October goals and the Holidays

sd_dilligaf

Hello MFP people!

So how are you doing with your goals? Are they working for you? Do you need to change them? Share with us!

I quit drinking Oct 13, 2012 and although I have had 3 beers in that year, I think that is quiting, when I used to drink daily. Still my goal for October is nada. Drinking used to lead to binge eating, and we are now in the start of the Bermuda triangle of overeating: Halloween - Thanksgiving - Christmas - New Years - Valentines - Easter. More like a Bermuda Hexagon, but no matter. Good luck to you!

calmandpeaceful

I drink at least 2 glasses of wine every night - sometimes 4...too much. Way too much. It is my go to coping strategy. I am working with a nutritionist to try to lose weight, which is how I found this site. I need to find ways to deal with my stress throughout the day better, so it doesn't hit me at night when the kids are in bed. (I have a special needs/emotional-behavioral preteen and four other daughters; my dad just had a stroke; and my husband has been out of work for 5 years, so life is stressful, but it is not really going to change so I have to change myself).

My goal for November is to drink in true moderation - no more than 6 glasses of wine per week. With a couple of nights with no wine. To accomplish this goal I will journal four times a week at night to get my own toxins out. Any suggestions?

sd_dilligaf

Hi,

Good questions. You have a load to deal with and MFP is full of people asking for, and giving, advice on how to handle tough personal issues. I recommend avoiding them, and going straight to the professionals. Faced with similar issues, my wife and I use a local psychiatric clini\c that has a staff of family counselors, psychologists, and shrinks to cover the bases. 1. they have seen it all and will be sympathetic. 2. They will help. 3. They will all expect you to do the work required to change things; they just point you in the right direction.

The following is a book that is short, extremely helpful, and is legitimate science. I have met the author and taken classes from him.
Robert Maurer, PhD. The Kaisen Way; One small step can change your life. It is ~$15 and worth every penny.

Good luck.