On a personal note....

[DthOn2Legs]

Today I'm actually celebrating a year of sobriety....

It might end today as well.
:giveup:

 

[RamBall]

Congrats, you are not alone. Sobriety has given me a life again, it aint easy, but its better than the alternative.

There are a few of us here that have had to deal with the question, am I an alcoholic because I'm a Rams fan or am I a Rams fan because I'm an alcoholic.

 

[Mackeyser]

I gave the like for the year of sobriety, not ending it.

Stick with it.

 

[Antonius]

Don't let this Rams team get you down. It's a lot better when you realize they will most likely lose on Sundays and continue to end up around 7-9 every year.

There are more important things in life than football teams.

 

[KNUCKLEHEAD]

Hang tough... it's only a game.

 

[OldSchool]

Congrats man it's a continuing battle I've had people close to me continue to work on every day.

 

[MountainRam]

Hang tough there pal. Let me drink for you too.

 

[LesBaker]

Today I'm actually celebrating a year of sobriety....

It might end today as well.
:giveup:

It's as good a day as any I suppose.

 

[OnceARam]

Today I'm actually celebrating a year of sobriety....

It might end today as well.
:giveup:

Just read a great, short book on addiction called "death wish". It will help you brother.

And congrats on 1 year! Very few people have the strenght or courage to make it that far.

 

[ScotsRam]

I believe in you.

 

[tavian]

Today I'm actually celebrating a year of sobriety....

It might end today as well.
:giveup:

Don't you be a frickin quitter.Only quitters quit drinking.

 

[SteveBrown]

Good job....rebuild and remake....! Matt 5:16

 

[TexasRam]

The best way to watch the Rams is to watch it condensed after the game is over on Sunday ticket mobile app.

There is nothing worse than wasting 3 hr's of your life on a sorry coach and team and being real pissed off at the end.

It's better to watch 33 minutes and be done with the debacle. Less time to drink.

 

[DthOn2Legs]

Thanks for the responses. As I just told somebody who sent me a private message, I haven't had a drink since my drunk ass took a ride with another drunk ass and she went through a red light. The Cleveland game was the first Rams' game I missed since 1993 so that sucked too. Somehow, however, I didn't quit because of the alcohol-related accident. I quit because the actual appetite for a beer was lost. Maybe when my head was crushed and took out my optic nerve, the part of the brain that desires alcohol was also wiped out. I can't explain it really. Sure, there are sporadic times when a beer "sounds" great (like when I'm at a sports bar or eating hot wings haha), but I honestly haven't been tempted once. I haven't gone to any meetings or read any AA books. The desire just hasn't been there... yet. Anyway, as much as I may miss going out three times a week and drinking 4 or 5 beers (I actually really don't miss it), it's not only cheaper to stay home but a hell of a lot better than spending a week in the hospital. Thanks again, Rammers.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Congrats, That's a long time between drinks.
I understand your challenge
Years: 17 or
Days: 6,512
It gets easier, interaction with other people who share my malady certainly helped me

 

[Hey Man]

Hang in there pal, 16 years for me October 13th. It's a day at a time. Stick with the right people, I had to make all new friends, but it worked for me.

 

[DaveFan'51]

JMHO "Sobriety" isn't all it's cracked-up to be!:cheers:

 

[Boston Ram]

Don't give up now, you did one year, what's another 20 lol? Hang in there my friend.

 

[Ramlock]

I am now 6 years, 3 months and 13 days since I quit cigarettes after a heart attack.

I don't miss 'em.


Good for you bro. Hope you make it 6 years plus!

 

[Merlin]

Glad you survived brother. Hang in there.