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

maz123_2

Evening guys,
Well i've done another 2 days AF so by my reckoning that's me at my target. :jI will be having a drink tomorrow night just to congratulate myself as i have a test tomorrow and i'm crapping it. I'd love to have a drink now but i don't think that's the best idea when i've got a test tomorrow morning. I think i'll have shower, early night, listen to my hypnotherapy and keep relaxed.
Hope your all having a good night
maz

glasgowgirl

Hi everyone,

HS - 8AF days for me please.

Won't meet target - at best will do 10/12 but pretty happy with that as sensible drinking when I have drunk and no hangovers incurred.

Will have a think about the May better me challenge - stopping spending hours in aimless online surfing (this forum excluded!) and getting back to my love of reading would be a start.

xx

budget_babe

budget_babe wrote: »

Hi guys.

I apologise in advance if this post drags on.....

Just firstly wanted to say to Mari thankyou for your lovely comments.

To Yellow Monkey, well done and I will happily join you in a glass or two of vimto. :beer:

I am now on a/f day 4 and definitely don't intend to drink, none in the house which is the key thing for me. I am feeling alot more positive today but I can't help wondering if my enthusiasm will peter out? I hope not this is the first forum that I have ever posted on as I have always been too shy. I have got to say though that I am so grateful for all the support and knowing that other people are feeling just the same. It occured to me that how may of us are honest about our drinking to friends and loved ones? I know I am not and can be defensive etc if its mentioned.

Someone once said to me that people come into your life for a: reason, season or a lifetime. Finding this forum is my reason to stop drinking, so thankyou all.

I have been to the gym this afternoon and whilst I was there a George Michael track came on called: Keep the Faith, and so it occured to me thats what I/we need to do is to keep the faith that we can do this. Another line that stuck we me is: before this river becomes an ocean, which meant to me: Before this glass becomes a few bottles.

I vaguely remember I think it was an interview with Robbie Williams he was asked something like: if you had a daughter would you want her to go out with you? His reply was: not the person I am but the person I am going to be.

So I have discovered I want to be a better me, nothing else to say really......

God Bless xxxxxxx

I have just found my post from way back on the 4th January, I have highlighted a couple of sentences in bold and I remember that day, (well as you know my memory is not too bad ).

I am amazed at how the time has passed and that I still haven't had a drink, that is down to the people on here and the care and commitment that you all show. I in a small way would like to give something back and that is my focus and aim for May.

So I just wanted to send you all hugs and to say:

KEEP THE FAITH

BUDGIE XXXXXXXXXXX

fluffyb

Please put me down for 11 AFD's HS :j:D

Just whizzing in quickly. Hope everyone is doing ok tonight. Thinking of you all xx

budget_babe

Different Corner,

I just wanted to send you hugs ((())) you mention that there is a very sad anniversary coming up for you?

It is always so extra hard to stay strong in such trying times but please know that we all do care on here and if we can help in anyway then please ask?

So do take care of yourself and I hope that we can at least give you some comfort when you need it the most?

God Bless :A
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxx

Needstochange

glasgowgirl wrote: »

Hi everyone,

stopping spending hours in aimless online surfing (this forum excluded!) and getting back to my love of reading would be a start.

xx

Totally agree with you gg and Im afraid as this site is my most favourite for mindless surfing I would have to include it!! I used to be an avid reader and now its reserved for holidays and sunny days in the garden (and thats only because I cant see the screen in the sunlight:rolleyes:) So May is coming together for me with your help!! I will be cutting down mse time and increasing reading and journal writing:j:j.................dont worry Budgie you wont notice me missing:Dmost of my mse time is during the day when I should be working:o and I hope you are looking after yourself we cant have you ill again in May for sure:eek:

well done maz and FB on target hitting:T

16 please HS 4 months of target hitting and 63 days of not drinking ... I would never have believed it

winebox

BHB :j:j:j:j:T:T:T:T soooo well done!

HS one more for moi today so 7 pls, ta

Budgie I'll go for 10 afds pls (& that half stone!)

NTC may I have an advance copy when you're published? Signed?!

Hi to everyone else.....x

Nelski

Just been having a read through again and think I might join in May if thats ok. I have been cutting down lots anyway thanks to a diet but I could do with a target. You are all very inspiring to read and I just wanted to say hi

Needstochange

Hello and welcome Nelski you'll like it here:j

Winebox I figured Id just cheat and print this thread off.........that would make a bestseller for sure:rotfl:(mind you nobody would believe the goat in the shower story:rolleyes:)

Wanna_Bee_Free

Think I can say another one for me now so that's 8 for me please Happy.

BB, please can I go for 12 in May please.