I wrote a post a while back about the BBQ we were having for my partners Birthday and how I was worried about having drink in the house after just having thrown my lost drop away the previous week as I couldn`t trust myself to not drink it in a crisis! Well the BBQ was this weekend just gone and I`m happy to say that I`m still smiling and am now 31 days AF yipee but I hated every single minute of the party and I can`t even imagine ever enjoying one again without my old buddy in my hand, please let this not be true guys! When I used to drink partiy nights would fly by but this was 6hrs long which in my time took 100 years, everyone had arrived by 7pm and I was willing them out the door by 8 oh dear. I would normally be in with all the fun but no I took it upon myself to keep busy as I just couldn`t bear to watch everbody having a drink so i spent half the night in the kitchen washing and tidying up after everyone which just isn`t me, the only good thing about that was I didn`t have to do it in morming!! I`m also ashamed to say that I became unhealthily facsinated about other peoples drinking habits and there were several people who had more visits to the brandy bottle than was nescessary, oh my god did people watch me do that how embarrassing. I so didn`t want people to leave their drinks behind and really tried to make them take the bottles and cans that they had left over but no they insisted that we could use them so I now have 8 bottles of white wine, 2 bottles of red, 36 bottles of beer and my partner was given 16 litres of spirits as presents HELP ME lol. I have whisked them away to the wardbrobe upstairs so I shall not have to look at them but what a temptation to have. If its any help to newbies I think things are starting to get a bit better, I am not taking the mickey saying that after only 31 days but I can pour my partner a drink in the evening without the need to kill myself and I only think about drink half of my time instead of all of it and thats serious. I have noticed though that I suffer with headaches more than I ever did and I really hated taking tablets and wouldn`t but I use more now than I ever did but if thats all I get then thats great, anyway I`ll expect to see all your party invites in my inbox then from the biggest party pooper in town!!!!! x
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I wrote a post a while back about the BBQ we were having for my partners Birthday and how I was worried about having drink in the house after just having thrown my lost drop away the previous week as I couldn`t trust myself to not drink it in a crisis! Well the BBQ was this weekend just gone and I`m happy to say that I`m still smiling and am now 31 days AF yipee but I hated every single minute of the party and I can`t even imagine ever enjoying one again without my old buddy in my hand, please let this not be true guys! When I used to drink partiy nights would fly by but this was 6hrs long which in my time took 100 years, everyone had arrived by 7pm and I was willing them out the door by 8 oh dear. I would normally be in with all the fun but no I took it upon myself to keep busy as I just couldn`t bear to watch everbody having a drink so i spent half the night in the kitchen washing and tidying up after everyone which just isn`t me, the only good thing about that was I didn`t have to do it in morming!! I`m also ashamed to say that I became unhealthily facsinated about other peoples drinking habits and there were several people who had more visits to the brandy bottle than was nescessary, oh my god did people watch me do that how embarrassing. I so didn`t want people to leave their drinks behind and really tried to make them take the bottles and cans that they had left over but no they insisted that we could use them so I now have 8 bottles of white wine, 2 bottles of red, 36 bottles of beer and my partner was given 16 litres of spirits as presents HELP ME lol. I have whisked them away to the wardbrobe upstairs so I shall not have to look at them but what a temptation to have. If its any help to newbies I think things are starting to get a bit better, I am not taking the mickey saying that after only 31 days but I can pour my partner a drink in the evening without the need to kill myself and I only think about drink half of my time instead of all of it and thats serious. I have noticed though that I suffer with headaches more than I ever did and I really hated taking tablets and wouldn`t but I use more now than I ever did but if thats all I get then thats great, anyway I`ll expect to see all your party invites in my inbox then from the biggest party pooper in town!!!!! xTags: None
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Burnette, well done,
I know how difficult it is to entertain and not drink, but you have
done so well. My husband had a big birthday last year and got
loads of booze bought, whiskey, rum etc. I'm ok with wine and
beer we have them in the house all the time, but once spirits
are opened I would think to myself just a little one won't do any
harm, I had my last drink in february, shortly after my last little!
drink my neighbour found me in the garden and called an ambulance
she thought something dreadful had happened to me (it had). After
this I managed to convince my husband that booze in the house is not
a good idea. Even after years of drinking, he knew I had a problem but
did'nt realise just how bad it was, I have always been a highly functioning
alcoholic, my neighbour who has been next door for years was shocked but
also very supportive when I told her.I still keep small quantities of wine and
beer in but no spirits. I hope keeping them out of sight works for you, but I
do know how tempting it is and I would be too scared to risk it.
Well done on your af days.
Love Paula..
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Good for you!! That took a lot of willpower..ofcourse it will suck at first. I dread a wedding I have to go to this summer. I am the Maid of Honour, and my daughter is the Flower Girl..anyway, I have asked my cousin (who is the Bride) to make sure she has some non-alcoholic beverages as well for myself and my father. I'm scared. Her and I used to drink all the time together. This will really be the first time in a party situation for me.
You should be really proud of yourself for being able to do that, and 31 days is wonderful!! Hide the bottles, out of sight, out of mind. Put them someplace difficult to get to, that way if you have to put some effort into it will help.
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Hi Brun-and congrats! You should be darn proud of yourself.
Let me tell you that the beginning social events are horrible. It's because you are just adjusting to the new you & it's surroundings. You are aware of everything. But it does get easier. It's the adjusting that's hard. I now go to social events & think "let them get the hangovers & all the other pretty things that over-indulgence brings". I'm waking up refreshed & happy I conquered another AF social event.
GG-good luck. Since you're the Maid of Honor you'll be very busy & most likely tired from being at the beck & call of the bride. Stay strong-you can do it.:flower: Change a life; make someone feel important. ................. ........................ ..................... ........................ ................. ....... sigpic
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Hey Burne, congratulations on the 31 days AF...Woo Hoo.
What a great job of dealing with a tough situation. I bet it gets easier as time passes. You might even hook up with some friends who don't drink now.
The first time a I quit with MWO I also took all the alcohol out of my house as I didn't feel I could resist it,m and proved in fact I couldn't. This time out I have kept the half quart of the last Vodka I drank. It is put away, and I think of it as a reminder of the way I was. I would not give it to anyone and I will not drink it, but I know it is there. Weird huh.
Anyway, You did great
bearWhat St. Frances of Assisi said of himself is true for me.
?If God can work through me He can work through anybody.?
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Burnette, your'e my hero. I wish like anything I could succeed at this like you. Just reading your thread has taught me some. Things have got to be better if you now spent 50% less time thinking about drinking. Are'nt there non-alcoholic beers and wines your side of the world? Sure wish there was here! Would'nt it psychologically help at a party? I don't know. Thanks for the thread.
GG please enjoy the wedding, your strong.
:hA BushBaby with Attitude
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Burnette, I don't think you were a party pooper, look at this way, You were a very aware party attendee! You were able to monitor everything and make sure nothing got out of hand. Applause for you for staying A/F. This is tough but you are tougher. I agree with putting the liquor away. I relocated my wine cabinet so I don't have to constantly looking at it in the kitchen. It will get easier as time goes on.
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mar
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Burnette,
I think you handled it beautifully. I have to believe it will get easier over time. I admire you so much for 31 days AF, that is so good. Come back more often and share your strength with us.
MelissaIf I ruin my body where will I live? :ranger
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Burnette, I know that feeling of not being part of the party....I hope it passes for me too. My husband is in a 3 day golf tounament that starts on Thursday of next week. I am dreading it. I have to go to dinners and parties in the evening, where everyone will be drinking. I am going to try and focus on the food and other things. I am kind of shy in crowds, one reason I drank...among others, I really don't even want to go, but have to. I will think of how strong your were to get through your event and maybe it will help me....Buffy
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Burnette,
You are a STAR, if that was me I would tell my hubby - no point wasting all this, I will stop drinking next week (or next coupla days - more like it) when I've finished all the bottles !!!I feel as though it's all happening to someone right next to me.
I'm close, I can feel it, I can hear it, but it isn't really me.
Marilyn Monroe
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