The Cutting Down / Giving Up Booze Thread (Part 14)

cathybird

Morning all, 1/21 for me today please.

cathybird

AlexLK wrote: »

Father knew I cut down drinking a few years back and I told him the other evening that I had decided not to drink in advance so wouldn't be having any wine with dinner. I think he probably found this a little strange and can remember I used to drink quite heavily. Whilst my parents weren't aware the amount I used to drink was a daily occurrence, they knew I did drink daily. Father is in his 80s and recently he's been trying to find out a lot about my life and I think just wanted to know if I am OK.

I'd figured something of the kind, AlexLK, in case that wasn't clear - my initial impression was just that and no more. It is tricky when you cut down because people notice and comment. I have friends I avoid seeing too often now because social occasions are always a drinkfest with them and I just don't want to take part any more.

Wanna_Bee_Free

Honey_Bear wrote: »

I think the first time I experienced the sober walk home as opposed to the wandering weaving wobble I thought it was a miracle! And then it occurred to me that I wasn't going to feel sh*t in the morning and then waste the whole day because I felt slow and lethargic once the gyppy tummy and headache had passed, topped off by a wave of depression at about 5.00pm, and that made me a very happy bunny indeed.

Pink elderflower masquerading as rose, eh? Nice one.

No more AFDs here but I wanted to say yes, yes, yes, that's exactly it to the words above. I chose the elderfower pink stuff for taste, and was planning just to say I wasn't drinking that night. Probably using driving tomorrow morning as an excuse if pushed. I may use this one again though as it's nice not to have to say anything.

Honey_Bear

Poor_Single_lady wrote: »

I have friends I avoid seeing too often now because social occasions are always a drinkfest with them and I just don't want to take part any more.

Me too! I dread Christmas now, because the people we spend it with start drinking mid-morning and don't stop until they both pass out - literally. They both still say they fall asleep but actually, they don't. This year one of the complications has been removed so it'll be marginally better than the last few years but Christmas is one of the few occasions I can't avoid being at the drinkfest thing. I've managed to get out of all the other events that are, in effect, just about drinking as much as can be crammed in and it's such a relief!

1/31 please, Shaggy. Just realised that it's now October. Yikes! Where does the year go?????

maman

Pleased to say I ended September with an AF day. Since I've spent more time dancing recently I end up driving myself. Plus I've no wish to drink when I'm dancing as I need to concentrate.:)


15 AFDs for September please Shaggy.


October starts tomorrow here.;)

Poor_Single_lady

1/31 for me please

Thank you all. xxx

Barny1979

1/24 AFDs today

Wanna_Bee_Free

1/14 for me please Shaggy.

maggiem

1/15 please . Hoping for a more successful October

Poor_Single_lady

2/24 please (not 31. Think I had just followed HBs post in error - sorry Shaggy)
I think there is something very nice about October. I know everyone loves Summer but Autumn months are far more exciting to me.