The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 11

365days

Can I add baking to the 'to do' list........banana cake in the oven as we speak.

Gardenanna, thanks...I'm just passing on the wisdom I've received from people further along their journey than me.

This is the AA mantra as it were. I find it covers most things!

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.

There is another version that I rather like too, lets see if I can find it.

God grant me the serenity
to accept the people I cannot change,
Courage to change the one I can
and the wisdom to know that's me!!

fakeplastictwee

Wow, feeling really low tonight. Have just realised one of my 'friends' has been playing me and using me for a long time.
Got my pint of squash though.
5 and 4 please xx

cleggie

Sorry to hear that FPT, but well done on the squash!

365days-great saying (especially the last one)!

I am really glad i didnt cave in and buy any wine, as i dont feel like i want any now, Phew!! I cant seem to shake this headache i have. Silly perhaps, but i am wondering if its to do with not drinking?

365days

Headaches are pretty common.

http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-withdrawal/

Not the prettiest reading - be warned.

evilsquid1603

cleggie wrote: »

I cant seem to shake this headache i have. Silly perhaps, but i am wondering if its to do with not drinking?

I've got a headache too! so has DH. thought it was caffeine withdrawal then realised id had some today.

this is our 3rd day in a row without now. DH had got 8 beers in the fridge and 2l bottle of coke to mix with the JD thats left cz he's decided to "go out with a bang" but i came to my senses in the spirit aisle of tesco and realised that I've done a proper Slimming World day, joined a gym and if i drank now, it'd ruin all the diet AND take me at least a days further away from where i want to be.

I've put on so much weight from drinking and snacking whilst drunk its shocking. since i last went to SW at the beginning of november to when i rejoined on tues I've put on 13 pounds!

bearacus

Well done everyone who stayed AF tonight and well done everyone on the SNC- Really great start to the year guys :j
Fake- sorry to hear your feeling low x sending you (((hugs )))

5AF please Shaggy and 4 for the SNC

bearacus x

crazymum_2

What a lovely thread this is to read of an evening.

Well done evilsquid :T you'll feel so much better tomorrow.

I'm getting to the ridiculous point where I'm looking forward to waking up and feeling good

Thankyou everyone for lovely thoughts and comments, hugs to everyone who needs them....
Hope headaches get better.....

I'm off to bed and feeling good

crazymum_2

Fakeplastic :T on the squash. Keep smiling .

idristhedragon

I havent had a drink since Monday I am so pleased. I too almost caved tonight-I have some wheat beer in the fridge and really fancied it but had a bath instead. I slept a lot better last night and know I will feel even better again tomorrow. I just dont want that nervous horrible feeling ever again!
I amnot suppose dto drink much because of my medication anyway and my Crohns is LOADS worse when Ive been on the razz. I am also trying to lose weight and drink makes me soooo bloated. I have had 2 pints of squash already and will move onto herbal tea in a minute.

Also have only had one fag since Monday!!!

idristhedragon

Oh how rude of me I meant to say well done everyone and Crazymum your post made me cry a bit. I have similar tales from when my eldest was a baby. Make me cringe now.
Also what is the T/F on the challenge score after my score, please???