Day 2

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Hi

I've had a problem with alcohol for a while now. It started being a real problem about 8/9 months ago, and gradually got worse and worse. Over this time I have started on antidepressants for anxiety and depression.

I decided to take more positive steps for my health (mental and physical) and for the benefit of my DC's, who have missed out on lots from being trapped in with me feeling rubbish all the time. It ramped up lately and aside from nursery and seeing family we haven't left the house. I look back now and see how bad that was but I didn't even realise at the time, I just kept thinking I would do better 'tomorrow'. Im very optimistic in thinking that tomorrow has come.

I didn't have a drink yesterday.

I woke up today feeling energised. My eye isn't twitching for the first time in months. I feel fresher, happier.

Has anyone managed to go from drinking a lot every day to being able to drink socially and sensibly? Or is that a 'myth' and have you had to completely stop?

Thanks for making it to the end. I am proud of myself for not drinking yesterday and have waffled a bit.

Well done you, keep up the great work. Sorry no advice but I’m sure if you’re happier, your kids will be too.

Thank you.

I didn't expect to feel any different and really didn't see how bad it was. I phoned AA yesterday morning and they were fab, but I can't get to the meetings for various reasons. I've ordered the Jason Vale book after seeing some recommendations on here so fingers crossed that helps.

Hi well done for having a day off, why don't you try and just have a week off to start with and see how much better you feel? I would love to just drink socially but I don't think I would be able to. (I'm doing DJ as a starter and then going for dry Feb.) I think I'm an all or nothing sort of person when it comes to wine.