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I am not to sure how to tackle the beast I just started quitting completly!

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 81

good luck! I will be reaching my 1 year in a couple of weeks. Tried moderation but that didn't work so on october 26, 2010 I decided to quit drinking. Like you dodo, my husband continued to drink. However, after seeing how great I was doing he decided to "take a break' from drinking in January 2011 and has not had anything to drink since. I think some of our friends think we have turned into an odd couple as we don't drink anything anymore but who cares...we both feel great and are enjoying life so much more. You can do it - believe in yourself and know that you will feel so amazing without dependency of what I know call - the evil product.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

holy smokes Dodo and Rusty! my story is VERY similar also! I must be older than both of you because my oldest son is 31, and I wasn't super young when I had him...

I start getting cravings mid to late afternoon, my husband and I drink together before dinner, through dinner and into the evening! We both are experiencing health issues due to the many years of over consuming alcohol. =[

glad to meet you

Sue

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Welcome Dodo and welcome back Rusty!

It's nice to see you two found each other in such similar circumstances. Use this coincidence to your advantage and post often for support.

Be sure to work through the program and read through the forums. There is a lot of information here that can help you.

A big part of changing behaviour is finding replacements. It sounds like the evening is a trigger situation for the both of you. What are some other activities or patterns that you can do to replace drinking?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Hi Rusty,

We must be not to far appart in the life line as I have two daughters 20 and 22. I guess if you can do it then I should be able to do it. Meal time is a killer followed by the whole evening long, I can only drink so much diet ginger ale. I figure I might as well take the dog out for walks and try to shed some weight as an incintive, women we are so vain , but I know men are the same way! I guess I will have to keep my hands occupied or read or just go to bed early and get lots of beauty sleep. My biggest problem is my husband being a drinker, he is all for me quitting but he does not see it in himself. So on top of my own challenge I have him before my eyes having is beer after work and then his wine while making diner and with diner....wish me luck. I am sending you a lucky vibe try to distract yourself 5 minutes at the time when the urge comes. good luck

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 56

I've not looked in or posted anything for many, many weeks, but here I am. Am male. Your post sounds so much like me it scares me a bit. How do I get through the late afternoon/evening? Been failing miserably. No kids to look after (two adult children here). Trying to get help. Trying to accept advice from professionals that cutting down does not work. Must work to abstain. Can I do it? I don't know but not optimistic. So much good around me but I can't seem to get there. Just an old dad and granddad who wants to enjoy remaining life but feels like crap when alone. Work at it. Focus on what you absolutely must do to enjoy family as all that matters. Wish I had done better.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Hello to everybody,

I just made this huge dicision in my life not to drink anymore. It just seems that I can not just cut down because I always end up drinking more and more to the point of becoming incapable of being productive from 4pm till I go to bed. The following morning my head is fuzzy and it takes me more time to accomplish things. The result spills on my housework, my art projects (I have so many on the go and I will never get them done if I keep that up), also I miss the time with my family and it is affecting my mental health issues. I am very scared that in no time I will be a fallen angel and be a huge disapointment to myself. I need help, can not stand the cult culture of AA.

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