3 days sober
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3 days sober
Hi everyone.
In a normal day I drink a large g&t at around 5pm, a bottle of wine in the evening and a large whisky and ice to finish off. I am not even that drunk - a little sleepy and a little fuzzy in the morning. I have an occassional day or two off drinking normally to appease my husband's concerns. I have never gone more than 3 days of not drinking. I've stopped even bothering to tell my H that I will only drink at the weekends because I can never keep that promise.
Saturday night I met up with an old drinking friend who I hadn't seen for 2 years. We spent the night guzzling 2 bottles of wine and half a bottle of gin. We also got stoned on weed. He told me that he had typeii diabetes and a fatty liver. He needs to stop drinking but struggles to cope with his anxiety. When I woke up the next day for the first time in years I had the hangover from hell. Looking around his house I could see what a mess his life is behind closed doors (rubbish and filth everywhere, chaotic relationships, serious health problems, stoney broke, doing risky - self sabotaging things).
I sadly came to the conclusion he's an alcoholic.
Then it hit me.
I am a 'smaller' version of him. I am that.
I keep the house clean 'enough' but when I first got married I would hold down a full time job and keep a spotless home. I have drifted away from my circle of friends. I neglect my health but will happily drive others to their hospital or GP appointments. When I diet I drink my calories and don't eat. I worry about money but spend money I shouldn't..always enough for a bottle of wine. In the past I have done some really stupid things...that could have ruined my life...but I never associated any of this to my drinking. (Blame: anxiety, narcissitic relationships, childhood issues, husband's past mistakes, tiggers, boredom...etc)
For 3 sober days I have had energy to wake up early and tidy up the garden, put booze money into a savings tin, start my dissertation I have been putting off for too long, I cleaned my windows inside and out, I went to bed happily exhausted, had a meaningful convo with hubby, great sex, awake early and making a list of things to do today. I have bought lots of non-alcoholic drinks that I have never tasted before to cover for my 'time' habit.
My only withdrawal symptom seems to be itching and a bit of a headache.
Any other tips would be much appreciated x
In a normal day I drink a large g&t at around 5pm, a bottle of wine in the evening and a large whisky and ice to finish off. I am not even that drunk - a little sleepy and a little fuzzy in the morning. I have an occassional day or two off drinking normally to appease my husband's concerns. I have never gone more than 3 days of not drinking. I've stopped even bothering to tell my H that I will only drink at the weekends because I can never keep that promise.
Saturday night I met up with an old drinking friend who I hadn't seen for 2 years. We spent the night guzzling 2 bottles of wine and half a bottle of gin. We also got stoned on weed. He told me that he had typeii diabetes and a fatty liver. He needs to stop drinking but struggles to cope with his anxiety. When I woke up the next day for the first time in years I had the hangover from hell. Looking around his house I could see what a mess his life is behind closed doors (rubbish and filth everywhere, chaotic relationships, serious health problems, stoney broke, doing risky - self sabotaging things).
I sadly came to the conclusion he's an alcoholic.
Then it hit me.
I am a 'smaller' version of him. I am that.
I keep the house clean 'enough' but when I first got married I would hold down a full time job and keep a spotless home. I have drifted away from my circle of friends. I neglect my health but will happily drive others to their hospital or GP appointments. When I diet I drink my calories and don't eat. I worry about money but spend money I shouldn't..always enough for a bottle of wine. In the past I have done some really stupid things...that could have ruined my life...but I never associated any of this to my drinking. (Blame: anxiety, narcissitic relationships, childhood issues, husband's past mistakes, tiggers, boredom...etc)
For 3 sober days I have had energy to wake up early and tidy up the garden, put booze money into a savings tin, start my dissertation I have been putting off for too long, I cleaned my windows inside and out, I went to bed happily exhausted, had a meaningful convo with hubby, great sex, awake early and making a list of things to do today. I have bought lots of non-alcoholic drinks that I have never tasted before to cover for my 'time' habit.
My only withdrawal symptom seems to be itching and a bit of a headache.
Any other tips would be much appreciated x
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