The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Whacking The Wine Witch Round The Chops (With Barry The Squid).

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Hello, I'm Mouse :)

I'm one of the Brave Babes who's travelling on this wonderful, magical, mysterious Bus, trying to hold onto my sobriety for me, and for my family.

I do drink but thanks to this Bus, I've kicked the vodka addiction into touch and the evil WineWitch has been banished far, far away so I now drink in a controlled manner, One Day At A Time. :)

By that, I mean that just for today, I won't be drinking. Tomorrow, however, I will be because it's a very special occasion. The day after will be dealt with when I wake, and the day after that, the day after etc.....

We're a Bus filled with some fantastic posters, some who drink, some who don't touch a drop ever and some who are on/off drinkers who have lovely warm seats in the side-car, some are hanging onto the roof-rack by the tips of their fingers and trying their best to resist the dreaded WineWitch's charms night after night. But they are trying, and that's all that any of us can do, is keep trying, keep starting again!

So, if you think that you're drinking too much (you probably are) why not come and say hi? We won't bite - unless you ask very nicely, manners cost nothing .

There's lots of seats so pick whichever one you like and have a . Just jump in, we're not a judgemental pack of quiche makers

And here's a bit of light reading for you.... our latest thread and the very first one, the reason we're all here.

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Shaky Hiya you! You're in the right place here for support and understanding. The babes on this bus know all about every aspect of problems with alcohol; from counselling, nutrition and tools to help get through nights without drinking. But it sounds like you also need RL help too. Welcome to the bus!

Hello all!

Hi Shaky and welcome to the wonderful bus of braveness .

Babyjane - hate to hear you sounding so very sad. Have you considered AA? There was another poster on here a year or so back who tried Antabuse but afaik she doesn't post here any more, unless she has namechanged. I do think you need to accept that the bus alone isn't doing the trick for you and you probably do need support from other sources (alongside the marvellous babes, of course). That is my honest opinion, said with every respect x

Can i join please. I have been drowning my sorrows for longer than i care to mention. My health (mental and physical) are starting to be affected and i look like absolute crap. Nobody knows all the sneaky glasses of vino i drink on my own.
Anyway. Time to stop before i lose alot more.
Will post here every day if thats ok...

Thank you.

Just got back from the chemist and looked in the mirror. I officially look like shit. I vomited as soon as I got in the house, the enormity of what's happened today is starting to sink in.

There will definitely not be any wine for me tonight and as you said, it is probably best to stop completely. Thank you for the advice.

Hello Shaky, welcome. (I have a female version of the gorgeous Shakin Stevens in my head, is that you? Perhaps you are too young to know what I am talking about!)

Hello phoenix, welcome, nice to see another new babe too. What is your plan for today?

Ha ha curryeater

I am definitely old enough to remember Shakin' Stevens. I used to bloody love him. I suppose I do look a bit like him, just with longer hair

Hi Phoenix 2 Welcome to the Bus! Someone will be along to seat you soon I expect

Forgot to wave to babyjane1 - Hi lovely, sorry to hear you're having a hard time (hug).

Purple How are you? You ok?

I want shiny eyes and sparkly hair too.

< stomps foot >

OK, experts, where's the best (ie cheapest) place to order the bees
(as in vitamins) or shall I just get them over the counter?

Welcome Shaky and well done for taking that first step. As you will be off work, how about making a commitment to post everyday, just to let everyone know how you're getting on. The more you jump in and post, the easier it is to feel part of the bus

Also welcome phoenix, stick with us and you will soon be looking and feeling much better. Just take it one day at a time, be kind to yourself, eat well and get some sweet treats to replace the alcohol. Enjoy the bus, it's a hell of a ride

Faire - I got some vit bs in Holland & Barrett this week, they had their buy one get one for 1p sale on.

thanks for the welcomes......
i suppose i would like to cut down - like big time - I did three nites last week without and i felt so proud of myself.. once i buy a bottle wine i have to drink the whole thing - nearly always by myself. and if i drink one nite i really want it again the next nite. i remember years ago if i was hungover all i would want is an early nite the next nite but that has all changed.
i havent worked in year so i think i allowed myself a "treat" more and more often and just got used to it. am so sick of feeling like shit every morning and dropping the dc's off to school with a mouth full of gum and enough perfume to knock a horse and then trying to avoid everyone in case someone guesses i was drinking the nite before. my days are completely wasted due to taking naps, and not having the energy to do anything.
have been under huge stress in a horrible marriage - but i know i will never get myself out of it if i dont cop on and focus.
the wine witch usually starts calling about 7pm regardless of all the promises i would have made myself all day about being good.

'Lo there babes

Welcome to shaky and phoenix There's really nothing that you have to do today other than look after yourself and stay away from the WW. shaky it all sounds like a horrible experience but it might turn out to be a turning point for you. Buy some ice cream, chocolate, trashy magazines and treat yourself to anything other than booze. Keep posting.

theala you sound much more positive. Where did you get the b box from? I was bloody wandering round the vit section of sainbo's today and I couldn't remember what it was I wanted. Oh well, perhaps the b vits help with memory too.

isinde wow! Keep boinging!

baby Think about AA- it made all the difference to me. x

Speaking of which i'm off out later this evening to the lovely wimmin's meeting. It's a tiny group, I hope there will be cake. There will definitely be lots of laughing and support. No weird or strange rites, just a group of very sober people meeting for a chat and reminding each other how crap alcohol is compared to living a happy life.

phoenix that sounds really tough.

Do you intend to drink the whole bottle or do you end up drinking it even though you only wanted one glass?

I'm not judging by the way, I'm MORE than capable of doing a bottle (and the rest). Anyhow, get yourself something nice to drink tonight and a treat to eat or read. x

p.s. sorry, but I am bolloks at name checking and I'm only posting in the odd mins I have between the end of work and ds arriving home. If my posts are even more random than usual- that's why!

Sometimes i do intend to drink the whole lot but usually i convince myself i will only have a glass or two and get to bed early etc etc but end up drinking the whole thing - pretty quickly too. its just so enjoyable to switch off for a while and escape the stress but of course it is only making everything worse.

Thanks Ladame and others that have asked. Definitely being a bit dual-personality at the mo'. Totally fab weekend with the DC, practically nothing to drink, great day out at a castle then, Monday, back to being useless at fighting WW. Feel bad that I'm not giving any support to anyone on here right now - that's why I haven't posted - feeling guilty. Fat, bloaty, bad skin, lank hair, lack of energy, guilt ridden. To drink or not to drink? It's a no-brainer...and still I can't kick it. Rather pissed off with myself.

(DD's doing fine, thanks everyone. x)

Yeah, me too phoenix, I can understand that one!
What will you do tonight? Have you got some nice non alcoholic drink instead?

hi there purple Stop that at once! Or YOU KNOW WHO will be hauled out of his tank.....

SQUISH! SLAP!

too late

even though part of me (a huge part) could happily enjoy a glass right now i am actually so burnt out that i am more looking forward to going to bed - am exhausted. have to take my dd to a hosp appt tomorrow - about an hours drive - and that is always an excuse to have a "glass" - you know the way you deserve it after such a long drive etc etc.

Purple We all does wuffs you. Stop beating yourself up, or I'll start beating myself up in sympathy. I often don't even manage three nights off even though I start out with good intentions! I'm in the kitchen with a glass of WW at the mo. DH not hungry yet, so I'll prob have a bit more. I won't be pleased with myself in the morning. Try at eat something nice tonight. AND don't stop posting, we're all in this together. I've read all your posts and you are a supportive, valued member of the bus and I am sure I speak for everyone. EVERYONE!!!!

BTW I'm an hour ahead of you all, so it is half past seven here!

Isinde I seem to be killing the thread, but I must say, your (((boing))) was felt all the way over here!!! Go Isinde