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Can you go without booze for 31 days?

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Grannyknot Tue 17-Dec-13 13:18:06

I'm doing Alcohol Concern's Dry January campaign, for the heck of it, and with colleagues at work.

I've been practicing this month (want to lose a bit of weight) and already I realise, that even though I'm not a daily drinker, it's actually not that easy, because when I feel like having my occasional glass of wine, I want one dammit! And in these winter months I also like a tiny tot of whisky in a medicine glass with a shot of lemon juice and honey of a night tchsmile.

Anyway, the campaign is to raise awareness of people's drinking habits, so I thought I'd give them a little plug, because that's not a bad thing.

Agus Wed 29-Jan-14 23:48:39

One day at a time Fairhair. The only thing to concentrate on at the moment is for you to get yourself well. After that, everything else will fall into place as and when the time is right because you will be well and stronger.

I wish you the very best of luck. Sending you the strongest healing vibes and shed loads of positivity. Sincerely hope all works out well for you.flowers

Fairhair Wed 29-Jan-14 23:52:28

You have all been so kind...I do thank you and will keep posting. flowers

FlicketyB Thu 30-Jan-14 09:22:52

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Lona Thu 30-Jan-14 09:34:21

Good luck fairhair, I could so easily have been in your shoes, but migraines took over my life and I couldn't drink any alcohol for years.
Now, I can only manage one small glass of wine a week, so I have no choice.

You can do it! sunshine

Fairhair Thu 30-Jan-14 10:38:02

Lona They can be painful. sad

Fairhair Sun 02-Feb-14 14:19:59

I will be flying to the U.S.to go to a Florida rehab.Wanted to say goodbye and I will be gone till I have to leave.I will have access to a computer and I will post to you friendly people.I will return! smile Too many I's grin

Lona Sun 02-Feb-14 14:25:37

Good luck fairhair, we'll be waiting to hear the good news sunshine

Grannyknot Sun 02-Feb-14 14:26:32

Bye for now, Fair hair. How fortunate you are to have a family that supports you like that, and in Florida too. All the very best to you. "You alone can do it, but you can't do it alone".

I look forward to hearing from you on here.

Ana Sun 02-Feb-14 14:45:46

All the luck in the world, Fairhair! sunshine

kittylester Sun 02-Feb-14 14:45:48

Good luck fairhair. Keep us posted. flowers

dustyangel Sun 02-Feb-14 15:08:57

Good luck fairhair we'll be sending supportive vibes to you. sunshine

merlotgran Sun 02-Feb-14 16:14:02

Friday night DD2 and SIL decided to celebrate the end of Dry January with a trip to their local. It was so packed they couldn't get served!!!! wine grin

NfkDumpling Sun 02-Feb-14 17:00:09

Flllooorrrriiiida. Suuuuunnn. Mmmmmm! Can't think of a better place for rehab! All the best Fairhair sunshine

Fairhair Sun 02-Feb-14 20:00:16

One last goodbye! My chin up and fingers crossed. bless you! x Annie flowers

Agus Sun 02-Feb-14 20:19:14

All the very best Fairhair. Strongly rooting for you to get well. flowers

Fairhair Fri 14-Feb-14 16:34:02

Hello there ladies.smile.On this day of love and support I want to say hello and tell you I am doing well in rehab. I have met brilliant people all wanting to see me through the tough times.We are having a big valentine's party.It is celebrated in a grand way over here. Thinking of your love and support often! No need to respond,I may not be back on line for a few days. They do keep me busy. smile love to everyone . Annie

Dragonfly1 Fri 14-Feb-14 16:43:31

smile

Grannyknot Fri 14-Feb-14 16:54:37

Woo hoo, fairhair! Happy Valentine's Day xx

baubles Fri 14-Feb-14 17:10:49

Hello Fairhair {{{waves across the miles}}}

You've been in my thoughts. Stay strong smile

Lona Fri 14-Feb-14 17:14:10

You sound very upbeat Fairhair keep going strong sunshine

Fairhair Thu 03-Apr-14 16:33:07

The days are going so fast! I feel like a new person and want to get on with my life! I've been told I might get to leave early. I do worry and miss my flat. sad Florida beaches! What can I say!? American men are friendly and polite...no potty mouth!! I think of you ladies often and miss reading the forum.flowers

Bellasnana Thu 03-Apr-14 17:00:46

Glad to hear you are making such good progress. Well done flowers

KatyK Thu 03-Apr-14 17:05:55

Well done Fairhair flowers

Ana Thu 03-Apr-14 17:08:38

smile

baubles Thu 03-Apr-14 17:35:37

Good to hear from you Fairhair Glad things are going well smile