Heavy Drinking Everyday

Aiming for 10 ish today only. Do you think it's safe to reduce like this?

That is how I did it.  I was on 20 then came down slowly.  Felt good when I got into single figures and then down more till 2 units through the week.  Side effect for me at first was a bit dizzy and foggy headed, then that passed and I feel like I have a new lease of life.  Back to jumping in the car and going for a drive (could not before as 20 units  would be in my system all next day). 

You are on the right track.   Good on you.

Thanks Gwen. That's exactly how I felt! Was very odd. I have had a Can this morning to ease it. But on track!

I also remember one day when I went for a Kinesiology therapy session which is five mins walk from my house and I got lost of the way back (I have lived here for over 35 years)!  My brain was all over the place.  But it does all pass as the weeks go by and is so worth it. 

You are off and running and we all help each other.

Good job bud.

13.5 units is more than the recommended weekly amount!

If you're used to 20 units daily, then that's a lot to cut down to. Only my opinion, but don't taper down too quickly, otherwise you may find yourself suffering from alcohol withdrawal.

By tapering too quickly, you also run the risk of feeling dreadful,  which can 

then tempt you to drink more.

You say after 12 hours you feel a bit odd, a bit twitchy and your heads a bit fuzzy. 12 hours is not that long, so you need to be mindful of withdrawal.

I don't want to dismiss your achievement in cutting down, but just make you aware of what could happen

 "I have had a can this morning to ease it"

?To ease what? Personally I think you're tapering too quickly, and the fact you've had to have a drink this morning suggests that

I feel really bad saying this, but to aim for 10 units today, half what you've been used to is, to me anyway, too quick

I'm sure others will disagree, but looking at my numerous attempts years ago, none worked as I wanted to 'run before I could walk!'

?Take care and keep posting

 

Yes, that is when I had my "memory loss and how to get home" - less than 10 mins from my house.  I had dropped straight down from 20 to 10 thinking that was the way forward.  After that I did a couple of units each few nights and things were so much better.  Now on 2 Monday to Friday.

 

Yep Gwen, do it too quickly and end up worse than before.

Better to take a month really slowly, than a week too quickly and achieve nothing

Yes vicks - it was a case of rushing to prove I could.  It might seem frustrating to go slowly but that way works if you can do it.

G.

Looking much better now Gwen. How is your weekend shaping up? Robin

Hi Robin, good weekend - lunchtime here and am making a rhubard crumble whilst smelling a lovely lamb roast on the go.  Love Sunday lunch.  Sunny day too - happy days   Trust you are fam are good.

All is well here and thanks for asking. How are you coping? Gradually drinking less. Sticking to the plan? Rgds Robin

Coping ok - confess to a couple of blips - which is annoying but back in the saddle next day.....G.

Seems great to me. Do not worry about slipups. Move forward. The future counts, not the past. You can do it. Robin