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Tomorrow is the day :-(

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Dannnii
Dannnii

After a few years of being in denial about my drinking, tomorrow is the day I go speak to the doctor and try get help.

I've been drinking 1-2 bottles of wine per day for the past few years now as I am slowly seeing how its taking its toll on my body. My skin is looking older, my hair has gone crap, my body repairs itself a lot slower, the weight gain is depressing, im sick of hiding how much i drink and more importantly - I dont feel healthy. I start drinking about 6pm every day until about 11pm where i wake up feeling ok, not hungover as such but my body is feeling the strain. I'm so fed up with it!

What shall I expect from my GP? I'm scared I'll be judged as a mother and as a person. 

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    Dannnii

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    I went to my Gp this morning and she was really nice and understanding. She’s referred me to my local alcohol services and is running a full health check through my bloods. I’m glad I went but I hate that I now have that on my medical records. X
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