Brave Babes...braving the Autumn

[Mrsmimsy]

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elba I'm glad it's not bad news and that the after effects aren't too bad!
ma ooh that looks very swank! How are you feeling today, hope you're not too bad It's a new week and a fresh start

Wisdom tooth is okish - have taken some heavy duty cocodamols (mams) so that's helping a lot, glad I've not drank today so am able to take them. Last night was awful, normally I'm fine to stop at 1 bottle but last night decided to drink 2 and then took some paracetamol for the tooth so that can't have helped my tummy

Maiden you feeling better today?

Im feeling loads better today choc the docs have returned medical form so ive sent all forms and dbs off, and the employer is now only waiting for the one reference off volunteering! Dbs will take a week I should imagine so not long to go now! Also my first tesco shift tomorrow

I'm thinking about cancelling the DWP interview now As I'm working in Tesco and just waiting for the DBS now really on the children's home job so it's practically in the bag, I don't see what good going to the DWP one is going to do. I know I wouldn't enjoy a desk job which essentially is what it is, and even if I got it I would turn the offer down (because of the children's home job in the background). It would be different if I'd been unsuccessful on the children's home job but I've not (the woman emailed today to say they are only waiting on the 1 reference from uni employer and for the DBS) so I just feel going to the DWP job interview would be a waste of their time and mine. Will mull it over, but I think I will cancel the interview on Monday.

It's very quiet on here tonight taking that as a good sign! How is everybody?xx

Morning all, I'm up early lb got in bed and fidgety so we got up!

Going to try to declutter today. Need to get into gear, I don't feel like there's enough time in the day for what I need to do. One day I'd like to get up to a spotless house where I can relax! That's never gunahappen with 2 small children and a dp!
Iv not drank since sat, and plan not to drink.

Hope you have a good day at work maiden
Hope everyone has a good day!

hi made - would you prefer Tesco or DWP ?
If Tesco, cancel interview.
I know kids home is the one you want but I always think keep all options open.
Also, good to have interview practice. But not if you REALLY wouldn't take the job under any circs.
I am OK, day 3 today and won't drink til weekend.
I'm now a bit tied into drinking at the weekend but it is better than 5 or 6 nights.
choc I am the same trying to get the house straight. I LOVE taking stuff to the tip. But it is endless.
Hope all are okay

If it was between Tesco and DWP I'd take the latter purely because of the money/fact its full time. I think youure right answer no harm in getting practice. That's really good theanswer

Checking in. Haven't read the thread. Hope all ok

long term lurker - just jumping in to ask the Q - how long does take to get over the cravings? Have done 1/2 bottle wine a night for years and years. Not had any since Sat - have decided that I will only drink Fri and Sat nights (1/2 bottle max). Just one more evening to get through to get to my new pattern of control. Will the cravings go away if I go tee total - or if I drink again tomorrow night will I just have to endure cravings all of next week as well?

Hi all. Just checking in. Disaster here with regards to no af. When will I learn?

Will check in properly later, hope you babes are all ok

Hi another, welcome to the bus. I suspect 'feeding' the cravings every week might make them hang around and you will have to spend Sunday - Thursday fighting them off.

But there is also a chance that, once you settle into the new pattern and know for sure that you won't drink on the other days, you might be surprised to find that you've gone all day without thinking about it at all.

It's all about trial and error. Try it and see how it goes. Everyone is different. Well done getting this far, you've made a great start already

Hi all,

Horrible situation this week at work involving a colleague, alcohol and me witnessing what I've suspected for a long time. I've escalated it, and am currently feeling like the worlds biggest hypocrite I know I've probably sailed a bit too close to the wind 'the morning after' in the past, and I wonder how many people have given the the benefit of the doubt, but I've never ever had a drink at work or on call. It will very likely result in referall to professional body etc, just feel torn between my own professional responsibility and total hypocrisy and guilt. Am I a total bitch???

answer welcome. I guess you just have to experiment with regards to the cravings. I know for me they are generally worse if I'm drinking more regularly, but then I've never been someone to stop at half a bottle. Like faire said you just have to find out what works for you.

lala good to see you...was getting worried!

I'm drinking more than I was, but it seems to be on average 2 times a week. Far too much in one go still, and not kidding myself that it's moderation, but not obsessing too much either so it will do for the moment. Think the biggest difference is I've had a taste of life not permanently hungover and the biggest motivation to not drink comes from wanting to do stuff with my hangover free days off. Still running too, which doesn't work hungover. Got to 8 miles now, aiming for 10 by Christmas then proper marathon plan to start in January. Which hopefully won't leave much time for drinking!

elba what has happened?? I am in dire straits at the moment, drinking the best part of two (!!) bottles of wine an evening. I am clearly killing myself slowly and painfully. Not sure where to turn next.

Forgot to add... sorry if this is triggering to anyone, but I had a miscarriage last week. Still bleeding. It's not great. Sorry

Lala...So sorry to hear that please look after yourself.

Try to do a sober day tomo. I suppose the more you drink the less real it is. Have u got support?

I am so sad. Mr l is out getting pissed, so I am on my own with a v excited puppy.

Not really got support as my mum is still dealing with dad'a death. This is ducking horrible. Plus it's my fault

Sorry for the typos. That's why I went quiet when I found out I was pregnant... but hey ho, these things happen, right?

That's really hard for you, wish there was something I could say that's the things with these forums, wish I was a friend there with u.. hugs x

Yeah they do but your right it's horrible and no its not your fault. Don't be hard on your self.

Thanks. Still feeling quite raw m. And feeling that it's my fault :-(

Try to get some rest. Put a film on tuck up in bed. We all jump to the booze when there's a problem. We know it won't help. Makes u worse.

Not your fault lala. I'm so sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself. Welcome to any newbies I have missed. So stressed with work that I can hardly remember my own name, let alone anyone else's..