The Giving up/ Cutting down Alcohol support thread- number 10

shaggydoo

May2013 wrote: »

...still got loads to do before Sunday....am I the only one who still has presents to buy, everything to wrap, all the food still to think about and a house thats in dire need of a deep clean before the visitors arrive? The next few days are going to be manic

Good Luck! and well done on staying AF:T

shaggydoo

December :-

= 7 Days AF

= 14 days AF

= 21 days AF

= 28 days AF

= 30 days AF

= target achieved


Bearacus 21/TF

Beckseven 5/14
Caramelcaron 7/10
Cheezypeas 7/16
Chloris 12/13

Gardenanna 5/16
Happyshopper 8/20
Jevvers 8/12

Legsand 6/15
Mackeroo 12/10
Maman 7/10
May 13/11
Shaggy 11/17
Pricey SOS 13/25

Rachel 5/10

Xille 3/13




PLEASE PUT YOUR TARGET AFDs IN A BOLD RED FONT and good luck! (and if I've made any mistakes, don't be shy, please let me know!)

EVERYONE WELCOME

happyshopper

Am on 12 thanks Shaggy. Target of 20 is looking rather remote at the moment, will get as near to it as I can tho'.

Look after yourself too Legs.

hs

maman

:santa2:'morning all.

I'va another to report.:D DH went to pub with mates for Christmas drinks last night (and is paying for it this morning;)) and I stayed in with a large...mug of tea!

8AF please Shaggy.

rachelww1

AF on Monday and last night, making 7AFDs please Shaggy. Well done to all those abstaining over the festivities. I'm off work now with a very excitable 7 year old, we're going to ice the cake that we made yesterday in a bit. Then just 2 more pressies to wrap tonight and I think I'm done.

Sorry to hear about your troubles legs and hi to all those joining the thread x

hiker_2

Hello, I'm new to this forum and need some help. I have retired recently and with it seems nothing to fill the time, have turned to drink in a big way.
I want to, I need to stop. I dont think I can do it alone though.
How do you help each other? simply by email encouragement?
Hiker

cheezypeas

Hi All,
Well nothing new (positive) to report on the AF front, other than I haven't done anything to excess....no falling down moments or discarding of clothes !! (well I am 40 now after all :rotfl:)
Planning for a couple of AF days between Xmas and New Year. Nothing like the target I set myself for Dec, but certainly have drunk less this year than last - thanks largely to the support from you guys.......
Off to Wales for Xmas with the in-laws (which certainly requires wine ), so not likely to check in again until post-Xmas.
So I wanted to say now, that I wish one and all a very Merry Christmas . Congratulations to everyone who is abstaining from booze either in the long or short term and to everyone who is trying to cut down or living with someone who is trying to make a change in their life where alcohol is concerned.

Also, love and positive thoughts to those who are struggling with other issues or supporting family members who are going through tough times.
I am not a religious person, so won't commit to prayers and the Lord etc (no disrepect to those who do) but I do not doubt the power of positive thinking and the strength taken from the support of others.

Very best festive wishes, and thanks for everything,

CP x

Chloris

hiker wrote: »

Hello, I'm new to this forum and need some help. I have retired recently and with it seems nothing to fill the time, have turned to drink in a big way.
I want to, I need to stop. I dont think I can do it alone though.
How do you help each other? simply by email encouragement?
Hiker

Welcome Hiker. I am sure some lovely people will be along soon to explain it better but until then I'll have a try. This thread offers support for anyone cutting down or stopping drinking. It is pretty magic in that it works by just posting what you want to achieve and how you are getting on good or bad. We are all trying to move in the same direction and support each other. You can post a monthly target which the lovely Shaggy keeps updated for us. You can also join the School Night Challenge (SNC) which runs mon to thur, this breaks the month down into small chunks and helps to stop the slide into drinking every night. This gem is Bearacus' baby. HTH.

I miscounted, so 15 AFD and only managed 3 SNC. x

beckseven

Welcome to all the new people-well done on making the step to decide to cut down. Really sorry to hear of your troubles legsend-wishing you and your family all the best. 7 afds for me please shaggy-not doing the greatest and don't think I'll be af until the 27th now after tonight but won't be going ott! Merry Christmas everyone-I'm not ready yet either! My online shop arrived today and I'd accidentally ordered frozen brussels which i don't think taste v nice so will be out tomorrow searching for sprouts!

mollypolly

Trasijocha wrote: »

Hi everyone, its been a long time since I`ve posted anything on this forum but I always intended to drop in and say hello when I reached my 1 year AFness. Well its happened as of yesterday. On the 10th December 2010 I took my last alcoholic drink. If there is anybody out there who is wondering what being tee-total is like I would just like to say ITS AMAZING !!! There is life after alcohol (and its pretty damn good :j).....xx

Happt AF birthday Tras.....a wonderful achievement....and yes there is life after alcohol......and it's a damn site better.

Thank you to ISOM and all the other folk who helped me on my way.
Bismarck I hope you still read this thread sometimes and are keeping well. If it wasn't for you...........

Fourth AF Xmas coming up!!!!!

Good luck to everyone else cutting down and giving up. You can reach your goals with the help of the good people on here.

Will try to pop in again over Xmas.

Seasons greetings to you all.

Take care of YOU
Love Mollypolly xxxx