Hi all

[It'sjustme]

What a fantastic website!! I have decided that maybe it's time I did something that I have been wanting to do for years - and that's stop drinking!! I know it will be hard, as to me I don't see it as a problem, but I know drinking bottles of wine every night is.. I guess that's why I think it will be so hard. I make excuses to drink, so it doesn't seem like a problem. I suggest to the family that we go out for dinner a couple of times a week, so I have an excuse to drink. I organise to catch up with friends on the weekend so that I have an excuse to drink. And when I don't have anything planned - my excuse is I've had a hard day.
My husband tries to talk me out of it, but I guess cos he loves me so much, he will do anything for me.. but I am getting tired of being tired, of gaining weight, of making excuses. I'm embarassed that I will wake up in the morning and not know what I have done the night before.. I'm tired of being the girl that everyone wants at their party, because I bring the entertainment - me!!
Anyway, I think I will start today. No wine for me tonight!! I look forward to talking to you all in the future...

[optionsgirl]

Hi all

Hi,
Welcome :welcome:
Good for you. This is a wonderful site, really great people, helpful, supportive.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.....
You did it, good for you :goodjob:
Gail

[Karl1981]

Hi all

hi there im new here too. ive been af for 5 days. i was also a huge wine drinker..
just take it one day at a time. i have major withdrawls atm but ive been prescribed meds to help me through..

CONGRATS for joining this site and taking a stand...
Ill be here for you as people here have been here for me...

GOOD LUCK. if you need anyone to talk to pm me and i will try to help. not that i know that much

[It'sjustme]

Hi all

Thank you

Thanks options girl and Karl, it's good to know that there are people here to help... I'm feeling pretty crappy today. Had my usual 2 bottles of wine last night and feeling pretty depressed today. it's so good reading everyones suggestions, I know I am not going to buy wine tonight. It's so hard though cos I know I will feel sick when I get home, and having wine makes me feel better. Will I ever feel good again? In my mind, not having al makes me sick.. my chest hurts, my neck hurts, my fingers ache... I think I will go to the shops in my lunch break and buy some vitamins, etc that you have all suggested. I will go home, have my dinner and then go to bed so I am not tempted by al.. Wish me luck and I will let you know how I go..

[Sunbeam]

Hi all

A week or two from now, you won't believe how good you will feel. Hang in there!