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

the_rugby_coach

Been to the pub with my fellow rugby coaches to plan the remainder of the season so not AF today but a sensible amount

Off to bed now. I think the roads have improved unless we get more snow :rolleyes:

Feeling knackered after building that igloo Probably a good replacement for the gym session I had hoped for at lunch time.

Sea, I can't explain how jealous I am that you have choklit raisins. I absolutely love :kisses: them! Hope you enjoyed them anyway

Sleep well people

Bon nuit

TRC

eselt

Hi all- graham c had to respond to your post,although I've been thinking about this for a while. I know you have successfully beaten this horrendous addiction, yep I know AA might have helped, you sound quite succesful- I'm so pleased you have found something that helps you overcome your alcoholism. BUT, sometimes I find your thoughts a bit pious, and a bit black and white...and well, reactionary when we are all trying to be supportive. I know what you are saying is essentially right, but you are way down the road o f recovery , and many people on here are just starting out - GC I like your advice, I know its right (mostly), but being very black/white and pious doesn't help. Not a critisism just an observation.

Good luck to everyone tonight- come on guys.

maman

4AF for me please, winebox. I found it a little bit easier tonight once I'd given myself a good talking to at 6pm.

I have a theory that maybe on top of missing the wine I might also be suffering from a bit of SAD. Alongside AF challenge I also have another one running or rather walking. I have been trying to get out for a walk every day for at least half an hour. I was doing fine until I had a bit of a bad back last week and then came the snow. By yesterday I think I had cabin fever! I was very down and then craving for wine was worse than ever. Today I had a good walk and some fresh air and feel much better for it.

Very quiet on here tonight but some good posts. Thanks eselt, for yours. GC, I'm sure you mean to be helpful but when I read your posts it comes across as:

• if you're on this thread you must have a problem with drink
• if you have a problem with drink then you must be an alcoholic
• if you don't admit to being an alcoholic then stop posting on this thread

I really don't mean to cause offence but that's the way it comes across. Goodnight all.

mascott514

just wanted to send my sincere best wishes to all of you. I have several relatives who have suffered alcohol dependence and I have seen the difficulties that can occur.
no advice.....just the very best of wishes.......

Patchoulli

Morning all.

Hugs Sea - I know "going to bed early to avoid the booze" feeling only too well.

4/5 for me WB.

Cheers all (oops, I meant hugs all - tee hee).
X

Pippilongstocking

Hi WB and you all

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5/5 for me so far - I am 'allowed' to drink at weekends, but hoping I won't so will see what happens.

E - read your post before bed hit alot of chords - a thoughtful post - xx
Maman - interesting idea - you might have something there........I know one of my triggers is being on my definately the winter, also being on own, with my family in a place where I don't really know anyone -

Sorry to read and run - snow days - arghghghghghgh - I am so behind from yesterday

Well done those who didn't over indulge too much when out..............the rest of us Hang in there - somehow or other we will get there

Needstochange

Thanks Eselt and maman totally agree and said far better than I would :T :T

3/5

I went to bed early last night but that was because I was feeling very sorry for myself with my cold Its a lot better this morning though so I dont think I will be contagious as I post this I am so lucky I know not to suffer any of the sleep problems some of you do. Maman I used to do the walk a day thing and it used to do me the world of good, thanks for the reminder I will restart that.

Winebox, just watching the news and it looks like you will be on a day off again today:j :j Enjoy Its like a summers day here today, blue sky and not a snowflake in sight so no igloos for me. (RC wish I'd seen that it sounds ace!)

Sea chocklit raisins mmmmm must go and find some of them today.
I bought a massive jar of jelly belly beans yesterday:eek: they were on offer at costco so I justified them as cheaper than a box of wine. No chance of any weight loss this week then:rolleyes:


Have a good day all and stay safe and warm

Imelda

morning all,


Hope you are all well xx


well I had an AF day yesterday but really because I felt so rubbish! I still feel awful today. I ate so much junk food to get me through the hangover I feel nasty and bloated today. I crave fruit and vegetables!

So, put me down for 4/5

This weekend I think I am going to have 0 AF days.... we are going to visit the in laws. However, although I will have alcohol it will be limited to a glass of wine at dinner. I think if I didn't drink my MIL would get her knitting needles out thinking there was a grandbrat on the way!

fedupandskint

maman wrote: »

GC, I'm sure you mean to be helpful but when I read your posts it comes across as:

• if you're on this thread you must have a problem with drink
• if you have a problem with drink then you must be an alcoholic
• if you don't admit to being an alcoholic then stop posting on this thread

I really don't mean to cause offence but that's the way it comes across. Goodnight all.

Snap to echo my feelings

jo1972

graemecarter wrote: »

We do it because we are alcoholics. It is an illness and the symptom is relapse. So we stop drinking, we just cannot stay stopped.

This should be an incentive not to drink. :T

You are so right (as always ), do you live near me, I think I want you to be my counsellor!!