The Giving Up/Cutting Down Alcohol Support Thread - Numero 9!

*Mari*

Morning

Not much changed here...totals still the same :mad: Im going to make a Drs appt today because for all the 'trying' Im doing and waking up every day thinking this one will be different more often than not Im still drinking. I just don't want to go on like this and in reality I've been waking up saying the same thing for years So am going to try something different.

clarabell13 wrote: »

Did you manage to attack the coursework over the weekend?

Um sort of Im the queen of work avoidance

Glad to hear you are getting on ok.

Jo your posts just give off so much positivity (sp?) I'm hoping some will rub off!!

Pen can you put me down for just today for the challenge and I'll go a day at a time?

Must get ready for work have a great day

Wanna_Bee_Free

Morning,

I can finally report an AFD this month so please chalk me up for 1/10 Shaggy.

Jo, sounds like you've found a new woman there inside you, very inspiring as I'm crawling around like a zombie. Well done on the first 30 days - :T:T:T and keep doing what you're doing as it is working so brill for you.
Bye all, have a good Tuesday.

Wanna_Bee_Free

ForeverHopeful wrote: »

I'm off to bed soon. I've managed my first day AF in a very long time. I have an anxious kind of feeling, like a tightness in my chest. Would think I'll probably not sleep too well, although feel shattered.

Well done forever hopeful, looks like you achieved your first AFD the same day as me - well done. I know what you mean about the anxiety, I'm feeling quite fearful at the moment and know that my nightly bottle plus of wine is really not helping.

Pen, please could I join the 3 night special as I'd like to get two more nights in today and tomorrow. Still thinking about Thursday and will decide nearer the time.

I need to sleep and not wake up with my head running and I'm sure the booze isn't helping me sleep.

Just two weeks being employed left and feeling scared of being unemployed again. Need to kick myself up the bum and apply for more jobs today - there must be one out there with my name on it.

Pippilongstocking

jo1972 wrote: »

Great to hear your news Sim, fantastic

Hope everyone else is okay this flippin' freezin morning BRRRR

30 days sober for me, it'll be my one monthiversary after being AF tonight. NEVER felt better, physically and emotionally, I'd recommend it

It's so funny that just a short 4 weeks and 2 days ago, I was a pale shaking wreck with a knotted stomach, fuzzy head, puffy face, swollen gums, bad taste in mouth, lank hair, tingling/numb toes, exhausted, low self esteem, sad, angry and depressed that I constantly lose my battle with alcohol.

Today I am just like springwatchgirls post on the first post of this thread, I am not afraid to look at myself in the mirror, my stomach feels normal, I no longer shake, hair is healthier, face not puffy (though am suffering detox spots :eek:), I have rosy cheeks for the first time in over 20 years, everyone's commenting on it, eyes are white, no numbness or tingling, feel I can conquer ANYTHING and most of all, which is the most pleasing, I haven't laughed so much in all my life as I have the past few weeks, I'm beginning to feel as though I might be a nice person to have around rather than that serious, ill looking zombie.

Imagine having a hangover and looking at yourself in the mirror after just 6 hours sleep. That was me everyday. Ridiculous.

So very happy

Only popped on to say good morning, dunno where all that came from :rotfl:

Right, off to jump in to shower

Chow for now

xx

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Well done girl -

I'm behind you - getting there but a bit behind you - I've found out what I like doing more than drinking...................! Taking pics of plants and writing about them - well I always was odd............over the weekend yesterday I got out with the camera and got a few really nice shots - excuse me blubbering on my own trumpet - (nice to be inspired to get up and DO something and not be so insular wiht myself - although I'm still talking about me.....lol). I dunno if any of you are into photography - but have a look on the DFW photo challenge

My children keep looking at me wierd - mum why are you cracking jokey thing and bright in the morning.

No real reason - see alot of the above post, I'm not quite on happy street - like Mdme Jo

- but I'm down 'I'm getting there lane..........'

Have fun today xx

clarabell13

10 AF now please Shaggy and 1 for the challenge Pen

Well I was going to post and run this morning but there's some stuff I wanted to comment on so....

Jo 30 days that is so brilliant, and even more brilliant is your attitude right now. Long may it last :T:T (and send some this way pleeeeaassee!!)

Mari well done for the decision to see the doctor. That's a good step to take and one that I haven't been brave enough to do yet but will have to seriously consider if this attempt fails (as so many other attempts have )

Hi there Sim glad to hear you're enjoying the job training and sounding positive

WBF very good luck with the job hunting

Lovely and sunny here but bloomin freezing. Happy Tuesday all :j

Miss_Piggy_2

Good morning all!

Lots to comment on here today.

Jo - What can I say?? You are sounding so positive and so happy! Good for you - I'm so pleased!:T Sometimes it takes a couple of things to fall into place and you're suddenly there (iykwim!). I'm having moments like that myself lately (partly alcohol related) but will bumble on about that in a mo!

Sim - glad training is going well - you too are sounding really positive

((hugs)) to mari, WBF, Cazza, Miamoo and anyone else that needs them


Well, I think I've had a mid-life crisis the past few weeks :rotfl:. I turned 37 yesterday and week or so ago I sat down and worked out what was making me unhappy. Because I WAS unhappy. I worked out I went on my first diet when I was 16 years old. And have been in a constant vicious circle of dieting, stuffing my face etc ever since. 21 Years of being bloody miserable!! And I've got nowhere! All I've achieved is to make myself miserable, the people around me miserable ....and its caused me to drink more. I know that sounds silly but I honestly believe its true. Unhappiness drives me to drink.

I reached the point where my husband sat me down and said he loves me as I am and would rather see me happy than thin. I was really shocked but then I realised thats what I want too!! And my drinking has changed. Last night I would normally, as its my birthday, got hammered. Instead we had a lovely meal with my parents and I had 2 glasses of wine. Didn't want more...I was happy and enjoying myself and didn't think I needed it!

Just lately, I'll admit, I've been horrible. I've had fallings out with my stepdaughter and a friend. And its all down, I think, to my low self esteem, my drinking and my unhappiness. Its all changing now though and, for that, I'm really grateful.

Ultimately, I want Piglet to have a happy Mummy. And I don't care if that Happy Mummy is overweight and enjoys a few glasses of wine every now and then. Got to be better than a miserable mummy thats constantly depriving herself and making herself miserable and then burying herself in bottles of wine over and over again??

God, how long is this post!?! Sorry to bumble on....thankyou if you read to the end. Normal service will now be resumed!:D (must be sommat in the water Jo...we're all feeling cheery!!!)


Miss P
xx

365days

Well done to everyone who is doing so well. Great to hear all the good news.

I'm suffering with my head at the moment. I've been having a really stressy time of late and I've finally given in and had myself signed off work. I need to get some balance in my life for sure.

Haven't drunk tho'. Which would of been the normal 'treatment' so that's good.

Keep taking the tablets !!

penelopedee_2

:j Monday to Thursday Challenge :j

Clarabell
Jo
Pen
Randomname
Sue

Anyone care to join us it's only 3 more nights

3 Night Special

Foreverhopeful
Maman
Miss P
Puzzcat
Wanna Bee Free

I'm happy to list 1 night if anyone just wants to pledge for today

Mari

jo1972

Hugs to those that need ((((()))))

Mari, good luck hun, you know where we are xxx

I can't lie and say it wasn't hard at the beginning, but you all know how hard it can be. The first week was hell'ish, but over time it DOES get easier. I didn't even think of alcohol yesterday, I LOVE sober sleep, LOVE being awake and feeling good in the morning.

Just love it all

Please give it a go, ride the wave for the first few days, get yourself in bed early and be miserable if you want to, a week of that and you'll come through to the other side. Good luck xxx

Trasijocha

Wow !! some really inspiring posts on here, well done everybody who are getting to the place they want to be and keep going all those who like me are still struggling, we can do it we really can.7 AF DAYS FOR ME PLEASE SHAGGY.