Alcohol self help thread II

beachbeth

mariauk wrote:

I speak as someone who has been affected by alchohol because of my Mum having an addiction to drink.

My parents drink far too much too. My mum gets quite nasty with it and its upsetting. So I do know what thats like. I don't really take after my mum so Im hoping that I won't get like that. If ever it happens then I just won't let myself drink enough to go round upsetting people. Its strange because my whole family drink (they're not all alcoholics!) and yet I have 1 brother who can't even have a sip because it makes him ill for days. He has a complete intolerance to alcohol!

ac

i also have an intolerance to alcohol !!!!!!!!
or allergy !!!!

its like a pringle addiction......

once i pop i cant stop......

its the first drink that makes me drunk..... cause i cant
DOOOOOOOOOOOO one drink

tiss all or nothink with me....

.........................................

i use to get i burning yerning feeling about 9pm...... as
if i WAS missing somethink...... that was my routine i guess....
when the kids were in bed the vodka came out :rolleyes: .....

i now learnt its your head thats messing with you....
your body cannot crave wot it aint got !!....
it takes 3 days clean for all the alcohol of your last session to
leave your body.......after this time.. if your craving/wanting
a drink its ya head ................

this is a very dangerous and very controlling illness........

alcoholism is the third biggest death rated illness atm...
(cancer and heart desease the other two)

if anyone reading this thread thinks they have a problem
they should not hesitate to talk to someone...........

but thats wot alcoholics do.. hesitate.... and not face problems
stopping is only the start.......



hope everyone is well xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Al_Mac

You're being very profound these days:eek:

I'm OK, what about you

ac

dealing with life..... on life terms.....

and not mine

ac

hi.....

ive come to turms with my second biggest demon....

in my heart i no the marriage is over... and
if i dont do something about it i will be back on the booze.....

so... for someone whos always put others before herself
and never really done anything selfish or just for me....
i have to do the one biggest selfish act in the whole wild world.....because I cant go on like this.....

ironey at its best i think........ xx

ive been in this situation alot lately and backed down
from it when its come to the crunch.....
but this time its different :rolleyes: ... i no its not doing anyone any favours by prolonging it.....and in the end......hiding behind hurting the kids will make it worse for them in the long run xxx

Fran

Hi ac,

Haven't come across your posts for a while.

I don't think it's selfish to leave your husband because all the time you're unhappy the kids will sense that. As you're sober you'll be able to arrange it all the better beforehand.

You'll always have support here if you need it.

ac

thanks franny xxx

truth be known.... you no how long ive been unhappy for....

i no the drinking didnt help things..... just masked problems...

at least now i no i cant hide behind the drink... ive just got to
finally face the problems wot i drank on

no more hiding or being avasive.... just got to face it xxxxxx

Edinburghlass_2

As its Sunday morning ac I'm trying to think of a hymn that might help, however I can't right now and don't want everyone in floods of tears again

Like the alcohol, one step at a time, none of it will be easy you just need to ask GP that question but she'll also tell you how good she feels about herself having started her new life on her own.

As Fran says you'll get the support here as no-one wants to see you back on the booze after coming so far and doing so well.

You only get one shot at this life, so do the best for YOURSELF and your kids and you'll be okay!

take care xx

Al_Mac

You do what's best You know I'm always OK for a chat. xxx

Edinburghlass_2

Just had a quick search for something suitable for Harvest Thanksgiving and couldn't really find anything but this one is an old favourite of mine from childhood so lets sing a long for ac today as she is one of the "good gifts around us"

We Plough The Fields And Scatter Hymn

We plough the fields and scatter
The good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered
By God's almighty hand:
He sends the snow in winter,
The warmth to swell the grain,
The breezes and the sunshine,
And soft, refreshing rain.

Refrain:
All good gifts around us
Are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord,
O thank the Lord,
For all his love.

He only is the maker
Of all things near and far;
He paints the wayside flower,
He lights the evening star;
The winds and waves obey him,
By him the birds are fed;
Much more to us, his children,
He gives our daily bread.

We thank thee then, O Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seed time and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food.
Accept the gifts we offer
For all thy love imparts,
And what thou most desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts.