Less Alcohol - August 2018 - One Day at a Time
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No, I'm not always typing alcohol. I'm just always making typos when I do have to type alcohol.
Sorry, just found out the running friend who inspired me to quit alcohol with his post about being kind to "Tomorrow You" passed away suddenly on Friday.
For now, I'm sad.
But Tomorrow Me will get up early with no regrets or hangover, and just run for the love of it all.8 -
I have a thread going under challenges called The Sober Squad - Alcohol Free Living. Those wishing to live alcohol free are welcome. Best of luck to those that wish to continue to drink in moderation. I'm not able to to do that so I started a thread where we support each other in our sobriety. The back and forth of "alcohol is poison/no it isn't its fine" etc. is getting to be too much for me. Please join us if you feel this would be a better fit for you.
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Interesting thread. I joined because I wanted accountability in my quest for moderation. My goal is AF Sunday through Thursday and moderate drinking Friday and Saturday. This is week 2 and I really like this new lifestyle. I will say I thought the scale would move more with less alcohol, but that is okay. I know my liver is happy with this new lifestyle. Not sure I will ever be completely AF- but for now, this new approach seems to be the perfect solution for me!2
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No, I'm not always typing alcohol. I'm just always making typos when I do have to type alcohol.
Sorry, just found out the running friend who inspired me to quit alcohol with his post about being kind to "Tomorrow You" passed away suddenly on Friday.
For now, I'm sad.
But Tomorrow Me will get up early with no regrets or hangover, and just run for the love of it all.
Hugs to you.. U have the right idea.
Going for a run is the best for everything.. enjoy. Xo
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@Orphia I'm so sorry that your friend passed away. My deepest sympathies to you.1
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I’ve been lurking since July. AF day 28. I’m not sure if I want it or need it to be a permanent state, but I’m enjoying the benefits. Attending a wedding this weekend. I don’t know anyone there and my social anxiety is kicking in. How did everyone here decide if moderation was all they wanted or if they’d stop altogether? SO confused and a little afraid right now. Advice appreciated, as I appreciate all the posts here.2
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Mithridites wrote: »I’ve been lurking since July. AF day 28. I’m not sure if I want it or need it to be a permanent state, but I’m enjoying the benefits. Attending a wedding this weekend. I don’t know anyone there and my social anxiety is kicking in. How did everyone here decide if moderation was all they wanted or if they’d stop altogether? SO confused and a little afraid right now. Advice appreciated, as I appreciate all the posts here.
@Mithridites Welcome, and hugs!!
I had my first AF day on February 1, and I'm still going.
I still haven't decided if I'll drink again.
I kept thinking I'd do it for a special occasion, but my birthday came and went, my renovations were completed, I did my 50 km run, but I kept finding that I enjoyed the feeling of celebration more than I wanted to combine it with the feeling of drinking.
I still don't know if I'll want the feeling of drinking again, and I'm not going to worry that I don't know.
I'm just enjoying life, one day at a time, and doing nice things every day to stay happy and healthy.
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Thanks for all the sympathy!
I had an awesome 30 km run in memory of him, and my friend continues to inspire me.4 -
@Orphia : Thank you for the welcome and my condolences for your loss.
I'm having a hard time deciding. If anyone else has helpful insights you could also PM me, if you're concerned about disturbing the harmonious vibe. I get that it's a very personal decision, based on personal experiences and self-knowledge. I know that I don't want to over-indulge in public nor indulge alone at all. How do you know if you are able and/or able to moderate? Being completely AF for a month has been a good feeling.1 -
Mithridites wrote: »How do you know if you are able and/or able to moderate? Being completely AF for a month has been a good feeling.
In January, my intention was to moderate. I enjoy a nice glass of wine and felt that indulging in that pleasure occasionally would be ideal. I only came to the conclusion that I personally cannot moderate after numerous (at least 10) attempts to drink in moderation quickly deteriorated into fairly extreme over-indulgence, hangovers, regret, nausea, etc., etc. That is not the experience I observe in those closest to me--my husband and mom. They truly drink moderately and enjoy their drink and then move on. That's just my anecdotal experience. I don't know if it is helpful for you. Best wishes!
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@Mithridites, Ditto Donimfp. Maybe it has something to do with our age. I'm almost 55. I spent 10 years trying everything I could think of to drink in moderation. It never worked for me. I wish I had just quit then instead of wasting money and my health. Plus it was exhausting trying to manage it. "Can I have 2? Wait, what day of the week is it? Is it a drinking day?" etc. The last time I intended to drink one glass of wine I drank the whole bottle. So I'm just finding it easier to keep it out of my mouth altogether. Of course I do know people that don't have this issue and can just have one. I'm just not that person.
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Mithridites wrote: »@Orphia : Thank you for the welcome and my condolences for your loss.
I'm having a hard time deciding. If anyone else has helpful insights you could also PM me, if you're concerned about disturbing the harmonious vibe. I get that it's a very personal decision, based on personal experiences and self-knowledge. I know that I don't want to over-indulge in public nor indulge alone at all. How do you know if you are able and/or able to moderate? Being completely AF for a month has been a good feeling.
Like being sober, moderation is still one day at a time.
I find it easiest not to think in black and white, and not define myself by any labels.
I'm just enjoying right now, while being kind to Tomorrow Me.
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No, I'm not always typing alcohol. I'm just always making typos when I do have to type alcohol.
Sorry, just found out the running friend who inspired me to quit alcohol with his post about being kind to "Tomorrow You" passed away suddenly on Friday.
For now, I'm sad.
But Tomorrow Me will get up early with no regrets or hangover, and just run for the love of it all.
Sorry for your loss.
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Hope everyone is doing OK. 3
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Still practicing mindful moderation, feeling good about my choice...less is better than more
Miss the activity on this thread, hope it sticks around since it’s been helpful to us for months4 -
I miss the activity on both threads,this and the sober squad 3
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Thanks for everyone's input. I had 1.5 drinks at the wedding while others overindulged. We left early-ish and had a very nice evening together at home, restful sleep and a healthy morning. I've decided to restart AF until our vacation in 2 weeks, when I will reevaluate.3
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Can not remember when I last chimed in. I want this thread to keep active as well, since this is the one that truly has brought around the change in my life.
Mindfully moderating when I "do" have alcohol. 100 times better than the past and that is what I have always strived for.
Because for me, LESS is more.
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I am at 30 days AF today ! I'm happy about that but must admit it was hard work to get to 30 days; I've been depressed at times and very happy and content at other times. The difference for me this time around as opposed to AF January is that I know in my heart being alcohol free is a permanent change and goal. In January, I was feeling great emotionally because I thought I'd slide back into drinkng normally. Of course in July, I had that an epiphany that I must stop drinking forever. Here's to my next 30 days of hard work, tears, and yet acceptance of what is.10
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Sometimes I don't even want to drink. This is a change from drinking 2-3 glasses of wine per day before March. Alot of times I just want 1 and I'm good with that, the urge isn't even there any more. On rare stressful occasions, I do want more. I really have to watch that. Less is better for me though, as I sleep much better with no rapid heart beats. I owe it all to this thread. I'm sorry that the AF people are gone, because they were a great resource.
I miss them. 5 -
I like the moderation aspect. Although I still have to remind myself I don’t drink during the week-just on weekends. As soon as I can convince my brain, should be all set.5
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All the AF people aren't gone...AF for 10 weeks now. I'm AF til October. Just checked my weight, and I'll have to lose almost 3 pounds a week to make my goal. Won't be able to do that while drinking!! Get up off my duff and stack the rest of my 3 cords of winter wood. Wish it would stop raining here, hate to work outdoors dodging thunderstorms.
Pouring my eleventyfourth glass of water today..cheers.5 -
I’m not gone either. AF 21 days and intend to be so forever. I relate to “eleventy-fourth” glass of water. I’m drinking all day and it seems like it’s just muscle memory from relying on glasses of wine. Eventually I hope to be reasonable in my liquid intake but for now I’m being lenient with myself. My weight is steadily coming off, my skin is looking really nice, and I’m being faithful with my workouts. AF life suits me.5
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Good to see so many in here today. Nearly 7 months AF for me.
My brother-in-law (divorced from my sister since last year) died a few hours ago. Liver failure. He'd been an alcoholic for years, and suicidal for a few years.
No comment. A bit shattered. Just here for some hugs. Not tempted to drink at all after this.14 -
@Orphia My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Very very tragic.1
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Good to see so many in here today. Nearly 7 months AF for me.
My brother-in-law (divorced from my sister since last year) died a few hours ago. Liver failure. He'd been an alcoholic for years, and suicidal for a few years.
No comment. A bit shattered. Just here for some hugs. Not tempted to drink at all after this.
{[(BIG HUGGS)]}1 -
So happy to find this thread. I'm healthy in so many aspects of my life. I'm prescription-free, eat healthy (unless hungover), exercise regularly (unless hungover), and don't fit into overweight category (yet). But wine is to me like brownies are to the "normal" person trying to lose weight and get healthier and sleep normally. Tracking helps me see every drop of what goes in my mouth. I'm kinda late for the August challenge, but hope there will be a challenge every month.4
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Orphia Hugs. Sorry for your loss.2
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