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

satchmo1

graemecarter wrote: »

For me, and I only speak for myself, I found that it gets fainter if I continue to keep 'changing'.

I was great at stopping drinking, but could not stay stopped.

I had to change, and I needed help to do that. After ...continuing to stay changed, the desire to drink has by and large left me. .. it's my mind I had to change. I couldn't just wish my desire to drink to leave me.

Thanks GC, I guess I know I have to change and stay changed. The number of mornings I've vowed to change followed swiftly by another evening of drinking are shameful. Justifying it by saying it's "not excessive" are just tosh. I'm also aware that by saying "I guess I know..." means I haven't actually made the commitment to myself to change.:o

I'm getting better at the number of AF evenings, and if I can get past the temptation to open a bottle of wine whilst preparing dinner I'm fine.

The support on here helps, as does reporting the number of AF days each day. Another AF last night for me - I lose track of the total but think it's 16/10 now?

mrsrainman

shaggydoo wrote: »

Hope it's gone by Chrstmas Day!

Hope you're feeling better. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your DD

xx

mrsrainman

tracy_36 wrote: »

Hi all

Thanks for the good lucks - think he will need them if I ever meet him!!
Was supposed to meet at half 5, hadn't heard anything by 5, so text him, and he said he had just woken up(works nights) - absolute rubbish!! So, had a few beers at home, being miserable, went back on the dating site, and am meeting someone else on Sunday, lol

No AF to report, and I doubt I will get any more in any time soon...
Works Xmas Do tomorrow lunch, sisters wedding Sat....

Cuppa - trust me - I will still be dating!! Bear in mind I have been split up from hubby for over 5 years......

TopGirl - wd on the 5/5!!

maman - think I need your bug

Tracy

Awwww, That's rubbish!

MrsR xx

antonic

I want to wish you all a Happy Christmas and I hope you get all the presents you asked for, as you all have been good this year havent you ??

I have made my contribution to the family Christmas & Boxing Day meals this year, and they are a bottle of red wine & a bottle of white wine, and I will be providing my own Pepsi Max !.

This will be my second AF Xmas , and being AF is the way for me !.

Once again, I hope you all have a great holiday !.

mackeroo

:xmastree:School Night Challenge:xmastree:




Full Monty


Top Girl:):):):):T

CuppaTea:):):T

3 nights

Mackeroo:):):T

maman

tracy_36 wrote: »

maman - think I need your bug

Tracy

would give it away willingly!:rotfl:Started new course of anti-biotics yesterday as others weren't working:( Hopefully will feel better soon.

I did have the bubbly and some cake on Thursday but back to AF last night.

14 AFDs please.

Hope everyone's enjoying the festive season in your own way whether that be AF or responsible drinking. Sending you a big HUG openscreen. Life sounds tough for you. Enjoy being in control the next few days and then we can all make plans for 2013.:)

mackeroo

Hi Everyone:wave:
Just popping in before I head off for a few days to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and sending lots of festive hugs :grouphug: to those who need them. Thank you all for all your fantastic support this year, you guys rock!
Peace and goodwill. X

maman

:santa2: Happy Christmas everyone!


15 AFDs for me so far.:D

tracy_36

Hi all - Merry Christmas!

Not that I am celebrating this year - saw the kids this morning, been internet shopping and watching rubbish tv!

Date update - Sundays man cancelled as well - grrrrr, would quit, but it keeps life interesting

Hope you are all having a lovely time

Tracy x

PriceySOS

21 please, Shaggy, thanks

Hope everybody is enjoying their Christmas. Mr Pricey is driving me batty, trying to 'wind me up' until I crack, then he says I am mad. Delightful. However, I am not shutting it all out with wine, as I used to do, because I cope even worse the next day with a hangover too. Roll on 7 January, when he goes away during the week again, only returning at the weekends.

xx