The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 5

graemecarter

barshamhillbilly wrote: »

Not sure how to respond to that

Guess that's why I am a 'cutter downer' not a 'giver upper' at the moment

If you can cut down successfully, then great.
When I mean successfully I mean drinking within recommended guidelines, and also not feeling you are missing out by not being able to drink more.
Basically, being happy about your level of drinking.

If this doesn't work, maybe try abstention.
However, some people only really want to quit when they have lost something (job, family, driving licence, etc) so unfortunately some people have to be in pain for making and sticking to that decision to be AF

jo1972

At home and another disaster averted by dear fay, she really will get sick of me soon!

115K

I'm glad you got on alright today BHB.:cool:

I had a doctor's appointment today and he referred me to a Drink/ Drugs misuse service (which I agreed to.) I said that I think the online support has been helpful but I know I can be doing better. It is difficult with dual diagnosis as my mental illness does affect my drinking patterns.

I will give it a chance anyway. I just said I didn't want to go to any group therapy sessions! That would be my idea of hell.:eek:

heath480

Come on Jo,you can do i:At!

Pippilongstocking

jo1972 wrote: »

At home and another disaster averted by dear fay, she really will get sick of me soon!

Never!!! Very glad to be of service - me dear all I did was remind you that the offy folks think you are insane :rotfl:

Oh yeah and that you don't drink anymore remember

Waves hello to all those about :j

maman

Well done BHB and 115K, glad you're getting some extra support.

Well done jo (and fay) and wb I hope you're still with us

I don't think I'm going to be AF tomorrow as I'm out for a posh supper but I like the idea of 'special days'. We could have Teetotal Tuesday or Sober Saturday (:eek:). Must go, feeling flippant. 5 hours 39 mins but I'm not counting!

honeybear_2

jo1972 wrote: »

Andy, just noticed your sig, 'eat from the garden' is that like al fresco on the decking?

I thought it meant he was outside grazing with the sheep :rotfl:

Evening all

Lurkio

jo1972 wrote: »

Me and Fay are thinking about a Thursday challenge this week, anyone up for it? A kinda keeping up the being good on a school night thing

Yup... count me in

barshamhillbilly

winebox wrote: »

I think you're getting closer to the answer bhb; last time you mentioned this scenario it was simply a wet fish, now you're starting to focus in on the type of fish. This could be significant.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Do you think I need to decide if its Oak Smoked and or died with a nasty unatural yellow colour :D

115K wrote: »

I'm glad you got on alright today BHB.:cool:

Thanks 115K

115K wrote: »

I just said I didn't want to go to any group therapy sessions! That would be my idea of hell.:eek:

Thats what I said to start with but have agreed to a support group. The 'reduction clinic' this morning was actually quite a hoot. Its not full of stereotypical drunks, but just normal friendly people like the lunatics on here :D. I feel much better about going to a proper support group now, but can't manage to get to the one tomorrow as it clashes with taking eldest son to physio. :rolleyes:

maman wrote: »

Well done BHB and 115K, glad you're getting some extra support.

:beer: oops ... I mean thanks :D


BHB
xx

jo1972

115k, well done for taking the step and good luck! How long is will you have to wait do you know?

That offy bloke really does think Ive lost it, had to go in there tonight and he looked at me a bit shiftily, like im a shop lifter or summat?

Only 5 hours and 27 minutes till tipple free thursday!