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The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13

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  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,822 Forumite
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    gwithbag wrote: »
    Hurrah! I'm back in the game, thanks Shaggy!

    Wasn't AF last night but tried to drink less - I would have failed but for the determination of my lovely wife! I'm trying to find my "tipping point" meaning how many glasses I can drink before going, "Whey, hey - let's get another bottle!"

    Anyway, calling in what is, for me, super early as I am NOT drinking today (hear that amygdala!). So 4/14 please Shaggy!

    Wow - what a thought provoking sentence... This is absolutely what I need to do! I have recently thought, after 2 glasses of wine, I could stop now but I almost feel obligated to finish the bottle and [STRIKE]sometimes[/STRIKE] often, that leads to opening bottle number 2 :eek: If I just stopped when I get that feeling... Shaggy's STOP button... then I would be drinking moderately! Light bulb moment!!! Thank you :)
    sukeyboo wrote: »
    No AF for me yesterday but I have come to a realisation that I seem to have finally found a comfortable relationship with alcohol. I fancied a glass of wine last night and that is all I had, likewise at the weekend, I shared a bottle of wine on both Saturday & Sunday with my OH and stopped once it was finished - before I would have said 'let's open another bottle' or I would have gone on to cider :eek:.

    I do intend being AF tonight but will wait until tomorrow morning to declare ;)

    Have a great day everyone :)

    Congratulations :j What a fabulous realisation and achievement :T

    I am calling early with another AFD so 6/18 for me please :)
    Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget! 

    Curtain pole installed in the living room
    Paint curtain pole
    Window quilts for landing window & french door
    Add shrink film to the kitchen door & insulate
    Insulate front door
    Bubble wrap windows & french door
    Wash front door curtain
    Blind for the bathroom
    Find wrist warmers & the wool socks!
    Wash heated throws
    Wash duvet & wool blankets
    Buy vest tops to go under clothes and PJs
    Buy nets for bathroom and kitchen
    Buy or make blind for kitchen
  • sukeyboo
    sukeyboo Posts: 2,390 Forumite
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    Fruball wrote: »
    Wow - what a thought provoking sentence... This is absolutely what I need to do! I have recently thought, after 2 glasses of wine, I could stop now but I almost feel obligated to finish the bottle and [STRIKE]sometimes[/STRIKE] often, that leads to opening bottle number 2 :eek: If I just stopped when I get that feeling... Shaggy's STOP button... then I would be drinking moderately! Light bulb moment!!! Thank you :)



    Congratulations :j What a fabulous realisation and achievement :T

    I am calling early with another AFD so 6/18 for me please :)


    Thanks Fruball, it has taken me a long while to get to this stage and I am sure it will come to you in time - in the meantime Shaggy's STOP button can be very useful :D


    Also, just wanted to say 'Happy Birthday' to Maman - have a great one and enjoy your Indian tonight :j
  • Baileysonice
    Baileysonice Posts: 434 Forumite
    100 Posts Stoptober Survivor
    Can you do me a favour please shaggy? I have decided to go TF this month due to a number of work dos I would like to have a glass of wine at.
    Not giving up on the challenge but just want to make this an ongoing change in how I drink now

    So on that note I am now on 5 for March so far

    Thanks :)
  • Baileysonice
    Baileysonice Posts: 434 Forumite
    100 Posts Stoptober Survivor
    Happy Birthday maman hope you enjoy your day :j
  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,822 Forumite
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    Happy Birthday maman :)
    Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget! 

    Curtain pole installed in the living room
    Paint curtain pole
    Window quilts for landing window & french door
    Add shrink film to the kitchen door & insulate
    Insulate front door
    Bubble wrap windows & french door
    Wash front door curtain
    Blind for the bathroom
    Find wrist warmers & the wool socks!
    Wash heated throws
    Wash duvet & wool blankets
    Buy vest tops to go under clothes and PJs
    Buy nets for bathroom and kitchen
    Buy or make blind for kitchen
  • Ruby58
    Ruby58 Posts: 25 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker

    3 for me please Shaggy.

    And Happy Birthday Maman!
  • Flying_By
    Flying_By Posts: 274 Forumite
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    Happy Birthday, Maman. Hope you are enjoying a wonderful birthday!
  • Barny1979
    Barny1979 Posts: 7,921 Forumite
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    11/26 AFDs :)
  • AlexLK
    AlexLK Posts: 6,125 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Another for me, making 9/25.

    Happy birthday, maman. :)
    2018 totals:
    Savings £11,200
    Mortgage Overpayments £5,500
  • ManPants
    ManPants Posts: 559 Forumite
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    6/20 AF tonight.


    Happy Birthday "Maman"


    SPS X
    Quit Smoking 12 years 2 months.
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