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

eselt

beachbeth wrote: »

Thanks eselt. I told the gp that I drank 4-5 glasses of vodka each evening and didn't think to say that this is usually preceded by a glass of red with dinner too. Also, 5 vodkas is the minimum and sometimes I have more than this. When I don't drink I don't get withdrawal symptoms but I just absolutely crave the alcohol.

Trouble was when I was drinking heavy a 'home' vodka was huge- I could honestly say, 'I've only had 2' but when you are tipping it in at home that could be loads of units.
No meds I've ever had have taken the cravings away completely although Campral helped a little bit- I still think about booze everyday and its my default to think about it in times of crisis- I think its just something I need to accept I'm going to have to live with- can I live with the thought of always craving alcohol but not drinking? er..well, I've made my decision and if it means I can live a happy and sane life most of the time and recognise I'll always be vulnerable to the pangs, thats how its gonna have to be- not ideal, but the best possible outcome to what could have been an awful life and slow death.

Hope everyone is OK tonight.

Patchoulli

Maman - yes, I think Jac's probably winding him up - so he confesses all to Pasty Twinset!

GP - will miss you loads but wish you well - totally understand your reasoning, but do pop in and say "hi" now and then.

X

jo1972

glasgowgirl wrote: »

Got through the danger hour though and am now on the Nescafe (Jo - hope you're not too horrified by this!

_pale_ :rotfl:

Got through tonight okay, although it was a long long evening! Gonna be un-hung-over'ed tomorrow yayy!!:j :j

RecoveringAlcoholic

Ra if you are lurking? Hi and hugs, take care. xxx

:happyhear

Beachbeth. Sorry to pick up on your comments but do hope that my experience may help you,
I took prescribed drugs for years for anxiety and depression and they were always washed down with copious amounts of alcohol.
I take a prescribed daily cocktail of Vitamin B supplements.
May I suggest that you ask your GP for a Liver Function Test.

Good luck.

Remember that we deal with alcohol,
cunning, baffling, powerful!

maman

Hello Everyone, hope tonight's been good for you all. Good to see a few more old faces here tonight, even if it is to say goodbye.

Beachbeth, I can't possibly advise on your medication but would suggest going back to your doctor and talking it through again as you have real worries about taking it. After a while, the longing feeling seems to go for some, but not others. If you read through the January posts people have all sorts of ploys for avoiding alcohol. Not buying any seems one of the favourites!!

AF10 for me please, winebox. I'm going to try for another tomorrow.

the_rugby_coach

8/18 for please winebox

I'ld just put a carefully worded post together about what GP is doing. Took quite a while and I lost it as I went to post :mad:

I relate to what GP is doing. For me I can't now workout whether I am thinking about drinking because I want or need a drink, or whether I am thinking about it only cos I want to come on here and talk to you guys.

If it is the latter at some point I will have to break that habit and see whether I can return to a place where I don't worry about it from day to day, and then get to the end of a week/month and know that I have drunk only a sensible amount.

That day may come, but I may need to partake in AFM first.;)

Sleep well all,

TRC

graemecarter

beachbeth wrote: »

Ive got half a bottle of red wine left from last night and would love a glass. Ive had a bit of a stressful day today and it would be lovely. The thing stopping me at the moment is that my car has gone in for a service and Im waiting for my daughter to come home so that she can take me to fetch it (I never drink and drive!). I know I probably won't have a glass when I come home either because I shall feel too guilty after seeing the doctor today. But this longing for a glass is making me wonder how I can realistically think that I am capable of stopping. Im a bit worried about taking the chlordiazepoxide too.

This is what it is like to have a compulsion to drink.

On what you say here, I would hope that the craving helps you realise this is a serious obsession with alcohol that needs to be managed.

Miss_Piggy_2

Morning all

Very annoyed with myself today. Certainly had no desire for a drink last night but had to pop round to see a friend after work. She poured me a glass of wine without even asking me. And I didn't have the ba**s to say no. Then had another two. So had three glasses of wine I definately didn't want purely because I don't have the guts to say no.

Then got home and, because I was feeling angry with myself, had a go at my OH! (Well he HAD eaten an entire pasta bake that was meant to be for two of us!!). Yes, I was angry with him, but my reaction was completely over the top. I did apologise but whats said is said.

This is how drink makes me...and why a week or so ago I said I knew I shouldn't drink again. So back at square one again. Never mind...onwards and upwards!

So... WB 16 for me please!

Beachbabe -hope you are ok.

Jo1972 - well done!! Wish I had some of that willpower!

Miss P
xx

Pippilongstocking

Hi all
Bit quiet as work is mad and I am struggling a bit so needing lots to distract myself.

14 for me today WB.
Hugs
Will read and catch up later on today
xx

barshamhillbilly

budget_babe wrote: »

Bhb I am going to put you on the missing list, if you are lurking please post so we know how you are? Hugs xxx

Hi BB,
Not even been lurking I'm afraid. Seem to have lost all willpower at the moment, especially as I have a week off and am at home all day. Well we have been out and about but I normally get home around 7.30 on a working week night so don't tend to have a drink until at least that time. Being on holiday - its starts earlier ...:o:o:o

So really struggling, though I did stick to plan during the week the last couple of weeks. Weekends are like holidays :o:o

Hope everyone is OK, haven't had a chance to catch up yet. ....... May take some time.

Keep up the good work

BHB