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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Hi Zulu1010,

Way to stay strong and avoid a situation you knew would be difficult for you! Continue to make a list of things to do to replace a night out that involves drinking, like Jessica suggested - going to a movie.

What else would be on your list?

Vincenza, Health Educator

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

I stayed home with my roomie and chilled out on our front porch... had champagne and wine but still think it was better then being in a trigger situation and going overboard had 4 drinks tonight! did you see a movie jessica?

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 61

A movie could be a great substitute to partying. :) I might try the same.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Hi Ashley,

Thanks for the advice, Im writing this slightly hungover because I started drinking more wine after my roomate went to bed and I did have in total 7 drinks over the night including supper I feel physically not so good and sad that it has only taken two weeks for me to start reverting back to old habits. Tonight is the party at my friends, I made a mask and bought wine and champagne to share with everyone but the fact i started last night tells me maybe I should not go tonight and do something else like go to a movie.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Hi Zulu1010,

When it doubt early in your cutting down it might be best to play it safe and not drink. Work on bigger triggers (hanging out with a friend who crinks a lot) when you are farther along. In either case, make sure you have a solid plan before going to the party. Once you decide what to do. What are some strategies you are going to put in place to ensure you stick with it?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Ya I definately will aim for 4 next time and tell myself that after 4 it isn't worth it... also maybe try to time the drinks out across the night and make sure i alternate with a non alcoholic drink! I got invited to a masquerade party Saturday night so maybe I will do it there so I can make it home safely after on the bus too. I will do that or plan to not drink as my friend who I tend to drink too much with will be there, I wonder if drinking nothing would be better there?

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Hi Zulu,

That does sound like good progress! How did it feel to be in control?

It sounds like next time you would like to stick with 4 drinks. What will you do differently next time to ensure you stick with 4 drinks?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Last night I went to a Edward Sharpe concert downtown Toronto with my friend, I bought a bottle of wine so we could have a glass at home before we went. We each had one which was good then went out for dinner where I had a martini. At the concert I had 3 beers, my goal for the night was 4 drinks max which I did go over but I also was checking in with myself after each one before I got another. I asked myself if I was feeling happy or becoming too drunk, I alternated with water at the concert and the last one I told myself I was not feeling as great and needed to stop so I did. I know that 6 was too much and that 4 would have been a better choice bc I stopped enjoying it after that number but it was interesting that I even noticed. Usually after 4 I can't stop myself and don't think about how Im feeling or how I will feel once the next drink kicks in, I guess it's some progress!

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