The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 2

Imelda

Morning all,

I feel awful. Although I planned to have one or two drinks last night that swiftly descended into more.

Why do I do this to myself? I got home at almost 1am and my alarm goes off at 5.30am. I think I may still be a little drunk (I don't drive to work).

Really let myself down. I even called my husband to say I was coming home at 12.30 although I knew he had to be up for work at 5am. The man is a saint putting up with me.

Still, I got home, in one piece and I do remember the whole evening- which is a rare thing.

So 3/4 AF days for me.....

Needstochange

mmmm just wondering if its possible to catch a cold from a thread:D Went to bed at 10 last night full of it and feel pretty carp this morning We have a bit of snow here for the first time:j not quite enough for a snowman but is does look cute out there.

Had a good laugh at the drunken late night texts/calls posts, been there done that one:rolleyes: Then as a reminder I was woken last night at midnight by a text from one of my friends from years ago deciding to say hi:rolleyes: :rolleyes: just desserts from my past I guess.
Sea glad you are ok, I thought you were very impressive for getting to work the next morning after your night, hope you didnt have to drive:eek:

So am back on track for half the month now with 2 please the lovely Winebox

Imelda, dont worry we have all been there have a word with molly if you fancy some punishment you have still done 3/4 which is a great result

graemecarter

rovinia wrote: »

Hi, I need to join in for both my health and wealth! Currently not working and in debt, have cut back so much on food and other expenses, that without the booze we would be better off. About to start a full on job where I will need my wits about me at all times. A hangover will not enable me to do this!

I start each day wanted to not have a glass or 10 of wine and even get to just about to serve up dinner when I dash out for the 2 for £8 deal at the local shop.

When I don't drink, I don't sleep. When I do drink, I sleep until 4am then lie awake tossing and turning. both leave me tired and irritable. The former however means my skin and eyes look dreadful and I can't concentrate so well.

I know I need to do this. I hate that my son sees me with glass in hand from 6 pm onwards.

Advise, support welcome.

I would suggest not drinking for a month or so, just so your body can re-adjust.
If that proves to be impossible, then you have some issues with alcohol that need addressing.
Some people cut down, others stop altogether.
If you are in debt, and feel crappy, I would stop altogether. If you cannot do that, you may need to see a doctor, or go to AA.
Good news is you realise you have an alcohol problem, and you sound willing to do something about it. Well done

graemecarter

jo1972 wrote: »

Oh God Bis, you always make my justification for drinking SO WRONG!!!!


Thank you

Is there ever any real justification?

Why do we hide behind alcohol? I don't know.

Be it a wedding, or a family member dying, we justify drinking. Silly really

Miss_Piggy_2

Morning all!

Winebox 4 for me please!

Snow has really come down overnight here so think we are indoors for the day. Have rung nursery to say little one not going in today and think they are grateful - very short staffed apparently.

Am pleased to be on day 5. Was reading Allen carr last night but didn't get far in as little boy was poorly again. Will try and get a bit more read today.

I was wondering this morning if drinking also makes you more emotional in day to day life. I'm normally easy to tears but actually managed to have a conversation this morning with my Mum about money (she was asking if we were managing ok with OH's reduced hours etc) WITHOUT bursting into tears and getting all drama-queenesque! Its either that or I'm growing up at last!:D

Imelda Don't beat yourself up over one night. Its early days yet. Last month I had good intentions and managed to blow them at every turn. Go easy on yourself!

Have good snowy days all!

Miss P
xx

Lurkio

Needstochange wrote: »

mmmm just wondering if its possible to catch a cold from a thread:D

Ah HA!!!! That's where I've caught it then. Well, the entire family, actually.... :cool:

Morning all :hello:

3/4 for me please WB (I noticed that doing the score in bold or a different colour made it easier to see when updating the list )

Needstochange

Lurkio wrote: »

Ah HA!!!! That's where I've caught it then. Well, the entire family, actually.... :cool:

Morning all :hello:

3/4 for me please WB (I noticed that doing the score in bold or a different colour made it easier to see when updating the list )

I know its bad eh.......I mean Im all for sharing but come guys keep your germs to yourself:rotfl:

jo1972

Feeling melancholy today and having 'why the hell do I do it' thoughts...

Pippilongstocking

jo1972 wrote: »

Feeling melancholy today and having 'why the hell do I do it' thoughts...

Jo don't be melancholic ...........part of it is just the rotten stuff getting out of your system isnt it - don't beat yourself up:rolleyes:

If there had been any in the house last night I WOULD have succumbed.

Back to having to sabbotage myself and trick myself at home - even hid my purse at work - how sad am i? So I couldnt spend anything or buy anything - am struggling at the mo.

Think having so much lately and at xmas is still nagging at my heels......

sitll haven't found the DE decaf offee btw - we don't seem to have it up here:eek:
Hugs to you today

Waving to the rest of you! xx Hope you are all good.

115K

jo1972 wrote: »

Feeling melancholy today and having 'why the hell do I do it' thoughts...

Me too. I'm feeling a bit down today maybe because I have drunk to excess the last two days.:o I'm not looking forward to working out my units this week. I'm not drinking today so it will be 3/5 Winebox please.

I hope everyone else is okay.:A