I picked up the MWO book 2 weeks ago at the book store because I had decided I needed to do something about my drinking. I'm in my late 40's, married, with 2 teenage daughters. My problem is very similar to many of you. Around dinner time every night, I have my first glass of wine, then usually don't stop drinking till bedtime. I also drink more than everyone else at social gatherings, but rarely get drunk enough to totally embarass myself. I have been very fortunate that nothing tragic has resulted from my drinking. My drinking was more sporadic when I was younger, but more severe. Partying on the weekends was just what we did.
13 days ago, I rid the house of all alcohol except my husband's beer and his bottle of gin. (He drinks a few beers or a couple gin and tonics once a week or so.) I told him and my daughters that I wanted to stop drinking, and to please be patient with me if I wasn't myself for awhile. I, like many of you, can not imagine life being any fun without drinking.
I decided not to take the meds, but ordered the supplements and the hypnotherapy CDs. I also made an appointment with a local family counselor who specializes in substance abuse.
Well, so far so good. 13 days AF. The first week was extremely hard, this week a tad easier. My supplements and CDs came a few days ago, so I'm hoping they'll help. My first appointment with the couselor was fine, mostly just talking my history. Tomorrow's appointment will be about setting my goals. I'm hoping to do my 30 days, then some trial and error situations to see if I can handle drinking any at all. Thanks and ttyl.
13 days ago, I rid the house of all alcohol except my husband's beer and his bottle of gin. (He drinks a few beers or a couple gin and tonics once a week or so.) I told him and my daughters that I wanted to stop drinking, and to please be patient with me if I wasn't myself for awhile. I, like many of you, can not imagine life being any fun without drinking.
I decided not to take the meds, but ordered the supplements and the hypnotherapy CDs. I also made an appointment with a local family counselor who specializes in substance abuse.
Well, so far so good. 13 days AF. The first week was extremely hard, this week a tad easier. My supplements and CDs came a few days ago, so I'm hoping they'll help. My first appointment with the couselor was fine, mostly just talking my history. Tomorrow's appointment will be about setting my goals. I'm hoping to do my 30 days, then some trial and error situations to see if I can handle drinking any at all. Thanks and ttyl.
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