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Hi everyone:
I've been a moderate-to-heavy drinker since my twenties. I'm 47 now. My mother was also an alcoholic.
Last year, my husband had to travel for work, leaving me alone with four kids (ages 10 to 2), and I coped by drinking even more than I did before, and it really took hold of me. I could easily go through a couple bottles of wine a night, and sometimes have a cocktails or two as well. I gained a ton of weight, I had no energy, and I felt depressed all of the time.
I recently had some bloodwork done and one of my liver enzymes was elevated, my cholesterol was wonky, and one of my thyroid hormones was low. I know that all of these things are probably due to liver damage from all of the alcohol.
I've been sober since February 18th. The first three days were hell, but then I started to sleep better, felt more energetic. I'm exercising more and I'm about to start a Whole30. I've been very gentle with myself, taking supplements and drinking more water. Trying to really take care of myself instead of treating my body like a dump.
I really miss my wine, but I can't live like that anymore, and I'm hoping to find some support here.
I've been lurking around and some of the stories here are encouraging. It really helps to know that others are going through the same type of stuff.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you better :-)
Loona
I've been a moderate-to-heavy drinker since my twenties. I'm 47 now. My mother was also an alcoholic.
Last year, my husband had to travel for work, leaving me alone with four kids (ages 10 to 2), and I coped by drinking even more than I did before, and it really took hold of me. I could easily go through a couple bottles of wine a night, and sometimes have a cocktails or two as well. I gained a ton of weight, I had no energy, and I felt depressed all of the time.
I recently had some bloodwork done and one of my liver enzymes was elevated, my cholesterol was wonky, and one of my thyroid hormones was low. I know that all of these things are probably due to liver damage from all of the alcohol.
I've been sober since February 18th. The first three days were hell, but then I started to sleep better, felt more energetic. I'm exercising more and I'm about to start a Whole30. I've been very gentle with myself, taking supplements and drinking more water. Trying to really take care of myself instead of treating my body like a dump.
I really miss my wine, but I can't live like that anymore, and I'm hoping to find some support here.
I've been lurking around and some of the stories here are encouraging. It really helps to know that others are going through the same type of stuff.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you better :-)
Loona
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Noblesville, IN
Posts: 777
Hi Loona and welcome to SR!!
I understand how easy drinking can be a cushion when hubby is out of town, watching kids and other overwhelming things. I am glad you are here to get help and believe me you will.
Awesome on your Sobriety, you can do this!!
I understand how easy drinking can be a cushion when hubby is out of town, watching kids and other overwhelming things. I am glad you are here to get help and believe me you will.
Awesome on your Sobriety, you can do this!!
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It's so good to meet you Loona. You're among friends who care.
My drinking accelerated in my 40's too. I didn't do a thing about it - just tried to control it on my own, with disastrous results. I was drinking every day in the end. I'm happy you're taking charge of your life.
My drinking accelerated in my 40's too. I didn't do a thing about it - just tried to control it on my own, with disastrous results. I was drinking every day in the end. I'm happy you're taking charge of your life.
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: PA
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Hi Loona - similar situations but I'm older (52) - 4 kids (7 to 13) and drank a bunch of wine at night and was adding some vodka, baileys etc in for good measure. My liver enzymes were also elevated and I got scared for my life. I also wasn't enjoying drinking anymore - it was becomming a chore. I'm 2 months sober and things are going well. I'm more present with my kids and my mood and energy levels are stabalizing (though this weekend I was really tied for some reason).
So there'a others like us. Moms of 3 or more kids, wine drinkers trying to make the days go by. But now that I'm stopped for a bit of time I am actually starting the enjoy the days again and they don't seem so long. I also seem to have more patience for my kids - who knew??
Stay here and post nice to see some moms with kids that are younger
So there'a others like us. Moms of 3 or more kids, wine drinkers trying to make the days go by. But now that I'm stopped for a bit of time I am actually starting the enjoy the days again and they don't seem so long. I also seem to have more patience for my kids - who knew??
Stay here and post nice to see some moms with kids that are younger
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Sussex NJ
Posts: 33
Loona, I also just joined and have a very similar story. I'm a mother of 3 who drinks wine after the kids go to bed to help me sleep. I've also gained a ton of weight and am always depressed (or hungover or both). I'm just starting this process and am looking forward to this community to help support me. I'm here for you if you ever want to talk 
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 114
Hi Loona. Your story sounds similar to mine. I'm just on 2 months sober and that is absolutely due to the friendship, support and advice I've found here on SR.
If you are not good at asking for help, this is a wonderful place to type out your worries and frustrations and there is always someone who can offer help or a chuckle to get you through. Be strong together we can.
If you are not good at asking for help, this is a wonderful place to type out your worries and frustrations and there is always someone who can offer help or a chuckle to get you through. Be strong together we can.
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