tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923220492791428392.post113683638565210123..comments2023-03-30T04:01:53.668-07:00Comments on Reflections of a Retired General Practitioner: On AbstinenceDr Henry Tegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066781800926576413noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923220492791428392.post-28048638278362095082013-04-10T00:05:14.864-07:002013-04-10T00:05:14.864-07:00Hello - and thank you very much for your comment! ...Hello - and thank you very much for your comment! Yes - we seem to haved things in common. My non-alcoholic drink was tonic with Angostura bitters as well (but my son pointed out that Angostura has a significant alcohol content, but I discounted that - one only has a few drops anyway).<br />It sounds to me as if you don't have a real problem. For myself, I have resumed my white wine again in the knowledge that I have it in me to give it up if I choose. For now I cound the units I take and endeavour to keep to less than 30 units a week. Also it seems to be a good idea to decide in advance how much one will drink over the course of an evening, and stick to it.<br />Good luck!Dr Henry Tegnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066781800926576413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923220492791428392.post-88104247578393339842013-04-09T13:46:58.801-07:002013-04-09T13:46:58.801-07:00That is really interesting. I, too, fit into your...That is really interesting. I, too, fit into your category of a few glasses every night (well, most nights, because I don't if I'm out because I have to drive anywhere I go or sometimes I just don't feel like one). I, too, rarely exceed my quota and I last got drunk to the point of a hangover when I was 18 (50 years ago and it was so horrible I said 'Never again' and really meant it). I, too, take medication and have liver function tests annually and am always pronounced A1. I, too, have wondered whether I'm addicted but don't fit any of the categories. I gave up cigarettes in 1967 and never craved one from the day I gave up so decided that was <i>prime facie</i> evidence that I didn't have an addictive personality.<br /><br />My non-alcoholic drink is Angostura Bitters and Tonic.<br /><br />I think that your post might just be about to inspire me into having a few nights off each week for a start.<br /><br />Thank you.<br />GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.com