I'm not that person...
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I'm not that person...
Hey everyone
I just wanted to introduce myself.
Im a single mum to 2 great kids,Have 2 jobs, I live in Australia and am 7 days into my future of not drinking.
I always thought I wasn't "that " person, I wasn't the all day drinker and I rarely drank before 4pm..... But I am "that" person, it doesn't matter what time of day I drank, It matters that I drank and how regularly it was.
I could polish off half a carton (12 beers) a night. Some weeks I would only drink Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Others Id only not drink Saturday and Wednesday.
Ive been struggling with this more and more this year, drinking at home, alone watching Netflix or playing Game Of War on my phone.
My oldest hates it, The youngest doesn't understand.
I feel like i'm rambling a little but its good to get it out.
I think hearing the doctor tell me on Monday an option for me is a two week detox place woke me up.. Gave me the strength to try and succeed this time.
So I brought a colouring book and pencils (something i never do), I have been watching movies in the evening with my kids. My main "danger" time is between 3pm and 6pm and this has been keeping me busy.
I am getting there and I know I have a long road ahead of me, Its going to be bumpy but i'm here with a determination I have never had before.
Thanks for listening (reading) lol
I just wanted to introduce myself.
Im a single mum to 2 great kids,Have 2 jobs, I live in Australia and am 7 days into my future of not drinking.
I always thought I wasn't "that " person, I wasn't the all day drinker and I rarely drank before 4pm..... But I am "that" person, it doesn't matter what time of day I drank, It matters that I drank and how regularly it was.
I could polish off half a carton (12 beers) a night. Some weeks I would only drink Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Others Id only not drink Saturday and Wednesday.
Ive been struggling with this more and more this year, drinking at home, alone watching Netflix or playing Game Of War on my phone.
My oldest hates it, The youngest doesn't understand.
I feel like i'm rambling a little but its good to get it out.
I think hearing the doctor tell me on Monday an option for me is a two week detox place woke me up.. Gave me the strength to try and succeed this time.
So I brought a colouring book and pencils (something i never do), I have been watching movies in the evening with my kids. My main "danger" time is between 3pm and 6pm and this has been keeping me busy.
I am getting there and I know I have a long road ahead of me, Its going to be bumpy but i'm here with a determination I have never had before.
Thanks for listening (reading) lol
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hello, HiH,
yes, being busy and having concrete things planned helped me too.
and getting engaged on a forum daily, getting to know people as much as that's possible in cyberspace, really connecting. and tons of reading about how others did it.
funny...i just bought a colouring book last week; haven't had one for decades, but i saw it and it struck me like a fun de-stressing thing to do.
if only i could find the time do get doing it...
welcome to you and way to go on 7 days
yes, being busy and having concrete things planned helped me too.
and getting engaged on a forum daily, getting to know people as much as that's possible in cyberspace, really connecting. and tons of reading about how others did it.
funny...i just bought a colouring book last week; haven't had one for decades, but i saw it and it struck me like a fun de-stressing thing to do.
if only i could find the time do get doing it...
welcome to you and way to go on 7 days
I could see peace instead of this
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Welcome to SR, HappinessIsHere!
I realized that I didn't like the person I became when I drank and that I didn't want to be that person anymore. That's not me.
I also just bought a colouring book of mandalas and some good coloured pencils.
Getting sober may not be easy, but it is so worth it. I feel like I have my self back now.
Congratulations on reaching 7 days; it's a start to a new and brighter future.
I realized that I didn't like the person I became when I drank and that I didn't want to be that person anymore. That's not me.
I also just bought a colouring book of mandalas and some good coloured pencils.
Getting sober may not be easy, but it is so worth it. I feel like I have my self back now.
Congratulations on reaching 7 days; it's a start to a new and brighter future.
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Thanks for all the replies I posted then had to rush out to work.
The colouring in is a great help, My youngest who is 6 looks every day and tells me how great my colouring in is, That also helps. Im also drinking a lot of herbal teas and trying to keep myself hydrated.
Dinner making time. Thanks again.
I posted then had to rush out to work. The colouring in is a great help, My youngest who is 6 looks every day and tells me how great my colouring in is, That also helps. Im also drinking a lot of herbal teas and trying to keep myself hydrated.
Dinner making time. Thanks again.
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I'm sorry. I've only just figured out how to see threads I've subscribed to and written on this forum.
I'm doing good. On day 12. But I know with summer coming it's going to be hard. I've had a headache for two days that I hope will be gone tomorrow.
I've been doing more with my kids, but the last two days I've been irritable, exhausted and grumpy with a amazing headache.
Going to sleep now and wake up without one (I hope).
I'm doing good. On day 12. But I know with summer coming it's going to be hard. I've had a headache for two days that I hope will be gone tomorrow.
I've been doing more with my kids, but the last two days I've been irritable, exhausted and grumpy with a amazing headache.
Going to sleep now and wake up without one (I hope).
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Hope the headaches gone Happinessishere
from my perspective we handle summer just like we handle spring winter or autumn - there's no reason good enough for us to drink...that was the old way of doing things - it's time to find, and celebrate, the new
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from my perspective we handle summer just like we handle spring winter or autumn - there's no reason good enough for us to drink...that was the old way of doing things - it's time to find, and celebrate, the new
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Dear HappinessIsHere,
you have taken the best decision ever,
you have two great kids that need you and look up to you.
Fill your life with life, not half gone...
Is a struggle at the beginning but it gets easier seriously...
Just keep busy, get hobbies if you can, sports helps tones to get out the anxiety.
Just juice, water and smile you are wining and have a lot to look for in life do not ruin it... to be half gone you miss the best things in life.
you will never regret keep away as much as you can from dangerous situations, do ha exist plans, I do not drink I am driving, I have a stomach/head ache... in case so you know what to say when they press on you...
The most important thing in your life is your kids... NOT the alcohol!!!
Never forget you have something important to fight for...
you are so lucky, you have a great reason to live for never forget!!!
Big hug
you have taken the best decision ever,
you have two great kids that need you and look up to you.
Fill your life with life, not half gone...
Is a struggle at the beginning but it gets easier seriously...
Just keep busy, get hobbies if you can, sports helps tones to get out the anxiety.
Just juice, water and smile you are wining and have a lot to look for in life do not ruin it... to be half gone you miss the best things in life.
you will never regret keep away as much as you can from dangerous situations, do ha exist plans, I do not drink I am driving, I have a stomach/head ache... in case so you know what to say when they press on you...
The most important thing in your life is your kids... NOT the alcohol!!!
Never forget you have something important to fight for...
you are so lucky, you have a great reason to live for never forget!!!
Big hug
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