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

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Can youi add 2 AF days this week, its a good start, but weekend coming up & thats always difficult!

Thanks

satchmo1

Thanks so much for the lovely welcome (MSE is so friendly), and Heath particularly thanks for the tip about ringing and getting a contact person, that would make it less daunting the first time. I'm usually ok about going to things alone, but not for this. I'll keep reading, and will post when I feel weak.

missrlr

Well I am on track here for an AF night and it's a Friday night too!

satchmo1

Went to Boot Camp circuit training, and haven't had any wine, despite there being a half bottle in the fridge. I need to fill my evenings so I break the booze cycle.

satchmo1

I saw this on a diet site related to binge eating, but thought it was just as relevant to my binge drinking.

The next time you want that drink, sit for a few moments, close your eyes, and remember EXACTLY how the next morning feels.

Remember the horrible feeling, the feeling sick, the being unable to move - all the bad physical responses to over drinking.

Then the next time you get the overwhelming urge to binge, sit down, close your eyes and recall those feelings and sensations. It will help remind you that you really do NOT want to do it.

heath480

satchmo take a look at this site,the forums are amazing,it is well moderated.

I find it very helpful and wish I had found it in my early days.



www.soberrecovery.com

maman

heath480 wrote: »

satchmo take a look at this site,the forums are amazing,it is well moderated.

I find it very helpful and wish I had found it in my early days.



www.soberrecovery.com

I'm always touched by the way you quietly offer your suppport and experience to the thread heath. Thank you.:A

DH's birthday yesterday and rather too much bubbly was drunk. Not feeling hungover as such (I did find the stop button and switched to tea) but am conscious that a lack of mindful drinking (and eating!) makes me feel a bit yuk!

satchmo1

Great outdoor exercise session in the sunshine this morning. Had lunch with a lovely lady, but it included a glass of wine. I'd had the taste, so dinner was accompanied by a very large glass while preparing the meal, then shared a bottle with DH. Plus another large glass after dinner. Too many glasses of wine, having a hot flush now.

antonic

336 consec days (or 48 weeks AF) for me today.

Only 4 weeks to the big 1 year AF !

Take heart that if I can do it you all certainly can !

ChocolateCupcake

Good morning everyone.
Just back from holiday yesterday and sad to report that I drank too much wine every night I was away.
However, I am now thankful of my first AF evening in ages and feeling better for it this morning although I didn't sleep well at all! (I think you get used to drunken stupor sleep as opposed to REAL sleep when you are drinking heavily).
Anyway, back into it now so 1 AFD to add for me please.