You sound just like me...I want to cut down too.....my family is on my side as well and I know that hopes. I used to sneak around to drink but now that I've set a goal, talked and showed my family what I'm doing I have their full support.....good luck to you from me....WE CAN DO IT!!!!!
I just posted a little here I am yesterday but would like to expand on that. I am unemployed and unable to work so I am home all day every day and get very bored. Any suggestions as to what I might do to keep myself occupied. I do cook a lot so I am going to drive my family crazy cooking anything and everything but I used to drink while I was cooking. My goal right now is to cut down and not drink a bottle of wine every other day, it's day two and so far so good. I did talk to my family and have their full support, but being alone all day is a drag.....any suggestions would be great.
Thank you Rob....my goal is to cut down to two whenever I drink....I'm a binge drinker, don't drink every day, but when I do I can't stop.....being home all day is really boring and frustrating at times and that's when I drink.....have not for two days now...trying to do things just to keep busy. I just want to be able to go back to where I was being a social drinker or enjoying a couple of glasses at home with my husband.
Congrats Jewlz!!!!!!!!!!! Big step for you...I think you're right keeping busy is the key.....I am going to do just that plus if it gets to a point I'll just go out for a walk.....I think the biggest problem is feeling alone and isolated.
Felt myself going down a dark path.....it was affecting my families happiness and mine......alcohol was just a crutch and I don't want to do that anymore.
I've spent the last 10 years of my life with absolutely no self esteem...no time.....my husband was diagnosed with cancer....he is now a survivor....and my son was diagnosed last year....doctor says he is well on his way to being a survivor too....lost my job three years ago....owners hired son......how do you get that back??????
Made the list you suggested......my parents divorced when I was 16....stayed with my Mom and was reminded on a daily basis how it was MY fault my Dad left.......everything was good for years (after I met the most wonderful man in the world who became my husband and always made me feel great about myself). Then 10 years ago he was diagnosed with cancer and went through surgery and radiation.....today he is a survivor.....but then our son was diagnosed last year (doctors say he well on his way to being a survivor as well). Had a GREAT job that I LOVED and lost it because the owners of the company decided to hire their son and proceeded to what they call "contructive" dismissal which meant I was torn down at every oppourtunity and blamed for any mistake that was made even when it wasn't mine........started drinking MORE over the years.....used to have my Mom and sister out to my house for Xmas and holiday celebrations....now they have an excuse for not coming (not my drinking) started after.......I have apologized to all of my friends and family for what I did when I was drunk every day (NOT NOW).......but I'm not sure what I have to do next....
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