im in !!
  • konekkobaba
    konekkobaba Posts: 36
    Been dry since I joined..I'll support.!
  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    So nice to see so many people on board! I just got my mom on board and am trying to get my dad to give it up for a month...but not having any luck so far! We can do this!
  • Flow2skrillex
    Flow2skrillex Posts: 6
    Sounds very hard. I'd be down seeing as alcohol is my big issue but I know it would last till the weekend.
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    *runs away*
    Sorry!!
  • slowspud
    slowspud Posts: 13
    I'm in. Have not been drinking much at all now for many reasons but had a few too many last week! :wink:
  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Awwww come on you chickens! LOL!:laugh:
  • slowspud
    slowspud Posts: 13
    Lol, not shave for a month!! I would be like king kong. xx
  • kairisika
    kairisika Posts: 131 Member
    Moderate alcohol consumption (no more than 1-2 drinks a day) is actually very healthy and good for weight loss. Barring an addiction, there's no good reason to give it up.
    Moderate amounts of red wine has been shown in some studies to be actually beneficial (over no alcohol) for men only.
    Any other alcohol, and any alcohol in women is certainly no problem in moderation, but doesn't do you any benefits.
    If you enjoy it, I'm not saying there's any reason you have to give it up. But don't kid yourself on benefits.
  • kairisika
    kairisika Posts: 131 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...
    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
    If you can't possibly survive your daily life without using alcohol, that's kind of the definition of dependence. It's not a very complicated diagnosis. People are openly admitting they are dependent on it.
    What I don't understand is why that sort of addiction is considered so acceptable.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...
    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
    If you can't possibly survive your daily life without using alcohol, that's kind of the definition of dependence. It's not a very complicated diagnosis. People are openly admitting they are dependent on it.
    What I don't understand is why that sort of addiction is considered so acceptable.
    I think you're seriously over thinking things. Choosing not to give something up is the not the same as being dependent on it. What's your favorite vegetable? Do you plan on giving it up? Does that mean you are addicted to it?

    Making that ridiculously callous claim in this thread insults and disrespects the millions of people around the world suffering and recovering from alcoholism.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I'm in. 33 days sober and counting.
  • mrsains
    mrsains Posts: 104 Member
    Yayyyy for a sober September! I haven't drank alcohol for 9 months, so here's to another one! :smile:

    I'll tell ya, your bodies and minds will thank you!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...
    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
    If you can't possibly survive your daily life without using alcohol, that's kind of the definition of dependence. It's not a very complicated diagnosis. People are openly admitting they are dependent on it.
    What I don't understand is why that sort of addiction is considered so acceptable.
    People here also say they can't live without cookies, pizza, and soda. Perhaps hyperbole is at play?
    If I started a "Starbucks free September" thread. People WOULD chime in and say they couldn't give it up. Some would even say they were addicted....
  • kairisika
    kairisika Posts: 131 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...
    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
    If you can't possibly survive your daily life without using alcohol, that's kind of the definition of dependence. It's not a very complicated diagnosis. People are openly admitting they are dependent on it.
    What I don't understand is why that sort of addiction is considered so acceptable.
    I think you're seriously over thinking things. Choosing not to give something up is the not the same as being dependent on it. What's your favorite vegetable? Do you plan on giving it up? Does that mean you are addicted to it?
    Making that ridiculously callous claim in this thread insults and disrespects the millions of people around the world suffering and recovering from alcoholism.
    As I mentioned in the first place, there is a difference between people who enjoy a beer, and do so in a healthy moderation and see no reason to give it up as compared to a person who truly can't imagine surviving for a month without dosing their brain with alcohol. It's not a matter of whether you would like to consume the item. It's the people who say they couldn't possibly go with out it. One is enjoying something. The other is depending on it.
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    I live in Wisconsin. That'd be considered blasphemy and I would be barred from the state. Especially in FOOTBALL season?! :P
  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    Well, I hardly ever drink anyway, so if the hubby buys a bottle of wine for our anniversary in September, who am I to refuse? :love:
  • nmwhitney12
    nmwhitney12 Posts: 239 Member
    I dont really drink anyway i have a drink once in a blue moon

    Tonight is a blue moon ;)
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Oh, HELL no!
  • kairisika
    kairisika Posts: 131 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...
    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
    If you can't possibly survive your daily life without using alcohol, that's kind of the definition of dependence. It's not a very complicated diagnosis. People are openly admitting they are dependent on it.
    What I don't understand is why that sort of addiction is considered so acceptable.
    People here also say they can't live without cookies, pizza, and soda. Perhaps hyperbole is at play?
    If I started a "Starbucks free September" thread. People WOULD chime in and say they couldn't give it up. Some would even say they were addicted....
    Many people *are* addicted to Caffeine. It's extremely addictive. The downsides of caffeine are pretty low, which is probably why it is considered socially acceptable (even socially standard in some circles) to have a hard time making it through the day without taking a stimulant. But most people with a cup of coffee every day or more habit really are physically addicted, and tend to get headaches and other symptoms if they don't get their dose for the day. Again, the fact that it is considered acceptable to be dependent on a daily stimulant (even one with minimal side effects) is absurd.
  • Csitri
    Csitri Posts: 132 Member
    I would of said yes, but I am going on a long awaited cruise mid September. Sorry :(

    Not that I will have more than 4 the whole cruise.
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,895 Member
    I would but I have a bachlorette party then a wedding this month, but normaly I only drink once every couple months
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Congrats! I've been sober since 12/13/08.
  • aaeros
    aaeros Posts: 157
    I have given up drinking when I play pool during the week. That was tough enough. I'm not ready to give up my one day of the weekend yet =P
  • eyebex
    eyebex Posts: 12 Member
    If any abstainers would like me to have one or two in their honor just let me know.

    In all seriousness, I hope my weightloss journey does not lead me on such extreme paths.
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
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  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    My god are there ever a lot of alcohol-dependent people here...
    (Not those who say they enjoy a drink here and there, and have no desire to give it up. the ones who say they can't possibly imagine giving it up for a month. That's a substance dependency, people...)
    You diagnose remotely based on one statement?
    Impressive.
    If you can't possibly survive your daily life without using alcohol, that's kind of the definition of dependence. It's not a very complicated diagnosis. People are openly admitting they are dependent on it.
    What I don't understand is why that sort of addiction is considered so acceptable.
    People here also say they can't live without cookies, pizza, and soda. Perhaps hyperbole is at play?
    If I started a "Starbucks free September" thread. People WOULD chime in and say they couldn't give it up. Some would even say they were addicted....
    Many people *are* addicted to Caffeine. It's extremely addictive. The downsides of caffeine are pretty low, which is probably why it is considered socially acceptable (even socially standard in some circles) to have a hard time making it through the day without taking a stimulant. But most people with a cup of coffee every day or more habit really are physically addicted, and tend to get headaches and other symptoms if they don't get their dose for the day. Again, the fact that it is considered acceptable to be dependent on a daily stimulant (even one with minimal side effects) is absurd.

    If you get a headache from not getting your daily fix of caffeine, that IS being physically addicted. Your whole statement was contradictory..

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