The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Swinging Into Sobriety!

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Hello there,

I'm Mouse, one of the Brave Babes travelling far and wide, stopping off here and there to collect lovely folk, just like you, for a natter all about booze and the blues that come with being a drinker of whatever quantity.

We don't wear or sell judgey pants here, although a G-string or two (Oooh Matron!) has been known to sort the fan belt out on the Bus as we've been driving for such a long time now!!

In short, we've regular posters here, lurkers, those who have managed to keep their drinking to 'social' occasions, some who are really struggling on an hourly basis and some who are completely dry!

Whatever your drinking 'status', you're welcome here in the new bigger Battle Bus, (as requested) whilst we head far and wide, listening to one another, as we face each day that comes our way, whether it be good, bad or downright ugly, we really have seen it all and don't mind one bit. Lurk or chat, it's up to you but one thing you will always find, is a warm welcome, Opal Fruit wrappers (Looks at Ma bosom push up! ) and of course, in complete confidentiality.

So, if you'd like to look what happened on the last thread (a bit like catch up TV) you can look at this link which will take you there - JUST HERE

And, if you would like to see where we started driving this wonderful Bus, over seven years ago, you can have a look at this very honest thread - RIGHT HERE

Hope to see you soon,

Mouse xx

lux that's so funny, I called DH last night to see if he fancied a game of scrabble tonight instead of the usual routine 😂 He sounded a bit dubious... anyway, almost 7pm here and I'm still on the Diet Coke. Good point you make about shaking up the routine generally. Suggested making mocktails with the DC, which they were up for.

Just checking in after a long tiring week in work. Horrid period pains to boot so glad it's Friday.
Dh and Ds going away from the weekend so can chill and just do my own thing. Dd2 handed in last exam paper today. Uni is officially over! Where did the last 4 years go? Now we wait for results and graduation in June. So proud of her! Ds starts his exams on Tuesday - he's just beginning his exam journey. Give me strength!

This is Loch Dubh.
Dubh they named a loch after you!

What a picture ma
I want a loch named after me 'Loch Lux' sounds good hey?

Hope everyone is OK tonight.

Phew, just managed to stay AF by the skin of my teeth last night (ended up being quite a stressful evening and it was amazing how strong the urge to reach for the booze was when I was feeling really anxious) can't say I'm feeling great this morning but still, I made it to day 7. That's the furthest I've got in a v long time. Wish you all happy, sober weekends.

Thanks for all kind messages re my late mum in law.

Still struggling with booze

Hi just checking in quickly - will come bavk amd have a good read thru the thread later - try and keep focussed everyone.

Despite spending the night googling lip/mouth polyps and getting a fright (dr google has a lot to answer to) i managed to stay AF and have been for 14 days today.

Actually made it out if the house yesterday to Aldis. First time I've felt ok. So what did we do? Went home via the coast road and stopped off at this beautiful harbourside pub where I had two cider's. Now I feel rotten again and hardly slept as alcohol doesn't agree with me at all these days. Could kick myself. But it was just so nice being out and socialising. sighs

Morning all. Two bacon rolls for breakfast show that the healthy eating is going as well as the reduced drinking!
Off to get my hair cut....

Hi Babes,
Still reading every day. Love to you all. Well done Elba for the marathon - I started jogging last summer and am still crap at it. I am in awe😃.
I am on day 35 of no smoking, but the drinking is not going well. It seems I can have healthy lungs or liver, but not both!

ma my loch is beautiful! Thank you! Well done to your DD and you! You must be v chuffed, what a boost! I too have the house to myself, it's a rare treat, eh? How's the hair?

Terrorist made a tit of me in the park, took a dislike to a spaniel so growled and chased her about and refused to come back.

Just as I think I'm getting somewhere with her. They appeared out of nowhere and I didn't have time to get her on a lead. She doesn't bite but she flattens them. I am still AF, I was off sick yesterday, had a beast of a headache so still feeling grotty today.

mint glad you are managing to get out and about, isn't it strange how our bodies let us know when they're not happy with what they're being fed? Hope you get a better night's sleep.

I've been healthy this week, no alcohol, plenty of water and I still get a headache. I need crisps and fizzy juice stat.

Anne hello! Now, day 35 of no smoking is certainly not to be sniffed at, you have to pick your battles, and I think you've done it the best way round.

I'm watching Ballet Shoes. I read the book when I was wee but it's not like I remembered. I see the Red Shoes soon and I can't wait. A little bit of me time.

They had a multi dept meeting so now I have a flurry of hospital appointments coming up in the next three weeks to get me sorted. One of which is with a consultant who told me six years ago I was wasting his time. Is it wrong to be really looking forward to that appointment?

Well done all. I've fallen off the wagon again. Not sure if I should post. Not sure if I should hold my head in shame. It's a bumpy ride. I guess I'm posting because I know that life can be better and that that I'm in the right place. I feel like I've let you all down. Thank you for providing a safe place.

Argh! Just lost a huge post😣 the jist of which was thanks Dubh & DH & I are playing "let's wind each other up and see who crumbles and buys bacca first". A popular game in our house this month (we're giving up together 😮)

At this moment in time I could cheerfully stab him😂

& he probably feels the same 😄

tiger don't feel like you've let us down - every one of us has done exactly the same. Posting at those moments is good - it is about being honest and having a place where we can say how we feel. It IS a bumpy ride, and it is part of a journey, some horrid bumps now and other days a smooth run. Here we understand the ups and downs of every moment.

tiger don't worry.Tomorrw is another day. Sleep it off in the sidecar. Two glasses for me tonight....and a family bag of peanut M and Ms. FFS. I have NO self control whatsoever.

Now then tiger. There wouldn't be a sidecar on this bus if everybody was having a good day. I can vouch for the sidecar, you're still attached to the body of the kirk but like ma says, it gives you room to sleep it off and find your way back on to the bus when you're ready.

Get a good night's sleep, new day tomorrow, x

ma I've just had baked Camembert with garlic doughballs. No alcohol, just had some of Lidl's blood orange and cranberry. Now that is a fine scoof to have in the fridge.

No crisps or chocolate in the house. I have the munch.

Anne I remember when my sister gave up, the first couple of months I would have gladly paid for a lorry load of ciggies to follow her around. She was mighty mean. Stay strong, you can do it!

tiger we've all been there. Don't feel bad. And keep coming back.

Day 8 - eating everything in sight and just about hanging on to being AF. Just. Went to a bar last night with DH. Warm evening, by the beach, everyone drinking. It just felt so unnatural not to be joining in. Though I did have a nice time without it

tiger Stop that now!

I'm not af tonight but in my defence dc should be with their Dad but due to unforeseen circs they're with me. So that surely means I can have a bottle of wine because it was planned before I knew they'd be here

I finally managed to convince my GP to give me a weeks worth of sleeping tabs. I can almost cope being af mid week but I can't cope with insomnia. The plan is to establish a good during the week sleep pattern. I'll add exercise and start healthy eating once I'm sleeping normally. Does that sound ok?

how you doing today tiger I think I feel the same but that is what we are here for: to help each other along. It's really positive to post when you've fallen off the wagon.

I am struggling with the whole giving up concept to be honest. And I feel
so much better AF ffs, I am doing my own head in!

I am reading this article about running, serotonin levels, and alcohol/ drug addiction. It makes some really interesting points about how exercise and alcohol work on the brain in similar ways and how we can use even modest activity to stop cravings. Also about why people who have difficulty producing serotonin are more prone to alcohol dependency. It's quite a read but if anyone is interested I will try to glean any useful info and report back!

And tiger I don't even post under my usual nn because I am so ashamed and hiding from myself! You are doing OK and you will do better. Keep posting.

Thank heavens for the sidecar! Thank you all! I imagine this vast wobbling charabanc heaving up the road with sidecars and more sidecars heading in the right direction.

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