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Stay with me on this long weekend

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sportyfiftysix
sportyfiftysix

hi there my dear common sufferers,

it is a long weekend and everyone rejoices, but me. Four days of complete loneliness.I am in week nine with the Sinclair method. I noticed the change big time in the beginning, but a traumatic event send me back to square one. I am now drinking just like before and I hate it. I feel like a looser and a long weekend does not help, especially because I am all alone. 

i do a lot of sport, but not for the whole day. I normally reward myself with lots of wine in the evening. 

I am asking for help. Please. 

Lots of caring CK

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  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Can you make a plan as to how to cope for the next few days? Perhaps just distract yourself with music, relaxation techniques there are lots of them on U Tube . Can you view alcohol as a poison, a toxic substance to be avoided at all costs. I drank then was diagnosed with epilepsy. I had to stop drinking there and then. Granted I was not drinking a lot but every evening after work. I coped with it so can you. Keep strong, you can do it.
  • ADEfree
    ADEfree sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Sporty, TSM is normally up and down, so don't let that throw you, sounds like you just came up on the end of the honeymoon. Just keep taking the medication before you drink and your drinking levels will roll off again. Are you tracking your drinks? 

  • alex01280
    alex01280 sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Just keep taking the tablets and making a note of how much you are drinking.

    ?I'm also on week nine and my drinking is down by around 60% but there hasn't been much change after the initial sharp drop at the start.

    ?The research says that TSM can take 6 months or longer, so no need to feel too disillusioned when it is still quite early in your journey. 

    One day at a time!

  • l71207
    l71207 sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Don't give up. You can always start again and know we will always be here to listen.

  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Hi again How are you? Just to let you know that we are all here for you so don't worry.

    Keep strong. 

    xx

  • sportyfiftysix
    sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    HI there all you lovely caring people,

    So, last night I had a bottle of red wine, which is still better than a liter, like I used to. 

    This morning I did a 30km cycle ride in the desert. Thick sand, heat and wind. Now, I feel good. 

    Will watch a movie on Netflicks now. 

    I hope you all have a relaxing day too.

    I really do appreciate you staying with me. 

    How are you doing on your path so far?

    hugs CK

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 sportyfiftysix

      Posted

      R u in the USA? Desert where? Sounds brilliant! Less drinking and lots of exercise is great. Rain all day in the UK. Sad. Cannot get out. Went to the supermarkets twice 😧

    • sportyfiftysix
      sportyfiftysix Robin2015

      Posted

      Hi Robin, 

      I live in the southern tip of Africa. Namibia. In a small tourist town, called Swakopmund.

      I would really not like to live in a place where you can't get out. How are doing?

      Love CK

  • harriet67221
    harriet67221 sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Hi sporty How are you? I am feeling very sad at the mo and anxious. Hope u are ok. xx
    • sportyfiftysix
      sportyfiftysix harriet67221

      Posted

      Dear Harriet,

      I am with you. I also get anxiety, especially when I wake up. Long weekends are hard for us. Too much time to think. I am doing actually pretty good. Still drinking too much for my liking, but my mind is positive, which is a good start.

      I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so sad and anxious. Remember, these are emotions and they will change again. I am thinking of you.

      I hope you have something planned for this last day of the long weekend. 

      Just try and do something that you really like doing. I wish I could help you more.

      Big hug to you. XX

  • Shevardnadze
    Shevardnadze sportyfiftysix

    Posted

    Hi Sporty,

    I am don’t have a problem with alcohol but am married to someone who does. I’ve been on here learning loads from people’s experiences and really appreciate the discussions on here. I’ve really liked your post and, while i don’t have personal experience, just wanted to offer you my encouragement and thanks for your honesty. You sound like a pretty amazing person to me xx

    • sportyfiftysix
      sportyfiftysix Shevardnadze

      Posted

      Hi Shevardnadze,

      Thank you very much for your encouragement. I had the post deleted at the end as I felt, I put myself too much out there, but I just needed to get this off my chest and writing it down like that, helped me a lot to put things in perspective.

      I hope that you can help your partner in some way to get better. 

      Big hug, Carola XX

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