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The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13
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Wanna_Bee_Free wrote: »Laughing at the idea of putting a really hungover picture next to the mirror. Maybe an app that takes a photo of your face and then shows you what you'll look like after a heavy night. Put your units in and see how bad it will be. Like those apps that show you what the haircut will be like before you do it.
Another one here so 3/10 please Shaggy. Sleep well everyone.
This is genius! And so, so funny :rotfl:0 -
Wanna_Bee_Free wrote: »A lightbulb moment - the booze ain't the great idea it seems to be.
Who knew?!
Goodness that made me laugh! I knew that I absolutely had to do something about my drinking for years before I stopped but could I get that through to my head at 8.00pm every night? Could I bu**ery!I've not found it easy this week. No real cravings but just seems like a long week. Probably a tiny bit bored after all the socialising last month and missing the wine is just part of it.
One of the pernicious things about booze that I genuuinely didn't understand is that the effect of it is cumulative. Having a really social and sociable time liberally oiled with booze means that afterwards we're bound to miss it's warm and fuzzy embrace. I honestly didn't know how to switch my Control Button back on after a hectic month or two and couldn't find out how other people did, either. It's bound to seem a bit dull, Maman, after such a lovely summer. Hang on in there - you know you can do it.
Shaggyx
Love this! I totally am, which is still a marvellous revelation more than two years on. 7/31 please, Shaggy. My first smiley for October, and one of my absolute favourites, too. Good-oh.Better is good enough.0 -
Morning all! 4/15 for me please.
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Honey_Bear wrote: »Goodness that made me laugh! I knew that I absolutely had to do something about my drinking for years before I stopped but could I get that through to my head at 8.00pm every night? Could I bu**ery!
It's bound to seem a bit dull, Maman, after such a lovely summer. Hang on in there - you know you can do it.
You waited until 8 o'clock? I'm impressed!:rotfl:
I think you're probably right about that end of summer feeling HB. I'll get over it and I'll feel better when I've a few more AFDs under my belt. 0 -
You waited until 8 o'clock? I'm impressed!:rotfl:
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Me too!!
Quite understand where you are both coming from. Finding this thread very very supportive. I think its the longest I've stayed here, as in the past I've dipped in and out depending on my levels of drinking.
Now I have established the habit of checking in every day and it does help me moderate myself (most of the time!!).Live for the moment and plan for the future0 -
No more AFD's to report - have been struggling a bit this week
- just haven't wanted to say no to the odd glass of wine when offered 
Have a great weekend everyone - mine won't be AF but I am determined to try harder next week
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Afternoon :hello:
1 more AFD for yesterday.
ShaggyxWhat do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
October
= 7 Days AF
= 14 days AF
= 21 days AF
= 28 days AF
= 31 days AF
= target achieved
Alcohol Free Days
Arkers /15
Barny1979 4/20
Be The Change 6/31
CathyBird 4/15
CuppaTea 4/18
DebJay 6/31
DizzyImp 4/25
ElusiveLucy 2/16
FizzandNonsense
GreenKaren 4/14
Honey Bear 7/31
LotsToGain
LuckyLise /18
Maman 4/10
NewMe 1/TF
Pricey 2/15
Sandypan /21
Shaggy 4/17
Slowdown
StopLurking 2/TF
SukeyBoo 2/15
Tabitha
TopGirl /22
WBF 3/10
Everyone Welcome! It's never too late to join....
Please highlight your AFDs in Red
Don't hesitate to let me know if I've made a mistake!What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
Roll up, Roll up. A New Month, A New Challenge.
SET A
25 days up for grabs!
Everyone Welcome!!!What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
One more for last night for me please Shaggy - 3/16
I can totally relate to the recent comments on here, but thanks to the support on here and trying very hard at Slimming World I am seeming to do a bit better. I still need to cut back at the weekends but at least I feel a little bit more in control during the week.What goes around comes around.....I hope!0
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