Tips and experiences with cutting back on alchohol

Blue Mist said:
It is not just cutting down on the beer, clearly the death of your mother has affected (effected ?) you, perhaps more than you are admitting. Have you talked to family about how it is a(e)ffecting you ? If you sort out that issue the drinking may not be needed. What I am trying to say is tackle the cause if that makes sense.
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I think you make a good point there mate. Alcohol is merely a comforting crutch that many seek in times of grief and stress, and even though it blots out the pain,(or seems to) it is a long term depressent and the root cause is still unresolved. Maybe the OP needs to see a doctor who may suggest counseling to help find the underlying cause.

I just wish I'd had counselling when my wife and two kids walked out. would have saved me being an angry and confused alcoholic for 2 years.
 
MadchesterCity said:
Since my mother passed away; I have noticed that I am drinking much more regularly through the week, beers or a bottle of red wine every other night. It feels there is always a reason to pop open a bottle of red, if I'm cooking a nice meal / pasta etc. or if there is a match on the box
It's got to the point where offcourse sometimes it is amazing and I do enjoy it at the time but it's not really something special now more habitual.

I tend to drink excessively when City are playing and I'm down at the matches alone (if not travelling with my daughter.) I actually think I use this as a defensive mechanism to help relieve stress and tension and helps me get involved wth the chants and banter. I found the run in very stressful and sure I used drink as a way to help me relax

Looking to cut out booze until the start of the season as I really enjoy the social aspect during the football.

Any recommendations on how to cut out the booze through the week and save my enjoyment for drinking at the footie?

Drinking is not currently causing any problems with family and work but know it would save us a fortune if you consider expenditure is probably between £20 - 40 a week before including weekend football outings

I'm not looking at going to see AA, Samaritans, rehab etc. As I don't believe I need this level of help.

Expecting posts to tell me to man up but appreciate any advise and if anyone else in a similar routine.
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Take up a hobby, something that keeps you active, i've hardly had a drink in the house since i took up running 2 years ago, i still have the occasional session with the lads for football or with the lads who i run with once we've finished an event, but i'm much happier, healthier and enjoying life so much more.

It can cause life to spiral out of control, so glad i cut right back.
 
I was drinking 4 cans of cold Lager most evenings, and by early evening I was desperate for a drink. Substituted Lager for fizzy water, with a drop of lime or whatever. Seemed that what I needed was cold and refreshing rather than the actual alcohol. I try to do that 4 nights a week now.
 
I'm in a similar position to the OP but it's not due to any bereavement. The routine I am in at the moment and have been for prob 12 - 18 months is beers 1 night in the week (usually around City or a big game on TV) then 2 or 3 nights at weekend. Missus will have a few glasses of wine too.

It's all drinking at home as I've got 2 littleuns. I see it as my way of relaxing when they are in bed but sometimes realise I didn't actually fancy a beer, it's just that day of the week. I prob have 6 - 7 cans of 5% cans lager each time. Don't get hangovers off it, just feel a little tired. Still up at 6 with the kids. Breakfast, lunches, School run etc then off to work.

In terms of a hobby, I have a mountain bike but used that for the first time in 2 years this weekend just gone. It's something I want to do lots more of but weekends are taken up with kids clubs, activities, fitting in seeing family, parties etc. Kids are bloody hard work haha.

Also play guitar but not picked properly for ages. Looking to do that again and progress with the scales and notes side of things rather than just being able to play covers.

Now deliberating whether to get beers for the Europa tonight, deep down I know I'm using it as an excuse.
 
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I have a mini fridge full of drink , a Philipps draft master and a drinks table for the shorts .
I have a drink when i feel like one, mainly a couple at weekend and the odd beer in the week.
If i had no beer in, i’d be rushing out to buy it, but knowing it’s there, i can take it or leave it.
 
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