Alcohol self help thread II

feelinggood_2

Hey Jayne, I'm sorry you are finding it hard today - keep going, just take it a minute at a time. We are here if you want to rant and rave at us
How many days is it now?

And how are you today Al Mac, getting your work done?

Chrismojam

jayne.doe wrote:

i am really really finding it hard today...

Found this thread recently....but first time I've posted....

You are doing better than me hun....I've given in today and gone and bought the very drink I know I shouldn't:mad: So...now I just have to make sure that I don't go OTT...i.e. try to drink sensibly:rolleyes:

Although..I have managed to stop myself for the past 3 days...is that something to be proud of??? Actually I AM proud that I didn't get a drink on Thursday...because I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO...angry, frustrated, upset at all sorts of things going on (I know they are my triggers) ....and I was SO ready to get a drink....but I thought 'if I get one tonight...I won't be finished until it's gone...' so I am quite proud of myself for that...that and one of the women in the offy just cannot handle someone paying by debit card...if I came across her I might well have killed her:p

I know I need to get a grip on this....the stupid thing is..I am intelligent person..I KNOW what my triggers are....but I still give in to them at times..or 'justify' my drinking....:o

I hope you and others continue to do well...it's a journey...not a destination..I am sure that saying is meant for something else...but I think it is quite apt.;)

Best wishes XX

Chrismojam

the spirit of this post....

Some of you are further along the path to not drinking that I am...I hope I've not upset anyone by saying I've given in?

feelinggood_2

Thank you for your best wishes Chris Feel free to stick around and talk if you like, sometimes letting it out helps
I hope you can learn to deal with your triggers and that you can either control the drink or give it up.
Take care x

feelinggood_2

Chrismojam wrote:

the spirit of this post....

Some of you are further along the path to not drinking that I am...I hope I've not upset anyone by saying I've given in?

Not at all Chris
I've been posting on this thread since the beginning, and I've been to rock bottom whilst posting.
I admire your honest with admitting you've given in, maybe now is a good time to think about giving it up completely?
Have you considered AA?

feelinggood_2

And another post by me
Something my mum recommended, Drinkline

The National Alcohol Helpline

Tel (Helpline): 0800 917 8282
9.00am - 11.00pm, Monday to Friday

Drinkline offers the following services:

Information and self-help materials.
Help to callers worried about their own drinking.
Support to the family and friends of people who are drinking.
Advice to callers on where to go for help.
Drinkline is confidential and no names need be given. Callers to the above number have the option of listening to recorded information about alcohol or talking to an adviser.

Might be of some use to someone x

feelinggood_2

And a few more Here
Lots of links and phone numbers, hope this helps someone

jayne.doe

hi chris, no no way have you upset me. I try not to judge anyone 3 days is a long time. I have now gone after tonite:) 7 days without alcohol fg:) That is the first time in 4 yrs actually i think it might possibly be even 5 since my op. Thanks al for the posting i know it has to get easier just the craving started this morning as soon as i awoke, which is very unusual, i normally just want a cup of tea.:) Anyhoo have purchased huge bar of milk and nut chocolate bar and chocolate with crunchie in it:) i am now offically addicted to chocolate

feelinggood_2

You went to the shop Jayne?
Enjoy your chocolate, hope it helps
The morning cravings are rather unsettling aren't they?

Chrismojam

feelinggood wrote:

Not at all Chris ....Have you considered AA?

I have....but I am THE most stubborn !!!!!! I know..........if I cannot to it myself...no other !!!!!! can do it for me...and that includes support etc.....I know..self defeating maybe....but maybe it is just a matter of time;)