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The benefits of giving up alcohol

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GregP
GregP
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12:06pm, 12 Dec 2019
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I do, but I'm weird. And we* (in the fellowship) all know someone who knew someone who went 'back out there' (in the jargon) after a rum&raisin ice cream.

I take a don't-ask-don't-tell approach to mince pies, nut wouldn't have them if I *knew* there was alcohol in them. But that's just me. Different strokes, etc.
Joopsy
Joopsy
Dec 2019
1:46pm, 12 Dec 2019
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I always check mince pies for alcohol as I do with all food. It’s purely psychological for me.
Homer! The Herald Angels Sing
Homer! The Herald Angels Sing
Dec 2019
2:06pm, 12 Dec 2019
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I'm ok with it. Even used red wine in the spag Bol the other day. Each to their own.
zp
zp
Dec 2019
2:12pm, 12 Dec 2019
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For me it just depends on whether it’s cooked after the alcohol is added, so bolognese is fine but trifle is not.

Saying that, not sure when alcohol would be added to mince pies, so I’d probably give those a wide berth.
Auld Lang Sigh
Auld Lang Sigh
Dec 2019
2:19pm, 12 Dec 2019
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I'm okay with it too, as it's thankfully not a trigger for me. Having said that - on Tuesday I had a chocolate, and only after swallowing it did I realise it was a liqueur chocolate. I didn't like the taste at all, and didn't have another one.
Ding Derby merrily on Tup
Ding Derby merrily on Tup
Dec 2019
2:59pm, 12 Dec 2019
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I’m lucky that I never really liked the smell or taste of booze with sweet foods, cream etc
Diogenes
Diogenes
Dec 2019
8:47pm, 12 Dec 2019
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I’ve got a cup of tea. I think this election would be an excuse to drink if I was so inclined to give in to such nefarious inclinations.
DingDocMerrily
DingDocMerrily
Dec 2019
9:32pm, 12 Dec 2019
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Good choice Dio.
Homer! The Herald Angels Sing
Homer! The Herald Angels Sing
Dec 2019
9:36pm, 12 Dec 2019
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Stressful day today and all is well with the peppermint tea
LindsD
LindsD
Dec 2019
12:44am, 13 Dec 2019
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Agree Dio

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! :-) G ) :-) 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! :-) G

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
"

And the all important fabulous services:
Alcoholics Anonymous
National Helpline (FREE) 0800 9177 650
help@aamail.org

Al Anon
020 7403 0888

medal medal Contact TBOGUA medal medal

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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HappyG(rrr)
( Oscar the grouch RIP )
mrs shanksi
Derby Tup
iaincr
Love Lettuce
DocM
LindsD
GeneHunt59
GregP star
Joopsy star

Note: we're none of us experts, but we're happy to listen, to answer any questions and to offer support if you think it would help you. Except star marked above. Who are experts! :-)

(Note II: at Christmas some names may change a bit, but I'm sure you can still find us to fmail!)
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