The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

115K

I have decided to eat a bit healthier from today as well which I think in theory will keep me away from alcohol more, do you know how many calories there are in a pint of lager!

:eek:

Last night I tried to divide up the evening saying 30 mins for bath, 30 mins talk on phone with friend, 30 mins on net (which turns into 1 and half hours at least usually:p) so I'm keeping myself occupied and away from the idea of drinking.

Well it worked yesterday so I will try it again tonight.

I have no cash in my purse to buy any alcohol so that helps too!;)

(I'm glad AA is working for you Graemecarter.)

Different_Corner

Been silly here too, had a few lagers Fri, Sat and Sunday. Again it's nothing heavy, just a couple, but I don't really need them, just want them.
Jo, I watched you beat the nicotene demon, almost with ease, and hope you are still proud of that acheivement.
Because nicotene isn't 'mind altering' is alcohol easier to give in to ?
It's the other way round for me.
Anyway I'm up for an AFD today.

winebox

I'm struggling already, hope going to Brownies tonight will help. Now we all know it's many, many years since I was young enough...but it means I can't drink until 8pm cos am driving, so really hope craving will have passed by then. Afraid to say, if was not needed to drive tonight, would probably give in, totally pathetic. I find day 1 the hardest as here's nothing to build on & it's just too easy to put it off for "just one more day"...and then another 10 years later....

biscotte

Good evening my friends,

Jo, I see you're not online - hope your hands are busy doing something other than pouring a drink, keep strong and also for you Winebox, you're right about the first day being easy to sacrifice - easy to put off drying out until tomorrow.

115k. I think healthy eating would help too - you're taking care of yourself and also there's a link between a good diet and improved mental health, which can only be helpful.

Got to go and put dinner on but will check in later,

115K

I think that's right Biscotte. I do start to feel better and to sleep better within a few days of healthy eating.

My hunger pangs are taking the edge of my alcohol cravings at least.:o

Pippilongstocking

Stilll at work so just a quickie - jo - if you are about, keep busy - clean out cupboards, play a game with kids just keep self occupied until the worst bit has passed x

If you get fed up pm me and I will witter nonsense if I can - xx

Waving to everyone else, exhausted and at work, someone off so i had to cover their bit and it was very hectic today - argh - report to finish - take care xx

jo1972

Different_Corner wrote: »

Jo, I watched you beat the nicotene demon, almost with ease

I don't think it was almost with ease DC! Quitting alcohol is much much harder in my opinion.

On the wagon tonight

Thanks to you all for your ongoing support

biscotte

Well done Jo, I recommend tea and toast at this stage of the evening (in fact I could murder a cheese toastie, yum yum.)

eselt

Hi all-very proud of everyone today, with drinks promotions and xmas booze everywhere this is a hard time of the year to be struggling-but then again there never really is agood time, so why not today? You are such a nice bunch of people-what a pity we can't do what other threads are doing and meet up for a christmas bash-god can you imagine it!!!! Keep going everyone-please, it might be the best christmas present you've ever had.

mollypolly

biscotte wrote: »

Well done Jo, I recommend tea and toast
Just having mine now:D

Well done to everyone.Lots of positive vibes on here tonight.
I think I will spend a lot of time on here now Christmas is coming.Lots of parties to go to but am planning to be the driver everytime.Must keep strong.
Eselt I think you are brilliant.Wasnt it this time last year you stopped drinking....right at the beginning of the festive season.That must have been so hard...but then again is there ever really an easy time.
Hope you are all where you want to be tonight
Love Mollypollyxxxx