The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Carry On Past The Park Bench!

[HammerMouseOfHorrors]

Hello

I'm Mouse and one of the Brave Babes on the Battle Bus.

The bus is never full and you'll find a real mix of people on board, all with the same goal.

To take control of their drinking. Whether that's to stop completely or cut right down.

Everyone is welcome to get on the bus at any point. You will receive a warm welcome and plenty of support.

Some come meet the others.........

The journey so far.

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Off to bed Babes.

Sleep well. xxxx

Night all.....all calm in the house of horrible teenagers (Of course they are really gorgeous, they just like to hide it sometimes)
Another night with no booze.
xxx

Not doing so great here, but have had a long phone conversation with the only friend I can be totally honest with without fear of being judged.

She's been in the same boat herself(actually worse because she lost her kids through it) she's been a great help to me and not just tonight either - she's always known how bad things are with me, and she's given me a bit of an arse-kicking(in a nice way) some encouragement, and some inspiration. She also said that she knows I can do this, which was good to hear.

Onwards & upwards eh?

wasindie I totally relate to the "getting told off" thing too.

I don't respond well to it either, In fact I live in fear of it. But you're right about my friend, I don't feel afraid of telling her anything, I know I wont be judged or told off in anyway.

I know I wont be on this thread either, but I am aware that other people can see what's written here, whereas a phonecall is 100% private.

So I feel totaly safe talking to her, in more ways than one.

I have had a drink tonight, but I'm not drunk - I even went to bed early to try and fight the temptation - it didn't work.

I am going to set myself a deadline - maybe a cop-out but I feel too much going agaisnt me this week and I want to try and be realistic about this.

My deadline is sunday - kids back at school monday and I'm back to study.

You're right that I have an awful lot to be sober for, a lot of which my friend has pointed oy=ut to me tonight.

If I fail come sunday, then I am going to look for additional help.

Thanks for replying, hope baby settles for you x

pointed out to me, that's my keyboard playing up!!

Morning dichotomy well done for everything...

For seeking out a friend when you need the support and being honest with her.

For being honest with yourself.

For setting yourself a definite target.

For having a back up plan in case you need extra support.

xx

Morning Campers

Where shall we go today - any ideas gratefully received.

Gerald is warmed up and ready to go.

Mouse have you got the flasks of tea and bacon butties ready??

Day 1 again for moi xxxx

Morning silver - How about the New Forest today? I haven't been there for years. It should look stunning with the autumn colours.

Strong coffee for me.x

morning everyone! Silver how about we go to China? We could take in the great wall, some amazing scenery in the countryside, and if we're all feeling strong, kick some Human Rights arse?

Day 2 for me to today. I have a friend who is becoming a good friend here who I have kind of confided in (not told her that I have a problem with alcohol but what my short term goal is). We unfortunately, before my moment of clarity some 2 weeks ago, arranged to go to Winex which is some huge wine fair with all the different vineyards etc, with them. It's this Thursday. So I broached the subject of being controlled etc and how it was going to break my self made rule of nothing before Saturday. If I can be controlled I will be pleased with myself.

Think I am fighting a cold - achy, sneezing, streaming nose, nice picture for you all.

I need lots of tea today

Morning.

dichotomy so glad that you have a real-life friend that you can talk to, and one who understands what you face - that will be invaluable to you.

Tell us more about your deadline - are you planning to cut down from Sunday, or not have a drink at all on Sunday, or stop after Sunday? Only asking so we can help you plan your strategies and be around to support you if you need it.

And what about this week? Sounds as though you drank less last night? Can you carry on with some of that practising as you lead up to Sunday - use this week as a time of experimentation, with no pressure to stop or cut down but just as a way of finding out which alternative drinks you can actually enjoy, or what disctracting activities work for you, or what are the trigger times for wanting a drink. It's a great time to find out and then put in place the best sysstem of support for when you approach your deadline. In the meantime don't get too stressed about what will happens next week, just deal with what is going on today. Have a good one.

Ooh yes, New Forset sounds lovely - some ponies grazing in the early morning autumn mist - are you up for that Silver?

What happened yesterday? Was it a bad one? Day 1 is a fine place to be.

Morning all. Day 1 for me again as well. I was hoping it was going to be day 3 but snuck a HUGE gin from my parents' drinks cabinet yesterday while I was visiting. I just don't want to drink at all this week and as I have nothing social planned that should make it a bit easier. Helps if I can keep you posted, if that's alright...

The New Forest sounds lovely, I'll think about it while doing my day's taxi-ing for DD. Catch you later.

The New Forest it is then - all aboard

Venus - I just slipped back into old habits very quickly and had to get a grip again (or lose DP) so here we go again - at least this time I KNOW that in a couple of weeks I'll look so much better and feel so much better so that's something to look forward to. And I also know that controlled drinking is not for me at the moment - it has to be nothing at all (except tea!)

[hgrin]

Great Wall of China on the agenda for tomorrow Daddy xxxxxx

hello all... Day 3... I seem to have an inbuilt no drinking sensor while my daughter is ill... On steroids and lots of inhaler again, up all night including one of those classic catch the vomit in your hands in the dark moment... Good hands what ho!

exdrinker me allen carr book has arrived last night. Woo hoo.

Dh is a mess. No drinking but detoxing i think plus stress and depression and i'm worried. He finds everyday activities difficult.

Love to all

Today - Ill be declaring war on Belgium

and not drinking :) - hmm running out of nicotine lozenges .. might try go cold turkey from here on in

Morning Babes.

I have read through and just wanted to say dich - BLOODY WELL DONE for picking the phone up and talking to someone.

That is a HUGE step. And you sound so much more in control. But more important than that, you sound POSITIVE. [hsmile]

Silver - been thinking about you....... hope you are ok xx

Morning ladies. Well we did it last night, not a drop touched between us, terrible nights sleep tho...

I think tonight I will be drinking tho, I'm sort of aiming for the ' night on night off' thing, then hopefully work towards the '2 night off one on' etc.

I've heard that just giving up can be dangerous, is that right?

loopy

'Ive heard that just giving up can be dangerous, is that right?'

Yes, if you are alcohol dependant and drink from dawn to dusk.

Not is you drink more than you should of an evening.

How much do you drink on an 'average' day?

'if'

oh goodness i'm not good at my daughter being ill. Been to doctor but still worried.

House isa mess, having trouble keeping on top of dh being useless, dd2 being ill, having to do everything. So tired. Sorry for moan. Wish i was still in kenya with a maid and nanny!

Hi mouse :) I never ever drink in the daytime, I start about 7 and I drink a couple of tins of lager then me and DH will practically finish a bottle if brandy between us

I can't believe I've just admitted that, for the first time ever.

Morning all, Day 3 for me today, drank Friday night and Saturday night, felt shitty ever since and still feeling shitty this morning:(

Morning Babes, I am on the bus for an unexpected day trip today.
Silver like you I am an all or nothing girl, the first drink can never be the only drink, so today I will not be drinking.
Antichristi I hope your little girl gets better soon.