The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

ltm07

ltm07 wrote: »

Well enjoyed my steak & chips last night & we shared a bottle of red wine. Had a few cans but feel fine this morning-Is that good or bad ?!! No-one got in tough to go for a beer in the end which did surprise me,but made it easier not to gve into temptation too:D !Off into town in a minute to spend £25 M&S gift voucher that my Brother & his OH bought us for Xmas. Then this afternoon we are off to a new Chinese restaurant as my Mum is treating us as we bought her a Chinese takeaway last week. It is an all you can eat buffet so we'll make sure we get our money's worth:D ! I'm driving too so won't be drinking until I have a couple of cans later. Back later,all the best!!

Well had a cracking meal at the Chinese restaurant & we're still full from eating at 2pm! Had a couple of cokes & a lager shandy,but my Mum & OH had quite bit of wine! Had a few cans to finish the night off,but not many as at work at 6 in the morning. We both won't be drinking much at all tomorrow. All the best!!

Leigh73

Hi all,

Hope this finds you all well.

I fell off the wagon in spectacularly unspectacular fashion on Wednesday, after getting grief from some of the guys from my new job :mad:

I ended up drinking about 10 pints of Guinness, followed by God knows how many double vodka and tonics.

Thursday was my day off, and I carried on drinking from about 12.30 until around midnight.

Friday and Saturday I was meant to be back at work, but I stupidly didn't go in, as I felt so anxious about the cr*p I was getting from the work colleagues.

So..I sensibly carried on drinking all day Friday and Saturday, and this time, over 10 pints of Guinness again together with lagers and double vodka and tonics. Crazy

I also got through around £150 in 4 days, which I can ill afford :eek:

Having had phone calls from my boss and an email too, I've replied with an email, explaining just how rude (it was bordering on passive - aggressive subtle bullying..) the guys were on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. I asked him if I could return to work on Tuesday after having a chat face-to-face Tues morning with all of us sorting it out, so I just have to keep my fingers crossed now.

I've felt so flippin' ill since last night, having spent pretty much most of the day in bed.

I'm now worried that I've lost my job / will have to deal with the third degree if / when I return, and all the while feeling anxious = craving a drink to relax..therein lies the problem.

Thanks for letting me offload a bit on here.

Take Care,

Leigh.

jo1972

Oh Jeez Leigh, I can't believe that! I was actually (and sorry if it offends, cos I don't mean to), laughing my t!ts off at the first couple of sentences of your post but then read down to how serious it all is. I'm so sorry about the carp you've got from work, I so hope it can all get settled on Tuesday. I'm thinking of you mate

I'm going back into hiding now still reading though

mollypolly

Oh Crikey Leigh.Thats terrible.
I hope you can sort everything out ok.
Try not to worry too much and remember 'Tomorrow IS another day'
Keep reading this thread and posting and maybe you will soon feel better.
If you do manage to get a meeting on Tuesday please try and stay off the alch tomorrow to keep your head clear.
Good Luck xxxx

And Jo. Why are you hiding;)
Dont you want to play anymore.?

:T To me.
Just completed a week tonight although I have been dying for a drink....ate chocolate instead and think I am putting a bit of weight on which is not good.

Oh well.Cant do everything at once.

Well done to those doing well and good luck to those who need it.
See you later
Love Mollypolly xxxx

jo1972

mollypolly wrote: »

And Jo. Why are you hiding;)
Dont you want to play anymore.?

Ah, I'm not really hiding, just burying my head as usual..

I'm still reading every day (numerous times )

I'll be back tomorrow

justwanabefree

Leigh73 wrote: »

Hi all,

Hope this finds you all well.

I fell off the wagon in spectacularly unspectacular fashion on Wednesday, after getting grief from some of the guys from my new job :mad:

I ended up drinking about 10 pints of Guinness, followed by God knows how many double vodka and tonics.

Thursday was my day off, and I carried on drinking from about 12.30 until around midnight.

Friday and Saturday I was meant to be back at work, but I stupidly didn't go in, as I felt so anxious about the cr*p I was getting from the work colleagues.

So..I sensibly carried on drinking all day Friday and Saturday, and this time, over 10 pints of Guinness again together with lagers and double vodka and tonics. Crazy

I also got through around £150 in 4 days, which I can ill afford :eek:

Having had phone calls from my boss and an email too, I've replied with an email, explaining just how rude (it was bordering on passive - aggressive subtle bullying..) the guys were on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. I asked him if I could return to work on Tuesday after having a chat face-to-face Tues morning with all of us sorting it out, so I just have to keep my fingers crossed now.

I've felt so flippin' ill since last night, having spent pretty much most of the day in bed.

I'm now worried that I've lost my job / will have to deal with the third degree if / when I return, and all the while feeling anxious = craving a drink to relax..therein lies the problem.

Thanks for letting me offload a bit on here.

Take Care,

Leigh.

Hi Leigh
been in that sort of situation myself before I vowed never to work for anyone else but myself 4 years ago. If the job is so stressful it makes you ill through bad feelings at work or making you drink more to get away from how you feel, believe me mate it's not worth it. I gave up a very stressful management job where I and others were bullied and abused daily and became a self employed decorator. I may not be in the money but it was the best thing I ever did. I am in no way suggesting that you should give up your job but you obviously need to make changes somehow. Don't stress yourself out about Tuesday - go and talk to your boss about it and if you start to feel pressured in the meeting, imagine the boss behind the desk in a nappy, wagging his dummy at you - it really makes you feel more confident

JWBF xx

barshamhillbilly

Me too Leigh.
I used to get bullied at work for years, was in a £25K year job with BT, now in a £9K a year cleaner/caretaker role in a school. Now kicking myself now for not taking the plunge earlier. Life is much much much better now! Better skint and happy I reckon.

PS. 18 days for me and not a drop in sight. Did have a bit of a craving yesterday after a busy day but got through it.

Apologies for my absence for a couple of days - really busy weekend !

Hope everyone is Ok - will take me ages to read and catch up!

BHB

singlemum_4

Morning everyone,
Leigh hun Im sending you a big hug :grouphug:hope things will start look/feeling more possitve. Try not to worry about tomorrow, I find that these things are never as bad as I let myself imagin they will be!!

Well just to update, went for a family meal last night usually when we all get together many bottles of wine are consumed. Decided to be honest say I was cutting back/ kids think Im drinking too much.......Hey presto everyone really supportive anyway between us 5 adults we shared 1 bottle of wine!! Had a lovely evening. Came home slept like a baby and best of all I can remember what we were all talking about last night (sometimes kids/brother have to remind me of things I've said/ arranged to do!!:eek: )
So all in all a great start know its only day 2 but feel so good am soooo pleased I found you all xx

Hope you all have a lovely day SM x

mollypolly

Well don BHB and Singlemum.
Keep up the good work.

Love Mollypolly.

basilcat7

Morning all- back on the no drinking again- abstained yesterday but still feel a bit rubbish from the night before.

Leigh- I feel for you and know what you mean about drinking to make you feel better regarding the stress thats going on. However it will make you feel better to have a clear head tomorrow- and today. make sure you write everything down you want to say before the meeting that'll make you feel more in control too. Hugs to you...

Have a meeting about a new job today at work (company's been taken over so my job is changing) then an external interview tomorrow AND wednesday so a pretty important week for me. Definitely need to keep a clear head and stay focussed !!
Have a good day all