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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Players and Supporters Bus

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venusandmars · 16/11/2010 22:56

Hi I am venus and I am an alcoholic.

Thanks to the first thread by Jesuswhatnow I have not had a drink for a long time.

There are lots of us on here, please lurk, post, whatever does it for you. If you are worried about how much you drink and your inability to stop when you want to, then someone on here can probably understand.

OP posts:
RWhites · 20/11/2010 19:21

Your answers are very helpful and excrutiatingly honest. I thank you very much.

I think I could stop. But I don't know. I think I could cut down. I really do. But I am going to have to try.

I drink from 2.30 in the afternoon until I go to bed. I probably drink about four strong long vodka and lemonades and a bottle and a half of wine a day.

When I go somewhere you can't drink (holiday destination) it doesn't bother me that I can't.

I smoke tons but when I am on a long-haul flight I don't miss smoking at all. Only when i get off the plane.

I am beginning to hate the taste of wine.

I never drink in the morningds and have no desire to.

I come from a profession in which drinking was de rigeur.

I have been drinking shed loads from the age of 11. I am in my forties.

I very rarely get hangovers.

I am just getting bored of it and pissed off with myself.

I have no idea whether I am an alcoholic. But I drink masses and get up and function the next day no problem.

I have had quite a few blackouts but in my old profession that was just the norm.
Now I am so much older I hate it.
I am ashamed.
I have a toddler and can't allow him to have a pissed mother.

I want to cut back. I want to sip not gulp. But i do not crave it.
Confused

RWhites · 20/11/2010 19:25

Also, I was meant to go on a rare night out tonight and get shitfaced. (I never go out!! Lone parent, no support) but I have cancelled it.

I really want to crack this.

noteven you are so very brave girl.

I long for fresh fields and cool glasses of lemonade, having a picnic like the one they have on Cbeebies trailer - lush apples and dollops of honey. I want to go to bed more nights that not, without being pissed.

RWhites · 20/11/2010 19:27

I am going to my friend's house now but will check back on this when I get home. Good luck everyone. Thanks for letting me join and being so helpful.

BBwannaB · 20/11/2010 19:34

RWhites you have taken your first step tonight - well done. Will you be drinking at your friend's house? could you try not to? we have all used the antibiotics excuse in the early days...

Mouseface · 20/11/2010 19:55

RWhites

Welcome to the bus.

Fuck me you can drink!! Grin I thought I held the title for most consumed vodka and wine in a day but boy, you are giving me a run for my money.

Are you an alcoholic? Yes, I think you are. Are you alcohol dependant too? Probably.

But you might not find that out until it's too late.

Sorry. How rude of me. I'm Mouse. I'm an alcoholic and I love vodka. I have hiden it in soft drinks, plastic beakers, coffee cups, fresh orange at 7.30am, jelly etc just to be able to consume it.

The bus is great and I'm so pleased you've found us.

noteven - I hope you are at your meeting now or not long off getting there. Be brave, be honest and be YOU. xx

BBB - how are you?

Silver66 · 20/11/2010 20:23

Evening Campers

Hello R - welcome aboard - here is your open ticket - look after it. Grin

Noteven - you are so brave - well done girl - am proud of you Wink

BBB - how bloody well are you doing - fantastic.

Mouse - not finished with you lady but here's some cheese to be going on with , before I WIN the scrap we started last night Grin

Dipso & Thurso - keep on with what you are both doing - which is damn well.

Venus ohhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

White - you are an inspitation

Ma - stick with it - you are doing so well

Clear - welcome aboard

Now then - I have been a bit remiss recently. Gerald will be on the road in the morning - where shall we go BB's??? Grin

Silver66 · 20/11/2010 20:26

Duur - realises everyone will be watching X factor.

xx

BBwannaB · 20/11/2010 20:26

hi Mouse I've had a lovely day, topped off with a take away and large glass of... elderflower!
How are your DCs tonight?

Mouseface · 20/11/2010 20:29

BBB - they are stil both ill but at least it's at the same time and gets it out of the way! Grin

Silver - what are you talking about woman? What fight?

BBwannaB · 20/11/2010 20:30

Watching X factor and watching the bus. That floppy haired boy band member is cute.
Blush just realised he is younger than my DS!

Silver66 · 20/11/2010 20:31

Head lock stuff Dumbo - was only pretend wrestle [grin} x

Silver66 · 20/11/2010 20:32

Multi tasking - LOVE IT xxx

Mouseface · 20/11/2010 20:32

Ah...... with you now.

How are you lovely? How was your day?

Mouseface · 20/11/2010 20:39

I have a erm, 'thing' shall we say, for Matt on X Factor. Blush

dementedma · 20/11/2010 20:41

noteven i am SO impressed! hope you got there and it went ok
RWhites - welcome, welcome
I am almost back at square one again, all my good work undone. sorry babes.
I'll keep lurking and cheering you all on and will report back when i have something positive to say

Mouseface · 20/11/2010 20:44

Ma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come back. Is there anything I/we can help you with re your dad? Or for you?

You are coping with so much.

Whitenapteen · 20/11/2010 20:51

RWhites
Welcome to the bus. You have been very open about your drinking and your reason for wanting to stop. The Bus is a supportive place to tackle drinking. Have you thought about RL support - your GP maybe?

Silver I'm looking forward to a day trip tomorrow - rolling countryside perhaps?

notevenamousie · 20/11/2010 20:52

Thy wouldn't let me in with DD. Apparently it's always no children. So two expensive taxi fares for nothing.

I feel terrible. Physically mainly and mentally too.

Whitenapteen · 20/11/2010 20:53

Ma You cannot undo the good work - it's already banked. Tomorrow the good work can resume. Can you let us know you're alright?

ClearAndPresent · 20/11/2010 20:58

Shit noteven. That is terrible, considering you were told they would.

Stay with us, girl. Talk to us. We are here.

Mouseface · 20/11/2010 21:00

noteven

Stay, talk to us. None of us 'know' you. Imagine we are all there with you. Just sat. Talk to us. And DD can sit in with us. Smile

Whitenapteen · 20/11/2010 21:04

noteven I'm so sorry. Please put DD to bed swiftly followed by you. You have shown yourself that you want to fight for your and her life. This evening, today, is not for nothing it is for your future. Try and get some rest. Post to let us know you are safe. Post if you are worried. I really wish you a peaceful and settled night - and DD too.

dementedma · 20/11/2010 21:06

oh, noteven, I'm so sorry they wouldn't let you in with DD but bloody hell girl, you got yourselves in a taxi and WENT!! Give yourself a humungous pat on the back. Well done!
White and Mouse - I'll be around, don't worry. Just want to post when I'be made some progress and got something to be proud of. RL getting in the way of beating the booze right now (God, can feel a MIFLAW response to that statement coming on). i know what needs to be done, I'm just not doing it right now. I need it all to stop for a few minutes.

notevenamousie · 20/11/2010 21:13

She's fast asleep in my bed.
I'm on the settee wondering how things got into this state. I'm worried about how shaky I feel. I'm going to try and doze.

Silver66 · 20/11/2010 21:13

Noteven - who was it that told you it was OK to take DD - I did wonder??? God you have been so brave and I'm so sorry this has happened. PLEASE don't let it knock you back Smile xxx

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