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    Been around this forum for some time but lacked the necessary to post until now. was convinced yesterday by a fellow forum member that I would probably benefit from sharing my story.

    Don't get me wrong when I say I haven't posted , you've probably come across me in the jokes section.

    The question I was asked yesterday which has prompted this posting is "what am I doing here" Apart from being an incredibly private person I find it difficult to express my feelings in words, sometimes they are simply not enough.

    I AM A BINGE DRINKER


    My story
    After 26 years with the same employer I was retired (enhanced pension, no mortgage , no loans) , through stress which brought on a medical condition which is treatable not curable. Now unable/unwilling to leave the house because of this unless it's to get booze, Glenmorangie single malt or Courvoisier Cognac being my chosen poison.


    Going to have to bullet point now because I'm on the verge of deleting this !!!

    No financial worries
    Lovely house
    Loving wife and daughter


    SO WHY DO I BINGE DRINK ? ( 3day session maybe 3 bottles of spiritS over that time)

    Only happens maybe once a month, times in between don't bother, It's as if my stress levels are building up with the daily routine of bathing twice , applying medication, taking tablets, cleaning house, preparing meals , and I need to escape. Escape into my own little world, see told you I find it hard to describe my emotions. LOL


    Did seeking counselling and was advised as I enjoyed the computer to post on different forums (20 plus at this time).As I have built up an extensive archive of jokes over the last 10 Years + this is where I post. Beneficial for me and hopefully providing a laugh or two for anyone reading.

    I would have to say the web is a godsend , a link to the outside world that I have chosen to no longer participate in I guess.


    Can't write any more at this time otherwise it would end up in one of those days we all dread.


    luck to us all
    Foamfollower
    Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! KISS SLOWLY Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. sigpic


    Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...

    ?Oh no....he's awake!! Cos he's bleeding sober again

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    Hi Foamfollower, brilliant that you have chosen to post about yourself. I find it really helps me personally by just putting 'pen to paper as it were'.
    You binge drink I on the other hand when drinking, have more of the everyday sipping at it kind of addiction. But the bottom line is we are all in this together and having people here to turn to makes all the difference to my falling off of the planet some days. Come and talk to us when you feel the pressure building, it cant do any harm can it?
    Keep safe
    KTAB
    Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?

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      #3
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      Hi foamfollwer delighted you posted here, yep have seen your jokes around here for a long time and did wonder what was the story with you.I know now so thanks and I hope to see you here again soon, we are all in the same boat and your not alone in this.


      :congratulatory: Clean & Sober since 13/01/2009 :congratulatory:

      Until one is committed there is always hesitant thoughts.
      I know enough to know that I don't know enough.

      This signature has been typed in front of a live studio audience.

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        #4
        Hi

        Hi FF,
        Just wanted to add my hellos and welcomes. Nice to meet the man behind the jokes.

        Keep posting, it does get easier.

        J x
        :l
        It could be worse, I could be filing.
        AF since 7/7/2009

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          #5
          Hi

          Thanks for sharing your story, foam-nice to know a bit more about you.
          I'm an evening drinker- and am trying to get out of that habit...It's funny how everyone here has a different drinking pattern. Thank you for all your jokes- sometimes I send them to my husband for a good chuckle!
          It's always YOUR choice!

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            #6
            Hi

            Thank you all , words of wisdom ringing in my ears . Glad I took the plunge and I have KTAB to thank, enabling me to take this first step.
            Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! KISS SLOWLY Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. sigpic


            Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...

            ?Oh no....he's awake!! Cos he's bleeding sober again

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              #7
              Hi

              Well guys came close to capitulating yesterday, but a long (6 Miles) walk soon put an end to thoughts of a drink, too knackered , LOL.

              Revisited again this morning to re enforce my determination if you like.


              As said on many a thread, ONE DAY AT A TIME.

              Thanks H
              Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! KISS SLOWLY Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. sigpic


              Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...

              ?Oh no....he's awake!! Cos he's bleeding sober again

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                #8
                Hi

                Foamfollower have you a plan in place to work with, you need a plan as the cravings & temptation are always very strong,especially in the early weeks.


                :congratulatory: Clean & Sober since 13/01/2009 :congratulatory:

                Until one is committed there is always hesitant thoughts.
                I know enough to know that I don't know enough.

                This signature has been typed in front of a live studio audience.

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                  #9
                  Hi

                  Thanks Mario & Mollyka,

                  Yep feel OK today, No specific plan in place Mario, just being resolved not to do again. Been about 5/6 weeks since my last downfall but it's about now things start to get on top of me. Weekend coming up so will need fresh Veg and a joint. Decided to walk to Tescos on the outskirts of the City, a round trip of about 7 miles I guess, Rucksack job.

                  Today can foresee no problem on the horizon, TODAY'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER GOOD DAY.


                  FF
                  Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! KISS SLOWLY Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. sigpic


                  Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...

                  ?Oh no....he's awake!! Cos he's bleeding sober again

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                    #10
                    Hi

                    Morning FF et all .... well done with your posting and well done with finding an alternative to the binge drinking - you'll be like Forrest Gump at this rate!!!:H

                    Not been here for a long time but felt the need today ..... did a funny thing and searched myself on this Forum and all my posts, etc ..... and I'm reading them and thinking "WHO was that person?" She sounded strong and determined ..... and now feel quite "blank" that I am the same person who wrote those words but they're not registering at the moment

                    I guess I just need to regroup and find my way again. Keep up the good walk ... I mean WORK!!!:H

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                      #11
                      Hi

                      Hi FF,

                      Thank's for the jokes, and good to see you here.

                      Have you read our toolbox thread? Here it is https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

                      It is essential reading i feel, and has excellent info, tip's, and inspiration for staying off the booze. It should also assist you in putting a plan together for when you are tempted to get numb.

                      Best wishes, G-bloke.

                      'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

                      Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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                        #12
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                        Hi FF,
                        Thank you for posting!
                        Looks like we are around the same AF time?!?
                        Going for walks is always a good way to have some clear headed thinking.
                        Glad you're around.
                        SST

                        Ive learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances. -Martha Washington

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                          #13
                          Hi

                          Some days your jokes have really cheered me up when I was struggling. So I wanted to say thanks. Also when I saw that you'd posted a bit about yourself I felt happy to get to know you better. I use to be a binge drinker too. I'd go on 3 day benders. It's hard to stop those but I couldn't remember much anymore so it didn't seam like it was working and it wasn't fun. It was making me really sad and I was scared of what I was becoming....

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                            #14
                            Hi

                            Hi all,

                            Thought I'd post a quick update, still free of the evil drink, still walking

                            Am glad I took the plunge and posted here, reading during the day what's been posted always seems to raise the spirits.

                            Will post a few more jokes soon, have been sent a heart warming e.mail, any suggestions as to where I post it? about animals.

                            Thinking of each and every one of you :thumbs:

                            FF
                            Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! KISS SLOWLY Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. sigpic


                            Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...

                            ?Oh no....he's awake!! Cos he's bleeding sober again

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                              #15
                              Hi

                              Hi FF,
                              Lovely to hear your update and so pleased you're cracking along with the AF time.

                              Looking forward to more of the your jokes and general sounds like the best place for your e-mail. Looking forward to that as well.

                              J x
                              :l
                              It could be worse, I could be filing.
                              AF since 7/7/2009

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