DRY 18

[vxa2]

Link to old thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/2841743-DRY-17

Thank you #doolaadoo.

I'll look into the pepper tea. I've not slept well last night. Well done on your day 2 also!

@doolaadoo - can't even get my ampersands from my hashtags sorted out :-)

@drainsup it’s nothing short of a miracle that I can even spell, this morning! The joys of being non hungover!

One more day in the bag

It’s such a great feeling having no hangover, have loads of energy and put it so good use tackled washing and cleaning without a second thought. Let’s see if we can get another night done

Welcome to all the lovely new people :) You can do this, lots of treats, avoid overwhelm and be kind to yourselves xxx

Afternoon everyone. Waves to seeds. I’m glad to see this board is up and running again. I am 601 days sober and I have no doubt that without the support of this board I would not be where I am now. I am feeling a bit flat and lonely right now so I hope you won’t mind if I join in.

Waves back to vxa
I'm struggling as well. Fell off over the summer, got back on it, on Day 65 today, but now diagnosed with PTSD and stuff is v stressful

The more the merrier...

Great to see the thread going again
Have had a period of feeling low also @vxa2 but still sober.
Mmm trying some lovely spicy teas atm.

Im definitely a newbie and will be happy even getting to double figures. Catching up on I’m a celebrity and not drinking

Well done everyone and it's great seeing so many people checking in. I am ending another sober day here and about to go to sleep, knowing that the sleep will be much better than when I was drinking and that I will feel well in the morning. Every day that ends like this is a victory, as is waking up the next day knowing I held on and didn't drink the day before.
Vxa any particular reason you're feeling low?
Seeds yes, in full agreement on the treats! I allow myself to indulge, knowing that anything is better for me than having a drink

vxa you have done amazing. Sorry to hear you are feeling low, keeping posting here and we can all help each other out x

Morning everyone, Day 5

Morning everyone. Sorry I have been distracted by booking an impulse trip to Nepal to see son1 who is on a volunteer placement for 6 months

vxa is my very special friend and sober sister - I'm sorry you are feeling low - PLEASE get yourself a couple of little treats and maybe we could look at booking a spa day in between our respective homes?

Tigerpaws how are you doing ? Recognising that you have a problem really IS the first step, so well done. How are you now? Two suggestions for the very early days; 1. really really just focus on the 'now' Don't look too far ahead, don't try and imagine Christmas/holidays etc without alcohol , it feels overwhelming; Just focus on not drinking now... get in some nice alternatives (my favourites are becks blue lemon, or any AF beer with a lime shot; or bottle green lemongrass and ginger with fizzy water) 2. PLAN; if you have to go out plan what to drink (and a backup) plan how to get home, plan plan plan. and focus on your sobriety It's much more important than keeping in with friends(real friends will understand) or pleasing work mates. Stay away from situations where it will be hard not to drink ....

seeds well done on day 65 - sorry things are tough... do you know why you had a blip (so you can avoid next time?)

whatever enjoy the energy ! and remember it when you feel like saying 'blow it' ...

drains and doolaa and pink HI xxx

Hi lily sadly yes I do. Unbearable external stress plus going through stuff for PTSD, very triggering, had a fuck it moment and reached for the bottle to numb the pain. Not that it worked. Just added a hangover and shame to the mix. Back on it now.

That sounds REALLY stressful seeds I hope you have good RL support

How is everyone else today ?

So I caved in last night ( day 4 ). Feeling pretty disappointed with myself. It seems I’m not ready to go out with friends and not join in with the drinking so I’ll be avoiding that for a bit.
I feel so bloody frustrated with myself.
Back to the start again.

Me too feeling bloody terrible truth be told. So annoyed myself.

At myself

Whatever and doolaa I absolutely get this. It IS very hard to do what you have always done (eg going out with friends) and NOT drink. This is why avoiding those situations for a little while is important. I promise you it does NOT mean that you cant ever do it - I now do whatever I want to and don't fear slipping in those circumstances - but for a little while its important to protect your sobriety. It can be hard to get your head around, but it HAS to come first and be the most important thing.

Don't be disheartened, you CAN do this, just chalk it up to experience, learn from it and move on... post here if it helps?

You have probably both already said, but who's at home?

Lily x

Thanks lily I do think checking in here helps so will continue to do that. My partner is a big drinker and I just get caught up in the moment. He has said he wants to cut down but never happens. I wasn’t even having a good time drinking (in the house) and now think what was the actual point. I’m going for a meal tonight and will NOT be drinking. Doolaa we can start Day 1 again together

Morning, how’s is everyone? I had a really good sleep, but still feel annoyed at myself. Told my partner his and my drinking getting out of control and I can’t go on like this. He seemed to take what I said on board but we shall see. Day 2 (again)

Can I join? I've actually been here before. I am on day 7.

Just checking in, on Day 71 (I miscounted , before ) been out to a talk, with a friend, and a book signing event then a meal in a pub. So nice to drive home knowing I'm totally sober!