Taking a break from alcohol
Jan 31, 2021, 4:14 pm
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Jan 31, 2021, 6:04 pm
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Feb 1, 2021, 1:24 am
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Yesterday I considered giving up on the last day because a close friend literally nearly died in my arms. Had a 2 hour staring match with the bottle of whisky on the shelf. I decided it wouldn't actually solve any of the problems in hand and stopped myself. I also decided that I'm going to stay dry for now. I actually started on December 4 so this was never specifically a dry "January" for me anyway.
Feb 1, 2021, 1:56 am
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Yesterday I considered giving up on the last day because a close friend literally nearly died in my arms. Had a 2 hour staring match with the bottle of whisky on the shelf. I decided it wouldn't actually solve any of the problems in hand and stopped myself. I also decided that I'm going to stay dry for now. I actually started on December 4 so this was never specifically a dry "January" for me anyway.
Feb 1, 2021, 4:11 am
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Today is day 23 of a 33 day dry period. I had to cut out the alcohol 3 days before starting a Whole30 because of a colonoscopy - alcohol thins the blood, the doc wants maximum clotting should he make a mistake.
I have no problem giving up alcohol for extended periods. The prohibition of added sugar and dairy are also not an issue. But I would kill for a sandwich or even a slice of bread at this point. No grains for another 10 days. I’m running out of snack and lunch ideas.
I have no problem giving up alcohol for extended periods. The prohibition of added sugar and dairy are also not an issue. But I would kill for a sandwich or even a slice of bread at this point. No grains for another 10 days. I’m running out of snack and lunch ideas.
Feb 1, 2021, 5:55 am
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Today is day 23 of a 33 day dry period. I had to cut out the alcohol 3 days before starting a Whole30 because of a colonoscopy - alcohol thins the blood, the doc wants maximum clotting should he make a mistake.
I have no problem giving up alcohol for extended periods. The prohibition of added sugar and dairy are also not an issue. But I would kill for a sandwich or even a slice of bread at this point. No grains for another 10 days. I’m running out of snack and lunch ideas.
I have no problem giving up alcohol for extended periods. The prohibition of added sugar and dairy are also not an issue. But I would kill for a sandwich or even a slice of bread at this point. No grains for another 10 days. I’m running out of snack and lunch ideas.
Feb 1, 2021, 8:25 am
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I made it through! Wasn’t terribly hard in my case, but I do want some wine come the weekend
Feb 1, 2021, 10:04 am
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I mostly made it as well. I had a couple beers with dinner to celebrate getting an AWS Pro certification, and then over the weekend I just decided I was done with dry and wanted some wine. It wasn't hard to abstain; the hardest part was just deciding to do it.
Feb 3, 2021, 11:59 pm
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Regarding the thread title, although I have have been drinking occasionally (i.e. once every week or two), the pandemic has effectively nullified my drinking patterns for the better.
Admittitedly, I am ashamed to say that I was a functional alcoholic pre-Covid.
Admittitedly, I am ashamed to say that I was a functional alcoholic pre-Covid.
Feb 4, 2021, 7:14 am
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I have 8 days, or should I say 8 nights to go. I was drinking most nights, but only 1 beer or two beers at most. I don’t seem to get addicted to things as easily as others. I’ve quit several vices cold turkey with no problem (alcohol, tobacco, multiple illegal drugs). I’ve occasionally wondered if I could kick heroin as easily. I’m not about to try. I lost multiple friends to heroin OD’s back in the 70’s. But I still wonder.
Feb 6, 2021, 11:46 pm
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made chili from Kitchn for tomorrow. It calls for red wine - is this wine now too old to drink? I used a cup for the chili and even used some for onions. Can I drink it okay or should I just use it for more cooking?
It’s FFC 2010 Cab Sav, maybe a $15 retail.
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-mak...ekitchn-109352
I’ve heard that heroin is one of the toughest - not sure how it compares to crack for ending the habit.
It’s FFC 2010 Cab Sav, maybe a $15 retail.
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-mak...ekitchn-109352
I’ve heard that heroin is one of the toughest - not sure how it compares to crack for ending the habit.
Feb 7, 2021, 10:22 am
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made chili from Kitchn for tomorrow. It calls for red wine - is this wine now too old to drink? I used a cup for the chili and even used some for onions. Can I drink it okay or should I just use it for more cooking?
It’s FFC 2010 Cab Sav, maybe a $15 retail.
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-mak...ekitchn-109352
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It’s FFC 2010 Cab Sav, maybe a $15 retail.
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-mak...ekitchn-109352
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BTW, my chili cookoff winning chili uses beer as do many other chili recipes. Give it a try sometime.
Feb 7, 2021, 10:24 am
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Cheap California cabs don't really age...they should be drunk on the younger side. Taste it and determine whether you want to drink it. It may just be vinegar by now. Once it's opened it will oxidize and should be used within a couple days (or less). Store it in the fridge.
Feb 7, 2021, 10:31 am
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Cheap California cabs don't really age...they should be drunk on the younger side. Taste it and determine whether you want to drink it. It may just be vinegar by now. Once it's opened it will oxidize and should be used within a couple days (or less). Store it in the fridge.