Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

[Sunbeam]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

We all hate ourselves as we acknowledge our abusive relationship with alcohol. Part of the healing process is learning to forgive yourself. You will gradually be able to do that once you get some distance from alcohol.

[spiderwoman]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

Hi 64 :welcome:

How's it going now? the first weekend is surreal. I always read what the Aussies have to say I've not mentioned before but I'm a dual national (Brit by birth) living back in the UK. I loved my years down under but what I didn't know about drinking before I went there I soon learned so understand the drinking culture bit.

Stick with it , its the best decision you'll ever make even though its tough at times

[Queenbug]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

Hya 64....I'm a "can leave it all day, then guzzle myself into oblivion during the evening" kinda girl myself.....like all the others said...stick close...it can be done....and please believe you are not stupid at all....very strong and clever in fact...you are working on solving the problem. :goodjob: :welcome: xx

[Wine-no!]

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Hi 64

How are you doing? I also used to go all day without drinking (except at weekends when I'd often drink at lunch time too) and then guzzle wine all evening. Wake up at 3am full of regret, promise myself I would not drink again... Get through the hangover, still full of resolve and then 5pm would hit and I would be compelled to go and buy more wine and repeat the whole thing..... Crazy when I look back but lots of us were in the same boat!

I am pleased to tell you that this habit can be broken and your new normal will not involve buying and drinking wine. It's such a relief to be free from that and you will be too xxxx

[sixtyfour]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

I've just checked back in here, Sunday night for me and I'm ok, I'm really overwhelmed by the response from all you guys, it's hard to really take in the fact that you've all been like me. I'm still feeling positive, and I'm really working on staying that way - quite looking forward to tomorrow in a bizarre kind of way, can't wait to be able to say I've made it through the first of my 'challenge days'. I hope you all have/have had a great day and thank you so much!

[sixtyfour]

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Queen Bug, Wine-No, I'm so glad to know that you used to be like me but you've managed to change your life -that's great, I just pray that my positive outlook now will still be with me this time tomorrow. Thank you so much for your encouragement, I really appreciate it.

[sweetpea29]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

sixtyfour;1579371 wrote: I've just checked back in here, Sunday night for me and I'm ok, I'm really overwhelmed by the response from all you guys, it's hard to really take in the fact that you've all been like me. I'm still feeling positive, and I'm really working on staying that way - quite looking forward to tomorrow in a bizarre kind of way, can't wait to be able to say I've made it through the first of my 'challenge days'. I hope you all have/have had a great day and thank you so much!

Hi Sixtyfour

Just wanna add my late welcome and congrats to you for taking the first step. Well done on making it through the first day- stay close here- reading and posting. Great to hear you're feeling so positive Keep up your good work xx

[Wine-no!]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

sixtyfour;1579375 wrote: Queen Bug, Wine-No, I'm so glad to know that you used to be like me but you've managed to change your life -that's great, I just pray that my positive outlook now will still be with me this time tomorrow. Thank you so much for your encouragement, I really appreciate it.

Keep checking back here on this thread. Use it as a diary. You can do this!! We are all here supporting you xx

[nicelife]

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Hi Sixtyfour,

Welcome! I've no other words of wisdom to add to the already great advice from awesome MWO family.

Embrace, immerse and conquer - it may be a bit of a struggle for a wee while but absolutely worth it!

Keep close and post often!

[3June2013]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

64 planning ahead for those trigger moments helps. Stock up on "feel good" drinks and foods. Don't worry about calories right now just keep yourself full and happy. Is it cold enough for hot chocolate. Or hot enough for iced tea? Lots of goodies to get you through the cravings will help. Stay here online if you can. Stick close and post often. The beginning is the tough part it gets easier.

[giraffe1234]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

Hi there sixtyfour. I'm exactly the same! Been going on for years, I'm 50 now and need to stop. I discovered MWO last Sunday, and have not had a drink since (that means 7 days sober). I can hardly believe it; cannot recall a weekend that I've not been tipsy most of the time, usually quite drunk. I've not posted on MWO, but followed members' stories, which have encouraged me and supported me not to drink for a whole seven days. Thank you to all of you out there (in here); and good luck sixtyfour; hope you get well.

[Queenbug]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

Well done giraffe..and don't be scared to post....it's ok and can really help sometimes :goodjob: xx

[3June2013]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

giraffe welcome! Check out the newbies nest, there's usually someone around. Meanwhile the toolbox is full of great ideas and ways to work on your plan. Congratulations on "coming out"!

[lifechange]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

Hi Giraffe! and welcome!! If you've been lurking here, you probably know there's an "award" for the 7 day milestone! Come join us over in the Nest!

[Wine-no!]

Feeling So Stupid, Hate Myself

lifechange;1579568 wrote: Hi Giraffe! and welcome!! If you've been lurking here, you probably know there's an "award" for the 7 day milestone! Come join us over in the Nest!

Hi Giraffe! Congrats on 7 days! Don't forget to post on the Newbies Nest Roll Call too for added motivation x