Ive been lurking all this evening and this place is great, Ive read desperate cries, intelligent advice (both technical and therapeutic), and some funny stuff.
Ive been decided on doing something about the booze for some time. Im a 'regular 10-15' units a day man, in the evenings after work, and occasionally all day at the weekend. I suppose I was kidding myself that holding down a job meant all was well, it isnt.
Im fed up with forgetting if I have told my gf something, and deciding not to risk repeating myself. Im fed up with missing the party cos i got to my drunk stage and had to bail out. Im fairly fed up with the (thankfully rare) falling over. Im fed up with saying 'I must cut down' but not. So Im fed up with drinking.
Im scared of the never having a drink again ever thing, and whilst i realise that abstinence is the only way forward, took some comfort in the 'moderation' section here. That really cheered me along, but for now I have a plan, its a bit sketchy but here goes.
1. set a date, this is based around a party i am attending in 10 days-after that we go, yes I know what your'e thinking, but trust me.
2. Go t my doctor, Im aware that cutting AL out is dangerous, he'll know what to do, Im hoping he'll help me out with the initial shock, Im guessing anti convulsants, something to stop me feeling anxious and not sleep (Ive tried this before), followed by the anti-craving products ive read about here. Im going BEFORE the start date so everything is in place.
3. Get the book.
4. Following Docs advice taper off, or stop.
5. See what happens, get a better hobby.
6. Deal with the inevitable difficulties as they arise, always in mind of avoiding going to AA, which really is a BIG incentive.
Sorry if thats all a bit lengthy.
My names Jim, my nickname and indeed DJ name is Scott Cairo I make mash-up music. And Hello again. Strength to you all!
I'll keep you posted Im really very excited.
MODS-give me a clip round the ear if I EVER go on like that again!
Ive been decided on doing something about the booze for some time. Im a 'regular 10-15' units a day man, in the evenings after work, and occasionally all day at the weekend. I suppose I was kidding myself that holding down a job meant all was well, it isnt.
Im fed up with forgetting if I have told my gf something, and deciding not to risk repeating myself. Im fed up with missing the party cos i got to my drunk stage and had to bail out. Im fairly fed up with the (thankfully rare) falling over. Im fed up with saying 'I must cut down' but not. So Im fed up with drinking.
Im scared of the never having a drink again ever thing, and whilst i realise that abstinence is the only way forward, took some comfort in the 'moderation' section here. That really cheered me along, but for now I have a plan, its a bit sketchy but here goes.
1. set a date, this is based around a party i am attending in 10 days-after that we go, yes I know what your'e thinking, but trust me.
2. Go t my doctor, Im aware that cutting AL out is dangerous, he'll know what to do, Im hoping he'll help me out with the initial shock, Im guessing anti convulsants, something to stop me feeling anxious and not sleep (Ive tried this before), followed by the anti-craving products ive read about here. Im going BEFORE the start date so everything is in place.
3. Get the book.
4. Following Docs advice taper off, or stop.
5. See what happens, get a better hobby.
6. Deal with the inevitable difficulties as they arise, always in mind of avoiding going to AA, which really is a BIG incentive.
Sorry if thats all a bit lengthy.
My names Jim, my nickname and indeed DJ name is Scott Cairo I make mash-up music. And Hello again. Strength to you all!
I'll keep you posted Im really very excited.
MODS-give me a clip round the ear if I EVER go on like that again!
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