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Alcohol support
Alchol
Sarahmum1982 · 10/03/2022 15:05
Hello all im new to the group . I joined because i have finally decided to give up alchol im on day 2 and very determined to leave this in my past. I started drinking heavily due to my last realtionship he was an abuser and it was the only crutch i used to make me numb to my feelings . It got worse during lock down and was taking over my life i gained weight lost all intreset in my apperance . But i have decided to quit for good was looking for any advice on how to distract yourself during this process . I want to loose the weight and take pride in myself again also this was starting to affect my children but i know now its time to give up for good x
Oldhabitsarehardtobreak · 10/03/2022 20:30
Sometimes the hardest step is being honest with yourself and recognising there is an issue. It’s great that you have made the decision to quit.
Distraction wise -maybe an early shower and leave your hair wet, pj’s on-so you won’t be tempted to nip out to buy alcohol. Any good books you’ve been meaning to read? A room that needs its wallpaper stripped that you’ve been putting off? A letter to write to a friend? Take up knitting/crochet/paint by numbers ….anything at all to keep you occupied.
I found this helpful. I was no where near at this level but it helped me realise where I was heading if I didn’t stop
www.wob.com/en-gb/books/catherine-gray/unexpected-joy-of-being-sober/9781912023387?gclid=CjwKCAiA4KaRBhBdEiwAZi1zzu7NaM1aubGH0xYeou_rlwml4BbaqJC_WIIhyn8OwY-F_-1PjzJo2xoCWKAQAvD_BwE#GOR008880877?keyword=
Hopefully someone will come along with some ideas for you soon. I know there is a thread started by someone who quit that has a few followers who are very supportive. I will try to find the link.
Congrats on your day 2 AF 
Oldhabitsarehardtobreak · 10/03/2022 20:34
Here you go. They are several threads along but plenty of new people join and everyone shares tips on what has helped them/distracted them. You could loiter and have a read then pop on and say “hello” when you feel ready. It does get easier, just take it one day at a time. Making the decision to quit has been life changing for me, I just wished I’d done it sooner.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/alcohol_support/4461184-The-freedom-thread-continued-Riding-the-rollercoaster-of-an-alcohol-free-life?pg=8
Sarahmum1982 · 10/03/2022 22:54
Just downloaded this book earlier tonight its really good so far 😁
Oldhabitsarehardtobreak · 12/03/2022 20:13
Glad you found the book suggestion useful, hope you are managing to keep yourself occupied and are doing okay. It does get easier.
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