The Finish Line
10/12/11 • 2 Comments

Hi All Well, I’ve very nearly made it. I’m sure it was all out of spite (hubby didn’t think I could do it!) As of midnight tonight, I have officially completed my 12 weeks of sobriety. I’m pretty chuffed with myself actually but I think I’m ready to enjoy a wee tipple (’tis the season). Unlike some, I’ve felt no huge difference physically but mentally it’s nice to know I have the will power! It’s been incredibly easy in some respects (you get quite used to simply not drinking) and incredibly hard in others (when I really fancy a drink). The best thing is, I know I can have fun and not drink (various lunches, dinners, nights out and parties attest to that). That is probably the most powerful piece of knowledge acquired! Best of luck to the rest of you. Thank you for listening to my rants. Who knows, I may [...]

Home stretch
21/11/11 • 4 Comments

Hi guys As the title suggests, I’m on the home stretch. 3 more weeks and I *can* have a drink. I think I might go a bit longer and wait another week so I’ve officially completed 3 calendar months (as opposed to 12 weeks). But, we’ll see. I’m not sure if I’m ready to go back though. Wasn’t the whole purpose of this to take a break, consider how drinking is impacting my life and get some perspective and control? I’m not sure if I’m there yet. Will I ever be? Hope everyone has had a good start to the week!

Urghhhh
29/10/11 • 5 Comments

So, tomorrow is my half way point. 6 weeks stone cold sober. And I don’t feel the huge difference I was expecting given how much alcohol I used to consume. Yes, the head is clearer. But on days like today (when I’m bored), I strugle to maintain the enthusiasm required to reach the goal. However, I do realise that being bored isn’t a particularly good reason to drink. Tomorrow night I’m out at dinner at a nice restaurant, and I would really like a glass of wine at this nice restaurant. In four weeks I’m at a comedy event where I also would like a drink. In 5 weeks I have Christmas parties galore! I thought it was supposed to get easier as time went on? My high motivation has petered out and now I just feel bored, dull and seriously tempted… A bit knackered after my climb to the [...]

Week 4
16/10/11 • 3 Comments

It’s been a while since I last posted. Still going strong. Week 3 was very difficult but I got through. One of my strategies is not to tell people when I’m struggling or when I really fancy a drink. That way they can’t prey on my weakness! Anyway, all good. Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday morning!

Exhausting end to week 2
03/10/11 • 3 Comments

Hi guys Well, I’ve reached the end of week 2. Such a flat out week though that I’m only getting around to this post at the begining of week 3. I’ve had my moments and am looking forward to the end of week 3 so I can officially say I’m 1/4 of the way through. Despite the temptations, I wouldn’t have been able to do half the stuff I did this weekend with a hangover. I’m exhausted – but the good kind of exhausted you have after a full weekend. I’ve got a clearer mind and things are a bit easier to cope with. I’m a bit scared that it’s a little too easy… Mind you 10 weeks is a long way away, so I’ll just keep plugging away one day at a time. Hope you’re all doing well!