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The benefits of giving up alcohol

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Fields Jun 2022 7:39am, 3 Jun 2022 4,778 posts	0 Fields In Good luck for the 100 DT
Derby Tup Jun 2022 7:53am, 3 Jun 2022 55,698 posts	0 Derby Tup ldwa.org.uk
AdrianB1066 Jun 2022 8:33am, 3 Jun 2022 9,172 posts	0 AdrianB1066 Good luck. I’m in for today.
HappyG(rrr) Jun 2022 8:57am, 3 Jun 2022 42,501 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Good luck DT. 100 miles - wowsers! LDWA is ace for long distance events, they are happy for runners, but it seems it's a bit more relaxed than some ultra races, with no cut-offs (or more generous ones?) In for a Friday. Often the hardest time for many. Esp with bank holiday, sunshine day type pressures. Shout out if you are struggling. Been invited to a BBQ on Sat night. I had to equivocate with my missus and she didn't quite get it. I wanted to know how long, when, where, could I leave early if I needed etc. Even after all these years she doesn't understand the anxiety. Turns out it's just an older couple (like us), local and it's an early start and finish. Perfect. If she had just said that, and not a party with loads of people I don't know and lots of drink flowing, then I wouldn't have had to be so circumspect. I hate feeling like a curmudgeon. But I know what I need to do to be in control. So I have to stick to my guns. But this one will be fine. Have a great day everyone. G
Rosehip Jun 2022 9:06am, 3 Jun 2022 25,479 posts	0 Rosehip Have a fab time, DT My list for next year includes making sure I do a qualifier for the LDWA 100 , the only 100 I’m likely to qualify for Still in, enjoying some Nozeco occasionally but not missing the loaded version
WA Jun 2022 9:43am, 3 Jun 2022 9,926 posts	0 WA Good luck DT! I'm in today- another gig for the girls, another taxi service from me bit also hoping to catch up with some samba band buddies in the pub too.
D Jun 2022 9:43am, 3 Jun 2022 1,523 posts	0 D It's been a long hard week at work 72 plus, so I'm glad that's over with 'till Sunday. Had a series of messages the other day giving me information on my daughters fiancé's Stag Weekend, April in Hamburg... which I quite fancy, but I'm not going, for a few reason's, primarily being; a. I don 't want to be the only sober person out of around 40, and essentially ending up a babysitter. b. I may say sod it and have a beer. Neither of which I want to do, so it's easier, just to not go. In for today, I'm off to bed in a minute anyway...
D Jun 2022 9:44am, 3 Jun 2022 1,524 posts	0 D It's been a long hard week at work 72 plus, so I'm glad that's over with 'till Sunday. Had a series of messages the other day giving me information on my daughters fiancé's Stag Weekend, April in Hamburg... which I quite fancy, but I'm not going, for a few reason's, primarily being; a. I don 't want to be the only sober person out of around 40, and essentially ending up a babysitter. b. I may say sod it and have a beer. Neither of which I want to do, so it's easier, just to not go. In for today, I'm off to bed in a minute anyway...
D Jun 2022 9:45am, 3 Jun 2022 1,525 posts	0 D It wasn't a good enough post to do it twice... sorry... bloody rubbish laptop.
HappyG(rrr) Jun 2022 10:09am, 3 Jun 2022 42,508 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Hope you can get a bit of a rest after a hard week D. Being alcohol free you'll be refreshed much quicker! Hard choice on the stag do, but I'm sure it's the right one. G

About This Thread

Maintained by HappyG(rrr)

Looks as though this thread has become popular again, here in 2010 (it's now 2024, and it started in 2008, so I think "ever popular" might be more apt! :-)

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Good Luck everyone.

A recent plea for those struggling to "reach out" as they say in US of A!

"Anyone not feeling strong and confident, please shout out. Or fmail. Or any other comms that works. Don't drink alcohol when you don't want to, for lack of someone to talk to. Pick up the phone, not the bottle."

Some acronyms, in case people use them:
JFT - Just for today
ODAAT - One day at a time
KIS - Keep it simple
TBOGUA - The Benefits Of Giving Up Alcohol (the title of this thread!)

New feature: article/blog of the month (period may change randomly!) Swittle's wonderful 14,611 days blog: (see links below)

Linking Joopsy's 17 year blog too, cos it's awesome!

There is a GREAT article summarising some of the benefits, to save you having to trawl through the thread (includes links to helpful apps and other resources).

And a great list of Alternative Drinks started by the lovely LindsD:

Please add to these articles and make them as valuable as possible! Thanks! :-)

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And one from way back when...
Dirt Monkey's brilliant blog on TBOGUA too - go try this...

Rebel has recommended a couple of good books:
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
by Catherine Gray

The Alcohol Experiment: 30 Days to Take Control, Cut Down or Give Up For Good
by Annie Grace

A great response from a health professional in Ireland responding to a question from a Guardian reader about why the warnings on alcoholic drinks that are coming in:

theguardian.com

"Alcohol is responsible for at least 1,000 cancer cases every year in Ireland, with one in eight breast cancer cases arising from alcohol use. Even one to two drinks per day increases the risk of developing cancer, and that risk is the same whether those drinks are wine, spirits or beer. Unfortunately, there is a very low level of public awareness that alcohol has been classed as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it is carcinogenic to humans. That is why Ireland has passed legislation that provides for health information labels on alcohol products, including warnings about cancer, liver disease and the danger of drinking in pregnancy. It is unsurprising that the alcohol industry, which promotes its products with carefully crafted myths of good times for all, is objecting to the mandatory provision of facts (Anger brews in Italy over Ireland’s plans for alcohol health warnings, 12 January).
Dr Sheila Gilheany
CEO, Alcohol Action Ireland
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And the all important fabulous services:
Alcoholics Anonymous
National Helpline (FREE) 0800 9177 650
help@aamail.org

Al Anon
020 7403 0888

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We're adding in our own Fetch offer of one to one contact too, for anyone who doesn't want to post in the thread for whatever reason. Please feel free to fmail ANY of the names listed below.

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