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

glasgowgirl

Hi,

Met a friend tonight and went for a meal. Shared a bottle of wine. We both had pretty full glasses when we asked for the bill. I of course started knocking mine back so as not to leave any, but my friend left almost a full glass untouched. Do you know, I almost said 'oh, do you not want that?' so I could have it, but somehow - for dignity's sake! - managed to stop myself leaning over and grabbing her glass.

How great would it be to be a normal drinker and be able to walk away from it? With me it's like a compulsion. And although some of the AA ideas I'm not sure about, I really do believe that with me this compulsion has been there since the very first drop of alcohol passed my lips. Dad and grandfather both had drink problems, so it does lend weight to the genetic argument.

Anyway, being aware of it is one thing - managing it is the challenge, which is why I'm here. Ups and downs along the way still, but so grateful for this place to be honest and share experiences and not feel alone with it.

Have a good weekend all.

xx

RecoveringAlcoholic

And although some of the AA ideas I'm not sure about, I really do believe that with me this compulsion has been there since the very first drop of alcohol passed my lips.

Have a read of Living Sober. It can be found on Amazon.

Remember that we deal with alcohol,

cunning, baffling, powerful!

budget_babe

Hi everyone :hello:

This is going to be a very quick post, (yes I know for me thats good)
Only got in from gym at 10pm just in time to watch Eastenders, and poor Danielle/Amy is no more. I AM GUTTED AND THEN GUTTED SOME MORE. Why oh why couldn't Archie have been the one to be knocked down. I could happily slap his face and I am not a violent person. But he is vile. YUCK.

Anyways another af day for me please HP so 2 so far, hope all is well with you my dear? Hugs xxxxx

Ntc glad to see you make matey and yes you still need to post as I need members for my May af challenge. I have the beginnings of an idea that I may run with? Lets say for now its work in progress sending you love and hugs xxxxx

Maman hope that you have been af as you seemed very determined earlier? Lots love and take care. xxxxx

Paris Kate well done on an af day, keep up the good work. Hugs xxxxx

Eselt heres to the Dunkirk spirit, can't think of a better bunch to be in the trenches with. Hugs xxxxx

GG I know what you mean by not wanting to leave any wine behind, but well done and see it as a really positive step. Do you know that I never thought I'd be able to refuse red wine but it can be done. So please take care and look after yourself. Hugs xxxxx

Hugs to everyone, Fedup glad to hear you are back at work, Winebox hang in there, 40+ well done on your af day and free choccy, Jo where are you? Dear Lurks? Fay? Wbf, Nial24, 115k, ad1j,Miss P, noys and Sea hugs, Ld how are you? Fb enjoy your break, Gc hugs, Mp we miss you. xxxxxxxxxxx

Upsy where are you too? Hugs xxxxxx

Ms London how are you? Hope life is getting a little better now? Take care and Hugs xxxxx

All the newbies hope everything is going ok for you all? Good luck. xxxxx

Ok gotta go now its late and Mr Bb has the blanket out to cover my cage. Sorry if I've missed anyone?

To everyone else who is missing or lurking take care and remember: Treasure the ones you love. xxxxxxxx
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

budget_babe

Ra sorry I missed you mate, hope you are well? Glad to see you about please take care and look after yourself. I'm off to bed now as I am up far too late for me.

Lots love and hugs
Budgie xxxxx

maman

1AF please Happy.

Good feeling to get off the mark. It's definitely getting easier once I'm past that miserable feeling when I'm getting dinner:(

Unlikely to do more than one more day before my holiday next Tuesday then off for best part of a week.

Good to see a good crowd going forward to an AF April (it's certainly a step into the unknown for me) and welcome to all our new virtual friends:hello:

lillibet_dripping

Morning peeps!
Yay! Friday - last day in a job I've hated for so long (yes, I know I'm lucky to have a job at all) Two weeks school holidays then I start at my new school on April 20th.
Not AF last night BUT definately cutting down. I got home, lovely weather, new food magazine = sit in garden with glass of white. Had a takeaway last night + one glass. Then ........ FINISHED! I've decided to go for the cutting down bit first although I will still keep my AF target in mind.
Feeling much happier this morning.
x

40somethingmum

Another AFD for me - 2 so far .:j Mind you I did go to bed at 9pm. Eastenders put me in a funny mood ( isn't that mad). Glasgow girl well done on not necking back your friends glass of wine. You reaaly had me giggling as I can imagine that I would have been exactly the same in that situation.

Anyway better go and get my shower before I go and get the 3 little monsters up for school . Last school run for 2 weeks :T

I will try and catch up with you all later before the site goes down tonight. Whatever will I do without you.?

Anyway have a good day everyone.

40SM

40somethingmum

lillibet_dripping wrote: »

Morning peeps!
Yay! Friday - last day in a job I've hated for so long (yes, I know I'm lucky to have a job at all) Two weeks school holidays then I start at my new school on April 20th.
Not AF last night BUT definately cutting down. I got home, lovely weather, new food magazine = sit in garden with glass of white. Had a takeaway last night + one glass. Then ........ FINISHED! I've decided to go for the cutting down bit first although I will still keep my AF target in mind.
Feeling much happier this morning.
x

Enjoy your last day . And well done on only having one glass of wine. In my books only having one is harder than having none atall.

40SM

happyshopper

budget_babe wrote: »

Anyways another af day for me please HP so 2 so far, hope all is well with you my dear? Hugs xxxxx

Hi BB. Actually, I've got a puncture (well not me, the bike) and a fuzzy head :rolleyes: so not so good today. Got to sort that before set off, busy day no internet so no time to update until I get home, 6-ish. Sorry chaps, poor show here. Am not planning to drink today, but we'll see. Perhaps my horse needs blinkers! Anybody else up for the Grand National tomorrow? I fear they won't let me ride.

Oh, and while I remember, the forums will be down betwen 10pm tonight and some time on Sunday, so we'll be on our own, so to speak. Good luck!!

Needstochange

quick hello before we all get back together on monday - glad I have this weekend arranged or I would have missed you all;)

Just the pathetic 1 for me happy and that will be the same until monday now:o

Have a lovely weekend everyone and hope you win if you are going for the Grand National

Hugs NTC