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I think I need to stop drinking

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Overfullwardrobe · 19/12/2019 14:31

I'm a binge drinker, and can easily have a few weeks off drinking. I generally only drink at the weekends, and only have two or three drinks when I'm at home. However, if I go out for a night out, I often drink so much that I pass out. I did this last night and ended up asleep on a friends sofa. I didn't wake up till my husband tracked me (via my phone) and came to find me this morning. My phone had run out of battery and so I hadn't called him to say where I was.
He had to get his sister to come over and take the kids to school, and he said they had all been worrying about where I was. I don't know what he said to them, as he's been at work all day and didn't really speak to me when he picked me up.
I'm so embarrassed and ashamed of my behaviour. I don't want to be this person. I don't want the kids to think this behaviour is OK. I'm thinking that this is a wake up call. I really need to admit that alcohol is not good for me, and I need to stop drinking as if I go out I can never just stop after one or two drinks.

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Redred2429 · 19/12/2019 14:34

Hi op realising you have a problem is hard do you think you can stop on your own or would a support group be helpful for you I have been there and at first did not think a support group would help me as I didn't know if it was "bad enough of a problem" but I found it really helpful and I'm glad I went

Overfullwardrobe · 19/12/2019 14:44

I don't know tbh. Today is the first time I've really admitted that I have a problem. I've always thought that I'm ok, because it's only when I go for a night out that I drink way too much. But actually it's now impacting on my family, so I need to do something about it.

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Quitplayinggameswithmyart · 20/12/2019 22:09

I am in the same boat, OP. Got myself into a situation that worried family and left me full of shame and regret.
I’m going to do dry January. I hope to continue from there, but only ready to commit to a month.

Craftycorvid · 20/12/2019 22:17

Good luck, OP, it’s a massive step to acknowledge you have a problem with alcohol. You may want to check out the ‘Brave Babes Battle Bus’ thread for more support and advice. Smile

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