Share your drinking habits with me please

[gulp]

Because I would like some examples of responsible drinking as I think I am on the verge of starting to drink too much too frequently. An idea of real-life responsible approaches to it would be very helpful. Thank you.

I only drink at the weekend and in the holidays. And a glass or two of beer or wine is all I need to make me dreamy and smiley.

I think if you can't go a week without a drink, you're too dependent.

well done bluestocking

I've had half a bottle of champers and half a bottle of red so far. But it's my wedding anniversary today!

What are you doing on here then???

BigBear, I have never smoked, but I can bet you that if I had become a smoker, it would have been heavy duty smoking, not just the odd puff now and again.

Bet you I would be a compulsive gambler too.

Think my drinking habits got out of control when DH has a near fatal accident (will be 2 years in October)and he is still recovering from that. Just didnt want to think about anything and alcohol numbs! Very easy to blame something but decided 2 weeks ago to get back in charge

Cancelled our wineclub membership and avoid the alcohol isles and must say I feel so much better. More energy, clearer head and just feel much better.

Same for me I just cant have one so better be none for me I think!

Same with the cigarettes, gave that up before I got preggers with DS and never missed them much but strangely enough felt that I had to have a cigarette when DH was on ITU and hadnt smoked for 3 years! Gave the ciggies up after 4 weeks and again you feel so much better for it!

Well, I think BigBear has done the celebrating and if she is anything like me, bored with celebrating now and her DH is watching TV.

We got ds as a result of 'celebrating' our wedding anniversary - and neither of us had had a drink!

Pickie, sorry to hear about your dh - well done for stopping.

I have a problem with drink. I currently only have one mouth.

Was drinking half a bottle of wine 5 or 6 nights a week and then someone on here got me thinking it was too much !!!!!!!!
Now have a G&T occassionally in the week if i`m not up to swimming, and only drink wine at the weekend.
Less tired.less fat,skin improved,and the kids get much better bed time stories

Spot on UCM, then a bit more celebrating, and now to bed.

Sorry to hear that Pickie x

I consumed more alcohol last night than we are supposed to in one week . I went out with friends and like Mawbroon mentioned about herself - i just didn't know when to stop.

Feel dog rough today.

Can someone recommend the best way to stop drinking easily? I am so sick of waking up with a bloody hangover. I am too embarrassed to see my GP. Plus i have put on weight lately which I know is down to the booze. If I drink I always end up munching on snacks, crips, nuts, etc.

I just can't imagine my life without alcohol but if it means I will be healthier, slimmer and live a longer life then I am going to have to give up. I just don't know how. Going cold turkey seems a bit harsh.

Help!!

LOL AT UCM!!!!

Mine...

Occasional can of lager.

Once a week /every 2 weeks, night out at the pub, 5 pints and a couple of chasers, wobble home obliterated and slump out on the bed.

Maybe not responsible drinking, but that is honestly my drinking pattern.

Barbiegirl, just don't have it in the house. Drink only while out.

EscapeFrom - Yeah, I am not buying booze anymore that way I can't have any can I? The problem is, my DH loves a drink too and can't go a day without the stuff. He drinks wine mainly or strongbow.

There has to be an easier way of giving up the booze.

READ THE BLOODY BOOK!!!!!!!

im addicted to cider right now! been drinking for hours so ignore this post!

I'm not a big drinker - I can go out with friends and be the most sober and the worst behaved as well.

never really liked the taste

This is all really interesting reading, thanks all.

Been out for lunch today and had two glasses wine, which made me soooo tired all afternoon but enjoyed them at the time.

I don't really know how to go about stopping/breaking the cycle.

Also, was thinking that have probbaly been drinking over the limit since was at college and can any liver damage even be reveresed by cutting down after such a long time (a good 10 years). Is liver damage irreversable? Am also too embarrassed to go to GP - at least at this stage, I want to have a crack at controlling it myself.

|Can someone give me a plan of action? Thanks you.

Just to reassure you - the liver has an amazing ability to regenerate itself if you reduce the booze.

Gulp, as of today (and thanks to you and this thread) I have decided to give up. I want to do this now before I become too dependant.

Here is my plan of action...

I have thought about this long and hard and have decided that I drink for several reasons:

a) Habit. I need something to sip whilst watching telly/sitting at the computer

b) Boredom. See above!

c) Rewards. I feel that, if I have had a hard day, I DESERVE a drink and so am using alcohol as a reward or as a comfort.

Here are my measures for counteracting the above reasons for drinking.

a) Have bought lots of bottles of sparkling, fruity water to sip instead of wine. Just noticed that these have aspartame however, so will need to look for something more natural. However, they will help me for the next few evenings. Ihave also asked dh NOT to buy me any alcohol. I don't buy it myself.

b) Have decided to get back out to the gym so am off in about an hour, the first time in ages. Infact the first time since I started drinking again...

c) Hopefully my rewards will now be feeling better in myself, better skin, losing weight and being more healthy, feeling a sense of accomplishment and feeling in control. Time will tell if that is enough...

Hope this helps..

thanks, Gibberish. very helpful. and well done!

right, am going to start tomorrow - get in some nice soft drinks etc. don't tend to drink on Sundays as have an exercise class I go to at 6pm and that means I don't often 'need' a glass that evening. so maybe exercise is the answer. my prob is that dp is often late home/working away so can't get out to the gym early enough to replace glass of wine!

loobylooby re the liver regeneration, I have heard that women's livers don't regenerate as well as men's. Is this a myth? Anyone know?

gibberish I can identify with the deserve a drink thing too. I used to really look forward the whole day to having a drink and I think that means I was dependant whether it was one drink (unlikely) or ten that I had.