So I have to quit drinking by tomorrow morning........

[fNord]

I’ve made a deal with my fiancé that I will quit the sauce as of Jan 2. This isn’t a permanent state of affairs.....i can imbibe agin once I complete three challenges......and I think I have a handle on them, mostly.

This is still going to be months....maybe longer

[Mystery sage]

1. Good luck to you

[dawg day]

2. Keep hydrated

I found that I just like to DRINK-- that is, I always want something liquid nearby. So I started making lemonade and drinking that. (I'd kind of pretend it was "hard lemonade"... tasted like it!) It really helped with the transition to have a glass to hold in my hand.
It's like when you quit smoking-- it helps to suck on hard candy to keep your mouth occupied!

[empedocles]

6. One of my relatives drinks 'near beer'

Seems to work for him. He seems a bit addiction prone.

[fNord]

7. Thank you for the advice....

I too have an unqenchable thirst....covering the cocktails with placebos seem worth a go....

[guillaumeb]

3. A question.

Do you have to start drinking?

[fNord]

4. Ironically......yes

Witch now means I MUST not not......

[fNord]

5. Or something like that.....I'm kinda out of it

[guillaumeb]

8. Good luck. eom

[fNord]

9. Thanks.......n/t

[LAS14]

10. Try keeping bottles of club soda in the fridge. I find...

... that the mouth feel takes the place of some of the attraction of alcohol.

[PJMcK]

11. What are the three challenges?

If you don’t mind my asking.

Best of luck.

[jberryhill]

12. .

[PJMcK]

21. You crack me up, sir!

Your posts are intelligent, thought provoking or laugh-out-loud funny.

Keep it up and happy new year to you and yours!

[Major Nikon]

22. I was thinking...

[fNord]

14. They sound simple but to me, well.....

1........I must find and immerse myself in a hobby......something physical, not playing video games or collecting pictures....also, it has to be something I’ll want to do sober

2........I must re train my body that eating is GOOD, and not only that I have to do it at least once a day....that I should crave it at least once a day, hopefully 2 or 3 times, but we’re not shooting for the stars....yet....


3........I must got to a dentist

[FakeNoose]

13. You can do this!

Just remember that supporting your fiance's wishes is more important than a momentary lapse or weakness.
Keep your eyes on the prize, and you'll be amazed at how well you can manage.

[StTimofEdenRoc]

15. Why do you assume if you complete three challenges, the issue will not return over and over again.

but that being said

Ice tea and any other non sugary drinks will help in social situations where others are drinking adult beverages. The substitution of other beverages will make it easier.

[fNord]

16. No, that's what I'm counting on....

And I think it’s what he’s counting on too...

It was a clever gambit....and I suspect several months or longer from now once I’ve completed these tasks, my tolerance will have diminished to the level of a common mortal drunkard, not the glorious Greek Titian that my liver believes itself to be

[StTimofEdenRoc]

19. Then I wish you the best of luck, and hope for your success.

[irisblue]

17. Look up 'Dry January'

"WHAT IS DRY JANUARY?
Established in 2013 by the UK charity Alcohol Concern, DRY JANUARY is the non profit organisations flagship campaign which has been changing the conversation about alcohol over the past number of years.

Taking part in the campaign is a chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some serious £££ by giving up alcohol for 31 days."

source>>https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/dry-january-2019/


I have read about this idea, maybe it can help you.
Good luck

[Iggo]

18. I, too, can start again any time I want to.

It's been 22 years now, but I can start back up whenever I want...lol.

[zanana1]

23. It's been 40 for me, but same situation. nt

[littlemissmartypants]

20. We believe in your success.

Keep the faith.