The Cutting Down / Giving Up Booze Thread (Part 14)

Honey_Bear

Arkers wrote: »

Feeling very down at the moment, trying to put my finger on what the problem is.

It's the time of year when some people find Seasonal Affective Disorder kicks in, Arkers, which is about light levels as the days grow shorter. Is there any chance it's that?

22/31 please, Shaggy.

takingonedayatatime

Morning All

I'm still alcohol free but seems to be getting harder rather than easier. The tiredness comes in waves and feel sluggish but am still holding firm..

21/31 for me Shaggy

maman

Sorry to hear you're feeling down arkers. But HB might have a point. I don't know what it's like where you are today but here it's bright and sunny. Try getting out in the fresh air and daylight, have some exercise. It might help.:) If not, there's always retail therapy with the money you've saved from booze.:D

takingonedayatatime wrote: »

Morning All

I'm still alcohol free but seems to be getting harder rather than easier. The tiredness comes in waves and feel sluggish but am still holding firm..

:T that's great oneday. Well done. I've never tried giving up but I'd imagine the fact that it's not got an end IYSWIM might be difficult to get used to at first. What I can identify with is that while it does get easier over time (it really does I promise;)), there are still bad patches. It's just that you will get better at managing them. Try distraction or listing positives or just feeling smug and pleased with your achievement. It'll pass.:)

Poor_Single_lady

Good Afternoon all

19/24 for today please Shaggy.

Arkers Caravan of love by Housemartins is my mood uplifter. But I agree this time of year can feel a bit bleak.
(Off topic) I think especially for singles- not sure if you are.
I think it stems from Christmas - people have lots of unwanted pity for singles at Christmas and that has definately kicked in already.

Barny1979

15/24 AFDs today

cathybird

Morning all, 18/21 for me please.

sukeyboo

11/14 for today please Shaggy

maman

Back on the wagon (or broom:D) today.


12 AFDs please Shaggy.

shaggydoo

October 2017

= 7 Days AF

= 14 days AF

= 21 days AF

= 28 days AF

= 31 days AF

= Target Achieved

= Target Beaten



Alcohol Free Days

AlexLK 14/21
Arkers 17/TF
Barny1979 15/24
CathyBird 18/21
CuppaTea 10/18
Eltee 9/25
ElusiveLucy 9/14

GintotMelinda
GreenKaren 14/TF
Honey Bear 22/31
MaggieM 15/15
Maman 12/10

Nicnak
Poor Single Lady19/24
Pricey 12/20

PurpleMumof2 3/10
Shaggy 15/13

StepUpToThePl8

StichyWitchy
SukeyBoo 11/14
TakingOneDay 21/31

WBF 5/14


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!

Honey_Bear

takingonedayatatime wrote: »

I'm still alcohol free but seems to be getting harder rather than easier. The tiredness comes in waves and feel sluggish but am still holding firm.

Sorry it's not going easily, One Day. When I was at the stage you are I was repeatedly reminded by people on this thread that the amount of sugar I used to imbibe in booze was massive, and simply cutting out the booze and not replacing the sugar will mean you are going to feel very tired for some time. It's why I urged you not to try and lose weight at the same time as stopping drinking. Use whatever food you like - dried fruit, cake, biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, whatever, but please get some sugar inside you.

What you're doing is a bit like trying to go on a diet and give up smoking at the same time - it simply doesn't work. Trying to do more than one thing at once is really tough without serious amounts of support, and most of us can't afford The Priory.

You can lose weight later, when the tiredness isn't part of your life, and you're free of the habit of booze.

Poor_Single_lady wrote: »

I think it stems from Christmas - people have lots of unwanted pity for singles at Christmas and that has definately kicked in already.

I didn't meet OH until I was 37. Being happily single for a long time the only two things I found tricky were weddings and Christmas. They really are Coupledom Central. I'm not aware that anyone pitied me - they'd have got very, very short shrift if I'd been on the receiving end of any.

23/31 please, Shaggy. Nice numbers, by the way. I love your witch on a broom!