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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Springing Into Some Warmer Weather, Staying Sober Togeher

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Mouseface · 30/03/2016 00:05

Hi, tis me, Mouse

Welcome to the Bus. We're delighted to have you here :) Not because if you're new to the Babes you are here for help, but because we welcome every kind of drinker. And for all of the reasons life throws at you.

Those that do drink, those that don't drink and of course those who do but don't want to say just how much..............

We've all had our own personal Groundhog Day , some still are and don't want to remain trapped in the same cycle day in, day out, and some still are and want to be which is fine and why we're here.

To talk, to listen, to just be us, like you are YOU. You never know, one day you might just want to wake up on a different day? :) There's no judging here, no 'sides.

After all, something made you click on and read this :)

Come say hi! We even do Brew & Cake if you're super quick!!

And if you want to see what we got up to in the last thread, have a look RIGHT HERE

And this is where our adventure began, almost six years ago now!!

ALMOST SIX YEARS AGO...........

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WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 12:09

Well, I've killed the root in my tooth and now need root canal surgery Sad I've never even had a filling so I'm really not happy with myself even more now Angry

ClaretAndBlue30 · 18/04/2016 13:01

Oh no will is it sore at the moment? At least you're getting it sorted.

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 13:05

Yeah, it's been hurting all this time on and off, like bad sensitive. Bloody hell that night has now cost another £300!!

ClaretAndBlue30 · 18/04/2016 13:20

Oh bugger, I really feel for you - my last bad drinking night cost me a fortune too, it's a horrible thing to have to cope with as well as just the normal guilt/anxiety.

Does your dh know? I've kept mine a secret (which i feel bad about but too embarrassed to tell him)

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 13:23

Yeah he knows, he's ok though (thankfully),

ClaretAndBlue30 · 18/04/2016 14:01

That's good will. How long do you have to wait to get it done?

I'll stock up on straws for the bus Brew

soberisthenewblack168 · 18/04/2016 15:22

Well day 3 and I feel like crapSad My brain feels like cotton wool and every decision I make takes real effort. I am about to have a nap like an old lady
Is this normal......help !!

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 15:25

A week claret and good idea about the straws Grin

soba I've been really tired recently, not sure why though

ClaretAndBlue30 · 18/04/2016 15:46

sober I always find I'm exhausted in the first few days of being af, think it's the body recovering. Nap as much as you need and then suddenly you'll find you have loads more energy (at least that's what happens to me and then I need way less sleep than when I'm drinking!)

soberisthenewblack168 · 18/04/2016 16:11

So glad it's not just me. I suppose I thought that I would be full of life and am a bit disappointed that I feel this rubbish and I am not drinking Hmm
Okay just need to keep going and not think f**k it as I would normallySmile

laladidah · 18/04/2016 16:23

Afternoon all. Well that was a hard day. Felt rough and still do... Headache, sore throat and look ill, people kept asking if I was ok at work. My own stupid fault Sad thank you so much elba for keeping me company and making me giggle. And sorry for being such a self pitying and self indulgent cow.

I am not going to drink tonight, got some nice things for dinner, and going to have a long bath and an early night and hope I feel better tomorrow.

How is everyone? Sorry again for sort of thread hijacking!

babyjane1 · 18/04/2016 16:24

Hi de hi you fabulous lot,

Well in Scottyland the kids have been off for 2 weeks so I've been trying to keep my 17 year old and 5 year old happy simultaneously in a kind of "fat challenge Annika" kinda way.

I have been reading avidly but not had much time to post, not enough time anyway to express my sincere and complete admiration of the bravery, sincerity and ridiculous amount of courage you have all shown in supporting each other, revealing your deepest, darkest feelings and fears to allay the fears of people who could walk by us in the street and we would never know.

Reading the last few weeks posts, scarily close to my heart, the mistakes we make, the people we hurt, the sick feeling that you are lost and may never return, the deep, gut wrenching feeling that's it's all too late!! It never is, not on here, not ever.

From the absolute gutter, and I do mean gutter , fast forward a bit and I'm sitting watching my beautiful 5 year old splashing around at her swimming lesson. The sun is shining through the glass and I am sober and safe. It's been the biggest fight of my life and as a bipolar person it always will be.

The only drink I can ever control is the first glass and I'll happily trade that and all others that come after for THIS LIFE, one worth living.

I need to post this now but I'll be back later and I think you're all bloody amazing xxx

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 17:13

Hello lala sound like you have got night sorted, and don't ever apologies for thread jacking, it's what it's here for.

baby what a lovely post, that age gap must be hard to keep them
both happy, I trouble with 3 9 & 15!

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 17:21

Well I've just picked up antibiotics for my tooth and the pharmacist said NO ALCOHOL....that's me sorted then Brew

Elba84 · 18/04/2016 18:20

sober not that I've ever got past day 1 but I've felt horrendous the morning after an AF day...makes you think why bother doesn't it?! I've felt really hungover today, despite actually drinking much less than i often would. Not fair is it!!

will sorry about your tooth, but at least your getting it sorted and you have a guaranteed AF week ahead of you (if it's metronidazole your on you really really musnt drink, not even a mouthful!!!)

claret how are you doing this evening?

lala hope your starting to feel a bit better. No need to apologise ever on here xxx

baby lovely to here from you, sounds like your still doing amazingly and loving life!

I've just booked a long weekend with a couple of friends for next month, really looking forward to it but I know it will be boozy. I'm hoping by then I will be a bit more under control drinking wise, but I will be 'expected' to drink when I'm away. It's a while away so no point in worrying over it yet I guess as I don't know how I will be anyway.

Been trying to do 'homework' that the counsellor gave me which is putting me into a bit of a weird and panicky mood. Trying not to let it make me head for the wine. Planning a controlled night tonight but tomorrow will be AF.

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 19:23

It is elba....is it bad stuff? I've had the odd glass before with other antibiotics, but I won't with this one if it bad

ClaretAndBlue30 · 18/04/2016 19:43

elba good night here tonight, no craving to drink - if only it were like this everyday!!

Hope you managed to get your counselling homework done without it panicking you too much. I imagine it can make you think deeply which is never easy.

Hope all other babes are doing well tonight and lala, glad you're feeling better.

ClaretAndBlue30 · 18/04/2016 19:44

And baby as ever you write beautifully and encapsulate all that is good about a sober life. If I could reach through the phone and give you a huge thank you hug I would.

Elba84 · 18/04/2016 19:55

will it's great for dental stuff, and yes the odd glass is fine with most antibiotics, but it can make you really unwell on metronidazole (can't stress that enough just in case you get tempted by another dancing can Grin ). I think they say not to drink for 48 hours after you stop it too but a pharmacist can confirm that for you.

claret yay to no cravings! I'm still faffing about and procrastinating but will get it finished in a minute.

obrigada · 18/04/2016 20:02

I was once prescribed Flagyl for a dental problem and doctor told me not to drink while on them so I didn't .. Day after finishing them drank a bottle of wine and got the worst headache of my life and spent the entire night throwing up, so believe me when I say don't even smell a glass if the doctor says no alcohol!

dementedma · 18/04/2016 20:15

Do not drink if you are on metronidazole!!! Seriously. You will barf your guts up. It's not like other antibiotics and you will be really ill.
obrigada good to see you again, and you too baby. Ds finally goes back to school tomorrow. It feels as if he has been off forever.

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 20:24

Absolutely AF here, can't handle being ill and looking after DS, no alcohol in the house anyway Grin

Elba84 · 18/04/2016 20:35

Grin sorry probably looked like we were ganging up on you there will but yeah definitely an AF week for you!

WillAndDisgrace · 18/04/2016 20:53

No, not at all! I know it's all well meant.

laladidah · 18/04/2016 20:54

Poor will! But def good excuse for AF! I have had a bath, and am now stuffing my face with all sorts of crap in lieu of wine. Just had a bizarre snack of broccoli and some cheese and onion kettle chips. Anyone else find they eat loads when not drinking?

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