Distractions!
02/05/11 • 1 Comment

Successful weekend – instead of moping around the house I actually managed to get a few things done. Every time I thought \”maybe just one glass of wine – it\’s the weekend\”, I distracted myself by doing things I\’ve been meaning to for a while, like phoning a few friends for a quick chat. That seemed to distract me long enough to stop the \”craving wave\”. HSM is also great to jump on a read a few blogs to both inspire and not feel alone, knowing others are going through similar things. So thanks HSM gang!

beer o’clock success
29/04/11 • 1 Comment

Survived “beer o’clock” in the office. It wasn’t so hard – feeling good. In the last year, whenever there has been an office drinks evening, or even any social drinking type event, I have had one or two beverages, then made my excuses to leave as soon as possible. This has not been to avoid drinking… this has been because I know I have a few bottles of wine waiting for me at home, so I can get completely trashed with no observers. Hoping to become more sociable, without the beckoning call of alcohol at home. I have rid my house of all alcohol and feeling positive.

Hi everyone – my first post!
27/04/11 • 2 Comments

Managed to survive the Easter weekend break without drinking. Basically holed up in my house (I live alone) and watched a lot of TV and slept too much, but it got me through. I did break a social engagement, which I feel bad about, but I was scared there would be pressure to drink. I hope to get over this fear asap. I\’ve been known to be the \’life/laugh of the party\’, which I hope to be again, but without the alcohol. I\’ve been through a period of sobriety before and no matter how many times I said \’No thanks\’ people didn\’t let up. My usual excuse is \’I\’m driving\’, but that doesn\’t seem to matter. \’Just have one!\’. If I have one, I know I\’ll have 6. This week is about saying no.