The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 4

40somethingmum

Hi Jo

I am sooo relieved for you . Now that is out in the open you can start to make those changes happen.

((((Hugs)))

40SM

jo1972

Caz, good for you hun As RA has said, try the meeting and if you don't feel you fit in, try another. Don't be nervous, it's just a room of people that all have something in common. Nobody will judge you, everybody will empathise Let us know how you get on xx

mumofboys_2

Hi Jo

Well done! That is such a big hurdle, and it's behind you now. I was literally holding my breath reading your post.

Have a good day, and keep going.

MOB

jo1972

mumofboys wrote: »

Hi Jo

Well done! That is such a big hurdle, and it's behind you now. I was literally holding my breath reading your post.

Have a good day, and keep going.

MOB

Forgot to say MOB, congrats for the AF night last night :j:j:j

graemecarter

cazzasmazza wrote: »

Despite my posts that I will try harder not to drink and to have some AFDs, it just hasn't happened. I've got drunk every night this week except Monday. I really do need some help - I hate to say it, but I don't think I can give up on my own.

I believe alcoholism is an illness, and for most illnesses we get help to recover, so this is no difference.
Problem shared is a problem halved etc

So I'm going to my first AA meeting on Monday evening :eek: I'm scared s*tless and I'm upset just typing this and having to admit that I need to attend an AA meeting, but I am going to do it. It's in my diary now! :rolleyes:

Can you get to an earlier one if poss? If yo are going to feel uncomfortable for a few days, then perhaps it would be best to get to one in the next 24 hrs.
The AA phoneline 0845 769 7555 can point you in the direction, and have someone go with you if you don't want to turn up alone.

There are 4 meetings local to me, so I can get to any one of them quite easily, so on most days, even on a Sunday, I can go along if I am feeling weak. I hope I get on ok with the meetings - I know they aren't for everyone, but I've got to try.

You have to want it enough. Many people need it, but don't want it. If you really want to stop drinking, it will work. It works for many (those that want it), but not all.
The more meetings you go to, the better you get and happier you feel.
Generally, they are full of happy, healthy, well people, who are welcoming and nice.

Hugs,
Cazza "feeling pretty miserable" Smazza
xxxxx

You'll be fine - you are doing a great, life-changing thing.
Alcohol has beaten you - it's time to live a new life.
All you need to do is not drink for one day at a time

mumofboys_2

jo1972 wrote: »

Forgot to say MOB, congrats for the AF night last night :j:j:j

Thanks Jo, but just had v/m from "really scary client" who I will have to call back when MIL drops boys off. Immediately I feel less strong. I WILL DO IT THOUGH!

jo1972

40somethingmum wrote: »

A deal it is then:T:T . Enjoy having your boys back .

40SM

Can I join the AF Friday

mumofboys_2

jo1972 wrote: »

Can I join the AF Friday

Yes please!

jo1972

mumofboys wrote: »

Thanks Jo, but just had v/m from "really scary client" who I will have to call back when MIL drops boys off. Immediately I feel less strong. I WILL DO IT THOUGH!

Alcohol does blank out crapness, but it also blanks out the feelings of pride which is what you will be feeling when you make the phone call and deal with it without a hangover

115K

Jo - that was pretty anti-climatic (is that the right spelling) you know what I mean anyway about telling your OH.

Caz - well done for your decision.:T

In a rush so hope everyone else is okay.:A