The Giving up/ Cutting down Alcohol support thread- number 10

Needstochange

AF 4 for me

Never thought I would make my first Saturday AF this quick. Having said that I did make up for it last night at my party and felt pretty rough most of today so hasn't really bothered me as much as a normal Sat. Had a lot of housework to do today and it was much more painful with the after effects. I did drink a lot less yesterday than I would have pre this challenge so judging by my bodies reaction I think it was quite enjoying this alcohol cut down and kicked back

Won't be AF tomorrow as I have some nice wine to accompany sunday dinner but after last night I will be taking it quite a bit slower. So I will be back to it on Monday. See you all then hopefully minus any hangover

one4theroad

Morning

Thanks for the welcome & i'll try & quote something more cheery next time AnnieG.

You're so right admitting you have a problem is so hard, only a couple of friends know how bad i am but i managed not to drink last night.

bearacus

hey everyone,

hope your all having a lovely weekend:)

Af for me Friday and saturday night please shaggy

Still getting over this throat infection so all alone this Sunday as cant visit my mum / hubby working / all my family will be at my mums !
My dad said he will plate me and hubby a sunday dinner up and bring it round later, :T Thanks mum and dad x so not sure what to do today ?? Ironing or watch crappy TV all day ?? decisions , decisons

bearacus x

RuthnJasper

Hello all,

Being brave and posting on here for the first time. Have been resorting more and more to booze as my trusty sidekick Jasper-dog heads slowly towards his end of days. However, had the rude awakening last night that, because of this, I now only have £48 to last me from now until the end of the month.

In half an hour or so, I have to go to my parents' house and grovel to my mum to ask if she can lend me enough money to tide me over. I know she's really at the end of her tether with me and I'm going to have to come clean and tell her that I've spent my money on vodka (just lately, been getting through around ½ a litre per day - and I can see this getting worse - so I need to stop now).

Trouble is, things are only going to get worse in my personal life, and I cannot afford to go out, etc. I cannot even afford a TV. I would REALLY appreciate some advice and tips from anyone as to how I can get through the current period of absolute hell without resorting to alcohol? I'm already on top-strength antidepressants and I try as hard as I can to occupy my mind with reading, gardening, walking, etc., but sometimes I just can't bear to be alone with my own thoughts and drinking is the only source of comfort (I do realise how pathetic that sounds).

If anyone has any advice, I'd REALLY appreciate it. Very many thanks. xx

maman

RuthnJasper wrote: »

just lately, been getting through around ½ a litre per day - and I can see this getting worse - so I need to stop now).

If anyone has any advice, I'd REALLY appreciate it. Very many thanks. xx

I couldn't read your post and run but as a cutter-down I'm not sure any advice I can give would be relevant to your circumstances. I would worry that going completely cold turkey might not be right for you health-wise so you probably need specific advice from someone who's been in a similar position to yourself. We do have some posters and lurkers on here who might be able to advise. If not, then advice from your GP might be the best thing to get.

Well done on taking this step and admitting it to yourself and to us:).

RuthnJasper

maman wrote: »

I couldn't read your post and run but as a cutter-down I'm not sure any advice I can give would be relevant to your circumstances. I would worry that going completely cold turkey might not be right for you health-wise so you probably need specific advice from someone who's been in a similar position to yourself. We do have some posters and lurkers on here who might be able to advise. If not, then advice from your GP might be the best thing to get.

Well done on taking this step and admitting it to yourself and to us:).

Thanks Maman - I really appreciate that. x At the moment, I'm most scared of talking to my mum, tbh. She can be scary. x

Miss_Piggy_2

Good morning all!

Welcome onefortheroad. Well done on staying AF last night. One day at a time is an excellent way of approaching these things.

Ruthnjasper - sounds like you are going through a really tough time. I personally would suggest going back and seeing your doctor. If you are drinking then your anti-depressants won't be working to the extent they should be. Many hugs.

5 please Shaggy

Was AF yesterday. Danger period was when we all walked to the shop to get lottery at about 6.45pm. Was very tempted to buy a bottle of wine but we decided we would then walk on to the park and have a few games of hide and seek etc. Didn't want to be carrying a bottle around, looking a bit dodgy!! So it stayed in the shop and we had a brilliant hour and a half running around playing games etc.:T

Yesterday afternoon that little boy came knocking again. I insisted on going and speaking to his Mum to let her know where he was. And you know what?? She didn't give a flying monkeys where he was. She didn't even ask me for my address (I told her anyway!!). I said he could stay an hour and then I'd send him home. She said "Yeah, whatever".:eek::eek: So he played for an hour...more interested in playing with piglets toys than piglet himself. So I've said he's not to come again. We've bolted the gate so he can't get in. Sounds mean but I think he'd be on my doorstep every 2 minutes

Miss P
xx

yoemma

morning all. so last night was AF and certainly no plans to drink today so running total of 6 days AF for August. had a major wobble yesterday though, work experience was fantastic but i was getting texts saying our exam results were through today. i text OH to watch out for them as i wouldn't be back home 'til 4pm. the postie put a 'can not deliver' slip through the door as the envelope was too big! they didn't even attempt to knock at the door. so major tears in my house, i have to go to the depot on monday morning (opens at 7am but i'll be at the front door at 6.59am!) to pick them up. i was all up for a vino but i must have exhausted myself working and crying that i fell asleep on the sofa in front of harry potter...

x

yoemma

RuthnJasper wrote: »

Hello all,

Being brave and posting on here for the first time. Have been resorting more and more to booze as my trusty sidekick Jasper-dog heads slowly towards his end of days. However, had the rude awakening last night that, because of this, I now only have £48 to last me from now until the end of the month.

In half an hour or so, I have to go to my parents' house and grovel to my mum to ask if she can lend me enough money to tide me over. I know she's really at the end of her tether with me and I'm going to have to come clean and tell her that I've spent my money on vodka (just lately, been getting through around ½ a litre per day - and I can see this getting worse - so I need to stop now).

Trouble is, things are only going to get worse in my personal life, and I cannot afford to go out, etc. I cannot even afford a TV. I would REALLY appreciate some advice and tips from anyone as to how I can get through the current period of absolute hell without resorting to alcohol? I'm already on top-strength antidepressants and I try as hard as I can to occupy my mind with reading, gardening, walking, etc., but sometimes I just can't bear to be alone with my own thoughts and drinking is the only source of comfort (I do realise how pathetic that sounds).

If anyone has any advice, I'd REALLY appreciate it. Very many thanks. xx

welcome. firstly, i'm sorry to hear about your dog. and secondly, you've made a big step by talking about what is going on in your life right now. i think it's maybe a good idea to talk to your doctor and your mum. maybe you could write down what you've put here? i know it's hard to talk when you're feeling low and they'd be able to know what you're thinking.

we're all hear to listen to you. x

yoemma

bearacus wrote: »

so not sure what to do today ?? Ironing or watch crappy TV all day ?? decisions , decisons

bearacus x

you need to get better so crappy tv all day. sundays are all about coach trip and come dine with me! :rotfl: