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Brave Babes Battle Bus is Racing Along.....

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venusandmars · 23/04/2016 23:52

Our lovely mouseface usually starts these threads but I've just noticed that the previous one is almost full, so I'm facing technology and get the next one set up.

Anyone, absolutely anyone, who feels they have a problem with drink is welcome here. Whether you're trying to stop, or cut down a little, whether you've been sober for years, or even if you're too scared even to contemplate what is happening. If you think it will help you to post, or lurk, then please do.

There's often a lot of nonsense and banter, but lots of good sound advice.

And there is always lots of support and care and no judgement.

This is the link to the previous thread, if you want to read what's been going on so far The Previous Thread

And this is the link to JesusWhatNext 's original thread started 6 years ago The Original Thread

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Elba84 · 27/04/2016 08:59

Morning all, feeling quite good this morning despite rubbish sleep. Off for counselling in a minute, then catching a train to visit friends for the night. Friend has a neborn and toddler so I should be kept busy! Already been panicking about when I'm going to drink though Blush as they don't really drink so I will do my usual thing of sneaking alcohol and drinking it in my room when they have gone to bed. Feels so sneaky but genuinely don't think tonight would be a good time to try day 2! But will be a definite moderating night regardless.

Hi claret your long nights sleep sounds amazing...very jealous! Glad you feel good for it though, you sound really positive!

Sorry not to name check, got to go out now but will try and check in later. Hope everyone has a good day

obrigada · 27/04/2016 09:32

Another one jealous of Claret's sleep. Had wine last night after my weigh in at SW, I flipping lost 2 and a half pounds which I am completely amazed at, didn't expect to lose anything.
Waves to all babes Smile

Bloodybloodyhell · 27/04/2016 09:34

Morning all. Have been quiet and drinking, but back now. Sun is shining and today I will not be drinking. Haven't been able to keep up with all the posts - but well done to those of you doing well - and to the rest of us, it's a new day. X

ClaretAndBlue30 · 27/04/2016 09:39

bloody!!! Hi!! Been thinking about you. You sound down, are you ok? I've got a seat on the bus right here ready for you, I'm right beside you for an af day.

obrigada Wowsers! 2.5lb. Amazing, well done you Star

obrigada · 27/04/2016 10:31

Aw cheers for the Star Claret Grin, I am absolutely thrilled with it.

I will join you today Bloody in an AF day Smile

WillAndDisgrace · 27/04/2016 13:28

Afternoon ladies!

bloody welcome back, clatet will look after you.

Well I slept well last night, ten dropped DS to play school and then came home and had a 2hr snooze! I'm starting to think I have some kind of deficiency as I'm always tired!!

ClaretAndBlue30 · 27/04/2016 13:56

haha will the amount i can sleep (given the chance) when i have AF days is unbelievable...i'm often left wondering about a deficiency! But then...on those rare occasions i get past a week or so AF i find my sleeping pattern settles and i actually need less sleep than before.

Funny old thing our bodies.

WillAndDisgrace · 27/04/2016 16:58

Why am I finding it so hard to get past day 3 now. It wasn't like that at first. Today I've eaten a tiny amount of sush ( laughable really) had a small bottle of beer, then a pint of cider and now I've started on a 1ltr bottle of wine! I'm still happy with my reduced intact but today I feel a bendy one coming on. DH is in the pub so that's why I got the wine. I was going to stop at the cider because I didn't want him to smell it on me when he kissed me hello but now he's had a drink it's like a free for all :(

I have a feeling the whole bottle will go before DH gets home and he'll probably bring a drink home because he'll feel bad he's been out drinking and I've not.

Uuurrrggg just want to break the cycle

ClaretAndBlue30 · 27/04/2016 17:03

Day 3 is hard for me too will, a bit like 'I've done a few days, I must be ok, I deserve a drink'. So you are not alone in finding it difficult to get past that point. The ww is evil.

I also know it's hard when you're by yourself - do you think you can try and make the wine last a bit longer? Perhaps drag it out by pausing between glasses? Have a long bath?

WillAndDisgrace · 27/04/2016 17:12

On another note, when I was out today I got dsd some lovely body products and accessories for when she's here next :)

WillAndDisgrace · 27/04/2016 17:14

I'm not a fan of baths, I get too hot and bored. I'm peeling spuds at the moment. TBH I don't think I can slow down tonight.

WillAndDisgrace · 27/04/2016 17:16

I'm already over half way through the bottle. DH home about seven so will eat & have coffee before he comes in.

ClaretAndBlue30 · 27/04/2016 17:25

Good idea to eat something.

And thats lovely you got dsd some nice bits for when she next visits, i'm sure she'll appreciate that.

I'm off out for an evening walk now (potentially in the rain, damn it) but will check back in later.

laladidah · 27/04/2016 18:20

Hi all.

So just got back from the puppy party. It was more like a puppy wake. There was only one other one there, and it was a ten week old Alsatian... My teeny tiny little one just hid in the corner and weed herself.

I am a bad bad person. I had a glass of wine before I went to calm nerves, and bought a bottle on the way home. Gah. So much for my four day af. I have managed a measly one.

dementedma · 27/04/2016 19:10

Another ray of light. Been approached by potential funders to take over my project and hopefully, me!
Meetings in London on May 10th....

ClaretAndBlue30 · 27/04/2016 19:15

Great news ma!

The puppy party sounds interesting lala, do you think your puppy will enjoy it more once she's (?) older?

Rarity75 · 27/04/2016 19:56

Evening all, I've also been quiet.
I have caved in on the holiday - DP has booked the bloody thing so no choice really!
Have given up being AF this week but am moderating to 1/2 bottle a night.
Poor puppy! Alsatian's are scary!

laladidah · 27/04/2016 20:00

She literally sat behind my legs and quivered. Poor little doglet. But in the car on the way home, she redound her confidence, barked at all and sundry and basically was a pain in the bum.

Hope all you babes are ok. I am on my second bottle of wine (sorry). Arguing with the 'boyfriend'. Is it wrong to be enjoying time that he is away? And not to look forward to him coming back?

Rarity75 · 27/04/2016 20:02

Umm it's not 'wrong' it's telling you something important.
Don't ignore it and slip back into a relationship because it's a habit Flowers

laladidah · 27/04/2016 20:03

rarity ShockShockShock DO NOT PAY FOR THAT HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!! I insist. Don't do it. He pays - fair enough. You pay? It's a weekend in a caravan in Bognor (which I hear is actually quite nice). I can whole heartedly un recommend Ireland. We were in a tent, and we nearly drowned. Caravans around us were being dug out and wrung out. Good fun though.

Rarity75 · 27/04/2016 20:04

Love small dogs. They are always convinced they are bigger than they are. Until they get scared and need mum! The story with the poo and the door had me chuckling and reminded me why I have a cat Grin

Rarity75 · 27/04/2016 20:08

I haven't paid promise.
He has, in full, I've seen the booking form.
I feel like a right grumpy old woman because I want the caravan, not the all inclusive in sunny Spain.
I think it's frivolous, over the top for the kids and money better spent on other things (like paying back what you owe me Angry)
Apparently that means I'm a bad sport and need to stop worrying and 'chill out' Hmm

Rarity75 · 27/04/2016 20:11

My DM and DF went caravan Bing in Scotland, they were cut off by floods for a week.
Campsite down the road were airlifted out. Watched the news avidly for footage of my mother being carted off by a helicopter with baited breath!! Didn't happen but would have been hilarious if it had (warped sense of humour Grin).

Rarity75 · 27/04/2016 20:13

Bing?Hmm how did that get there? Ruddy phone

laladidah · 27/04/2016 20:27

You are more than welcome to my 'small dog'. She is a crazed beast, intent on eating my hands... But I do love her. Felt very protective when the Alsatian puppy tried to eat her... If only she didn't continue to poo on the floor.

Had bad news from work today, made me sad. I feel exhausted and broken right now