Are weekends ok ?

[Wish3]

I’m thinking I’m ok if I only drink at weekends? 3rd week in it’s been ok 👍 I do wobble and it takes a lot of self control I go to bed to distract myself & watch tv but it seems every program I watch has people drinking wine in it !🤦‍♀️ it’s harder on Mondays ? I know you will say stop altogether but I would find this too difficult 😞 I enjoy social drinks?

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

Some people will have lost the ability to drink socially. I know I did. But only you can decide that for yourself. I tried to drink moderately for as long as it took to realize I had a disease. Then I tried to stop altogether and found out I couldn’t even do that. I needed help. And was finally willing to reach out for it. Sobriety can be amazing.

But keep trying it your way. If you find something that works, my hat is off to you. Good luck

[SoberDrunk1]

The book AA has some reasearch already done and included:

Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums—we could increase the list ad infinitum.

They never tried only during weekends. But they have tried other methods and failed. They will be glad to include your study. Let us know how it goes.

[fauxartist]

Yeah, I tried all kinds of half measures.... but because I am an alcoholic.... eventually I'd be at the bottom of a bottle or glass every single time.... so.... it's a choice we all make in our own time what works and doesn't. For me... I cannot drink....ever... But it's not my story to tell for someone else's journey... we all have our own story.

[kenster1]

I could go weeks and months without a drink now I drink on a Saturday most time at home but go out as well. noticed when I go out I drink more and suffer more after it. if my lives circumstances where to change I could easily see me not touching it for months.

[Wish3]

thank you so much it helps to get other prospectives ! I am trying so hard & yes fatty liver is a huge part of my problem!

[Rosepetal60]

There are some great tonic waters out there, but probably limited choice in a pub. I rarely go to pubs. The last pub I went to with a group, before Christmas, the choice was pathetic, but they did have a plain tonic, so I had that with a slice of lemon 🍋. I’m quite into tonic waters these days. My favourite one is a Damson & Sloe, It reminds me of red wine. Fairly dry. Not cheap but then it makes it Special for me.

[Wish3]

yes thank you I will try ! Not too bad this weekend couple of glasses of wine & drinking slowly today !

[chrisbuy63]

Everything in moderation, i try to only have wine with dinner over the weekend now and I always share a bottle with my husband so that is 2 good glasses each, he is much better at stopping at that and controls me who would willingly open a 2nd bottle. Also we do not keep stocks of wine in the house and just buy one or two bottles for weekend use now.

[Wish3 in reply to chrisbuy63]

yes that is what I have managed to do today ! Tempting as the 2nd bottle is 🤦‍♀️💪❤️