The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Wading Through Winter Blues Without The Booze!

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I'm Mouse, nice to meet YOU.

This is a thread for those who want to give up drink completely, or are maybe thinking about doing controlled drinking, or cutting down slowly, it's all up to you. And of course all addictions, so if you are taking drugs of any kind, prescription or otherwise, you're very welcome here too!

You know your limits, you know what is required, it's all in YOUR hands.

Whatever your goal, you'll find unconditional support here. Always. :)

There will be talk of drinking quite often and those who fall off the Bus will post about it, so if that is going to jeopardise your chances of complete sobriety, then maybe the DRY threads would suit you better, as they are complete abstainers, but EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE :)

There are two sayings that we rather like here -

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

For those of you who'd like some history, here is the very first thread and the reason that we're all here now. FIRST EVER THREAD

And the most recent so you can work your way back through time IS JUST HERE

The Bus may be 'mythical', but the support is real, it is honest and it will help you to achieve what it is that YOU seek, as long as you are honest with us, but mostly, YOURSELF

Mouse xxx

Thanks to everyone for their support, I've managed to get through the day without buying any wine, I've had a bath and am now in my pjs so can't go out. Will go to gym tomorrow and try to kick start my running, takes mind off things. You are all lovely and non judgemental, I'm scared of all the damage I have done to my body with all the alcohol I've consumed over many many years, I want to be around for my family.

Thanks to everyone for their support, I've managed to get through the day without buying any wine, I've had a bath and am now in my pjs so can't go out. Will go to gym tomorrow and try to kick start my running, takes mind off things. You are all lovely and non judgemental, I'm scared of all the damage I have done to my body with all the alcohol I've consumed over many many years, I want to be around for my family.

Epic fail here again after only one shitting day.
Tired is a major trigger and I am exhausted but not sure why. Didn't even go out for a walk, could just go straight to bed when I get in from work at 6. No energy and look like shit.
Maybe stopping drinking would help......

Well done Dogwalks - just take things one day at a time. Day one here again for me too :(.

Should I be driving?

you know designated driver and all that

Evening, tis me, Mouse

Trin - yep, why the heck not? I'll do it with you in shifts if you like? :) How are you lovely? How are your gorgeous girls? xxx

Today has been hard, my new meds are giving me some pain relief but I am falling asleep, with NO CONTROL over it, and that scares me. I've been on my own with Nemo today because DH had a meeting in Manchester and won't be back until tomorrow.

I've got a committee meeting tomorrow and will have to explain that I'm on new meds otherwise I'll be acting off my face!

It feel like I can't stay awake. I fall asleep for minutes to an hour and only just made it to school pick up today. Apparently, they do wear off and you can't drink with them which is a bloody good job because I absolutely would be on my arse!

Nemo has been a little star tonight, he did all of his homework and letters and sounds too. It was nice too when DH called to see how we all were, he didn't want to leave me but he asked to speak to Nemo on the phone, Nemo asked DH where he was, he said "at a meeting and then I'll be with Uncle Peter", and Nemo said "Oh no, not Uncle Peter!"

Long story but Uncle Peter is old enough to know better, just about, due to have his third child in two weeks and acts like he's five!!

Anyway my meds have kicked in, I'm on solo school run tomorrow with both the teen and the little chap so wish me luck!

Stay Brave and gorgeous Babes xxx

Mouse :) xxx

Great to wake up sober - fingers crossed for day two x

I did it!! First time in 2 years didn't have lots to drink, didn't fall asleep glass in hand, didn't wake up this morning worrying what I said, who I phoned, what I'd bought off ebay and lots more scary things i don't want to discuss. I know it's only 1 day but it's a start.

Ionnika: congratulations, let's try again tonight, little baby steps.

Morning babes; feeling pleased with myself as I didn't touch a drop of alcohol all weekend especially considering it was St Patricks weekend here in Ireland.

dogwalks well done you!!! You will also notice that the nights you don't drink you are infact much nicer to yourself. Not so long ago i stopped for a couple of weeks and had candlelit baths, did the whole cleanse, tone and moisturise thing, self tan and nails done and even wore my hair down instead of stuffing it all in a butterfly clip (mans worst creation). Somewhere during this process I started to like myself again and put my daily wine money in a jar and saved , wait for it £65 a week (I only smoke when I drink) I would spend this money on MYSELF on facials,lipsticks and clothes. I only mention this to you as it might help if you do the same, "project dogwalks". As I type this I'm bloated, spotty, skin like crepe paper and have a sore throat and head, the legacy of too much wine of late. Which version sounds more fun???? Day 2 here, luffs you all xx

Day 2 after being back to square 1 for a week
Big wave to the new babes. xx
So good to back on the bus.
Catch you later xx

Hi rural budge up and I'll sit beside you, this ass takes some room xx

Checking in

im are you ok babe? How are things? Xxx

Good luck for tomorrow Mouse I hope it all goes smoothly for you and hope MrMouse gives you some respite when he gets home. Are you able to get to the jacuzzi/sauna much these days?

Well done dog and lonnika on getting that Day 1 under your belt. I will join you and anyone else not drinking today

Am I menopausal or just a crabbit bitch? Exhausted, splitting headache, so irritable is actually scary....nearly cried in work today because I couldnt get a logo to send in the right resolution....miserable, snappy and just a horror bag!
Boobs ache, all of me aches. Feel shit.
Am in the sidecar and god help anyone who comes in here...

Oh my god my pee was a normal colour today!!!

Thanks for sharing that dog

Ma could be hormones or you could just be fighting off a virus or something. Just take care of yourself, hopefully you will feel better soon x

Day three done. Was tempted by h to get wine earlier but as I'd have to buy it for us as per usual my stingy streak won out! Feeling anxious but I'm trying to tell myself that wine will not help, that I need to learn to ride it out somehow.

Evening fellow babes,
Hello dog welcome

ma don't worry I'll keep the side car babes quiet hope you feel better soon x hugs from I'm

rural good going 2 days AF ....you can do it girl!

Hello lovely mouse your a star ... That's it really you just are x

why honey thinking how are you?

Waving rapidly at venus

beaches lovely how you doing babe ?

Hello baby guggs hope its

How's spanna?

H I T o E v e r y o n e N e w. O l d L u r k I n g

Bloody hell ma last time I got those symptoms I thought I was going through the change as I was 40, turned out the change was bigger than I thought, I was up the duff with dd2!!!!! Xxxx

Someone has just directed me to this page. Need someone to talk to. Sat here having a battle with myself not to go the shop and get some wine. Getting the shakes and itchy skin and I feel horrible.

Gee thanks baby! Could well be the change though as I am very old....

violetsmumyou are very welcome and everyone on here can relate to that feeling.
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