The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 3

lillibet_dripping

Fluffybishop - you bet I'm feeling better. My whole life is generally upbeat and even when I'm down, I can usually find the silver lining. Just once in a blue moon, that philosophy (sp?) lets me downthen the floodgates open. I have thought a lot about last week - it was soooooo unlike me to have a blip - I can only liken it to a safety valve moment when I had to let everything out in order to maintain the balance of everyday life. As a single parent, you always keep going, no matter what. Every now and then, you simply have to let the floodgates open to release everything that has been building up and start afresh the next day. Alcohol shouldn't be a part of that letting go, but it helps in the blocking out process.

Heading off to bed soon - another great week to look forward to! I hope I am not the only one who looks forward to going to work?!!!
xxxxxxx

Pippilongstocking

barshamhillbilly wrote: »

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I thought they were from Newcastle

Perhaps when Hadrian was building his wall, they may have just squeezed in

XX

You're all southerners to me up here anywhere over the Pentland firth is 'sooth' whether its lands end or John o' Groats - :rotfl:so when you go on your holidays or go anywhere its common to hear many conversations which go like this:

'You awa on the boat?'

'Aye'

'Sooth?'

'Aye.....'

Runs very quickly away ...........................................

glasgowgirl

Hi all,

Just checking in quickly to update my total - will read through the posts now to catch up the weekend.

Budgie - 4 AF days for me now please.

Had a drink Thurs, Fri, Sat but low quantities and totally unhungovered so feeling pretty good.

xx

FredzMum

openscreen wrote: »

Hi, everyone. I have looked a this group for a while, & decided to finally do something about my drinking!

I have tried:
a) AA - couldn't cope with the group thing
b) Acupuncture - didn't work (ended up with sore ears, don't ask!)
c) Counselling - Ok for a while

I am now taking Kudzo, having Milk Thistle etc,. I am trying to cut down rather than stop completely.

I cannot remember when I did not last have a drink ( I mean years), I had a drink on Bank Holiday Monday & I have had 4 AF days since. In all my time with the above I have never managed this!

However, I do have a problem in the fact I find it hard to get to sleep, ( I have been a heavy drinker for 30 years or more), I am trying Nytol, Any advice please?

Also I have the night sweat, again any advice?

Openscreen
Also

Hi Openscreen

Well done on your four AFD. You mentioned sleepless nights, from my past experience please bear with this and it will shortly pass. Once you have got over this you will sleep like a baby. I have concerns about my own drinking, and have given up quite a few times, but lapsed. Once I've done the first three days or so I do feel better, and I find that it takes me about three weeks to no longer really crave a drink. Wish I could keep it up!! Anyway, my financial situation leaves me with no choice but to give up.

Is it too late to join this challenge for May??

FredzMum

Sorry, forgot to say the night sweats only last a few days too. I also have weird dreams where I'm not sure if I am awake or not, and the night seems like the longest ever! But as I said, it gets better very quickly. If you've been AF for 4 days then maybe you should get a good night tonight.

budget_babe

FredzMum wrote: »

Is it too late to join this challenge for May??

Hi and welcome FredzMum and no of course it is not too late to join our: Af better me challenge. Just let me know how many you want to aim for and your af days and I will add you to my list You will be glad you joined I am sure Hugs and take care xxxxxxxxx

Glasgow Girl very well done sweetheart on 4 af days :TStay positive and keep up the good work. Hugs xxxxxxx

Grahame nice to see you back matey and yes of course you were missed Hugs and take care xxxxxxxxxxx

Budgie over and out xxxxxxxxxxxx

maz123_2

Well i've had a bath with my DS for the first time in ages, and it felt lovely. Poured the wine down the sink, going to do my hair and carry on watching davinci code in bed, and i've stoppped crying. I've got my stuff ready for tomorrow so can crack on with work and stop feeling sorry for myself. so today has been another AFD.

fedupandskint

creeps in to say in the usual northern accent

'Nah then, its fedup 'ere seeing ah you all doin' tonite!

I'm AF tonite making it a total o'6 days so far :j'

returns accent to less northern now to say

Spent this afternoon replanting beans into final position - here's hoping for them!

Carrot seedlings have been attacked by the carrot fly already, boo hoo so need to restart these.

Otherwise all is well here and good, hope it is where ever you all are!

budget_babe

Hugs Maz and well done on pouring the wine down the sink :T and tomorrow is a brand new shiny day.

Give your Ds a big hug and it is lovely whilst they are small, make the most of it. Glad to hear that you have stopped crying and sending you a big big ((())) hug.

Good luck with work, look after yourself and take care
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Edit well done fedup I am off to update your score :-) My oh my you do have green fingers my dear. lots of love and take care xxxxxxxxx

FredzMum

budget_babe wrote: »

Hi and welcome FredzMum and no of course it is not too late to join our: Af better me challenge. Just let me know how many you want to aim for and your af days and I will add you to my list You will be glad you joined I am sure Hugs and take care xxxxxxxxx

Glasgow Girl very well done sweetheart on 4 af days :TStay positive and keep up the good work. Hugs xxxxxxx

Grahame nice to see you back matey and yes of course you were missed Hugs and take care xxxxxxxxxxx

Budgie over and out xxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Budget Babe

Don't like to start things at the beginning of the week, as a long time till the weekend! Please put me down for 19 days, commencing 13th May!