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Cutting Down Alcohol Thread

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  • pollyanna24
    pollyanna24 Posts: 4,390 Forumite
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    Can I declare 4/16 please? I couldn’t figure out getting it in red on my phone.

    This is the first Friday in a long time when I haven’t drunk as I’m still contemplating dry jan.

    I’m finding it okay, as in not desperate for a drink as I think it was all habit. While I was out, I did find that my mind was drifting to the bottle I would be opening only to remind myself that I wouldn’t be.

    I do find that I am very aware that I am not drinking. Would like to get to a stage where it just becomes natural not to.

    Both my brother and Dad are tee total as think they are both think like me and don’t have an off button, and have managed to give up and say they don’t miss it.

    If it’s in the genes, guess I must have it!

    Looking for a special drink I can compensate with. At the mo, I’m drinking fizzy flavoured water and tea.

    Looking forward to my first sat in ages with no effects of drink.
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  • Arkers
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    Good morning everyone,
    5 please Shaggy
    Arkers x
  • Morning all,

    I hope you find something soon Annie. Fingers crossed.

    I am up to 5 so far. I suspect I'll be having a drink later as tonight will be a tough night. I am trying to resist, but I can feel the temptation already. x
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    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Barny1979
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    5/25 AFDs today
  • shaggydoo
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    rosy10 wrote: »
    I'd like to join in! I'm trying for an alcohol free Jan - managed so far however the OH has been out today and bought WINE :eek:... my weakness.

    I shall not succumb.....


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  • shaggydoo
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    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
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    edited 6 January 2019 at 5:58PM
    Arkers /2

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    Anybody else?
    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
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    edited 6 January 2019 at 6:02PM
    January 2019


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  • shaggydoo
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    edited 6 January 2019 at 6:04PM
    Roll Up, Roll Up!

    It's the Monthlly Challenge !


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    Set Your TARGET

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    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.
  • shaggydoo
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    edited 6 January 2019 at 6:00PM
    ShaggyDoo /5

    Anybody else?
    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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