Less Alcohol - March 2018- One day at a Time
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Went to Happy Hour last night for food and wine. Had 2 glasses of my 3 drinks a week. Ok with that. 4 glasses of water to 2 of wine. Then came home and wanted something sweet. Should have gone for the chocolate but had a Kahlua and milk instead. That was too much. I could feel the difference and not so great. Feel ok today and now know that 3 in one night isn't what I want. No more for the week.10
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runtodayamyrun wrote: »STAY THE COURSE.
Oh my gosh that is very true. Some people achieve a goal then completely go off course and end up back at square one. Good for you thinking so far ahead.
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Hiya! Would some help me please? I drink most every night after work and i know it's not good. Please help.8
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@JulieAL1969 - challenging weekend ahead for you for sure. Wishing you the very best and we'll all welcome you back when it's over with and will be eager to hear how it went! Hugs!2
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suerlewis2 wrote: »Hiya! Would some help me please? I drink most every night after work and i know it's not good. Please help.
What do you need? If you need friends to help, this thread will be very helpful. Also, first thing, figure out why you drink every day. If you cant change the cause, maybe you can change the effect. Make a plan for tomorrow, what will you do when you get home from work instead of drinking. Stay out of the house- maybe change your routine, exercise more, write down your goals. Just take one step at a time.
For tomorrow, make a plan and set a goal for one day at a time. xo
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Thank you. The more advice, the better.4
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JulieAL1969- I completely understand the anxiety you are feeling. I am on holiday this week, and although I planned to have two drinks while I was away, after 73 days AF I just really did not know if I wanted to drink or not, and end that streak. I ended up having one of the planned drinks, today- a beer. I think it was helpful for me because I really realized how much I don't miss it at all. I think I needed to have that drink though to really know, because all week, I struggled with this feeling of missing out, even though I have had sooo many benefits from going AF. Whatever you decide to do, as others have said, it's not win or lose! It's all learning and experience that can inform us as we continue making decisions along this journey.
We are in the same boat! I probably will drink a beer tomorrow. One reason is that I dont really love beer like I like vodka or wine. So, I wont go overboard. It is a struggle because I fear that I will feel awful , headache, nausea, and have the change that I'll wipe out my great record. Mind games.
I love your words that it's all learning and we can use these life experiences to grow. xo2 -
What do I need? Helluva question. Thank you.2
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suerlewis2 wrote: »Thank you. The more advice, the better.
Also, read the first few pages of this thread of even February or March thread for motivation. There are a lot of good youtubes and books you can read to get inspiration.
One book is called Alcohol Explained and another is This Naked Mind.
Start slow and dont overwhelm yourself. It really is one day at a time.2 -
suerlewis2 wrote: »Hiya! Would some help me please? I drink most every night after work and i know it's not good. Please help.
Do you want to cut back, Or stop completely?2 -
I want to be in control, not have cravings that lead me to bad choices. I want to be able to choose alcohol, rather than have a feeling of relief/release when I do drink.5
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Checking in after another pretty good week! I did have a few beers on Sunday at the concert but didn't overdo it and it was fun. Don't mean to get personal, but have any of you ladies noticed that since you are drinking less your periods are more regular? I couldn't for the life of me figure out why mine were so awful and came early every month, like every 23 instead of 28 days (I only noticed this in recent years because before that I was on the pill, then I had my kids). I even talked to my doctor about it and she suggested a surgery that I'm glad I backed out of at the last minute. I shouldn't be shocked that my excessive drinking was the reason, but I am!5
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Checking in after another pretty good week! I did have a few beers on Sunday at the concert but didn't overdo it and it was fun. Don't mean to get personal, but have any of you ladies noticed that since you are drinking less your periods are more regular? I couldn't for the life of me figure out why mine were so awful and came early every month, like every 23 instead of 28 days (I only noticed this in recent years because before that I was on the pill, then I had my kids). I even talked to my doctor about it and she suggested a surgery that I'm glad I backed out of at the last minute. I shouldn't be shocked that my excessive drinking was the reason, but I am!
I haven't noticed this in myself but it is interesting. Did it by chance reduce cramps as well?
Great job on the good week!3 -
suerlewis2 wrote: »I want to be in control, not have cravings that lead me to bad choices. I want to be able to choose alcohol, rather than have a feeling of relief/release when I do drink.
This is a good start by coming here and actually writing out what you want. I know that has helped me so much. I can come here and say whatever, no one judges just listens and offers what advice they can. Keep coming here, read everyone's stories. A lot of us were are where you are.4 -
Can I join late? I haven't had a drop of alcohol since March 3rd, which is saying alot coming from me lol...6
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jacquelinaaa706 wrote: »Can I join late? I haven't had a drop of alcohol since March 3rd, which is saying alot coming from me lol...
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suerlewis2 wrote: »I want to be in control, not have cravings that lead me to bad choices. I want to be able to choose alcohol, rather than have a feeling of relief/release when I do drink.
Maybe pick 1 or 2 days a week that you don't drink.1 -
jacquelinaaa706 wrote: »Can I join late? I haven't had a drop of alcohol since March 3rd, which is saying alot coming from me lol...
Of course, welcome!1
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