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

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  • yellowmonkey
    yellowmonkey Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    honeybear wrote: »
    marru, thanks for those bears from yesterday but a polar bear in a christmas hat is the way to go ;)

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  • Miss_Piggy_2
    Miss_Piggy_2 Posts: 3,631 Forumite
    honeybear wrote: »
    Marru, thanks for those bears from yesterday but a polar bear in a Christmas hat is the way to go ;)

    Now THATS cute!
    **Keep Calm and Carry On!**
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    Miss_Piggy wrote: »
    Now THATS cute!

    I just popped over to the Arctic to take a few snaps :D

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
  • RecoveringAlcoholic
    RecoveringAlcoholic Posts: 936 Forumite
    Welcome JG.

    You are in the right place.

    Remember that we deal with alcohol,

    cunning, baffling, powerful!
    Living Sober.

    Some methods A.A. members have used for not drinking.

    "A simple book for complicated people"
  • eselt
    eselt Posts: 604 Forumite
    Hi all

    Squizz- so sorry to hear you had such a negative experience re: detox meds, especially after you got yourself all geared up for it and put some plans in place. I must admit it all boils down to finding a compassionate GP with experience of addictions and alcohol problems- I've had quite a few home detox's using meds (chlordiazapoxide) and they do take the edge off and help with any withdrawal symtoms you might have BUT they do make you feel a bit out of it and dopey, and its good to have a friend or family member supporting you and checking on you daily to make sure you are OK. The meds just help you with physical side effects of stopping drinking so theres still all the psychological stuff to do, and that can take quite a long time to work through. Whatever you agree with your gp, BEST OF LUCK WITH IT....and remember everyones journey is different even if there are a lot of similarities in our experiences.

    Good luck everyone tonight.
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    Heavens! Squizz, I'm so sorry - I got caught up in turning myself into a polar bear with a Christmas hat! :rolleyes: :D

    I'm really sorry about your bad experience & I hope your own doctor can help some more. Best of luck :)
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    edited 5 December 2009 at 11:03PM
    Hey chaps - sneaking in for a catch up

    (((Squizz))) and welcome jeffgeorge


    HI HB, E and others - YM loved the lights - Catch you all soon - work and life in turmoil at mo - normal service resumed soon I promise (I hope) x
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • heath480
    heath480 Posts: 341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Welcome jeffgeorge.

    Welcome squizz.

    Welcome back cazza you were missed.

    Jo hope your night out is a success.

    Sending lots of strength to anyone struggling.

    Love the lights ym,if there is a coach trip would like to sit on back seat, although cant claim a seat from being naughty!thought I would be a good influence on badly behaved peeps.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Sobriety delivers everything Alcohol promised.


    Alcohol free since May 23rd 2003.:D
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    I'm struggling, tho technically I guess I've already lost the struggle :o

    I don't know about tomorrow but I AM DEFINITELY doing a 72hr Challenge from Monday.

    Prod me with candy cane if I don't ;)

    candycane2.gif
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    If you didn't read them this will mean nothing to you but I've just discovered that the Anatole books are on Amazon :D

    Off to bed shortly so for all of you that didn't read them I will explain tomorrow :cool:

    nite nite, lovely peeps :)

    xx
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
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