Why did I drink 2 bottles of wine!

Well I think it’s pretty obvious why you did it, you’re adjusting to your relationship break down and had a bit of a self medicating moment. You’ve been feeling shit, and the wine made you feel good. Totally understandable. Even without knowing about the break up I wouldn’t be thinking it was a big problem if it’s a one off. You’re a human being and human beings make mistakes. I wouldn’t drink two bottles of wine myself, not because I don’t make mistakes, but because I’d either doze off or getting a splitting headache before I’d finished the first bottle. I’ve done other stupid stuff though. Can’t think what at the moment, but I definitely have. Stop beating yourself up over it. Honestly, given the situation, there are far worse things you could do. You made a mistake, I can’t believe you’re going to repeat it having suffered so much for it. Some people on here enjoy being horrible to strangers, I think it makes them feel superior, just ignore them.

Well I’m pleased to report that when I’ve drunk a couple of bottles of wine in the past I’ve never once shat myself. I also didn’t become an alcoholic.

Yes Completely Concur With You
She shouldn't beat herself up, so immensely true 💚🌼💚

It really doesnt matter. She's an alky. Period. That kind of drinking is what makes people shit themselves. I tried to think of a way to justify it, but failed miserably!🤣

It happens OP, don't beat yourself up too much. You're aware of it and feel crap, that's enough.
I've taken to buying a box of wine as it's cheaper (2 bottles) and I'm fine drinking 1 bottle/half, not so if I drink more.
You've had a recent break up, give yourself a break. Tomorrow you'll feel fine about the wine.

Why on MN do people need to change the narrative?

You don't know the OP. If she said it's not a regular occurance then there's no need to try and fill in the blanks.

Before anyone comes for me I'm basically tee-total. I did cane it in my twenties though! I'd be hanging for a month if I drank two bottles of wine. My last drink was two years ago and after 2 glasses of wine on an empty stomach I didn't feel right til mid week. This is coming from someone who drank a half bottle of vodka before a night out when I was younger.

Don't beat yourself up OP, just don't make a habit of it.

I could drink 2 bottles over 6 hours and i dont even drink that often, ill go on a night out about 7 or 8 times a year and will have a few drinks.
On a normal week ill have 1 can of cider, if that, most of the weeks i wont drink anything.

If it was a one off for you then dont worry about it, if that ends up happening repeatedly then thats when i would be worried.

When i was younger our first drink of the night was a pitcher of cocktail each and a bottle of wine to share between the 3 of us 😅 then multiple shots and drinks throughout the night lol

Why do you keep insisting OP does this? You sound like you know them?! Do you?!

I struggle to drink a small glass of wine these days. I just cannot tolerate alcohol any more.

I would 🤢 at two bottles.

Way to go 👏 feel sorry for anyone who comes to you for a bit of support. I’m sure you felt that rush of superiority when typing your wonderful “advice” but I’m also sure the OP will see it for what it is. Bias judgement for self gratification.

Ahem - try reading the OPs posts and you’ll know about children.

Great, if all of you judgmental condemnatory bastards are living perfect lives, how dare you diagnose other people as alcoholics! You're a medical expert, are you??

Ten units per bottle = 20 units in one sitting.

NHS guidelines say 14 per week, spread out over the week.

This is classed as ‘hazardous’.

Not even at a party!! Shocker 😳!!

Would it have been ok at a party then? Or better?

Yes

Yes

This. ^ The apologists on this thread are startling. You couldn't make it up!

I pray for the health (and the liver) of some posters on this thread. 🙏

Rubbish. OP doesn't have a drink problem. How.many.times.has.she done this.or.have you just diagnosed based on this one post

It's probably less than what would be consumed in a 90 minute bottomless brunch tbh! I say have your fun kitchen party for 1, as long as it's not a regular thing (which I'm guessing it won't be after the suffering today!)

My favourite choice of tipple for that sort of thing is 2 large bottles of VK alcopop, the caffeine also helps with the house cleaning 😂

This. I don't drink madly but went away at weekend where I discovered a thing called baby Guinness shots. Om nom nom. I had 5 of those and lagers. I was nicely marinated 😭😂

It all depends on other things like was this a one of. Do you drink everyday? If you can't go without atleast one a day you have a drink problem. People think drinking alot everyday makes you an alcoholic but it's not the case.

Enjoyed that did you.... although your liver won't thank you for it. There is no such thing as one off as far as liver poisoning is concerned. The fact you can drink 2 bottles, by yourself when not even at party, that's dangerous behaviour and probably you're an alcoholic. You obviously expecting this sort of comment anyway, so no shocker there, otherwise why would you come on here and say such unreasonable thing! Are you a mum, hope your kids are grown and have flown the nest!

But..ahem...each to their own.

Dear OP,

Don't beat yourself up over this, I think you already know you over did the alcohol consumption.

As for your situation (separated a month ago & ex is already in another relationship), it's not nice & it's not fair. You have a lot to deal with & I hope you are ok.

Do you have a compassionate friend who would make a Sunday roast for you & the children ?Rather than you coping alone, cooking & downing wine. The end of a relationship is upsetting & draining.... you need support.

I hope things work out for you OP.

Take care of yourself x

I feel like we could be friends hahahah

Christ the responses on here!

You haven't done anything wrong, you opened another bottle because you were enjoying your day and (from what I can establish) deserved it after a very recent break up.

You woke up today feeling ropey and regretted it. Lesson learned.

You're not an alcoholic, you don't need to beat yourself up about this (as apparently MN are doing that for you).

I think you had what we all call "hanxiety"! I've had it, it sucks, but no, you're not a bad mum xxxx you're human