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Why did I drink 2 bottles of wine!

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Isitchristmasyett · 27/07/2025 14:57

So, I was making a Sunday roast yesterday, opened a bottle of wine and before I knew it 2 had gone! This is not a regular occasion and don’t think I have ever done that before. It was over the course of about 6 hours but I am paying for it today.

can anybody else manage 2 bottles?

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Cucy · 27/07/2025 16:31

I’m s lightweight so I’d be absolutely gone!

Obviously it’s not great if you were looking after kids but what’s done is done and no harm done.

You we’re probably a lot more fun and relaxed than you have been in a while and so don’t worry about it.

It’s fine to drink but drinking too much or using as a way to cope is not good. So keep a close eye on your intake.

If you’ve got any friends and can get a baby sitter then go out for a few drinks.
Its much better to let your hair down and have fun when others are doing the same.

RisingSunn · 27/07/2025 16:31

I would be unconscious.

Twelftytwo · 27/07/2025 16:31

How big are you? Are you tall/heavy?
I physically couldn't do two. Very occasionally have done 1 full bottle and it didn't go well

Soontobesingles · 27/07/2025 16:31

Mumsnet is full of very temperate drinkers. Yes I could easily do two bottles over six hours during Sunday lunch and I wouldn’t even feel that drunk.

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Isitchristmasyett · 27/07/2025 16:30

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 27/07/2025 16:29

Two bottles on your own for no real reason is a lot!

I might have been able to drink that when I was younger but wouldn’t have done it alone. Still now I could maybe drink a bit over one bottle at a social occasion over hours but I wouldn’t feel good the next (few) day(s).

Didn’t you notice when you opened the second bottle?

Yes I was fully aware I opened another bottle, I was just enjoying it so much at the time. I am
nit enjoying today though

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GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 27/07/2025 16:29

Two bottles on your own for no real reason is a lot!

I might have been able to drink that when I was younger but wouldn’t have done it alone. Still now I could maybe drink a bit over one bottle at a social occasion over hours but I wouldn’t feel good the next (few) day(s).

Didn’t you notice when you opened the second bottle?

OSTMusTisNT · 27/07/2025 16:29

I'm totally blootered on one bottle so would like to commend you 😂.

Sharing one bottle with DH is the most I can manage nowadays. 😳

Catsandcannedbeans · 27/07/2025 16:28

I couldn’t do two bottles right now because I’m pregnant. Before, maybe I could, but I would be wayyy too hammered to make a roast. Two over six hours would be karaoke territory, and that’s horrible for all involved.

If it is a one off, that’s fine. Most people get carried away sometimes, especially if you were thirsty and not paying attention. If you were eating within that six hours (guessing you were because of the roast) it’s easy to not notice, especially if you were already drunk. Don’t make a habit of it though OP.

Dogaredabomb · 27/07/2025 16:28

It's easy to sip away as you're cooking and eating and just not really notice, wine goes down a bit too easily. Don't worry about it but don't do it again.

legoplaybook · 27/07/2025 16:27

NazeLife · 27/07/2025 15:15

If I drank two bottles of wine at any point in my life, I would be sick.

Me too! Too much booze makes me vom 😭

One bottle is definitely my limit and I will suffer for it the next day.

BuckChuckets · 27/07/2025 16:27

Isitchristmasyett · 27/07/2025 15:30

Maybe I am in the wrong place for this. I’m not an alcoholic (at least I don’t think I am)

But one bottle of wine to yourself in one go is normal?

DSDFury · 27/07/2025 16:27

No, I'd struggle to manage one. Not through any sort of puritanical health-obsessive sensibilities, but I just couldn't consume that amount.

Otoh, I could very easily manage a whole pizza and quite possibly a whole cake if I put my mind to it.

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Isitchristmasyett · 27/07/2025 16:27

Thank you to all the people that made me feel better and being aware of how shit I feel. The people who made me feel worse, I hope you stand on a plug

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Fandango52 · 27/07/2025 16:27

SilenceOfTheTimTams · 27/07/2025 16:22

I was going to say that I admire the pp’s style: ‘I can’t drink that much because of my petite slim figure’. Top marks!

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They didn't say that at all.

Growlybear83 · 27/07/2025 16:26

MidnightMeltdown · 27/07/2025 16:12

No. If I drank more than one bottle then I’d throw it back up. Not a chance I could keep two bottles down. I think it depends on BMI though. Bigger people can usually drink more.

How do the French manage? Many French people drink vast quantities of wine but according g to Mumsnet, they are all teeny tiny.

millymollymoomoo · 27/07/2025 16:26

I could drink that easy over the course of 6 hours.

i rarely do
I rarely drink more than a bottle of wine every few weeks
and dont have a drink problem nor do I need to seek help

just drink loads of water and take paracetamol

EmeraldShamrock000 · 27/07/2025 16:24

No, definitely not home measurements.
4 is my limit, before being absolutely pissed, wine is very strong alcohol.
Hope you feel better soon.

Tia247 · 27/07/2025 16:23

How are you coping with the break up OP? And how often do you drink a bottle of wine?

As a one off it's not the end of the world, but if you're upset about the break up and your drinking is creeping up and up then I think you need to be careful.

SilenceOfTheTimTams · 27/07/2025 16:22

JanetareyouokareyouokJanet · 27/07/2025 16:15

We’ve reached the peak. Weight has been crowbarred in.

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I was going to say that I admire the pp’s style: ‘I can’t drink that much because of my petite slim figure’. Top marks!

Purplecatshopaholic · 27/07/2025 16:21

Back in the day, easily. These days, not so much. Chill op, now and again is not an issue (imo). MNetters will have you phoning AA though, so be warned.

ClarasSisters · 27/07/2025 16:21

Sugargliderwombat · 27/07/2025 16:08

Your first option is two Large glasses per adult over 6 hours.....absolutely not an issue at all so she definitely means 2 bottles to herself.

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Well yes, that was what I was getting at.

Richiewoo · 27/07/2025 16:20

Don't listen to all the judgey comments. All lot of us have done it at some point. As long as its not a regular thing.

RampantIvy · 27/07/2025 16:18

JanetareyouokareyouokJanet · 27/07/2025 16:15

We’ve reached the peak. Weight has been crowbarred in.

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Actullay, size does make a difference.

ThatCyanCat · 27/07/2025 16:16

JanetareyouokareyouokJanet · 27/07/2025 16:15

We’ve reached the peak. Weight has been crowbarred in.

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We've lost sight of what a healthy 15 units looks like.

Elmaas · 27/07/2025 16:16

OP, god love you.
Sounds like a grief blow out.
You will indeed be on a hell of a downer today.
Alcohol is such a mood depressant.
Be very careful of it.
Forgive yourself.
You will feel better tomorrow and better again on tuesday.
Wine is the most shocking of hangovers.
I had one two months ago on a girls reunion.
Haven't had a glass since.
Forgive yourself and move on.

Plenty of water, orange juice and sea salt will balance your electrolytes.

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