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I just don't want to do it anymore

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bedroomlockedcabinet · 26/08/2023 21:30

Recently posted about starting a new healthier life. I've been trying really hard to lose weight which has invoked not drinking and fasting/cutting out unhealthy food. I've actually found not drinking in the week easier than I thought I would. Before this I was drinking a bottle of wine a night. However I've been giving myself weekends off and still drinking. I've done the same again this weekend and I just feel so ashamed/disappointed in myself. I want better for my DC and for myself.
When I haven't been drinking my mood has been much better, I've felt better in terms of sleep and health and just generally feel happier. Then on Thursday I had an event and drank wine, and it's carried on until tonight. I want to stop completely now, why does it always tempt you back in?

The stupid thing is my reason for not stopping recently has been that I don't want to have that horrible feeling of not being able to get to sleep... but the reality is I have an awful night sleep when I've drank.

Determined to stop tomorrow and not give in again.

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notimeforwinenow · 26/08/2023 21:59

I am the same. Do so well then let myself down and sleep is a big thing for me too. I have an awful nights sleep when drinking. Day 1 complete. We can do this.

bedroomlockedcabinet · 26/08/2023 22:03

@notimeforwinenow it's so difficult getting a handle on it isn't it.
I've had my last drink tonight and am determined it will be my last for a while now (hopefully for good but I don't want to put too much pressure on myself and give in again). I feel so much better when I don't drink but yet my body still craves it, it makes no sense!!

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Onewildandpreciouslife · 27/08/2023 07:11

It makes perfect sense. It’s alcohol working the way alcohol is supposed to work on your brain, plus society telling you that “everyone drinks, everyone else does it responsibly and it’s just you”, which is a load of rubbish.

It helps to understand a bit about alcohol works - Alcohol Explained by William Porter is very good, and the first few chapters are free on his website, or This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.

Porschecar · 27/08/2023 09:56

I resonate, I tell myself every week I will stop drinking and I get to Wednesday and somehow I'm tempted back in and I'm either having wine with a meal out or wine at home and telling myself all sorts if reasons why it's necessary. I'm hoping this week is different 🤞 going to spend time reading threads of everyone else's success to keep me motivated 🙂

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