The giving up/cutting down alcohol thread part VI

jo1972

Oooooh, that was my 6,666 post :eek:

ETA: oh, it's now 6,667 :doh:

paybacktime2008

Bubble1379 wrote: »

Hi all

I am new on here but have been reading this thread for several months. (that in itself deserves a medal!:))

I have always been a social drinker but over the last two or three years my drinking has got out of control . I can't pin down exactly why - lots of reasons - and of course drinking too much has made everything worse.

I have tried to cut down / stop loads of times and failed miserably, so recently I went to my local CDAT (Community drug and alcohol team) for help. It's taken ages but I finally started a 5 day home detox programme on Monday.

I have been prescribed a reducing dose of lithium this week. I don't know much about dosages but it doesn't seem very high (today I am on 5mg three times a day - then tomorrow 5mg twice a day). It has certainly helped the physical symptoms but I don't feel feel as calm and relaxed as I hoped I would!

Today will be my 3rd AFD - sounds absolutely pathetic (sounds bloody good to me) but that's the longest I've gone for a year or two!

I was hoping to join this thread to get inspiration from all of you that are doing so well.

I know many people are just trying to cut down but I know that, at least for the forseeable future, I can't risk having even one drink. I really, really want to succeed in this but I am worried because I have the will power (Get this book, No big deal by John Coates. It will help teach you that will power is not what is required) of a flea.



Thank you for reading.

Good luck and welcome!

yellowmonkey

jo1972 wrote: »

I don't think that's quite what we named it it was more of a French occasion :rotfl:

ETA: YM, you can join if ya like :rotfl:

Too late Story of my life

So sorry to hear about your pooch Marru xx

DecemberBaby_2

Spring is in the air. I can feel it. It is so light here.

Marru - I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Sending you a hug.

Hi to Bubble :wave:. I think you are doing great and 3 days is an achievement. Stick around!

Lilith - sorry to hear what you are going through but you sound very positive that it is the right thing for you both so all will be well in the end.

DB x

115K

Sorry about your dog Marru.:(

:hello: to any newbies.

Lilith1980

Thanks all

And hello the the newbies

Miss_Piggy_2

So sorry to hear about your beloved dog Marru. ((HUGS))

Miss P
xx

honeybear_2

Hey peeps

I've had an appointment about my shoulder & it's likely tha the amount of time I spend on my laptop is aggravating things So I will still be here but trying not to post quite so much (:o) as it gets better

I am MAD to the tune of 11, which is my bestest ever total, so am feeling quite pleased

Marru, angel, I'm sorry *hugs*

Hi Bubble Last time I went any stretch of time AF pre-this thread was after I'd had an operation & was on super strong drugs! Stick around, it's a great place

One last thing; are we still aiming to meet at Easter? *shrug*

Marru

Thank you everyone,

I am having a break from tissues and distracting myself in FB. Also had overdose of lemon cheese cake - the ultimate comfort food.

I do apologice for my lack of manners: Welcome Bubble!

Off to beat Miss Piggy in BB...:cool:

saorsie

Another 1 for me tonight Shaggy which brings me up to 14 I think :j

Hugs to Lilith & Marru and hi to Bubbles

-s-