That's it. Moderation time.

[JorisBonson]

I went on my work Xmas lunch yesterday. I drank my bodyweight several times over in beer, prosecco and tequila. I spent almost £200.

I got on the wrong train and had to get a £20 taxi back. I fell twice, first time smacking my temple off a lamp post and cracking my back tooth. Second time was while waiting for my taxi in the middle of nowhere. Taxi driver had to help me up.

Smashed my phone screen and that will need replaced.

I can't do this any more. I keep getting over excited, getting blackout drunk and doing stupid things. I could have died if I'd called differently yesterday.

I am going to learn about and attempt to practice moderation. If that's not possible, I'll just have to quit drinking.

Sigh.

Oh dead Joris. I hope it doesn’t last long for you. I’m stressed with work too - thank goodness the holidays are nearly here. I have 4 more days.

@iamyourequal - I don’t know if you know this but Allen Carr etc specifically tell you to keep drinking til the end of the book.. so you could have a read or a listen now - they don’t want you listening when drunk, but you aren’t supposed to stop or torture yourself by trying to cut down til you have finished it. So you can sort of prep for Jan now if you wanted to. I find the audiobook sends me straight to sleep but my husband can’t stand it as he says it’s putting him off the booze! Too much logic for the poor man late at night. So I have to shove it under my pillow when listening!

I have done a massive boozy Christmas lunch yesterday, a smaller and less boozy one today followed by a house party that I left 30 mins ago and am all tucked up. Sailing through Christmas alcohol free is like having a super power!

Also Joris, I hope you’re feeling better and this post concussion syndrome vanishes asap

@Phantastick yes to feeling like you have a super power! You said it much better than I could.