Less Alcohol- June 2018- One Day at a Time
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Anthony Bourdain's suicide hit me hard because I've followed his career for years and even met him at a book signing. This article regarding his alcohol use/abuse was interesting.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article213372539.html
I wondered about this. Sad.2 -
trishfit2014 wrote: »Anthony Bourdain's suicide hit me hard because I've followed his career for years and even met him at a book signing. This article regarding his alcohol use/abuse was interesting.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article213372539.html
I wondered about this. Sad.
I also read some articles that hinted at this but I like this article best. @donimfp It says it like it is. Good quote:
"Alcoholics minimize, deny, believe their drinking is under control, and refuse to connect the dots — that drinking for escape, relief or to solve problems is creating more problems, and is taking a toll on self-worth and perhaps cognition. The substance they are drinking for “a lift” is a depressant. The guilt, shame, powerlessness and depression can take us down."
Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article213372539.html#storylink=cpy5 -
JulieAL1969 wrote: »
The other day, I had some vodka sitting at the pool with friends. I realized that afterwards I did not want to stop. I wanted to go home and continue drinking. The switch was turned on.
If I don't put that stuff in my mouth, lately I don't even crave it. But once I touch a drop, then it's downhill.
Ditto, Ditto, Ditto!!!!! Thank YOU for sharing that. I could've written that.
My weekend was temptation free....thankfully very busy doing productive things that helped keep my mind focused. Feeling some snippets of anger lately & know from past therapy stuff that anger is a secondary emotion with hurt, frustration & helplessness underlying it...not quite sure which of those applies though. Perhaps it ALL applies.
It will reveal itself in time though. Anyhoo, I won't get too psyche on anyone. But I know that the feelings I've been attempting to stuff with alcohol will begin to surface as long as I remain AF....so it is now 18 days & counting!!!! WOOHOO!!
Congrats to anyone in this challenge. Regardless what the goal is, whether it is reached with minimal effort, lots of effort, OR if there have been slips along the way, just being in this challenge is the first step to acknowledging that we want to stop allowing alcohol to control us. It is a process that sometimes is a step forward & one or two back, but as long as we work to continue to move forward we are successful. We all have our own stride.
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@lorrainequiche59, you continue to be my doppelgänger. Day 18! Me too. Friday is my 25th anniversary at a posh hotel. I’m thinking AF won’t be happening. But 18 days is kind of money in the bank along this journey. Saturday starts another streak. 18 days is more than I’ve been AF in years. Literally. Progress.8
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I wanna be back in here....today was Day 112
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@lorrainequiche59 @donimfp Awesome job!! That is not easy to do!
Happy Anniversary @donimfp - I dont blame you if you celebrate with some perfect champagne or drink of choice!0 -
Just want to say a big thank you to everyone that posts in this thread (and kudos to Julie, especially). I ended up having 1 glass of wine a few days ago with a dear friend, but it was one glass over an hour and a half, and I truly enjoyed it, and then I stopped, and I'm OK with it. And I'm still happy about my decision to be (mostly) #Dry'TilJuly. It's improved my quality of life, for sure.8
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pismodiver wrote: »Just want to say a big thank you to everyone that posts in this thread (and kudos to Julie, especially). I ended up having 1 glass of wine a few days ago with a dear friend, but it was one glass over an hour and a half, and I truly enjoyed it, and then I stopped, and I'm OK with it. And I'm still happy about my decision to be (mostly) #Dry'TilJuly. It's improved my quality of life, for sure.
Thanks so much! I like the phrase DryTilJuly. Sounds like you are doing well! Thanks for the note xo0 -
@NormInv Awesome!2
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So my husband and I spent 4 days camping at a motorcycle rally. There was much much drinking and a lot of snacking. Coming home and starting clean today was actually a relief. I found myself looking forward to not drinking today. This gives me some piece of mind. My father was an alcoholic and I have wondered many times over the years if I had a problem. There have definitely been times I was drinking too much. In any case, after being AF April and May I gave myself the rally to just let go. I struggled with that decision. I worried that I would feel all the day 1 anxiety I felt before. So it makes me feel better that I can say yes when I want to and no when I want to.6
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So my husband and I spent 4 days camping at a motorcycle rally. There was much much drinking and a lot of snacking. Coming home and starting clean today was actually a relief. I found myself looking forward to not drinking today. This gives me some piece of mind. My father was an alcoholic and I have wondered many times over the years if I had a problem. There have definitely been times I was drinking too much. In any case, after being AF April and May I gave myself the rally to just let go. I struggled with that decision. I worried that I would feel all the day 1 anxiety I felt before. So it makes me feel better that I can say yes when I want to and no when I want to.
I know that feeling. After a little break not drinking feels like the best thing!4 -
@lorrainequiche59, you continue to be my doppelgänger. Day 18! Me too. Friday is my 25th anniversary at a posh hotel. I’m thinking AF won’t be happening. But 18 days is kind of money in the bank along this journey. Saturday starts another streak. 18 days is more than I’ve been AF in years. Literally. Progress.
That is a great streak. Nothing wrong with a break. But you wanting to start another streak is what matters most!2 -
Had my neighbours ( in their 80’s) round last night for some drinks. Previously this has involved alot of wine, as they can drink dor their country !
Instead, I stuck to sparkling water and found myself in the funny situation of being literally bullied by an 81 yr old woman about why I wasnt having a “proper drink”.She wouldn’t let up!
After about 3 hours of her drinking red wine, she hit a slump and much to my entertainment was forced to drink water. I was AF all night and have no hang over today, unlike my neighbour I imagine
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after our weekly sunday grocery shopping, my husband went to the liquor store and wanted a few beer for a. father's day and b. while we fixed the deck. he asked if i wanted anything. i admit my resolve kind of fell . i bought a bottle of Aperol *an italian aperitif that is mixed with soda water and prosecco to make a spritz* and a small bottle of prosecco. i had two drinks only, and had soda water for the rest of the day. we had a great dinner, the sun was shining, and i felt good about being moderate and not drinking for the rest of the weekend.
i hope all you Dads out there enjoyed your father's day! and that everyone had a wonderful weekend 3 -
Day 12 AF, have survived the usual triggers of airports, travel, sunshine, BBQs. Have got my parents staying for a week and it is great being able to take them out, without having to watch my limit or be grumpy because I can’t drink as much if I am driving. Have been out buying wine and beer for them, with no urge at all to drink any. Happy with my sparkling water and a slice of lime. Taking them to a great Tapas bar tonight in the old town, which has an awesome wine menu. I’m looking forwards to it , as the food is amazing and I know my head is going to be clear tomorrow
TAPAS! you're in Spain??? : )2 -
Yay @NormInv !!4
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Hi, Everyone! Just checking in to the current thread. Haven't posted in quite a while, but I'm still here reading and enjoying being a part of this group!
I'm 165 days AF (would never have thought that was possible!), and I don't ever envision drinking again at this point. Moderation, for me, is a slippery slope and is more effort than just not drinking at all. So I just don't drink anymore.
@JulieAL1969 had posted a link to an article a while back where (I think) Keith Urban reflected that his world had become smaller and smaller due to alcohol. That statement really resonated with me. I've made an effort since quitting alcohol to open my world up. A girl-trip with my daughter (our first!), renewed focus on my fitness goals (I'm registered for my first marathon in the fall!), doing well at work, a stronger relationship with my husband, etc.
I wish everyone the best of luck in meeting their goals, whatever those may be 10
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