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

cleggie

Thanks for the get well soon wishes everyone. I am finally admitting defeat and going to see the GP today.

I am thinking about joining the SNC due to the fact that i wont be able to reach my target after drinking those 2 glasses the other night. So, can i PLEASE join the SNC with Bearacus and carry on a running total with shaggy?

Oh, and did i declare last night an AF night? I cant remember...but it was!

*Mari*

Morning all,

Thank you so much for the lovely comments yesterday. I have taken your advise and drawn a line under Monday and started again, but will try to keep those feelings in mind to help when the bells toll.
So yesterday was AFD no 4 and 1 for the SNC
Im still not feeling well so think I have picked up a bit of a bug and am just run down aswell.

Mari

*Mari*

cleggie - Good luck today, I hope they are able to give you some answers.

peterbunny

I need support as I have just split up from my partner of 4 years, am trying to go Alcohol free for at least 1 month. i have started going to the Gymn again,( 3 times this week) but need to loose several stone.
The evenings r the worst as I look forward to a glass (or 2 ) of wine to relax!!!
Any tips gratefully receved.

bearacus

:ASchool Night Challenge:A

Bearacus :)
Caramelcaron
Chloris
Crazymum
Fakeplastictwee:):)
Flateric :)
Foreverhopeful
Idris
May2013 :)
Nettttie :)
Shaggy :)
Wannabefree

:A3 nights:A

Maman
Mari
Rachel

:A2 nights:A

Beckseven
Cleggie

:A1 night special :A

*Mari*

peterbunny wrote: »

I need support as I have just split up from my partner of 4 years, am trying to go Alcohol free for at least 1 month. i have started going to the Gym again,( 3 times this week) but need to loose several stone.
The evenings r the worst as I look forward to a glass (or 2 ) of wine to relax!!!
Any tips gratefully receved.

Hi Peter,
Welcome
There are lots of fab tips on this thread, a good place to start might be just reading through what other posters have written. Then there is the School Night Challenge run by Bearacus if you want support not drinking in the week or the monthly challenge run by Shaggy. Also I find getting nice non alcoholic drinks (for me soda and lime or non alcoholic ginger beer) to have on hand when you feel like a drink helpful. I'm better if there is no alcohol in the house to tempt me!
I also find that posting on here keeps me focused and everyone is really supportive.

Good luck on you alcohol free journey!

Mari

bearacus

Peterbunny- Welcome to the thread :wave:
Occupying your normal drinking time with other activities. it can be anything- Gym, bath,tv, book, going out for a drive, walk, seeing family, friends, crosswords anything that keeps your mind of drinking. I found not having it in the house helped in the beginning as it took away a lot of the temptation. Try finding other drinks that you like that can be a treat instead of wine. Lots of people will follow with great ideas

WBF- sorry I missed your post I ve now updated the list

Cleggie- your on the list and get better soon x

10 AF please Shaggy and 2 for the SNC

bearacus x

cleggie

Thanks everyone.
I have a bruised tendon in my foot, so no driving for at least a week and no exercise for 14 days (no fear of doing that!). So will have to miss a week of uni
I also have a viral infection.
Oh my life!
Feeling totally miserable today. I am NEVER ill normally!

*Mari*

cleggie wrote: »

Thanks everyone.
I have a bruised tendon in my foot, so no driving for at least a week and no exercise for 14 days (no fear of doing that!). So will have to miss a week of uni
I also have a viral infection.
Oh my life!
Feeling totally miserable today. I am NEVER ill normally!

Oh hun thats not good, but at least you know whats up now and can focus on getting better. Can you get your tutor to email you the lectures you have missed so you can do some reading/ study at home?

Take care x

crazymum_2

Please could I have 10 AFD Shaggy
and 2 SNC Bearacus thankyou as always for keeping scores.

Feeling absolutely fabulous :j:j:j:j:j:j
incredibly tired in the evenings but not tempted in the slightest to ever go back to drinking :T:):T:)

Peterbunny this is the right place for you - such wonderful positive people, set yourself targets - works for me. Good luck and keep smiling

Cleggie (((hugs))) hope you're feeling better very soon.