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

365days

randomname wrote: »

Thanks for your response Graeme.
I think I'm in a similar situation to when you were in hospital. I know I cant drink so the whole issue is shelved as far as my brain is concerned.

I will try to carry on after 6 weeks and see how it goes but the way I work/think I am now considering antabuse if I find myself abusing again.

I might be able to drink a small amount but only if it came from the bottom of the bottle!

RN

Hi RN,

I was looking at some old diaries the other night. I mentioned I was drinking too much regularly, I decieded to cut down, I didn't do too great.

As soon as I decieded to stop, like you say, the option to drink was gone. I don't know whether I'm an alcoholic either. What matters is I was drinking too much, it was affecting my wallet, my health and my relationships. I am far better off not drinking in so many ways. I know at nearly 40 my drinking would of only got worse not better.

randomname_3

DB After I completed the first week I felt fine but went straight back to drink. It was as though the brakes came off. I fear this will happen again but hey, thats 5 weeks away.

randomname_3

365 days You've done really well and your approach is the one I am intending to adopt. 6 weeks off will be a great start, I just have to condition my brain that alcohol is a no. The thought of not spending £85 a week helps.

skintscottishgirl

I just want anormal decent working guy who will listen to me and spull his heart ro me too.

I dont understand the problem with that.

as of tomorrow night i am possibly on the wagon again

Thats about as much as i can promise

365days

SSG.

I think that is what we all want. However those guys may not want a drunk. Like attracts like unfortunately.

Harsh but true.

Obviously something is going on but as you know from experience here isn't the place, especially when you are posting drunk.

Step back and go easy. You won't regret the things you say then.

honeybear_2

SSG, I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. I certainly don't know what you mean by 'last time' either.

I hope you're ok & that you don't feel too rough in the morning.

honeybear_2

skintscottishgirl wrote: »

and by the way if anyone want to talk, have a go whatever its ***.
right?

maybe i will be barred from this thread I dont know

xxx

Take your number off that post. Fall out with us, Sim, whatever, have a rant. But please do not post your number on a thread that's open to the whole world.

yellowmonkey

SSG

Do we have to go through this again

If you have a problem with Sim do it in private. There is no need to air it in public.

Agree with HB Please remove your mobile number

yellowmonkey

No need to have a go at HB. She is trying to help.

I have not quoted your post as I feel it wont be there long, especially the last line

honeybear_2

Thanks for removing your number.

I've got no intention of comparing you or laughing at anyone.

It doesn't sound like you're in a good place right now & i hope you feel better soon