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

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  • Dizzy_Imp
    Dizzy_Imp Posts: 2,755 Forumite
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    Hello Chuck :wave:

    Sounds like you might fit in next to me :D I was/am a fairly serious drinker and am trying hard (with mixed results) to cut down. Shaggy and I have ALDs (alcohol low days) rather than AFDs, although more and more are becoming alcohol free. I usually fail to hit my target, but I try hard anyway.

    There is a tonne of support here and no-one judges. Some of us are cutting down, others abstain completely, one or two have health issues and there are several people saving for lusted-after items. Personally, I'm trying to stop being the girl who can drink most blokes twice her size under the table, oh, and to save some pennies and calories too x
  • Sandypan
    Sandypan Posts: 252 Forumite
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    Declaring that I'm not going to drink again tonight so first 7 days done.

    Bought some alcohol free beer yesterday because missing being sociable but taste wasn't great! Added some sugar free lime cordial and it was much better.

    Still not sleeping very well and headaches are becoming unbearable, has anybody else suffered these withdrawal symptoms or is it just a coincidence?
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  • debjay
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    6/20 for tonight please. Think withdrawal is quite common - sleep problems, headaches and sugar cravings but it'll get better in time.
  • Carviscocker
    Carviscocker Posts: 89 Forumite
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    ✨✨✨8 days done✨✨✨
    I am officially debt free! Debt paid: £18,600 Current Savings: Pot 1 £300 //// Pot 2 (premium bonds) £3,800 :T:j
  • Dizzy_Imp
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    4/21 tonight. Thought about wine and thought better of it. Pleased with that. DH has lit the woodburner in the lounge as it appears to be winter here! Mulled wine was sooooo tempting lol x
  • satchmo1
    satchmo1 Posts: 2,752 Forumite
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    5/20 AFDs tonight
    What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?
  • Barny1979
    Barny1979 Posts: 7,921 Forumite
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    8/30 AFDs today
  • thriftmonster
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    2/14 for me today. I had the day to end all days at work today :eek:so am really proud I only had a hot chocolate tonight.:j

    Tried the IKEA fizzy apple and lingonberry at the weekend - very nice and not too sweet.
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  • shaggydoo
    shaggydoo Posts: 8,406 Forumite
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    Morning :hello:

    1 more ALD for yesterday.

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    Shaggyx
    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.
  • shaggydoo
    shaggydoo Posts: 8,406 Forumite
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    Gonzo1987 wrote: »
    I have made it a week sober! WAHOOO I am so proud of myself! I don't even miss alcohol at this stage.

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    Shout out if you want to join the September challenge.:T:T:T
    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.
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