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

Pippilongstocking

Hiya
Won't be around over next couple days so stay safe - Miss P - just returning the favour

Still breezy here - gulp - doesnt inspire you to get on a small prop plane........

Ym another one for me please - take care guys

MrsJC_2

Good morning everyone :hello:
I actually woke up this moring without feeling groggy - yay! Not sure if this is just because my body is adjusting to sleep without alcohol or that I did a long run last night - the weather here was lovely. Would love to hear from anyone who is also going through the groggy stage as to how long
it is lasting etc...

So, YM, that's 8 for me so far

DC - I hope you've got over the shock and that DS is recovering well

Have a good day everyone

mrsdee

samandsheryl wrote: »

Morning all

YM - 8 AFD for me now please

Sam

And me too please, ym!

I'm waking up each mornign with almost a feeling of euphoria. Is that a good sign or a sign that my previous drinking was really very bad?
Or is it just what "normal" people feel all the time, I wonder?

mrsdee

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

I know, I know. Will do. Hate these evenings when I'm shall I / Shan't I / Shall I / Shan't I......

Miss P
xx

Ah, miss P that reminds me of when I was trying to stop smoking and every day going through the shall I/shant I routine - putting oneself through that much trauma every day is tiring! Easier just to accept it's a no and then not have to go through that dialogue every time...
Good luck!!

cazzasmazza

Morning everyone,

Jo - I've not got to that bit in the book yet. I should be able to read a bit more over the weekend.

Unfortunately, I was not AF yesterday evening at my leaving "do", despite my previous post saying I would be - oops! So I stay the same on the AFD board, YM

I had 2 pints of Coors at the pub before the meal and then I went onto water for the rest of the evening, so at least I was sensible and drank in moderation (can't quite believe I was able to do that!). As you all know, my ultimate aim is to reach a stage where I feel happy and content to abstain completely.

I've been cutting down/trying to stop boozing for less than 2 months, so I've got an awful long way to go before I reach the "happy with no drink at all" stage, although I am pleased with the small milestones I've achieved up to now. One day at a time, so I need to put the no drinking whole of my future out of my mind, because of course when I look at it like that, it seems far too scary and unattainable!!

Compared to 2 months ago, I have cut down a HUGE amount, so I need to be pleased with my achievements and not focus too hard on my negatives. I was drinking half a bottle of vodka 5 times a week and some nights I'd have 2 - 3 beers on top, or I'd drink more voddy and get through 3/4 bottle!!!:eek:

Over the last 7 weeks or so, I've got really drunk once, plus had a drink or 2 drinks about 4 times. So that is amazing for me. And reading it all back I am very pleased with myself.

I have another AA meeting tonight. Whilst I know AA is for stopping drinking completely and I haven't managed that yet, ( but I really really do want to stop drinking), I am still very pleased at how much my drinking patterns and attitudes have changed already. I have noticed that I'm starting to view alcohol with much more care now and I really think about whether I should have a drink now and I am very aware of it. Before, I would just neck as much booze as I could to get drunk as quickly as possible and deal with the consequences later.

Someone said to me at AA on Monday that AA "ruins your drinking". I think it has and that can only be a good thing. :T

Hugs and love
Caz
xxxx

ForeverHopeful_3

Morning peeps :wave:

Glorious here today. Shame I'm in the office.

It's DS2 birthday today. I went into his bedroom and started singing "Happy Birthday" and he started singing along with me :rotfl:He's such a cutie! Then the postman rang the doorbell, had to answer with that just out of bed hair :eek: Two of my best friends had posted presents for him! How nice was that? So he got all excited about opening more parcels.

Had a disturbed nights sleep, but feeling okay this morning. Have to stop at Mr A on the way home to pick up a few things. Will try very hard to stay away from wine aisle.

Have a good day everyone X

jo1972

Happy Birthday to FH's DS2

happyshopper

8 days for me YM. Bit grumpy this week, but not tempted to hit the bottle. Developing rather an addiction to blackberry 'n apple crumble tho'. mmm....

GreyPilgrim

Nice surprise on the scales this morning. First time Lard has been below 18 stone 10 lbs for weeks.

Day 3 of the 100 day odyssey. Feels like I've actually 'started' in now (I know it's early days) - but now it's underway I feel good about it. Just got to get my head down and anticipate the times when I'm going to be tempted. Thursday after climbing is usually a 'pop in the pub on the way home' night. Might just avoid instead.

I think we have a works party on Saturday too. Actually feel happy to do the driving and stick to Lime and Soda.

graemecarter

mrsdee wrote: »

And me too please, ym!

I'm waking up each mornign with almost a feeling of euphoria. Is that a good sign or a sign that my previous drinking was really very bad?
Or is it just what "normal" people feel all the time, I wonder?

A bit of both I think

I don't think normal people feel euphoric as it is normal for them. We appreciate it as we haven't felt like that for so many years!!!