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

penelopedee_2

Morning everyone, hope you are all well.

Sparkles, I would like to join a Mon-Fri challenge again if there are enough 'positive' takers - or if you want I'll try and run one instead. Don't mind, let me know how you feel. Reporting back on here has been a brilliant motivator for me.

We have rugby presentation this afternoon but luckily I am the only driver in the family so that takes the pressure off drink wise. Other than that I can see a long day of washing and ironing ahead (especially as I've just found a pile of school shirts shoved down the back of the washing basket :mad:).

As usual, aiming for AF today. Sending loads of positive vibes out for anyone else that is joining me in merry AF Sundayness

Pippilongstocking

Morning Jo - how's life in the fair capital of Englandshire today?

ETA morning Pene as well!

jo1972

fayjmck wrote: »

Hey Sparkles I know what you are saying - I'm really sorry you feel let down. You put alot of work/effort into the challenges. Its very appreciated.

I dont' know, to be honest, in my own case if it was a case of not bothering - Although I wanted to be diligent and accepted to be on the challenge - life got too stressful/couldnt' get online much in the evenings and I just couldn't do it for those few days even though I said I would try - the intention was there. Although I drank really moderately on the days I did drink (I was never drunk/over limit) and only half a glass one night before just thinking OK I just want juice and chucking the wine down the sink.

I know these are all excuses/triggers but my intentions were good and honourable when I signed up. OH's been up and there's been alcohol in the house - which is unusual normally. When lifes like this, I have to just take things each day at a time - I probably shouldn't have signed up for 4 days - but didn't realise the chaos having someone else around would cause inside my own noggin!

I love the support that's on this thread - from you all - even when challenges don't quite go to plan - there is still alot of thinking/etc going on! (Honest)

Well done to those who did achieve your challenge and great that you've taken the time and energy to run it.

Precisely what Fay said ^^^^^^^^^^^^

Very very well put Fay. I think that last weeks challenge was the first one I have completed since last May (1 year ago). It's a little for me like GC said last night about setting targets and failing them. I have every intention (or rather pray and hope) to complete a target then end up humiliating myself in front of the potential 100s of people on here reading and letting myself down. I would never sign up for a challenge knowing that I was going to fail it and once again humiliate myself.. As GC says, it's my alcholism.

Sparkles, you spend so much time on here helping and supporting everybody and you put so much effort into the challenges, please don't feel let down by people, like myself, that let themselves down. We are in awe of the ones that can complete challenges week after week and we want to be like you!

Although I have monumentally fallen off the wagon over the past 2 days, I can not tell you how much help and motivation you gave me during all 4 days of last weeks challenge Sparkles :A

Whether there is challenge going from tonight or not, I (intend) to be AF today

Morning Fay & Pen :wave:

Pen, argh to washing

Fay, the Fair Capital of Londinium is very grey and chilly today

barshamhillbilly

jo1972 wrote: »

RA, if I could make a video for anyone, it would be you (cue Lurks, YM and possibly even BHB... and WB )

:D:D:D:D;)

winebox wrote: »

btw - what happened to bhb?

115K wrote: »

I wondered where he had got to.

:wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave:

Sorry - busy busy
Doing OK.... Under control but not where I want to be. Am seeing a Dual diagnostic team next week .... for people with anxiety / depression / mental health problems and an addiction. Attack from both sides.... hopefully it will work ??

Jo - will wave on the way passed today ... Off to Sussex to take DD1 home so will wave from the top of the bridge so you can see us as we cross at Dartford


busy busy ...... ...... Still at least i can't drink till we get home this evening :cool:

BHB
xx

fedupandskint

Ok you win - I'll run another one starting midnight tonight

Now then - only sign up if you are committed to achieving then you will get there

Next Mon-Thurs 96 Hour Challenge starts at Midnight tonight

Let me know if you want to sign up and I'll add your name to the list

Let's really commit to achieving 4 AFD and then see how much better we feel as a result both physically and psychologically

No half hearted attempts please - we need strong commitment for this!

jo1972

Yay BHB :wave:

Do what I did when driving home from Bognor the other year, drive past the first Dartford Crossing turn off by mistake and then continue on passing through every London Borough that exists, crossing Tower Bridge then getting lost just on the other side and end up crossing Tower Bridge again, then somehow manage to cross the river without going over a bridge or under a tunnel (???) and finally end up seeing a place that looks recognisable.....that took up an extra 2 hours of my time, plus from mine you would have to drive for another 2 hours to your neck of the woods, by then it's bedtime and no time to drink

Good luck with your dual wotsits next week, keep us updated and stop going AWOL

How's Mrs W?

xx

jo1972

fedupandskint wrote: »

Ok you win - I'll run another one starting midnight tonight

Now then - only sign up if you are committed to achieving then you will get there

Next Mon-Thurs 96 Hour Challenge starts at Midnight tonight

Let me know if you want to sign up and I'll add your name to the list

Let's really commit to achieving 4 AFD and then see how much better we feel as a result both physically and psychologically

No half hearted attempts please - we need strong commitment for this!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Can you put my name down please (oh jayzus, really hoping I don't let sparkles down :undecided)

115K

shaggydoo wrote: »

(that's "smiley" language for Welcome Elvis )

:rotfl:

barshamhillbilly wrote: »

:wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave:

Sorry - busy busy
Doing OK.... Under control but not where I want to be. Am seeing a Dual diagnostic team next week .... for people with anxiety / depression / mental health problems and an addiction. Attack from both sides.... hopefully it will work ??

:hello: I hope that dual diagnosis thing goes well for you.:)

I am going to be AF for today so that makes it 3 AF days out of 9 (not too bad!:eek:)

I hope everyone is okay.:A

barshamhillbilly

jo1972 wrote: »

Yay BHB :wave:

Do what I did when driving home from Bognor the other year, drive past the first Dartford Crossing turn off by mistake and then continue on passing through every London Borough that exists, crossing Tower Bridge then getting lost just on the other side and end up crossing Tower Bridge again, then somehow manage to cross the river without going over a bridge or under a tunnel (???) and finally end up seeing a place that looks recognisable.....that took up an extra 2 hours of my time, plus from mine you would have to drive for another 2 hours to your neck of the woods, by then it's bedtime and no time to drink

Good luck with your dual wotsits next week, keep us updated and stop going AWOL

How's Mrs W?

xx

Is that what they call the scenic route ? Will give that a try

Will try and stop going AWOL .... odd really ... don't have much to say lately .... cue WB !

BHB
xx

Have a great day .....


PS. Just had home grown bacon butties .....yumyum!!
Did you know we had a bacon butty tree?

barshamhillbilly

115K wrote: »

:hello: I hope that dual diagnosis thing goes well for you.:)

Thanks 115K - I hope so too
Not quite sure what its about yet - will have to wait and see

BHB
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