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

beachbeth

I took one of the tablets my doc gave me last night because I so wanted a drink. Felt stressed and knew a drink would hit the spot. Well the tablet stopped me craving a drink and I felt as though I just wanted to slump in a chair and not move, which was good.

However, this morning, after 2 AF days I still feel down. I thought that not drinking would make me feel so much better (it has done in the past) but I still feel this morning as though I can't be bothered with anything and could quite happily have stayed in bed. Im hoping that its just the effect of the tablet and that I will perk up later.

Miss_Piggy_2

Morning all

Hope everyone is ok.

Well, the decision about drinking has been made for me. Went to see Doctor about something this morning and tablets he's given me I can't drink with. So thats me AF for the foreseeable future. And you know what? Its a HUGE relief to have that decision taken out of my hands. Feel much happier.

GC, some wise words there. You are right. Alcohol isn't the problem, WE are the problem. Alcohol doesn't FORCE me to drink it. I do that of my own free will.

Anyway, best get on. Step-kids are arriving early today as its half term. Best make sure their rooms are tidy!

Miss P
xx

jo1972

Hi all

Well I sucumbed last night, I find the 1st day AF easier than the following few days for some reason...hardest bit of all is deciding I'm going to do AFD no. 1 but that first day is fairly easy, day 2 I feel proud and great, day 3 still proud and great but the cravings seem to hit harder. Is it because my body is about to become alcohol free and it's panicking??

Anyway, I'm okay, felt carp this morning especially as I had to be up at the crack of dawn to take DD1 up to London for an audition, could've picked any of the other days this week when I didn't have to get out of bed!

Gonna be difficult tonight cos OH is going out early and won't be back till late, so left practically to my own devices, plus I'm going to be on edge till DD1 gets home and I find out what happened at her audition (although she won't get a yes or no for another couple of months :eek: :eek:

graemecarter

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

Well, the decision about drinking has been made for me. Went to see Doctor about something this morning and tablets he's given me I can't drink with. So thats me AF for the foreseeable future. And you know what? Its a HUGE relief to have that decision taken out of my hands. Feel much happier.

The relief of knowing that I shouldn't drink at all was lovely. I had always tried to control my drinking, and attempted moderation. By knowing I couldn't drink anything, I found it strangely comforting, as there were no grey areas.

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

GC, some wise words there. You are right. Alcohol isn't the problem, WE are the problem. Alcohol doesn't FORCE me to drink it. I do that of my own free will.

exactly. Spot on.
Until we change ourselves, the compulsion to drink will remain with us. We are the problem, and we drink to escape the problem.
Cut out the drink, and you still have the problem which is yourself. That's why we need to change, and when you do, desire to drink will disappear.

(This is what I have experienced)

budget_babe

Hi everyone :hello:
I think it is time for a: :grouphug: it has been so quiet lately on here. Where are all: "The Usual suspects"?

Bhb glad to see you back, keep posting and I hope things even out for you when you are back at work, it is very hard when you are on holiday. So take care. love n hugs to you. xxxxx
Ra nice to hear from you as always. Love n hugs. xxxxx
Jo sending you a big hug, take care and I hope your daughters audition goes well. xxxxx

I am still af but found myself last night thinking of a glass of red wine, went out to yoga though so the feeling passed. I will update my total on Sunday night as Winebox is off until then.

So everyone heres to a good weekend whether you want to cut down or give up? I just want me mates back where are you all? I miss everyone.

Love n hugs
BB xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bismarck

graemecarter wrote: »

By knowing I couldn't drink anything, I found it strangely comforting, as there were no grey areas.

that's it in a nutshell for me. if someone asks me about it it's a simple "I don't drink" - no in between, umming or ahhing or maybes.....that's when I falter.

Jo...the 3 day thing was typical for me before I stopped for good...I'd do the three days and feel great and sorted...that's when the head part kicked in and jumped on creating an occasion to justify the opening of a bottle....

a while I stopped Mrs Bismarck commented :

"You'll celebrate anything, won't you?"

the warning signs were there a long time before I hit the bottom....

take care everyone!

maman

Bismarck wrote: »

and jumped on creating an occasion to justify the opening of a bottle....
while I stopped Mrs Bismarck commented :

"You'll celebrate anything, won't you?"

the warning signs were there!

That's what's so good about this thread, so many of us hae been to the same places, had the same experiences, use the same excuses. The empathy is what helps me. Thanks Bis.

fedupandskint

Af Friday for me last night! Making it 15/19 AFD for Feb. Enjoyed waking up clear headed and energised today!

barshamhillbilly

Back on target last night - will endeavour to try harder !
Should be down to 4.5 units a day this week. Fingers crossed, as I feel a bit better about cutting down now, especially as I am back to work on monday. (How sad is that - wanting the holiday to end )

Best Wishes
Have a great weekend
BHB

jo1972

Morning all,

Falling off the wagon is like a downward spiral, it just sucks you down. That sounded very depressing! I'm okay though, till I had a bombshell this morning that my car insurance has been cancelled cos I missed the payment I knew it was due and was going to pay it on Monday (have no spondoolies at all till then) and I got a letter saying it had been cancelled this morning, then 10 minutes later a neighbour knocked on the door with a letter saying it had been delivered to her last week by mistake and apologised about forgetting to give it to me. It was from Kwikfit insurance saying I had a week to pay or it would be cancelled Now I owe them 90 odd quid but will need to also find a deposit to start up a new policy, BUT this means I'm not insured and can't drive, my washing machine has packed up again and I need to go to the laundrette tomorrow with a weeks washing for all 5 of us, god knows how I'm going to get it there without a car, thank god we got a shop in yesterday :(:(