A new start

[dorsetdude]

Its been a couple of years since i was last here, nothing has changed with my drinking habits, they have only got worse. Woke up this morning feeling like hell (3 bottles of wine last night), i have to get myself back on track and to really go for it. I downloaded the book and have read it, i have ordered the cd's and got a list of supps to get tomorrow. I am so fed up of drinking myself stupid and constantly feeling hung over, exhausted and demotivated, the drinking is seriously effecting my relationship and every day life, things have got to change!
I have not had a drink so far this evening, and am feeling positive, so its the 1st day of a new start!

[Guest]

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Great start with your first day AF. Have a look around again, read and keep posting.

By the way I don't think I've ever heard anyone say their drinking habits got better over time.

[Doggygirl]

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Welcome back. I know the feelings you describe. Congrats on Day 1 and positive vibes for your journey.

Ukblonde;954827 wrote: By the way I don't think I've ever heard anyone say their drinking habits got better over time.

Amen.

DG

[dorsetdude]

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Thanks guys, I didn't drink any wine last night, didn't sleep at all, and still feel groggy but i didn't drink! Going to get a load of vitamins today and then back to the gym tomorrow! So day 2 starts as always, with the mantra of 'i am not drinking today', normally i get to 4pm and sod the mantra 'i am drinking' just the 1 though? Am determined to break that 4pm habit and will make sure i am doing something else to distract myself and the craving, wish me luck x

[Guest]

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How about you try and find a support meeting this evening, that might help give you something to aim for. By the way I find my energy levels drop around 3.30-4pm everyday. It was often the time I'd decide to drink, so now when I get those feelings I simply thing "I don't actually, really want to drink it's merely that rubbishy 4pm feeling". Can work very well indeed.

[dorsetdude]

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Thanks UK, not really a support type of person, i am quite closeted with my drinking, although my partner is aware, i am planning to be out of the house for a few hours instead of waiting for the 4pm calling! I think changing my routine, especially the evening routine will help.

[angel77]

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hey dorsetdude, just wanted to say good luck with your first few day's. Hope your craving's aren't too bad and you can "stay on the wagon" haha

Angel

[gyco]

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dorsetdude;955281 wrote: Thanks UK, not really a support type of person, i am quite closeted with my drinking, although my partner is aware, i am planning to be out of the house for a few hours instead of waiting for the 4pm calling! I think changing my routine, especially the evening routine will help.

welcom back,you seem to be doin quite well,i to was a 3 bottle a day person,a while ago,didnt matter when i drank,as you said you have to break the old routine and thinking,:goodjob:as far as the partner,mine didnt give up on me,but figured it out it was up to me to either stop totally, which everytime i did,whch were many,beat the crap out of me,over40 years,or teach my self how to moderate,it isnt for everyone,i do wish you well.gyco:thanks:

[dorsetdude]

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Thanks Gyco, I have got a pounding headache and got the sweats, but i am trying to keep busy and stay positive. I have started taking the vitamins and feel that i have made an effort to move on and and learn to control my drinking, i don't want to stop drinking but i think i have to stop for the time being until i am sure i can control the drink and know my limits, if that means i don't ever drink again, then so be it.