The cutting out/cutting down alcohol thread (part 7)

honeybear_2

I don't want to drag the mood down but think it's important I write this down somewhere

As some of you know, I don't always have the sunniest of dispositions in relation to myself. I haven't been great recently so while I was in the bath (no Roxy Music here ) I tried to think of things that I like about myself. I was only going on the physical, as that's what I'm beating myself up about a lot right now, & I could only think 3

I don't think that's a healthy state of mind to be in

Sorry to be a bit depressing, I just need to face up to it & this helps

115K

honeybear wrote: »

As some of you know, I don't always have the sunniest of dispositions in relation to myself. I haven't been great recently so while I was in the bath (no Roxy Music here ) I tried to think of things that I like about myself. I was only going on the physical, as that's what I'm beating myself up about a lot right now, & I could only think 3

Well I have never met you in real life but from what you write on MSE personality wise you seem very friendly, intelligent, caring and funny (funny haha, not funny strange!:o)

Have you ever thought about trying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or something? Maybe it might make you see yourself differently.

penelopedee_2

Hi Honeybear, I've bet you've loads of good things going for you but I know its hard to see them when you're feeling down. Try looking at yourself as if you were your best friend, and then think of the good things they would see about you.

Just from being on here I can see that you are kind, funny and articulate - so thats a few to get you started.

Cheer up hun, you've kept me company on here for the last couple of days, thats a really nice thing to do.

fedupandskint

jo1972 wrote: »

I will, albeit quite early, be declaring a big fat 1 for both challenges so far thanks DB & Sparkles, thanks to some sparkley tuff love I'm on AF becks tonight and will stay that way for tonight at least :)Xxxx

Well done Jo - it works you see let's see you take another step tomorrow for day 2. No really, really really well done x

budget_babe wrote: »

I have oodles of sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry. If anyone is interested?

My fave

Anyway I'm off to update the challenge list- who else is brave and truthful enough to declare an AF Bank Holiday?

honeybear_2

115K wrote: »

Well I have never met you in real life but from what you write on MSE personality wise you seem very friendly, intelligent, caring and funny (funny haha, not funny strange!:o)

Have you ever thought about trying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or something? Maybe it might make you see yourself differently.

Thank you, sweetie

I have done CBT stuff in the past & I probably need to revisit it. I think I do ok with myself personality wise (ish!) but I have a terribly negative body image & seemingly quite messy ways of thinking about it. Shall have to deal with it somehow as It's clearly not a good way to be!

ps.am funny strange too

fedupandskint

115K wrote: »

Well I have never met you in real life but from what you write on MSE personality wise you seem very friendly, intelligent, caring and funny (funny haha, not funny strange!:o

I agree with that too - that is exactly how you come across - no need to feel down about this my dear :A

winebox

3? 3? 3?
My, that's loads! (will get font sorted in a mo) - my only good physical attribute is....ankles, but I try not to look down all the time....;)

HB you are such a witty bear...that makes you lovely in itself x

honeybear_2

winebox wrote: »

3? 3? 3?
My, that's loads! (will get font sorted in a mo) - my only good physical attribute is....ankles, but I try not to look down all the time....;)

HB you are such a witty bear...that makes you lovely in itself x

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Right, you lot have got me somewhere between laughing & crying - thank you

fedupandskint

Roll up, Roll up for the Merry May Alcohol Free 96 hour Challenge

Anyone want to take part in a whole 96 hours free from alcohol meaning you can achieve a whole 4 days AF in the wink of an eye

Just post and let me know and I'll add you to the list and you can aim alongside me and we can all do it together :T

19 hours in - 77 hours to go!
Sparkles Mon AF
DB (Tues-Thurs)
Mari
Jo A Fantastic Mon AF
penelopedee Mon AF
honeybear Mon AF
gien
69chick
WBF
Fay

penelopedee_2

Sparkles and DB I can honestly declare that its another Merry AFD for me today and I'm feeling much better about it then this time yesterday.

All thanks to the kindness and welcome you've shown me here I've almost done 6 days in total now and saved about £30 which is amazing for me.

Cheers everyone x