Hi littlewheel,
Glad you`re back with us..........stick around........M.W.O. works.
Yes, I think we really do have to rethink our lifestyles when we decide to quit, and I think it would be the wisest thing if you were to quit the bartender`s job. No wayyyyy could I work in a pub.........the "fumes" from a full glass of wine would probably have me weak at the knees. Although you don`t drink on the job, I think working in that kind of environment is a bit like overexposure and is setting your brain up to tempt you to unwind with the booze when you get home from work. Am not saying that we have to change our lifestyles forever to successfully quit.........it`s just easier on ourselves when newly quit if we do.
I think it`s wonderful that you`re awaiting an appointment with an alcohol counselor........will be an enormous help to you. I must say though, I disagree with the doc you saw at the medical centre.........naturally, no doc would like to give you addictive meds in lieu of alcohol, but in U.K. anyway, these drugs are only prescribed for a week or 2 to ensure a safe withdrawal without any risk of us becoming dependent on the drug. So now that you`re having to do cold turkey, I would say to get yourself along to the Accident and Emergency Dept. if you feel at all ill........that`s what it`s there for.........use it if you feel you can`t cope with the withdrawal.......they`ll take good care of you.
Look forward to hearing how things are going with you over the weekend.
Starlight Impress x
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