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The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

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  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    Suzie, hugs to you hunny :)

    You really have been through it. I think Merlot's advice is very good, go chat to your GP if you are worried that you may have an addiction. In the meantime, pick a day and stick to it, post on here if you need some support :)

    Well I shall be out for my girly night tonight, then that's it 30 days of sobriety for me :D :undecided
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    Well done Jo - are you going for another 30?!!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • Jacks_xxx
    Jacks_xxx Posts: 3,874 Forumite
    :wave: Hello lovelies,

    I'm not about much at the moment, but I just wanted to send you all an encouraging hug and ask if I can join your [strike]merry [/strike] :D happy band.

    I find the gradual cutting back approach (like in the Grocery challenge) works best for me so I'll do it that way.

    "Force of habit" is my worst um habit :o I'm a great one for saying yes to a drink without thinking, and I've lost count of the number of times I've come in through the door and opened a bottle of wine on automatic pilot and I'm half way down the first glass before I think why did I do that???! :confused:

    Plus I have a reputation for "liking a drink" :o so if I seem to be nursing one for a long time, or if I ever say no to a drink, there's always a big inquisition about it, which doesn't really help.

    I've got two funerals to get through this week though, so I'll jump on the wagon after they're over.
    This is really good idea for a thread. :T

    Love Jacks xxx :D
    Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. Einstein
  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    Hiya Jacks, welcome on board and good luck for this week, sounds like you've got a few horrible days to come so my thoughts are with you.

    Well I'm nursing a pretty bad hangover this morning (or should I say afternoon :undecided). I only sat there chatting with my mate in the pub, we even went for an indian before hand to line our stomachs but I still feel very very rough. My body needs to abstain from alcohol today, it needs a rest, so here's to day number 1 :beer: .......ooops, I mean :coffee: :rolleyes:
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    MOrning pepys. How did people do with sat night? I had wine but made a concious decision to drink slowly & enjoy it, which I did. A few no drinking days for me now and will see how I feel. Hope all ok and if you didnt manage not to drink that you did it in a controlled, measured way. Hugs all!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    if you didnt manage not to drink that you did it in a controlled, measured way

    No, not really...... :o
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • ltm07
    ltm07 Posts: 966 Forumite
    Good thread this. Couldn't go the whole hog to be honest & give up totally but have cut down dramatically(apart from a session around my Uncle's house with a few mates last week as his GF had gone on a hen weekend). Mind you it was a cheap day as my brother & I went halves on a £12.99 24 pack of Carling! Had a great day but felt like s*** the next day! Used to get slaughtered week in week out but now only drink 2 or 3 cans a night & don't drink at all 2 or 3 nights a week. Good luck all & i think ISOM is right in saying that there is a link between alcohol & debt,there definately was for me as when i used to run out of money i would withdraw on CC just to go & get p*****! Glad to say those crazy days are way behind me.
    Debt at LBM(July 1st 07)-£35,053.92 Debt on 1st Anniversary of LBM(July 1st 08)-£33,170.11 (31st January 09)-£32,318.73Paid off so far £2,735.19(7.8%) Average paid off p.m. £143.95 L/H supporter 115 DFD target February 2018 DFD March 2028. PAD(Started 28/12/08) £253.77 £10 a day Feb £110/£280 WEDDING Paid off £1,585.96 Saved Up £925.40
  • tallyhoh
    tallyhoh Posts: 2,307 Forumite
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    I wish alcohol was as easy (for me) to give up as the fags. Can do without for 6 months or binge for 6 months, no in between or "social drinking".

    I'm off the demon drink at the moment, got half an opened bottle of wine in the kitchen which I refuse to finish as it will "set me off" again.

    Good Luck to all those trying to leave it alone.
    Tallyhoh! Stopped Smoking October 2000. Saved £29382.50 so far!
  • jo1972
    jo1972 Posts: 8,901 Forumite
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    It's 6pm in the evening and I still feel like carp :(

    Just goes to show that alcohol is not good for you!
    DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!
  • Sea78
    Sea78 Posts: 6,185 Forumite
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    Hey all

    Feeling so proud of myself - went out last night and didn't drink, remember everything and had a top night!!! :D Just very tired as sat gassing with friend til about 5.30am!

    Sea xxx
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