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LuvLoogie

(7,585 posts)
23. I think that as long as you get regular check ups/bloodwork
Tue Apr 2, 2024, 10:45 PM
Apr 2024

to make sure your systems are okay, you eat well and exercise, and your relationships are healthy, I'd say you're okay...

Except for the fact that you are questioning it for yourself. You indicate some concern. You are getting older, so maybe you have a natural inclination to reduce your intake. Also the drinking and driving is flirting with disaster. Don't do it.

The thing is, whether someone says it's okay or not okay isn't going to be as important as what you say to yourself in the mirror. Instead of having alcohol as an accessory, be mindful and give your attention to your beverage. Really take time to choose something good and savor it. Whether it is a pairing with food or a good little warming buzz.

You're an adult. You're allowed. Just be careful. Mind your health and safety.

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Drinking while driving is concerning XanaDUer2 Apr 2024 #1
Why? Not Heidi Apr 2024 #3
Sure XanaDUer2 Apr 2024 #4
Thank you. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2024 #12
When you are drinking you are not craving. It is only when you try to stop that the cravings come. Maraya1969 Jun 2024 #40
Drinking 'shooters' as you drive home is scary. You really do not want to hurt anyone else. irisblue Apr 2024 #2
That's what I intend to do, irisble. Not Heidi Apr 2024 #13
The fact thaat you don't get drunk or tipsy is also concerning MiniMe Apr 2024 #5
Hmm... Not Heidi Apr 2024 #14
As several others suggested, try a breathalyzer MiniMe Apr 2024 #16
Do you use Zoom? happybird Apr 2024 #6
Interesting idea. Not Heidi Apr 2024 #15
You are most welcome happybird Apr 2024 #17
It is of course the drunk driving that is a red flag. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #7
Thank you, Voltaire2 Not Heidi Apr 2024 #18
Quit for a month bif Apr 2024 #8
I've committed to quit for a week. Not Heidi Apr 2024 #19
You shouldn't feel like shit if you fail bif Apr 2024 #24
Thank you. Not Heidi Apr 2024 #25
That's exactly why I chose SMART bif Apr 2024 #29
I'm going to check them out, also happybird Apr 2024 #33
You don't need to stick to one form of recovery. bif Apr 2024 #36
If once you start, you can't stop - that's a good indication Bristlecone Apr 2024 #9
Thank you, Bristlecone, Not Heidi Apr 2024 #20
How old are you? Do you have kids? LuvLoogie Apr 2024 #10
61, n/k, retired Not Heidi Apr 2024 #21
I think that as long as you get regular check ups/bloodwork LuvLoogie Apr 2024 #23
Well, just to be sure while driving.... getagrip_already Apr 2024 #11
That's a very good idea, getagrip Not Heidi Apr 2024 #22
You are brave to be so honest. Croney Apr 2024 #26
Come on Wifes husband Apr 2024 #28
What is brave and honest is saying, "I admit that I am drinking and driving." Croney Apr 2024 #34
You are just wrong Wifes husband Apr 2024 #35
You are just wrong. Croney Apr 2024 #37
COME ON Wifes husband Apr 2024 #27
I think you already know the answer Blues Heron Apr 2024 #30
If you don't crave it cate94 Apr 2024 #31
Only you can make that determination. DEbluedude Apr 2024 #32
Just asking that question you probably have a drinking problem. demosincebirth Apr 2024 #38
When I found myself at the liquor store three times a week buying... Mark.b2 May 2024 #39
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