Long Term Moderation Contest

[Sunbeam]

I continue to be interested in the concept of moderation, but there are lots of people out there saying it just doesn't last. I continue to abstain while asking questions on this topic. So here's the contest question: how long have you moderated (without increasing)? Please include only time without meds or supplements.

[Finding My Self]

For me, it's been 3.5 months. (After 106 days AF before it.)

I know I am very lucky.

Hope you find your answers J....good luck.

FMS xx

[bald headed old guy]

This could ba a VERY interesting thread. I know it is a question that comes up ofen in my mind!
BHOG

[FallenAngel]

Originally Posted by dowjbw

how long have you moderated (without increasing)? Please include only time without meds or supplements.

Hello!
I've been alcohol free without the use of meds or supplements since July 26, 2007... just over 7 months!

[trixietrack]

I have been moderating for over 10 months, with a couple of slips here and there.
My personal theory is that if you have been a serious heavy drinker for long time and drink to get seriously drunk most of the time. It will be almost impossible to moderate. I have so far only had about 14 AF in a row.

[cowgal]

I have wondered that same question........been AF for 23 days (today included) and want to attempt to try moderating after I have 30 days, but am fearful I will get back to the downhill spiral that I was in before I finally decided to go AF, thought at that time it was going to be the only way I could make it, but who knows, still scared to try right now at this time..................

Thanks for the topic,

MA

[trixietrack]

i have also noticed that a lot of the people I use to drink with, have slowed down and are involving themselves in activities other than booze orineted social events. This has really helped me overcome the drink till you drop attitude.

[FallenAngel]

Originally Posted by trixietrack

i have also noticed that a lot of the people I use to drink with, have slowed down and are involving themselves in activities other than booze orineted social events. This has really helped me overcome the drink till you drop attitude.

I have noticed that also throughout the past several years. Many of the people that used to party hard have now put other things going as a priority in their lives, like family, jobs, health & responsibilities.. these are the smart ones. Then I see the other ones that have never seemed to moved on from that "party" mentality.... they're the ones still sitting in the bars reminiscing about the good old days, or drinking themselves into a stupor in the privacy of their own home.
My last years of drinking were done mostly at home....I tired of the bar scene, but not ready to give up the addiction. In many ways, this was not good.... I was usually alone & this makes it more difficult to monitor how intoxicated one really is.

K.

[trixietrack]

yes fallen angel. I think drinking alone, or hiding alcohol is really one of the ways that people end up in trouble.

like you said you can't gauge your drunken state, and no one is usually there to keep you in check.

[boohoo2]

i have not had a drink for six days and i am feeling very sad and alone
i dont want or crave a drink even tho i know if i had a couple id feel better im wondering if anyones on here as im on the other side of the world