The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

winebox

Planning on an AF week (well, Mon - Fri) but my track record shows this is a triumph of hope over expectation....but today, YES!

Edit: erm, I think I mean no.....

cornishinfens

One day at a time, slow and steady mate.

winebox

cornishinfens wrote: »

slow and steady .

don't rub it in

Bismarck

biscotte wrote: »

Bis, out of curiosity, what do you say when people ask you why you're not drinking?

surprisingly, this doesn't come up as much as you may think, mainly because I've reorganised a lot of my life and the risky pursuits have gone by the wayside.

I don't hang out with dangerous people (to me) and if they don't like it, tough. IF all we had in common was to be drinking buddies then that's all they were.

Re what to say if caught off guard, I'll say I've started studying again and decided this time round not to try and mix it with alcohol.....provides a plausible reason and a distraction....and if someone says, go on, just have the one, I'll say I've got some studying to do later and want to keep a clear head.....

For what it's worth, I began studying to give myself something to hold onto mentally while I went through the first few weeks...certainly helped with any self-esteem issues...

take care everyone!!

one day at a time....

Pippilongstocking

Hi there
Aiming to be AF today as well - done sunday and monday, hoping tonight goes ok. Lots to do (am studying also!) and need to get on.

Been thinking lots lately. Wonder if the over indulging thing is a huge part of my personality, beginning to think it comes through in all aspects of my life.
I over spend, I over eat, have similiar attitudes to all of my life, I don't just want food I want lots of nice food, I dont just spend I want as much as I can get, I dont do things in any aspect of my life by half measures. Everything I do is to excess.

I am a 'hedonistic' treat kind of person, I want it all and I want it now and I want lots of it.

Think by controlling my spending, its making me look at other parts as well. ie the drinking, the other bits - do other folks find the same thing?

Or am I just the only one? I seem to over indulge in every aspect of my life, what ever it is, one of anything isn't enough.

Different_Corner

Another student here
Having just submitted a an Open University eCMA after pouring (sp?) over it for three hours I think I deserve a treat...ie an early night and a few chapters of James Patterson.

Pippilongstocking

OK so don't ask me why - no idea - struggling tonight - lots to do, stressing a bit and need a glass of wine. pahjust want to tuck down on sofa with a glass of wine, take a wieght off and switch noggin off.

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eselt

Hi all -hope you are all OK, I thinkk you are amazing. If you need to touch base with reality, I have just come home from my hospital appointment for my knackered liver- I gave up drinking on 14th Dec 2007 and was in hospital for being nearly dead, with two little kids and not even 40 yrs, BUT- I stopped drinking then, got the help, loads of it, and today I had my CT scan results and bloods and they are ALL NORMAL. I don't think I'm going to die of alcoholism anymore, my liver seems to have recovered, I feel so lucky to have been this close and recovered- in a way I don't think I deserve it, I was such a waster for years. So please guys, follow your instincts and reduce/cut down/stop now, its a win win situation honestly. If you are struggling, don't beat yourself up about it, this is a huge struggle, its definately the most difficult struggle I've ever had, but god its worth it.

Pippilongstocking

Eselt I am so glad you are ok and things look on the up - was too embarrassed/stressed/shy to talk to the doctor about my drinking - got some meds for my stressed out skin (I get covered in cold sores when i am stressed) it was a locum - which I guess would be fine. Just didn't know what to say, mumbled something about not managing stress very well.

Not done any work tonight, argh - stomped around the house - haven't raided the wine, away early on the plane and dont want to feel crappy - cos I know it wont be a glass it will be a bottle.

Am so glad you are recovering, and your body is repairing and thank you for being around tonight. xx

Ed_Zep

Hi everyone.

On January 1st this year, I woke up with a hangover after a new year's eve with friends and beer. I remember that night saying I'd like to quit.

I've been drinking since I was 17 and moderately but almost every day.

Well since the 1st, I've not had a drink all year. So only a few weeks to go and that will be the year done.

I'm coming up to 38 (feel more like 28) and want to spend the rest of my life in the best health possible. I've also saved a fair amount of money.
I don't wake up with horrible depression. I'm generally a lot happier and my work has improved. I look healthier.

Don't miss alcohol now. It took about 3 weeks to lose the taste.

I might have the occasional drink in 2009 but will never go back to how I was.

I saw this thread and thought I'd wish everyone well with reducing their alcohol intake.

Best wishes, Ed.