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

glasgowgirl

Yes, that's true! Tonight I've taken the washing off the drying stand and correctly paired up 40 black socks (oh, the excitement!).

Off to bed to read. Thinking that if I'm all tucked up I might be able to focus more.

Night all.

xx

maman

Just called in to say:hello:

Eselt, I'm feeling for you. So sad that you had to pass up on your trip because others don't understand how far you've come and where you are now. Hopefully it won't always be like this and I hope it's some comfort that those of us who have come to 'know' you do understand. Have you stayed in same area and within same circles since you had all your problems?

Debtmonkey, I'm so glad that your OH is picking up. It sounds a bit of a roller coaster for you to deal with and I'm not surprised it's hard to stay AF and cope with the problems at the same time. Hardly surprising that you managed your AF start while OH was away. Delighted to hear that you were coping on apple juice tonight. If you stay AF tonight it will be a triumph for you. Go for it!!

Cazz, I think that like Debtmonkey you have enough to do coping with your AF target without the added stress (and booziness) of the Gaypride shindig. Your OH seems to understand that you needed peace and rest at this time (and you haven't denied her time with her old mates) so take time out, chill and keep up the good work!

Good evening to all posters (and lurkers). Holidays mean that we are all popping in and out frequently.

Budgie I am worried that we haven't heard from you recently, but perhaps you've sneaked off to have that curry in Brick Lane with DS without telling us. I do hope so.:A

115K you're NOT to give up!!! ALL AF days count.

beachbeth

glasgowgirl wrote: »

God, I'm bored tonight. Without booze the evenings seem so long. Can't seem to settle to anything. Tried reading the papers, mags, a book. Started watching a film, then switched to a DVD. Restless and not sure why.

xx

That is just how I feel tonight. This is the first Saturday I can remember where I didn't have a drink and its weird. I want to go to bed because I can't think what else to do! The dogs aren't used to me going to bed this early though and one of them especially hates a change from routine and will just whine and howl at the bottom of the stairs if I go up too early!:p My OH has had his usual beer (which I don't mind) so I expect the evening has gone fast for him but its just been strangely long to me.:rolleyes:

Ive had a tidy up and washed up a saucepan and a knife but theres nothing else to do really. I will go to bed soon and have a read of a book. Something I haven't done a lot of.

Sleep tight everyone!

budget_babe

Hi guys

I don't really feel upto my usual posts to be honest. But I have been lurking and Caz I just wanted to send you a very big hug ((())) it seems like you are having a very difficult day today and I just wanted to give you my support and to say thankyou for your pm when I felt at my lowest. Things will turn out right in the end, you can count on it. Stay strong Angel and I was SO PLEASED that you kept to your AA meeting, focus on the positive and you will be just fine. Hugs and lots a love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Fay way to go girl well done on smashing that loan, and what is this you mentioned re: dates???? Have we something to celebrate? Noone I think has picked up on this but ............................. Like what is going on??????????????? Are
we having to order an hat ???????????? Hugs Angel and you are doing just fine XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Eselt your post has really troubled me and has in fact brought me back from Lurkdom, I remember some time ago when you posted that you were going to this festival and how much it meant to you that you had in fact been trusted. I can only imagine the pain you have felt since your childrens friends have since felt differently. To have to have given your ticket to your childrens father was a very difficult thing for you to do. You are a strong cookie and I know you will come back stonger but I feel with all my heart that you have righted your wrong and how long do you have to pay for the illness that you have had but overcome? You are a special lady and we are all priveleged to know you. Big hugs and lots of extra Budgie love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Darling JO have a fab time on your break and I hope it is a really good break for you? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Winebox sorry I missed you hun but I so know West Wales my son went to uni there where are you staying? I so love that part of the country. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

40sm hugs and you so ain't being yourself, I worry about you and I hope you are ok? hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pricey hunny lovely to see you back matey. HUGS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bhb hugs matey and how was the funeral? I am sorry if I have missed something? I don't think you have mentioned this??? But I hope you and your family are ok? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

GG hugs Angel and thankyou for being here and suppporting us all. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Miss P I am on 13 af days please, you are doing fab and you always brighten my day, hugs to you and our adorable piglet. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Maman hugs and lots alove, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Fedup hugs and lots a love too xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

And to Debt Monkey hugs and you are so going through such a difficult time, I am thinking of you mate Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

GC you are as always our shining beacon along the path that we take. I admire and respect you and I just wanted to send you a big hug (()) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Molls where are you mate? You seem to have been gone awhile now? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Personally I am not in a fantastic place at the moment, I aim to bounce back, (At some point). But you all are always on my mind and I do care about you guys. :A

I shall be about but I have much to sort out at home as well, its a case of doing the right thing and all

BTW Ra if you are lurking? hugs and lots of lovenxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.........................

One good thing the X Factor is back next week, oh happy days and all ...........................................

God bless and cherish the ones you love
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

fedupandskint

Take care Budgie, hope you are ok and starting to bounce back a little.

Lots of love too!

40somethingmum

Darling Budgie

Thanks so much for posting. We are all worried about you. Please, please don't worry your little head about me. I am fine .... just suffering from normal mummy mania during 7 weeks holiday:rotfl::rotfl:.

My wee mum is now out of hospital and is very much on the mend so one less thing for me to worry about.

Is your visit to DS this week ? I really hope things are beginning to improve for you & DH. Has he/ you been to see GP??


Lots of (((hugs))

40SM:D

budget_babe

40somethingmum wrote: »

Darling Budgie

Thanks so much for posting. We are all worried about you. Please, please don't worry your little head about me. I am fine .... just suffering from normal mummy mania during 7 weeks holiday:rotfl::rotfl:.

My wee mum is now out of hospital and is very much on the mend so one less thing for me to worry about.

Is your visit to DS this week ? I really hope things are beginning to improve for you & DH. Has he/ you been to see GP??


Lots of (((hugs))

40SM:D

Hi Sweetheart,

I am so pleased to hear your Dear Mum is coming out of hospital, it must be such a relief to you. Of course I worry about my mate :-)

There is lots going on at the moment with myself and DH, I have been back to someone I trust implicity. She is now going to help my DH, long story but I feel I am on the right track with him, so to speak. Our doctors are not so good, so I am going down the alternative therapy path.

My Dh seem so much better from one session with this person than with months of counselling with our Doctor,

I have myself gained holistic therapy qualifiations and at one point I thought this was the correct path for me?????

One thing that struck me was when I was in Scotland and had to visit the Doctor, how much time they have for you? I was amazed, in contrast in Stokie land they are writing the perscriotions before your bum has touched the seat ............................................

The person I trust is someone that I have found to be genuine and I do believe that she can help?

But I SHALL BE IN LONDON FROM THE 24TH AUGUST, HOW COOL IS THAT .............................. And I so thought our Darling Jo was cooking the curry :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

RecoveringAlcoholic

Waves to Budgie.

I hope that your break goes well and that the dolphins don't freeze!

P.S. Don't visit the bar after midnight.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Well...AF 2nite! Was quite stressed till 10pm...OH sound asleep. Fingers crossed 2morrow will beas good as 2day for her...no reason why it should not be as meds increased & her anxiety is hugely reduced.

Thanks for all the kind words.

maman

DEBTMONKEY1A wrote: »

Well...AF 2nite!

Well done Debtmonkey!! Onwards and upwards!