I can’t believe I’m writing this post as I never thought I had a problem with alcohol. We were talking about our various city breaks we’ve been on during the last couple of years. Virtually every single trip I’ve got memory gaps and kept saying “oh I can’t remember going there or doing that”. To my absolute horror my DH replied “that’s because you were always drunk”. And he’s right. When I say I was drunk I don’t mean falling down staggering drunk, just not sober and present.
What a bloody waste. All those beautiful and interesting cities and i can barely remember any of them 😢
Trouble is I don’t want to quit drinking. I enjoy it but my mental health isn’t the best (low self esteem, paranoia and anxiety) my sleeping is terrible and the worst thing? I substitute food with wine. Id rather and often do have 2 glasses of red instead of dinner.
I just don’t know where to start. The thought of pouring out all the booze in the house makes me feel a wee bit panicky if I’m honest. I’m too embarrassed to discuss this with anyone - DH, Doctor or family.
I’m 48, 2 adult children, happily married and in a great well paid job. Why the hell do I need alcohol as a crutch?
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Something my DH said has made me think
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PurpleNurple69 · 18/11/2017 11:39
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