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Been lurking on here for a week... now it's time to talk about my drinking!

Hello everyone, I have been reading lots of posts on here. Some really lovely helpful people supporting one another which is great to see. I decided to tell...

Hello everyone, I have been reading lots of posts on here. Some really lovely ...

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•1 year ago

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Good Afternoon, joined the drink free community today- aim to minimise my alcohol intake radically to support my weight loss journey.

Stocked up on Nozeco and nice alcohol free beverages in the fridge. Love Prosecco, but when a bottle appears I can’t seem to stick to only having one...

Stocked up on Nozeco and nice alcohol free beverages in the fridge. Love Pros...

Elemis

•1 year ago

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Triggers

when I get upset I drink. I hate myself for it & I think I find dumb excuses. HELP

when I get upset I drink. I hate myself for it & I think I find dumb excuses. HE...

bleas

•1 year ago

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I’ve got into very bad habits with white wine. When I’m ‘triggered’ or high on adrenaline (which is often after a very challenging 6+ years) I go to WW and a...

I’ve got into very bad habits with white wine. When I’m ‘triggered’ or high on a...

Audley21

•1 year ago

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Relationships

Alcohol ruins my relationships with other people. I find that when I drink I am at odds with others. I get so self involved that my selfishness makes caring...

Alcohol ruins my relationships with other people. I find that when I drink I am ...

LilyAnnepuppy

Ambassador•1 year ago

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I have noticed

I have noticed staying away from drinkers has helped me.I am keeping away from drinkers lately to stay strong. I'm on my second day now no alcohol early days...

I have noticed staying away from drinkers has helped me.I am keeping away from d...

AngelaWhitmore

•1 year ago

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It doesn't help

It doesn't help when people tell you off for drinking it only makes matters worse.But Advice and support us the best way to deal with a drink problem. I find...

It doesn't help when people tell you off for drinking it only makes matters wors...

AngelaWhitmore

•1 year ago

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Need to cut down boozing!!!

Hi, just joined today. I really want to cut down my drinking. I'm boozing everyday at the mo. I've had recent bereavements, and the drink has helped me and my...

Hi, just joined today. I really want to cut down my drinking. I'm boozing everyd...

Chinchilla07

•1 year ago

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10 drinks a week .

Hi all , I’ve just decided to join this drinking group today . Would love to reach the government guideline of six pints a week. Unfortunately I’ve been an...

Hi all , I’ve just decided to join this drinking group today . Would love to re...

Richard260

•1 year ago

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Making Amends

Making amends and taking responsibility for my actions is part of the twelve step program that keeps me sober. I’m a work in progress and that work will never...

Making amends and taking responsibility for my actions is part of the twelve st...

Isinatra

•1 year ago

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Heavy Drinker

Hello, first post. I'm a 36 year old female and have been drinking heavily for years...from around the age of maybe 25..I can drink 2 bottles of wine on a...

Hello, first post. I'm a 36 year old female and have been drinking heavily for y...

Me37

•1 year ago

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A new book

The UK television presenter Adrian Chiles has been quite public in recent years about his heavy drinking and the effects on his life. He has recently written...

The UK television presenter Adrian Chiles has been quite public in recent years ...

HeavyFoot

•1 year ago

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off the wagon 🫤

did dry Jan dropped off the wagon Thursday and Friday . I thought I would be beating myself up for doing it but I’m not, I realised I wasn’t missing anything...

did dry Jan dropped off the wagon Thursday and Friday . I thought I would be bea...

JBrat69

•1 year ago

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Advice needed

I am really struggling with Peripheral neuropathy foot pain and balance. Any advice anyone?

I am really struggling with Peripheral neuropathy foot pain and balance. Any ad...

Dougal77

•1 year ago

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Day 4

I’m on day 4 and actually slept through last night - fantastic! Depression has hit me big time this morning and I’m struggling. The reason I stopped...

I’m on day 4 and actually slept through last night - fantastic! Depression has...

Crochetchica

•1 year ago

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Cutting back

Well I didn't do dry January as I didn't believe I could, however after looking more into speeches and recently started reading The Good Drinker, as I don't...

Well I didn't do dry January as I didn't believe I could, however after looking ...

Harris180

•1 year ago

8 Replies

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All posts for February 2023

Been lurking on here for a week... now it's time to talk about my drinking!

Good Afternoon, joined the drink free community today- aim to minimise my alcohol intake radically to support my weight loss journey.

Triggers

hello

Relationships

I have noticed

It doesn't help

Need to cut down boozing!!!

10 drinks a week .

Making Amends

Heavy Drinker

A new book

off the wagon 🫤

Advice needed

Day 4

Cutting back

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