The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

beachbeth

alisong wrote: »

Beachbeth, I think what got me over that hurdle the first time was a bit of bloody minded I've done 2 days so I'm d... well going to do 3 now. That was my target and then I knew I'd drink my reduced amount on the 4th day so I wasn't fretting about having to go on and on.

My trouble is that on day one I'll be thinking "Ive got to do this for 3 days" and I that will put me off starting in the first place.:o I'll perhaps just have to concentrate doing it for one day and tomorrow is another day. Then day 2 I can think "Yes, Im going to do it again", if you see what I mean.

mollypolly

WOW.
Everyones really positive on here at the moment.
:T :T :T :T Well done to you all on whatever day your'e on.Keep being strong as the weekend approaches.

Day 124 for me now.(But had to work that out as I now seem to have stopped counting the days so much):D

Got a family wedding tomorrow with free wine all day :cool: (Oh no).But I have volunteered to drive so I wont have a single drop.:A

I love looking forward to Sunday mornings being un-hungovered when every one else feels ill:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: .

I am going to try a ginger beer float later so will keep you informed.
See you all later.
Good luck
Love Mollypollxxxx

barshamhillbilly

Bismarck wrote: »

I'm hoping you'll never catch me up!!;)

Well how about following only slightly behind :D

alisong_2

beachbeth wrote: »

My trouble is that on day one I'll be thinking "Ive got to do this for 3 days" and I that will put me off starting in the first place.:o I'll perhaps just have to concentrate doing it for one day and tomorrow is another day. Then day 2 I can think "Yes, Im going to do it again", if you see what I mean.

Yes, I see what you mean. I couldn't see how on earth I'd get to 3 days either for a long, long time. I did some single days at first followed by a reduced amount for a while then tried 2 days, then an A day, then the 3 days. Then I found that I could do more....still very hard though. Personally don't think it matters if you stay at any of the stages for a while, even if you drink every other day or just have a few AF days per week to start with. If you've been used to drinking a lot like I was even that was better than before:eek: .

Thanks for all the posts today guys. I logged on to say help I'm struggling a bit tonight as everyone's away for the night:eek: :eek: and I've got the house to myself. I didn't think I would but I've been having those how shall I best enjoy myself thoughts and images of beer and lay-ins keep coming into my mind:mad: . I feel a bit more focussed having read the thread but if you've any spare AF vibes could you send them my way?

Might pop in later, love Ali x.

mollypolly

:eek: Phew!!!!!!!!!!!
Just had a really close shave.
Took DD2 and her OH out to a 'do' and she said she was looking forward to a nice cold glass of wine.:mad:
It got me feeling that I would rreally like a drink tonight then maybe just a couple at the wedding tomorrow wouldnt hurt.

Anyway on the way back had to pop into Tesco for DH for his whisky so had to walk down THE aisle:eek: :eek:

Looked at all the bottles of white wine longingly and then came across Eisburg non alcoholic wine.
Its bloody horrible:eek: but it did the trick ,I am now sitting here safe and sound (and alcohol free)and I will finish the bottle LOL.and I will drive to the wedding tomorrow.PROMISE.

I couldnt bear to come on here and have to go back to Day one.;) :rolleyes:
Good luck for tonight everyone
Love Mollypollyxxxx

alisong_2

:T Well done Molly!

mollypolly

alisong wrote: »

:T Well done Molly!

Thanks alisong.Hope you've been ok tonight on your own.
Nite nite
Love Mollypollyxxxx

Lurkio

Well done molly!!!! :T :T :T

Morning all :wave:

Just a quick post from me......

Day 6 is dawning and I'm about to see if it has any effect on my running. Off for my time trial (5k)


Have a good morning/day y'all


cray-zee hor-ses neeeeeeuuuwww.........

jo1972

Molly, well done! That really was a close shave! Good on ya, hope you enjoy your day (at least you'll wake up tomorrow with a clear head whilst everyone else is suffering!)

Lurky, well done to you too, have you done your run yet?

Alisong, how did it go last night?

BHB, ginger beer...yuck! I remember when they used to sell that in McDonalds, I always thought it smelt like my dad's insulin :rotfl:

How's everyone else?

xx

Lurkio

jo1972 wrote: »

Molly, well done! That really was a close shave! Good on ya, hope you enjoy your day (at least you'll wake up tomorrow with a clear head whilst everyone else is suffering!)

Lurky, well done to you too, have you done your run yet?

Alisong, how did it go last night?

BHB, ginger beer...yuck! I remember when they used to sell that in McDonalds, I always thought it smelt like my dad's insulin :rotfl:

How's everyone else?

xx

Yeah - won't get my time til this afternoon on t'web site, but MAN did it hurt.... bath is run, just making tea for m'boys and I'll be in

How are you doing, jo?