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

fedupandskint

Aww Winebox, you sound like you're having a tough time at the moment emotionally. sending hugs to you (((())))

Take care my dear.

Whiplash is aching big style today and I'm not doing much apart from pottering about on the forum

ta ta for now

jo1972

Winebox & FUAS, sorry you both having a bad day (((())))

WB, 26 miles :eek: :eek: mind you don't drop off the end of the earth!!! We had a do we had to attend last year and I told OH that I wouldn't drive cos it was just some place stupid and we would have to get a cab....rung the cab office and they quoted £80......each way!! In the end I refused point blank to drive (he doesn't drive) and he had to go by himself :rotfl: it was with the outlaws anyway and I am certainly not putting myself out for them!!

winebox

jo1972 wrote: »

Winebox & FUAS, sorry you both having a bad day (((())))

WB, 26 miles :eek: :eek: mind you don't drop off the end of the earth!!!

sarky knickers I'll have you know it means going to a DIFFERENT COUNTY. Worse, it's GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Dodgy lot.

winebox

Hi Fedupski - that whiplash sounds horrid ((hugs)). No competition but I've still got stomach & knees whiplash! Have you got a collar? x

edit - just re-read it (nobody else reads my rubbish!!!!) sounds like you're a dog (keep digging wb.............) you know what I mean darling! how long is it likely to still be painful? *tries to make amends*

When I walked into the tums & bums-nobody-said-it-would-hurt-this-much class on Mon the first thing I said was "glad I'm not the oldest here!" how subtle

ms_london

:hello: :hello: Hello!

I hope you are having a good day!

I am majorly struggling - its been 23 days since I've had a drink, and I do feel so much better without it and have been feeling positive about the whole thing, however, at the moment, I am really struggling. It's more of a 'social' thing to me, and although I havent missed alcohol on a day to day basis, I know when I am around everyone else who is drinking, I'll struggle! I am starting to feel complacement and think 'oh, I'll just have the one', and I am forgetting the reasons I am doing this. Hmmm, where's that 'banging head against brick wall' smiley. :wall: :wall: :wall:

Fluffybishop - well done on the 5 AF days, you should feel really proud of yourself!

Beachbeth - sorry to hear you are feeling rubbish! Enjoy your bed when you do get there! Zzzzzz.

GraemeCarter - wise words as usual! I definately have an allergy to alcohol like you describe. And to bad food! Goddammit. I might cut & paste all of your comments onto a word doc and just re-read when I feel negative! Thank you!

Fay - hehe, I like the way you have disguised the book! I read mine in 2 days, but definately didnt leave it lying around for anyone to see! How long is your brother with you?

Winebox - sorry to hear you are really fed up. Hope you sort things out with your OH!

Fedupandsknit - whiplash, ouch! Hope that eases up soon!

Jo1972 - i hear you on the selfsabotage front, it sucks. I know the only person we are affecting are ourselves, but still, something takes over. It's a constant battle for me! Argh!

Enjoy your evenings. I am debating going to the gym, although really not in the mood, so think I'll just go home and have another early night!

xx

jo1972

winebox wrote: »

edit - just re-read it (nobody else reads my rubbish!!!!) sounds like you're a dog (keep digging wb.............) you know what I mean darling! how long is it likely to still be painful? *tries to make amends*

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WB, I wasn't being sarky bout driving 26 miles, I was being serious

ad1jnl

Got all my DMP stuff to sort tonight so will be having a few cans. Back on the wagon tomorrow though

Jon

fedupandskint

Don't worry WB!! My 2 doggies have collars but I don't!! Do you?

My kind and understanding Dr has given me another week off to recover further and also offered CBT sessions to overcome my nervousness of driving now. I am not a nervy driver however now I am after the last 2 incidents. Hopefully it will settle down soon. Also the physio has suggested 2 sessions this week to help.

Anyway no temptation to drink tonight and going strongly on to AFD 8 today!

Have a good evening everyone - keep strong if you want to, I'll be thinking off you all!

budget_babe

Hi everyone,

Budgie flying in ...........

Another af day for me so 11 so far, hope everyone is ok, sorry can't stop but will catch up on posts a little later.
Hope everyone is achieving whatever they are aiming for, special hugs to Jo who is doing so well, hugs to Winebox, Fay, Fedup, Dear Lurky, Esther, Ms London, Ntc, Eselt, Mp, Wbf and everyone else. Trc hope you are progressing on ditching that Devil tag :-) Keep up all your good work everyone. :T

Lots love n hugs xxxxxxxxxx

Budgie flying out .........

eselt

Hi all- hugs to those who are suffering with whiplash and nasty things- thinking of you.

GC- had a bit of think about what you said about allergies- I'm not sure I'm allergic to alcohol, alcoholism runs in my family so I think theres a genetic link- I was always vulnerable but I just didn't know- I know what you mean about getting the taste, I would always just have one then get the taste for it.And I never drank for the right reasons, not to socialise or relax with other humans, just wanted to get wasted. Jo's theory on self sabatage rings true too- always suffered from panic attacks, anxiety and worrying too much- Fays comments about low self esteem make sense too, always felt a bit paranoid that I wasn't popular or attractive or good at my job- I suppose when you add this all up its no suprise we've ended up here?

Winebox, I think your comments are so poignant, we've given up a huge part of our lives and I suppose there is a sense of bereavement (for the drinkers we COULD have been if we'd been able to control it).

Thanks for your comments Bis- I'm so pleased things for you have changed, your family must be so glad to have you back. Good luck everyone- catch you later.