The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Kicking The *Wine Witch* Into Touch, Because Enough Is Enough!

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Hello, tis me, Mouse :)

This is a thread for those who are worried about their drinking habits towards alcohol, or/and drugs.

Even if you think that you are drinking more tonight than last night or this week than last, come and have a chat, find a seat, we don't bite!

We are a supportive Bus, full of very different posters, from various backgrounds. Some of us drink in moderation, allowing ourselves the odd glass or two as a treat, or just because we're in control of our drinking for that day.

One Day At A Time.

We have those who abstain completely, and those who wake every day to Day 1 and hope with all of their hearts that they can, and will, make it to Day 2.

If you've followed our journey to date, you'll know who most of us are by now :) and we kind of have two 'sayings', that sum up who we are -

1. • The Vulnerable Need Our Support, Not Our Judgement
2. • Alcohol Fosters Inertia

That said, we will not have any bashing of support groups, such as AA or Community Support Teams or even your own GP.

This Bus is a place for honesty, sanctuary and safety, something that has taken four years for a number of very special, very lovely, very honest and caring Babes to establish.

So, come find a seat, grab something warm from the supply cupboard at the back of the Bus as it's going to be cold tonight! Brrrr!

And, if you'd like to read back over some of our history, HERE IS THE LAST THREAD

And, HERE IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

We hope to meet you soon :) xxx

Hi Lepamplemousse (Love the name btw Just popped in to say, re the anxiety thing. I find if I haven't had many AF days during the week, that when six o'clock swings round, I get a fluttery slightly anxious shaky feeling - not so much a craving, as a need for something to restore my calm iyswim. The more nights I have off and I have been really bad lately, no dd handbrake and a few things to get my head around the less anxious I feel. Then, by the time I've got up to three days, it's hardly noticeable. I think my body expects the sugar and is telling me it 'needs' it - which of course it doesn't. I think the withdrawal of anything you've got into the habit of having is bound to have some effect.

Thanks ladamned that does seem similar to what I've been getting. I also think it's partly the fear of NOT having a drink all night because once it gets to 9pm/10pm it seems to go away so that's a relief. So pleased to be on Day 3! :)

Justlikeheaven if you didn't want to draw attention to being alcohol-free tonight and didn't want to ruin your party-girl image, could you say you had a heavy night last night and still feel a bit poorly?

I don't have a drink problem myself so apologies if I'm way off the mark. My cousin is a 40 unit per day alcoholic so I sometimes read the Brave Babes threads to try and get a handle on it.

purple my friend. Are you managing to hold off for another wee while? Can you take yourself to bed with books, letters to write, mning, cups of tea etc. You have done this before and you inspire me. Sending you much love and thoughts

Thank you for the good tips.

The thought of never drinking again seems a little overwhelming which confirms to me i do have an issue with alcohol. But then again i cant seem to control it when i tell myself i will only have one or two. There never seems to be enough alcohol to help me feel the way i want to.

I am going to say i am driving as i have a lot on tmrw. . And if asked what that is, I will have my story ready.

I drink to feel good about myself, to feel confident, be funny etc. . .but I have realised that i am all those things before i get drunk but I dont have the confidence to just be myself, or in fact dont think i am good enough. My stomach just lurched thinking that.

Thanks again. . .I see tonight as a challenge and for once I won't be the last one there, refusing to go home when my husband wants to.

pampel your doing brilliantly, day 3 is amazing, all the benefits are starting to kick in and feelings of anxiety get easier as time passes, well done you!!! just be thinking of you tonight, you can do it babe xxxx

just you don't have to think of never drinking again... just tonight. It's one of our mantras: One Day At A Time.

Afternoon, this me, mouse

Trin - FUCKING SS! I'm sorry that things are tough for you again, don't EVER, EVER! apologise to me or anyone for posting on "my supportive thread"

You see what you missed there 'SUPPORTIVE' and it's not my thread, it's our Bus! Filled with love and support and people who gives shit about you. I'm so sorr. to hear about the girls and their troubles, I'm sure that things are still pretty tough for you gorgeous lady.....

You know that you can come here anytime and let off steam? Sending much live to you and the girls, you know where I am, anytime. xxx

Purps - I totally agree with baby's post to you. You have a lot to deal with just now, and you're facing them on your own. Day in, day out. BUT, YOU, YES YOU! Are at least facing them. I'm glad that you posted that you're drinking more again, now we can help you, hold you, walk beside you with love and support. Thank you. You're honesty will only help you xxx

Metronidazole is given for dental treatment and WILL make you vomit Just, it's a well known fact, it's vile! Always worked for me, welcome BTW :) x

Guggs - thinking of you level, hope everything is OK for you and DS xxx

Bit of a rough night with Nemo - his cough is wicked, he sounds as though he's smoking 60 a day :( He's not sleeping well and that has a knock on effect for the day. The poor lilllt dude always has something.

How is everyone else? I'm afraid I've only skim read but hope you all surviving as such xxx

Imagine - hey, thank you for posting and telling us about your cousin, that must be hard to watch or see :(

I'm glad you read the thread and then commented. I hope you stick around :)

Thank you all- it means so very much to me xx

Ds is having a lump investigated and sometimes I think everything will be fine and sometimes I think of the worst possible scenario. We will get some results on monday / tuesday.

Right Ds is off to bed and I'll come back later with my big very big knickers on and get back to chatting about all things booze related.

Dh just WON"T talk about it so thank you again- saving my sanity one more time ladies. xx

Fingers crossed for you guggin and mouse I hope your little boy has some relief from his cough tonight x

Sorry not to nc all, I've been reading but not posting much aa I don't feel like I'm trying hard enough lately. I've had four af nights this week - not consecutive - andthey almost feel like freedom. When I'm drinking I feel trapped, there is no real pleasure in it. Purple I emphasise, I don't think I even like wine now yet still I persevere with it...

Welcome to all new babes :)

I think that maybe only a Haitian prison or a Russian orphanage could be more depressing than this place. I can't call my husband because he cries all the time about me being here.

Anybody know any good jokes? Because the TV is stuck on a news channel, my room has a bug in it (no husband to kill it-sorry to sound pathetic) and I can't tell if the woman in the 'lounge area's is moaning in pain or pleasuring herself.

This too will pass. This too will pass. This too will pass.

Annie - You are lovely :)

I really want to disagree with you when you say you're not trying...... you ARE! You've had AF days, DAYS! Not minutes or hours...... days you wonderful Babe you. You've been here long enough to know that posting or not, you have our support.

I think you are fab. You really are. xxx

Purps - How are you holding out? Xxx

And everyone else?

DH and I are having a 'date night' as we've lived in this house, our home for 5 years tomorrow so are having a home cooked slap up dinner of steak with herb potatoes for him, salad for me and then gluten free chocolate towers for after. We're sharing a bottle of cava to mark the event.

It's quite an emotional time, we're celebrating tonight as I need to drive early on Monday for my acupuncture spot - ouch! Even Nemo is getting into the celebrations by being chief taster!

Back later xxx

why can your dh stop the order now and get you back? He sounds supportive. Surely he can do something to get you out of there and I to better accommodation.

Who collects frogsporn? (I know it's spelled wrong)

A very naughty frog.

Why did the crocodile go to the psychoanalyst?

He was in de Nile.

These are cheering me up too. Love isinde's jokes.

why lock the door and pretend the whole bus is in there with you. Wait- that might be worse than the 'lady' in the lounge.

Too right that this too will pass- hope it passes bloody quickly for you.

annie don't apply any pressure or you might get resentful of your af days. 4 days is great, most of a week and it's the recommended amount of af days per week. Well done. Do you want to stop or control? You probably have said but I can't recall I'm afraid.

at indie Limerick.
I know a good one....let me think...

While Titian was mixing rose madder
His model reclined on a ladder
Her position, to Titian
Suggested coition
So he climbed up the ladder, and 'ad er

There once was a lady from Rude
Who ate a bad apple and died
The apple fermented
Inside the lamented
And made cider insider inside

That shold say RYDE, damn auto correct wrecks Limericks

Hey, leave my Norks out of it!

There once was a lady called Ina
Who had an enormous vagina
When asleep on the beach
She awoke with a screech
And found she had dry docked a liner