EvolutionHealth.care

Home
Main Forum
Managing Drinking
Health Educator's Corner
New here :)

Advanced Search Form

New here :)

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Thank you Lynn123!! Any advice on how you got through the first few days & weeks is much appreciated!! ??

Sabastian, that’s amazing!! Preparing for the evening routine is a great idea! I’m going to do the same!

I made it through the weekend without having anything! I was very concerned & am hoping as the next few days

go by it gets easier. I have another party on Saturday I’m concerned about but trying to take it one day at a time

and just concentrate on today & enjoy the small victory of getting through this past weekend. ????

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 47

It’s the beginning of the week and I’m loading up on gingerale and popcorn for my evening routine! Day on of my four day goal :)

Thank you Lynn123 for your kind words! Any advice is appreciated.

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 348

EMJ715 and Sabastian,

Good job to both of you! It sounds like both of you are in similar places and I think it's great that you are communicating. I remember those anxious feelings, I had them often when I thought about not drinking. I am alcohol free now, August will be 4 years and it was this site helped me. If you have questions ask, me or someone else here will respond.

Good luck!

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1562

Some people are bodily and mentally wired different than others. I suggest, you read the chapter "More about alcoholism".

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/en_bigbook_chapt3.pdf

The chapter talks about 3 kinds of drinkers at a broad level. See if you can relate.

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Good for you!! Definitely does not sound silly! I love wine so definitely understand

what a wonderful accomplishment not having it is! I keep telling myself I will

feel so much better mentally & physically if I can get through the first few day.

Great! I think I’m definitely going to need accountability as this is harder

than I thought but I have to make something work & learn to moderate.

I’ve been drinking too much for too long now.

Thank you!! ????

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 47

And I could use some accountability too!

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 47

You did it! Good for you. Tomorrow I’m taking a small step and not having wine for four days. Sounds silly, but for me will be a big deal. So happy for you. It’s a journey.

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Thank you! I did have some extra snacks & dessert which I never have but I did

not drink!! It was tough but am so proud of myself! Thank you so much for the

help & advice! It would be great to have some help with

accountability. This is only day 2 of taking a break & I can tell it’s going to be

harder than I thought.

Thank you again!! ??

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 47

Maybe allow yourself some extra food and have a pop or something special that you like to drink that’s non alcoholic :) think about how good you will feel tomorrow morning! Be kind to yourself ??

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Thank you & yes!! Help with accountability would be amazing!

I’m going to a family party today & cannot drink.

I keep telling myself I can do it, but can be hard not to

when actually in the situation. I promised my husband & myself

I would take a break for a while. Any advice on how to deal with

urges & parties/social situations?

Thank you!

Reading this thread:

today's top discussions:

This Month’s Leaders:

Most Supportive

Most Active

Most Loved

New here :)