The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

barshamhillbilly

Hang on in there Jo,

These type of afternoons are the worse temptation - so don't give in !

Best Wishes
BHB

foreign_correspondent

keep at it Jo, you are doing so well - maybe you need to treat yourself to some lovely drinks - fizzy pop, juice, posh cordial (elderflower is very nice if you like that sort of thing) or fizzy water and get some ice cubes in the freezer - I am currently getting through huge glasses of cordial made up with fizzy water and loads of ice and its very good!

alisong_2

Hang in there Jo, think of us all willing you to stay sober! Can you change your routine round a bit to do something different during your most difficult time?

It's been a hot one here today. Thankfully one of the few times I don't feel like a drink is during the days when it's hot so a good day for me so far:j ! Unfortuntaley, I know the evil monster will be waiting for me later this evening so it's only a temporary reprieve!

I'm quite pleased with how things are going so far, I'm not drinking 2 days in a row now and generally am having 2 AF days together. I've not been over my limit for weeks either. I'm so glad I went to the treatment centre, I know what I'd be like today if I hadn't....yuk:eek: .

Also, a bit scary but a friend who does not know about the drinking said to me today the he thought I'd seemed happier over the last couple of weeks. I didn't think I'd given anything away but I suppose the effect must be there even though I didn't realise it:o .

Anyway hope the rest of the day goes well for you all and see you soon.

Ali x.

jo1972

Thanks everyone, you are such a great support to me

I've not caved and won't now, I just tried to forget it, practically had a sauna in the kitchen cooking the roast and just got out of the bath. Gonna eat a toffee crisp now and have a coffee...phew another night over, roll on day 5!! :beer: :eek: oops!!.... :coffee::rolleyes:

jo1972

Forgot to say...alisong, well done, it sounds like you're moving in the right direction. After 4 days abstinent I must say my face looks brighter, so there must be summat in it

eselt, I KNOW! No alcohol in my body, how cool is that! I think that's why I found it more difficult today cos my body is panicking!!

xx

foreign_correspondent

well done jo!!!

mollypolly

WELL DONE JO
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Love Mollypollyxxxx

jo1972

mollypolly wrote: »

WELL DONE JO
:T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T
:j :j :j :j :j :j :j :j :j :j :j :j

Love Mollypollyxxxx

awww shucks

PM the devil and she shall appear

xx

mouseymousey99

Hello Folks, I haven't had a drink now for almost a month (I haven't really counted - as that would be admitting it was important - if you see what I mean). I think I have a very addictive personality - always all or nothing? So now that I have other things if not sorted at least managed I needed to tackle this one. Other things I need to do too - the weight - but I'm starting to think that comes from the booze? In the last month I have lost my appetite? I'd like to think I could have a social glass of wine - but it just doesn't happen like that? Last time I bought a box of wine thinking yes this can last for ages....oh sure sure...Himself went to the pub and I drank way too much then tried to cover it up - slurring words etc (his testimony - me still thinking I had hidden it). It left me so disgusted with myself I wanted to knock this on the head for good. Going away soon and a bit concerned with what to do - people have always known me to enjoy my wine etc - think I'll say I'm on tablets (which I am loads of them another reason I really should not drink). Take anti-d's and the max dose of painkillers every day (prescribed). I have a med condition. Ok well hope you are all good and sorry its turned into a rant. You know what I love? When I wake up in the morining & I'm not embarassed by something I did/said last night?
goodnight
Mx

Bismarck

jo1972 wrote: »

Thanks everyone, you are such a great support to me

I've not caved and won't now, I just tried to forget it, practically had a sauna in the kitchen cooking the roast and just got out of the bath. Gonna eat a toffee crisp now and have a coffee...phew another night over, roll on day 5!! :beer: :eek: oops!!.... :coffee::rolleyes:

:coffee:indeed!

been looking for one of these rather than the clinking glasses!

good health....well done everybody...especially Jo....