Hello, I just joined the center. A few months ago, my husband emailed me two links for online self help groups, and this one looked the best. I join until this morning. For several years, I have been trying to get myself back on track with more exercise and less drinking, but my resolve only lasts a few days. July 8 was my 8th hysterversary, or anniversary of my hysterectomy, and for all those years it hurt to exercise. Now I can finally exercise without abdominal pain, but the years have taken their toll and I have lost my figure. So on July 8, 2012 I resolved again to exercise, get my figure back, and stop drinking too much.
I'm doing great with the exercise program, but I have failed to cut back my drinking. I mostly drink at home, but not bringing it home doesn't work. Clearly keeping a little journal to show how I am meeting my goals is not enough for me. So I am looking for encouragement, support, and a big dose of accountability for getting myself together. Typically the drinking starts while I am cooking dinner and just continues until bedtime. Every morning I want to change, and every night I don't change.
I am 52, well-educated, active, healthy, I have a good career, and I don't want to be a statistic--the professional woman with a quiet little drinking problem.
A year ago, last April, I lost consciousness and ran my car into the back of a truck while I was driving to work. This should have been a serious wake up call, but I fell back into old patterns all too soon. I got a total medical work up and there is nothing wrong with me. I was drinking too much and not getting enough sleep, and I just blanked out.
I think it would help me to have your support.
