The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

shopaholictiedtheknot

If it is any consolation even three cans sounds really hard to me!! I always buy the strongest wine I can these days - got some the other day that was 14.5% !!! and I drank the whole bottle!!!!!!!!!! I realise as I type how bad that must sound, if I carry on I will be progressing on to bottles of spirits before I know it:eek: Good luck, you can do it!!! Just had a thought, what about mixing it with lemonade and then it will take you longer to drink?

Can I just ask, what about the upping my fibre intake? what is the reason for that?

jo1972

I can't add anything to it cos it's not the same, it's the same as if I knock the can and it gets too fizzy :rolleyes: I'm a bit fussy

Without being too TMI at breakfast time, your digestive system gets used to the amount of alcohol passing through and that 'aids' the 'output' system iykwim. When the alcohol is not present the digestive system finds it hard to do the 'output' bit and gets a bit blocked :rolleyes:

Increasing the fibre, will turn the output into something that is easier to eject.

Do ya get me?

:rolleyes: :rotfl:

barshamhillbilly

jo1972 wrote: »

Without being too TMI at breakfast time, your digestive system gets used to the amount of alcohol passing through and that 'aids' the 'output' system iykwim. When the alcohol is not present the digestive system finds it hard to do the 'output' bit and gets a bit blocked

I'm so glad I didn't have brown sauce on my eggs and bacon :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

barshamhillbilly

Morning All,
Glad you are still positive Jo - Its Nice to be in control!
Feeling great this morning - already been out in the garden pulling up weeds out of the veggie patch.
Got the rest of the day off as well, except the outlaws are coming up.

HAve a great day everyone

Andy

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shopaholictiedtheknot

Thanks for that Jo, I will eat some prunes :rotfl:

Barsham - can you come and weed my veg patch please?

I feel very positive today, just a bit worried about the rapidly approaching weekend that is always my undoing! need to plan some non-alcohol related things to keep me occupied methinks :rolleyes:

jo1972

Glad to hear you're all feeling great, it's definately greener over that side and I can't wait to get there (espesh as Andy has weeded it!)

xx

barshamhillbilly

shopaholictiedtheknot wrote: »

Barsham - can you come and weed my veg patch please?

Nope - sorry - got loads more to do yet

Just need a cuppa tea first!

BHB

shopaholictiedtheknot

barshamhillbilly wrote: »

Nope - sorry - got loads more to do yet

Just need a cuppa tea first!

BHB

Boo hoo!! LOL

eselt

Hi everyone
I'm really sorry I've not been posting or logging on for a few days- I can't believe how well everyone is doing- well done guys. And before you ask I haven't been away drinking:j - I actually went out on saturday night- my first time in 2years since being single, and guess what- bumped into a guy I remember from Postdetox meetings (bit like AA, but without the religious stuff)- he wasn't drinking either and has been on the wagon for over 2 years- both of us felt really uncomfortable because it was a really rowdy BBQ- so we snuck off...turns out hes an osteopath...got home 3 days later..frozen shoulder completely (ahem!) sorted...now I really believe you can have a great time without any booze!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Shoppy- I think its really brave to see your doctor- I ended up seeing three before I found one that really took me seriously. You are right to worry about withdrawal- I ended up in hospital 3 times after having convulsions after trying to quit on my own and they can be really dangerous- plus you get no warning signs which is really scary as it knocks your confidence in going out in public or just being on your own etc in case they just happen. You sound to me like you are having mild/moderate withdrawal symtoms- I used to think these were panic atttacks but then I clocked on they were withdrawal. They can last for up to a week or two, but the worst are really over in about three days- I've had librium in the past from my GP for this but they only give you about 3-4 days worth. I found high strength Vit B really helped build up my nervous system and take the edge off when I got jangly. You asked about advice on cravings earlier, I have a repeat prescription for Campral which for me seems to have knocked cravings on the head- I had quite a bad time on Antabuse, but Campral seems to suit me better and more importantly work.

The advice about stomach trouble is really good- its best to be prepared for it as I was in agony and thought there was something seriously wrong with me- it just turned out to be trapped wind and constipation!!

Keep up the good work everyone- promise I will be logging on everyday to touch base with how well everyone is doing and support anyone whos struggling.