Day 9 - stressed
 

Just been to docs to pick up amended medical certificate for travel insurance (had to cancel a 4 night break in september due to a foot injury) and it still isn't right! Been waiting 2 weeks for it. I actually almost started crying in the doctors and then burst into tears when I got out.
Now I've got to wait for another doctor to ring me monday evening as the original one is off next week. Looks like we are going to lose all that money just can't believe it.
Would normally go straight to the shop and buy a couple of bottles of wine and it has crossed my mind. I know in the grand scheme of things this is not the end of the world by any means but we really can't afford to lose that money. Everything just seems so bloody hard I have to fight for everything for my son and things that other people seem to sail through always go wrong. Hubby's car was driven into on tuesday and he's currently on phone to his car insurance! :gaah

Sorry for moaning.

Big hugs Mavis im sorry is there no way of sorting it out ?

really sorry feel bad for you again big hugs and well done on staying sober through this you can do it

hope something can be sorted out & your not moaning

wishing you luck

Oh Mavis, I'm sorry. It does seem like all s... Is hitting the fan since the last drink doesn't it. Responsibilities, blech. Problems, blech. Everyone else gets it easy, blech. Just stay away from that bottle. That's just going to put everything you have to deal with away and then add all that lovely guilt and self loathing. Do me a favor. Even if you don't want to. Write down, physically write down three good things that happened today. Or write it on here. No matter how stupid they seem. This has been working for me. Or three things you are grateful for without buts after it. Sometimes all I have is "grateful I woke up". I don't know why it works but I have been able to handle bs better doing this.

Ooooooh girl, you are so close to the double digits! No turning back! ;)

Sorry your day has been such a bummer. I can relate. Hang in there!!!

Mavis the universe sure seems to be testing you...but you're passing. Keep hanging in. Better days will come (very soon I hope!) and you'll be ready to receive them sober....

Hi Mavis,
Sorry everything is going wrong. I'm in the same boat. But, the sober me is handling it much better than the hungover me would have. After every storm is a rainbow...hang in there. We are all here for support.:ring

Hi Mavis

I wrote my car off 90 days ago. $8000 bucks up in smoke.

I'm not sure I'll find a new car at the bottom of a beer bottle. I guess I'll find a new job, so long as I stay sober though... Then I'll have the money to buy one.

I hope it all goes well and truly your way soon. Just stay sober and give yourself the best chance :)

Thank you everyone for your support and kind words :) countrygirl that's a lovely idea. My three good things today are:-

1. My son got an award from school for making some cool new sounds (he's non-verbal)
2. He gave me the best cuddles before bedtime
3. Getting takeaway for tea ;)

And didn't drink :)

:c014: Brilliant Mavis im so happy for you cuddles are the best

Awesome news!!!! And great job on not drinking. Ooooh I'm smiling ear to ear for your child

Congratulations on your 9 days! :)

I'm just going with CG's words. Sums up beautifully :)

(((((Mavis)))) you're doing so well... 9 days !:c011: There will always be s**t, you seem to have had double share lately, but your gratitude list is amazing.

Would it work for you to have a plan in place for next time you get stressed...something you love that you also find soothing and calming ?

Hang on in there, there is nothing worth going back to it for, because it gives you nothing but hardship in return. Tomorrow is another day, enjoy the takeaway and family time.:scoregood

Enjoy the takeaway and hopefully more cuddles :)

Hang in there Mavis!! Day 9 is fantastic!! :You_Rock_

I don't know why these stressful things always seem to happen at the same time, they definitely do in my life anyway. Time won't stop, these problems will be solved, and good things will come to you.

Good on you for not giving in. In the coming days, when you see your current troubles have passed and positive things start to happen, you will feel so much more grateful for not drinking now.

Hang in there Mavis. You can do it!

Mavis, I am so happy for your sweet child (and you, of course!!!) You're an inspiration.