weekend alcohol binges
Why is it on the weekend I can’t tell myself no to those calorie kickers, beer. One turns to 2, 2 turns to 3 and so on…… I start talking, not paying attention to the count and next thing I know it’s over. Next day, darn why did I do that again?
Ive tried quitting, almost for 4 weeks. didn’t make the magic month. I quit twice when I was pregnant with my 2 kids. but can’t find the right motivation to do it again. 3 out of the 4 people in my family have quit drinking because of the physical effects. Bad hangover, loss of a day, etc. No one is telling me to quit, which is good. I would probably rebel anyway. I don’t feel the need to drink during the week, but if friends are around and drinking 9 times out of 10, I will join in. Believe me, these are not alcohol pushing friends either. they ask, then don’t ask again. So that’s not the challenge. I have said in front of my family, that I was going to quit, they leave me alone too. no pushy comments.
Any help or input would help greatly.
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Ok, I’m not much of a drinker so I’m probably of no help here.
What is it that you doing during the week that makes it possible to not drink? Could you apply that to the weekend? What about gatherings without alcohol? I remember visiting a friend who has been sober for 15 years. He kicked the habit by going to AA. When people visit he offers them coffee. Hey, they get a fix but a different kind.
Sorry, not the best buddy when it comes to alcohol.
There are lots of ways to approach your curiosity about weekend drinking.
First, if you think you may have a problem, seek help. If you don’t know what that might look like, you could start by calling AA…just because you call or go to a meeting doesn’t mean you have a problem.
Next, you could approach it as a behavior you would like to change (if you want to change it). Consider creating a “fancy” drink to share with your friends. Even my friends who are drinkers can get excited about healthier drinks. For example, I will splurge on Pomagranate juice and sparkling water. It feels like a special treat but the water helps with the calories of the juice. You might also turn your friends onto smoothies made with fruit juice, herbal tea and lots of ice.
Part of the fun of drinking is the way it feels like you are communing with your friends. When you create a blended drink that is healthy for you, you can get the same communal affect without the self-doubt.
Thirdly, you never know who in your group of friends might be struggling with the same thing. Take the high road and start a new trend.
Whatever you choose, kudos for the self-awareness. Your path will be better for it!
Rae
Hey girlie I was a major drinker… I mean…. 6 bottles of wine a week and beer at the weekend was not unheard of by me. But I just got tired of the crappy feeling after an alchol binge. I got tired of wasting my weekends in bed because I was hung over and sick. so in the past few weeks I resolved to only drink wine if I’m out having dinner with someone, and I dont drink when we go to the pub I have a diet coke instead. I can still socialise, and I dont wake up sick the next morning!
Thanks for the advice!