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

*Mari*

Ohhh I really shouldn't have gone away for the weekend (Surprise, OH only told me on Thurs night, bless )What have you lot been up to!! It's taken me ages to get up to speed....

I can't say I've been AF because I havn't but I have been much more sensible than normal (and still had a fab time), so Im still on day 6 but starting again tomorrow:j

Anyway well done to all who are continuing to cut down or be AF.

Hello :hello: to all those who've jumped on the wagon :T

Night all

Mari xx

bellrooster

Fayjmck - thank you for your kind words! brought a tear to my eye! I'm feeling so emotional tonight!!

I didn't think about the calories in wine vrs food, I think I've had a lot less tonight then than usually! - Wheres the chocolate?! :rolleyes:

I'm sorry to hear you fretted at the weekend, I imagine weekends are hard because it feels like weekends ARE drinking days for a lot of people, especially if you work during the week (which I don't, am sahm).

*Mari*

Fedupskink take care hun, hopefully you are getting the support you need, but we are still here if there is anything we can do (((hugs)))

Patchoulli

A year or so ago my doctor put me on Citalopram for anxiety and panic attacks (and I drank whilst I was on them - silly me).

A typical panic attack for me often crept up AFTER a big event - which was weird, but we're all different I guess. So I'd cope with something stressful (for me, a family gathering, lots of issues there) or perhaps an exam (I'm studying with the OU)...anyway, I would get a feeling like I couldn't breathe properly, like I was forgetting how to breathe, then I'd feel dizzy and really agitated, sometimes my arms would go a bit numb....this is classic anxiety and panic attacks. Certainly exacerbated by the booze. Breathe through them....just focus on your breathing, count your breaths...count to 4 and breathe in....hold for a count of 2.....breathe out slowly to a count of 4. It helps.

They pass - they won't kill you - just go with them.

And the same about sleeping (or not) when we first quit. I had a week or so of rough nights - nightmares, sweats, insomnia....its part of recovery unfortunately. So go with it....again breathing as above, also take perhaps a herbal prep. like Kalms or Quiet Life....Rescue Remedy spray is lovely - keep it by the bed, very reassuring. And if you can't sleep, perhaps listen to some music or make a cuppa and watch tv for a while.

It passes - it really does.

Good luck

X

PS I quit the Citalopram before the booze - and like all antidepressants the withdrawal can be slow and painful. But giving up the booze for me has been much more of a challenge.

yellowmonkey

fedup.

You must do what you have to do. We will be here when you return. Take care and keep safe.

bellrooster

I am eating like a horse at the moment . One thing at a time eh

ym

Patchoulli

yellowmonkey wrote: »

I am eating like a horse at the moment . ym

Naaay!:D

(Sorry, just couldn't resist)

yellowmonkey

Patchoulli wrote: »

Naaay!:D

(Sorry, just couldn't resist)

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Very good

ym

bellrooster

Patchoulli - Thanks for the tip re. rescue remedy and kalms! I'm going to stock up tomorrow!

must try and stock up healthy snacks too!

I guess when we've kicked this alcohol thing we'll all meet in the dieting thread

budget_babe

Hi everyone,

Dearest Lurky can you please update my score tomorrow to 12 (another cross on the calender). Hope you are well? Take Care, hugs xxx

Pbt all those calories, I could shudder, then shudder again. xxx
Wb hope this week goes well for you, please take care. xxx
Miamoo, Pbt and Lurky well done on the weight loss, way to go :Txxx
Grey P you have done so well, concentrate on that and not on one little blip. Big hugs xxx
Jo, Bis, Fay, and Bhb thinking of you and sending you all hugs xxx
Hi Bellrooster and Sleepbetter, welcome aboard look forward to hearing how you get on. Hugs xxx
Fedup, hope things workout for you, please take care and hopefully you will feel like you want to come back soon. xxx
Polaroid hope you are ok? Sending you a big hug. xxx
Hi Molly Polly and hugs xxx
Mari nice to see you back. Take Care xxx

Hello to everyone else, well done on what you have achieved so far. xxx

Yellow Monkey I have got to say you are leading the way with the icons, loved the welcome to the board icon, (Show off, in the nicest possible way) Hugs xxx

sleepbetter

Thanks for all your advice and help. It's comforting to know that Im not alone (or going crazy) It has really helped me. I am going to have an early night tonight and buy the relaxation CD
, sounds like a great idea.

How does the challenge work? Do I just say how many days in the month I am going to try and stay sober, like a target?