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The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 12
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http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.uk/alcohol-drugs/is-your-drinking-just-a-habit/
Interesting article.
I am majorly stressed at the moment. My life is generally pretty high stress anyway being a single mum of a disabled child.
Add to that falling in love. Stress High
Add to that a cancer scare for my mum. Accompanying her to hospital tomorrow for tests/verdicts etc. My own son's stress through the roof. My stress through the roof.
I would like to switch it all off. I know a bottle or two would do that. I also know that a bottle or two COULD send me back where I was.
I'm not prepared to take the risk, but I need to find a way of coping with it all. So, I'm telling all you anonymous people on the internet! It kinda helps!:oHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Very interesting article 365days - it is so true that we all have various 'reasons' for drinking but all it generally does is mask the 'reasons' and not deal with the basic problems i.e. stress, depression or as the article says it just being a habit. The stress may seem to disappear after a few glasses (or bottles) but unfortunately it is always still there when you wake up next morning and you are less able to deal with it with a hangover :mad:.
Congratulations skintdad - very well deserved :T
Well done Alex & stupotstu - you did very well managing to abstain.
I managed another one last night so that is 9/12 AFD's for me please Shaggy.
Have a good day everyone
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Stupot: Thank you! Oddly enough I often feel quite pleased with myself come the morning when I've not had a drink (or several) the night before. Glad I'm not the only one.
OK now it's surely not too early to declare 11/18.
Looking back at your posts there is a pattern. When you don't drink you are pleased with yourself and when you drink you are disappointed. Just thought I'd point that out!
SKINTDAD - Fabulous news!Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Looking back at your posts there is a pattern. When you don't drink you are pleased with yourself and when you drink you are disappointed. Just thought I'd point that out!
And I'd add that when you've planned an AF night (like a family celebration) or do something constructive (like going out with MrsK) you don't beat yourself up like you do if you have a 'sod it' night.
My conclusion is that you're happiest when you're in control.:D0 -
Afternoon :hello:
1 more AFD.
Oh my it's gettin dark already and it's only 3 o'clock..gif)
ShaggyxWhat do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
In case anyone hasn't seen this...
Look what our very own SkintDad has done!!!!!
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/shopping/2013/11/10k-comping-prize-turns-skintdad-into-winning-dad
CONGRATULATIONS SKINTDAD!!!
WOOOOOWCongratulations
What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
Iwillsucceed wrote: »Hello!!
I want to join you and sober up!! :-)
Pushing out the welcome wagon for you
Do you want to join the November challenge? There are 10 days left to pledge to be alcohol free? You could pledge to have from 1 to 10 days without booze...What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
November :-
= 7 Days AF
= 14 days AF
= 21 days AF
= 28 days AF
= 30 days AF
= target achieved
AlexLK 11/18
AuntyCat 2/15
Barny1979 16/23
Fruball 9/17
Gien 2/25
Green Karen 19/30
Jess The Cat 11/20
Joanne109 /15
Katzen /25
Maman 8/10
Mummyto3boys 15/27
Munchin 10/20
MrsDee 15/25
NewStart 1/10
Pippi 2/25
Pozza 6/25
PriceySOS 14/24
RosePetal 3/21
Satchmo 6/20
Shaggy 19/17
SkintDad 15/30
Stupotstu 16/25
Sukeyboo 9/12
Tracy /10
Everyone Welcome! It's never too late to join....
Please highlight your AFDs in Red
Don't hesitate to let me know if I've made a mistake!What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
17/23 AFDs tonight 0
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OMG not an AFD yesterday. A combination of being a bit elated about some unexpected money coming in and a bit sad about some other news. Ended up having a couple of drinks which led to a couple more and woke up feeling horrendous this morning.... Ugh.
Amazingly though, I had a hangover for the first time in years. When I was drinking regularly every day I could have drunk the same amount as last night and woken up without a hangover - so I guess hungover was my usual state.. Scarey.Sick and tired of waking up sick and tired...
Debt-free, now focussing on being mortgage-free
MORTGAGE : [STRIKE]Dec 2012 £133,602[/STRIKE]. Dec 2013 £114,092.47 July 2015 £856540
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