Hi to everyone here! Up until very recently I never for a moment thought of doing this sort of thing. Of course, I''ve known for a number of years I tend to drink more heavily/regularly than most of my peers, though this hasn't always been the case. Typically, when everyone you were involved with for all of your formative years was a boozer, chances are, you'll be one too. Trouble is, over 15 years later, I still am. But rather than booze being the social glue holding friendship groups together - as was the case in my twenties - it's now beginning to take its toll on this early thirties father of one. In short, I now tend to remember the hangovers far more than any singular pleasures of the wine. Reading through a few of the recent posts it's clear there are more than a few similar stories. Many congratulations to those who are progessing!
I work for an nhs trust, and on-call nights (2 per week) are my only dry days. The wet ones tend to begin around seven once the child has settled, and by ten at least a bottle of wine has been sunk. From whence I pour myself a nice night cap: another large vino or maybe a liquour.
I would dearly love to cut this down or out altogether, but because the pattern is so well established - institutionalised almost - I'm not sure if I possess the tools or skills to tackle it.
I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone could offer.
Many thanks.
I work for an nhs trust, and on-call nights (2 per week) are my only dry days. The wet ones tend to begin around seven once the child has settled, and by ten at least a bottle of wine has been sunk. From whence I pour myself a nice night cap: another large vino or maybe a liquour.
I would dearly love to cut this down or out altogether, but because the pattern is so well established - institutionalised almost - I'm not sure if I possess the tools or skills to tackle it.
I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone could offer.
Many thanks.
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