De-Alcoholised Wine

[chrissa1]

Having had problems with alcohol in the past I have been completely abstemious since April and intend to stay that way. However, with Xmas coming up and the fact that the thought of Diet Coke AGAIN for Xmas lunch is making me feel a bit dismal, I've bought some de-alcoholised wine, (0.2%) for the occasion. It is written about in a very good book called "Beat the Booze" and is recommended for pregnant women. Do you Abers think that allowing myself a small taste of wine and it being virtually nil alcohol is OK. I have strong will power and doctor's medication to ensure my continued sobriety. There is no alcohol in my house. Thanks.

[joggerjayne]

What about virgin punches ?

They can be quite nice.

[chrissa1]

Oh, OK. An answer came so quickly I said to myself, "it's going to say, DON'T DO IT!!

[chrissa1]

Which I suppose you are Jogger.

[joggerjayne]

Well, I'm not much of a one to preach about alcohol, cos I probably drink more than I should.

But you have strong will power?

And you enjoy wine for the taste, not just the alcohol buzz?

Well, if you deprive yourself altogether, it might make you crave it all the more.

But, instead of a bland, non alcoholic "wine" ...

... why not experiment with a few fruit punches?

They can be quite nice.

[chrissa1]

That's nice for You noknow, but sadly I like getting ****** too much. Hence the stop.

[joggerjayne]

Thin Coke can get a bit boring (apparently).

If you mix friut juices, you can make them taste quite jolly with things like Grenadine, fresh lime, etc.

(probably not together, though)

[joggerjayne]

Aww, chrissa, I'm so sorry.

But you must have brilliant will power. Well done you.

[brenda]

There are a lot of non alcoholic juices and spritzers in the supermarkets , which look like wine in the glass but no alcohol,
Schloer is one that I can think of.I know that Asda sell them.
They taste O.k, so good luck.

[joggerjayne]

Bottle of what, no.kno ?

[joggerjayne]

What, just ... "Wine" ??

It's no wonder it was cheap !!!!!!

LOL

[Bathsheba]

Chrissa..... nooooooooo!!!
Please don't!!
You've come this far- why get the "taste" for it again?
Can i recommend Easy Way to Control Alcohol, by Allen Carr. It's an inspirational book- i often dip into into when i feel tempted.
Good look to you hun xxxxx

[chrissa1]

I hate to tnink what your liver is like no.know!! Mine's darn near perfect.

[chrissa1]

Hmm! Thought that reply would come up Bathsheba. You're probably right though and I'll check out that book. Thank you.

[joggerjayne]

It was probably called "summat" then.

=0)

[Bathsheba]

Oh please do chrissa- it helped me enormously. He refers to "false happiness"- and i think that's so appropriate. x

[sara3]

no, don't do it! how many smokers do you hear saying, "I just wanted the one fag, but now I'm hooked again"?

have a really dull, non-alcoholic drink. your liver will thank you :o)