The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13

heath480

Ages since I have popped in to this this thread.


Wishing everyone well in achieving your A/F targets.


I find life is so much simpler without Alcohol in it at all.

Rolandtheroadie

6/28 for tonight please Shaggy.

maggiem

Declaring early again to keep myself going 2/28 please

lulabelle

I've done 4/26 so happy with that!

Green_Karen

6/12 AF for last night thanks Shaggy.

New_Me

+1 for last night pleasee Shaggy

sukeyboo

4/12 for today please Shaggy

cathybird

4/21 for me please.

Honey_Bear

nosuperwoman wrote: »

I had an interesting experience on Fri evening, a night when I would usually drink, I felt shakey and' worked up' but not about anything. I realise that I was using booze to damp down these sorts of feelings rather than use the anxiety and stress reduction techniques that actually work and keep working!

I did eat a generous slice of cake mind you, but one habit at a time!

When I listed three things in my last post that might be the reason anyone would have the first drink of the day I wasn't really thinking, but picking the three obvious ones that most people assume are the reasons we drink. I think you're right on the button with this, No Superwoman. I think the reasons we drink are as varied as we are as people, and supressing feelings, wanting to relax, wanting to feel sociable or any other 'want' are all triggers.

I think a generous slice of cake is the perfect answer - it tops up your sugar levels, feels naughty and self-indulgent and is luscious in it's own right. Well, it should be - I chuck out substandard cakes and biscuits and replace them with stuff I really, really enjoy eating. If I'm going to be dealing with the aftermath I'm going to enjoy it while I'm doing the damage.

And you're absolutely right - one addiction at a time. The sugar thing can wait.

loveasale wrote: »

Funny as when I'm not drinking I'm really not bothered ! I think ,, well actually I know one day I will totally AF ! And won't miss it !
3/15

Good for you! It honestly feels so much simpler having bitten the bullet.

heath480 wrote: »

Ages since I have popped in to this this thread.

Wishing everyone well in achieving your A/F targets.

I find life is so much simpler without Alcohol in it at all.

Hi Heath! :wave: I totally agree and am amazed that I managed to make the move from being a drinker to not doing so. No-one's more suprised than me, even now.

7/28 please, Shaggy.

shaggydoo

Afternoon :hello:

1 more AFD for yesterday.

I have a crocus in my garden :j Spring is coming!



Shaggyx