Well Aren't you just the perfect human being.
Playing sober, can’t do it
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The doctor gave my uncle six weeks to live if he didn't quit drinking. He hit the whiskey hard. I have seen him drink two quarts and you could tell he was a little drunk. One quart was nothing, his daily intake if he wasn't drinking. He quit drinking on the doctor's orders. Three weeks later he decided what he was doing wasn't living and he went back to full tilt. He lived another twenty years and buried a lot of doctors who told him to quit drinking or die.
Another friend took down trees for a living. Hard demanding work and often hot even in the wintertime. He drank a case or two of beer every evening. Had to go in the VA hospital for some reason. Cut off drinking cold turkey and he went insane. They were doing a pretty simple surgery a few weeks later and he died on the table. To this day I think he was murdered but nobody covers each other's asses more than surgeons do.
I guess from living the night life for over ten years, out six or seven nights a week, but I buried far too many friends due to alcohol and other addictions. Some drew some long prison sentences in the old days too. Holding over an ounce, even the tiniest fraction over, made you a dealer. Dealers went to Angola Farm. I didn't have any sympathy for friends there, we all rolled the dice and knew what we were doing when we did it.
Sorry for a bit of a side trip on the thread. I was just thinking of all the friends I buried from them drinking. Even worse, some innocent families buried members because of friends or family drinking. I was fortunate to never injure anyone else in a wreck. It was mostly luck.
I barrel rolled a car for a city block. I flew out early in the ride but a friend rode the car all the way. I had just gotten home when some friends came along. They were wanting to party. "You have a car don't you?" Swabbed a little blood, dirt, and grass off, a fresh t-shirt, we went partying. When the police found the car and came checking on me they were told I would be home by two-thirty or so when the bars closed down. I was, no question of giving me a breath test! Rolled a tire off a rim clowning around drifting on purpose. That led to a long slide, then a rim caught a storm drain going sideways and the carnival ride began! Dum de Dum Dumb! Only 150 of those cars made and it was worth $150,000 long ago. Maybe a million now or close to it. Oh well, I didn't like it anyway!
Hu
I hear you, and I feel your pain. If you want to talk, hit me up on DM. Anyone trying to be your AA counsellor… I think they’ve missed the reality of your post.
I feel your frustration.
Stay strong.
You think you got problems? Go down to NPR and read the thread "Does God Exist."
I ain’t never been to a party where my wife and I weren’t the last ones kicking. She is, and always will be the enemy of sleep.
When it comes to shooting pool; I play every night after the kids homework is done and they’re down for bed.
When I’m beat down, my body feels tight and my ball striking is garbage. A few beers and some good tunes gets me in the groove.
It’s important to recognize when to fill up that mason jar with ice water or things go down hill quick.
I can’t stay on that line of nice and evenly toasted, yet perfectly coherent for extended periods.
Better to get quality practice the majority of the time and just get shit faced every now and again.
When it comes to shooting pool; I play every night after the kids homework is done and they’re down for bed.
When I’m beat down, my body feels tight and my ball striking is garbage. A few beers and some good tunes gets me in the groove.
It’s important to recognize when to fill up that mason jar with ice water or things go down hill quick.
I can’t stay on that line of nice and evenly toasted, yet perfectly coherent for extended periods.
Better to get quality practice the majority of the time and just get shit faced every now and again.
Has anyone tried CBD gummies instead? I’m experimenting with them playing golf, and I think they might have some merit.
Congratulations, you have achieved what so many others have been unable to do. I'm currently 92 days sober, after taking a much needed break. My goal is 180 days (6 months) and then reassess from there. I would love to be able to do what you are doing, by only having 2-3 drinks on league night or at dinner. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to in the last 20 years. I'm currently 39.
Zerksies
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Someone sounds miserable
After the 180 immediately begin another 180 or 1 day at time. Both work. Keep up the good work.
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I just want to back up what you are saying. I have known a handful of people that fail one day and are quick to say they tried and failed and go back to their old ways. Try your best not to fail but if you do, you are just starting at day one again. Nothing we are attempting to accomplish is over until we quit trying.
Hu
Never tried edibles.... At this point anything has to help. Or I'll have to give this game up. lol
No insult taken, I understand your point. Funny thing is I don't feel like I'm under any pressure, however when I go to swing the cue the body freezes and tenses up. Almost like the exact opposite of self 2 (inner game of tennis).
Nope. I don't drink at home, if I go out for dinner I might have one. Only time I have more than 1 or 2 is league night. But thanks.
If I drink, it's because I want to. I have 2 or 3 beers a week. Or a shot or two of Makers Mark... usually when playing pool.
I don't even drink at home. I have 2 bottles of beer that have been I my fridge for 2 1/2 months.
I drink at pool because I want to. Not because I need it. I really don't care what anyone's opinion is concerning my alcohol intake.
I don't even drink at home. I have 2 bottles of beer that have been I my fridge for 2 1/2 months.
I drink at pool because I want to. Not because I need it. I really don't care what anyone's opinion is concerning my alcohol intake.
Freezing and tensing is succumbing to pressure or the self doubt in your mind. Either way, you have to break through the road block. Any setback as a result will only be temporary. Your mind/body knows what to do (how to play) they just need to be reconditioned to do it without the assistance of alcohol. Getting that inner voice out of your head will be tough at first because you haven't tasted success without drinking. Once you start, the self doubt will become less and less.
I didn't find that CBD helped (I know they work well for some people), but I have found that weed gummies that I take to sleep, have also helped my shoulder, as they have an anti inflammatory quality to them. I have to drink a bit in order to play pool, as I have an old tear and some arthritis in my shoulder, alcohol helps numb the pain. Having to drink to play pool is definitely not conducive to playing day long tournaments though.
Turmeric supplements also help.
How long have you been drinking while competing? Like any bad habit the longer you have done it, the longer it takes to undo.
Switching one crutch for another doesn't make sense to me.
You made it six weeks, you're doing your best, you've committed to doing something different.
Give yourself a break. It will take time. It will ultimately make you a better player. I applaud you for taking a tough path, keep it rollin'.
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