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

flimsier

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

Afternoon all!

Sorry not been in, been a manic week at work and school.


Doing ok. Had a wobble at the weekend but OH stopped me before I went too far. He's been a star.

Not been going to AA meetings (seriously, not got the guts!), but phoning the helpline. They say this is fine (and the people on there are brilliant).

I hope no-one minds me not popping in every day but I'm finding it easier if I don't THINK about it (or type about it, if you know what I mean!!)

Miss P
x

No worries at all. Do what's best for you.

I've just calculated that we're about £250/ month better off via my not drinking. What the f?

So that's been a good 54 days (20 for this month please shaggy) in a row - determined to make it 55 today.

flimsier

shaggydoo wrote: »

Morning :hello:

I heard the bells last night. In the end I resisted as I couldn't face been even the slightest bit sluggish this morning and I just couldn't bring myself to part with the dosh and I didn't want the calories :rotfl: So it seems I have plenty of reasons not to drink.

So 1 more AFD for me Bearacus.



Shaggyx

Congrats! Proud of you.

gardenanna

Hi - I'm new too though I've popped in for a "lurk" every now and then. I drink every day - usually 2 (sometimes 3) glasses of wine around tea time and its becoming a real craving and starting earlier and earlier. My OH won't talk to me about cutting down - he's a heavy drinker and thinks I'm either being ridiculous 'cos of how little he thinks I drink or that I'm only talking about it as a way of getting at him.
I don't think I want to give up completely but I'd like not to drink every day and I'd like to get rid of the craving - is that what you guys call the bells? - and mostly I'd like someone to talk to.

bearacus

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bearacus

Welcome Cheezypeas and Gardenanna :hello:

Miss p - Do what is best for you But know we are here if you need us x

Caramelcaron-I love skinny cow hot chocolate They also do ice cream which is really good

21 AF please Shaggy x

bearacus x

gien

Gardenanna, it was the daily 'it's wine o'clock'reminder craving tvat got me to really observe my drinking pattern. And like you've found it got earlier and earlier to th pint that I'd be thinking about having a glass before the kids were even home. Don't worry too much about what your DH thinks, focus on yourself and what you can do. I found it easier to stop completely for a few days to kind of reset the clock IYSWIM.
Good luck.

Another AF day here so 18 in total I think.

legsand

Evening everyone,

Congrats on resisting the bells Shaggy mine where also ringing loud last night .Must of been a bit stressed cause in really tired tonight so ofto bed early see if I can get a good nights sleep.

AF FOR ME TONIGHT PLEASE SHAGGY.

Hope you all have a good evening

legs xx

caramelcaron

gardenanna wrote: »

Hi - I'm new too though I've popped in for a "lurk" every now and then. I drink every day - usually 2 (sometimes 3) glasses of wine around tea time and its becoming a real craving and starting earlier and earlier. My OH won't talk to me about cutting down - he's a heavy drinker and thinks I'm either being ridiculous 'cos of how little he thinks I drink or that I'm only talking about it as a way of getting at him.
I don't think I want to give up completely but I'd like not to drink thinkevery day and I'd like to get rid of the craving - is that what you guys call the bells? - and mostly I'd like someone to talk to.

Hi Gardenanna
I could have written this, except I drink (used to?) much more than you. My other half is probably an alcoholic, I don't think I am but I recognize that I'm on the slippery slope. I'm not for a moment suggesting that is your situation just that your post struck a chord with me. I am new too and I think we may both find support here.
Mel
x

caramelcaron

bearacus wrote: »

Caramelcaron-I love skinny cow hot chocolate They also do ice cream which is really good
bearacus x

It was surprisingly good; I put my jammies on and the bellls if not dispelled were muted. As I fight a continuing battle against my expanding hips and rear I may stick with the low calorie option.

flimsier

21 please!! I get another little smiley thing!

Welcome gardenanna!