The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread Part 8!

maman

:wave: morning all!

thegoodlifewannabe wrote: »

hi i was invited to come and chat with you guys cause i have been hitting the drink a bit too hard recently i have a lot of things that i want to change but i need to start with the alcohol i was drinking a half bottle of rum or scotch a night and i havent had a drink at night for 4 nights now :j

i have been drinking a lot of tea water and milk at night i ve been like craving it dont know why
i have decided to stop drinking in the house at all cause thats when i have way too much

we dont hardly go out and when we do its for a meal or im driving

things have been ok i have wanted a drink at night but i havent im fine during the day but its night when i want it

the test will be next time my husband works late cause i get scared in the house (burgled at begining of year and live on a rough noisy street):(

i know there are going to be some hard times but ill just come and chat to you guys

Welcome thegoodlifewannabe (we'll need to shorten that!!) to the thread and well done on your 4AF nights:T. Your story is a very familiar one, so you've come to just the right place for support. The 'bells' in the evening (for me it's 6 p.m.) are something so many of us have a problem with. There are lots of tips for coping like keeping extra busy, going to bed early, treating yourself to chocolate or a special soft drink (I can hear the shouts of Vimto as I type). People on here are lovely, just ask and don't be afraid to ramble on (that's pretty typical too). Some of us set targets for the month, some have/plan to give up completely others just take it a day at a time. Stick around!

Good to hear from you jo, sounds idyllic relaxing outside the chalet. Enjoy!!

Congratulations wyndham and good luck for tonight! When I first started I was pacing around the house like a caged animal but that passed but I still find the 4th night hard for some reason. But thefeeling when you've achieved it is wonderful.

Good morning mollypolly, good to hear from you. Hope all going well on the family front.

Have a good day everyone.

Wyndham

Well, I may not make it to 3 AF days in a row after all. Got to work this morning to find the pratt of a boss has resigned 'for personal reasons' (we all think he was pushed). There is much rejoicing here today! And I may just have a drink tonight after all in celebration!

So, next week for my 4 AF days in a row - honest!

365days

Good to see you goodlifewannabe! Hello everyone else.

I'm having a bit of a funny one. My DS is away. I get a break from him about once or twice a year and it is such a weird feeling being 'NONmum' hence I've just got up!

I keep thinking at the moment. Not bad things but thinking about one particular ex who I cant seem to get out of my head even 3 years on.

Can't really explain it. Anyway 11.30 is the target set for getting off my rse and cleaning and sorting my pit.

maman

Wyndham wrote: »

Well, I may not make it to 3 AF days in a row after all. Got to work this morning to find the pratt of a boss has resigned 'for personal reasons' (we all think he was pushed). There is much rejoicing here today! And I may just have a drink tonight after all in celebration!

So, next week for my 4 AF days in a row - honest!

Great news about the boss wyndham:T
(hope this isn't a monitored work email)

bagqueen

Its good to see people being so positive, it made me feel better knowing i wasn't alone and that all the feelings i was having where normal- feeling caged, pacing the floor, not knowing what to do. I spent 3 months going to meetings every day, i know this is not possible for everyone but were i live there are 2 meetings most days that i could get to, not always on the doorstep but doable. As i have said AA was my lifeline. I am not so dependant on meetings now, i go about twice a week.

Its so hard to do but for me the rewards are great. My first 3 months where hell but not as bad as my last 3 months drinking. My rock bottom was something i do not want to experience again. I know just 1 drink will take me back there in no time at all, its all there waiting for me. God i feel like I've just been to a meeting!!

Have a good night all and to all that are struggling remember its 1 day at a time. You only have to go without a drink 1 DAY AT A TIME, don't project and worry about the future, today is enough!!

Pippilongstocking

365days wrote: »

Good to see you goodlifewannabe! Hello everyone else.

I'm having a bit of a funny one. My DS is away. I get a break from him about once or twice a year and it is such a weird feeling being 'NONmum' hence I've just got up!

I keep thinking at the moment. Not bad things but thinking about one particular ex who I cant seem to get out of my head even 3 years on.

Can't really explain it. Anyway 11.30 is the target set for getting off my rse and cleaning and sorting my pit.

365 days - I know the notthemama bit - its wierd - but it does give you time to think!!!

I hope you're OK x

RecoveringAlcoholic

My first 3 months where hell but not as bad as my last 3 months drinking. My rock bottom was something i do not want to experience again. I know just 1 drink will take me back there in no time at all, its all there waiting for me.

Many thanks for your comment. It could have been me typing it!



ODAAT.

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Pippilongstocking

RecoveringAlcoholic wrote: »

Many thanks for your comment. It could have been me typing it!



ODAAT.

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Hey RA - nice to see you me dear!

One Day At A Time! (ODAAT)

Took me ages to work that out! (with a little help!)

Hey chaps - I'm on day 15 AF I hope you're all good!

Crashed out on the sofa with elderflower and fizzy water.

RecoveringAlcoholic

Waves back to Fay.

:j

P.S. Been out to lunch today with some very old friends and it was excellent. In the olden days we would still be there and on our [STRIKE]10th[/STRIKE] 20th bottle of wine!

Marru

Hello,

Just a quick update that I am back on track again, bells have gone quiet. Thank goodness for that. So day 3 in the challenge please.

Lot on the plate at the moment so sorry only reading bits here and there. Hope all is well with all. Shaggy - lovely to have you back, your pictures always cheer me up :j

ETA: Fay - excellent taste in drink, my present favourite