tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post7554691286110449437..comments2024-03-27T00:48:06.021-07:00Comments on Mummy was a Secret Drinker: Am I an Alcoholic? Part 3SoberMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-31797438256999404322018-11-18T19:06:13.157-08:002018-11-18T19:06:13.157-08:00Get natural hangover prevention by using Detoxicat...Get <a href="https://detoxicated.store/" rel="nofollow">natural hangover prevention</a> by using Detoxicated. You can buy it online from their website at a reasonable price. It’s by far the best one I’ve tried, and it works for me every time I drink. The best part is that satisfaction is guaranteed, so you know you’re getting a great product.James Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601552813552183454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-30123356903600280842015-05-23T00:30:50.127-07:002015-05-23T00:30:50.127-07:00You're so right. The words don't matter. B...You're so right. The words don't matter. Big Hugs, Angie xxxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-67173791581693204932015-05-23T00:30:23.740-07:002015-05-23T00:30:23.740-07:00Welcome 11april! I'm so glad that you took the...Welcome 11april! I'm so glad that you took the plunge and posted. And a great name (presumably your sober date). You're doing brilliantly. If you look back to my posts around day 43 it was when I hit 'the wall' after an initial 'pink cloud' phase. It suddenly all feels a bit relentless and DULL. But it does get better, I promise! Just hang in there, and keep posting. Love SM xSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-39255688898329951722015-05-22T17:12:43.374-07:002015-05-22T17:12:43.374-07:00I didn't need a list to know that I have a dri...I didn't need a list to know that I have a drinking problem. But I still struggle with the 'A' word. But I'm not going to waste energy on wondering whether am I or aren't I because I want to concentrate on not drinking and work on changing my life. Thanks for another great post. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-52220637100023975822015-05-22T15:19:06.671-07:002015-05-22T15:19:06.671-07:00I've been "lurking" for weeks while ...I've been "lurking" for weeks while using this group as my touchstone on a nightly basis. It is Day 43 for me and I'm taking the posting plunge because I know how much I've received from reading others' posts here and I want to share whatever help I might have to offer especially on this night -- a challenging night for me. <br /> <br />I've been through a lot of firsts so far: a banquet with open bar and bottles of red wine all over the table, a cottage weekend with my drinking friends, a ladies' night out with 12 women all getting drunker and louder as the evening progressed. But tonight with the house to myself (never ever happens) the urge to zip out and buy a bottle of wine is 15 times stronger than the urge was to drink in any of the social situations I've just listed. <br /><br />So this is YET ANOTHER revelation that I've had while looking at myself more clearly in these 43 days: I Love(d) To Drink Alone. Wow. What is THAT saying about me ?<br /><br />SM your post today is another reminder that I have to step up to the truth: I am an alcoholic. It's hard to say it and it's really hard to lose that old companion wine who's been hanging out with me for so so many years now. But there is strength in numbers here and I'm hanging tough with this group for as long as I can.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-76587307837203134442015-05-22T14:21:57.994-07:002015-05-22T14:21:57.994-07:00So glad to hear you say that Lucy! Thanks xxSo glad to hear you say that Lucy! Thanks xxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-11178890982777996742015-05-22T14:21:07.566-07:002015-05-22T14:21:07.566-07:00I love your wisdom from further down the line Anne...I love your wisdom from further down the line Anne! Hugs xxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-84780069211277928452015-05-22T14:20:18.119-07:002015-05-22T14:20:18.119-07:00I know it's tough, but try really hard not to ...I know it's tough, but try really hard not to think ahead. Eventually the idea of forever won't be scary any more, but for the time being just don't think about it! Love SM xSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-75505565981969492462015-05-22T14:18:24.366-07:002015-05-22T14:18:24.366-07:00Well done Wink! The days will go faster than you e...Well done Wink! The days will go faster than you expect, and you're about to get your first AF Sunday morning! You'll love it! XxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-6846655328502200812015-05-22T14:16:40.010-07:002015-05-22T14:16:40.010-07:004 weeks! Well done you! That's fabulous. Love ...4 weeks! Well done you! That's fabulous. Love SM xSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-57125161258684947442015-05-22T14:13:59.054-07:002015-05-22T14:13:59.054-07:00God I remember getting really arsey when the waite...God I remember getting really arsey when the waiter was too slow with my first glass of wine! Thanks for reminding me! XxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-23165944363048169282015-05-22T14:12:44.567-07:002015-05-22T14:12:44.567-07:00You're doing great EHW. Sounds like you need s...You're doing great EHW. Sounds like you need some 'self care'. Check out my post on that one if you haven't already. Just think how great it'll be waking up on Saturday morning feeling fabulous xxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-35323858143292303852015-05-22T12:33:05.939-07:002015-05-22T12:33:05.939-07:00It is great to get to the don't care stage. I ...It is great to get to the don't care stage. I love the fact alcohol has lost uts importance for meAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395865653657222899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-87525888732799830212015-05-22T07:49:23.919-07:002015-05-22T07:49:23.919-07:00I love that! I had definitely gotten to the point ...I love that! I had definitely gotten to the point where the real question was do I really want to carry on.<br />I never read about alcoholism, thought about alcoholism or considered myself an alcoholic. I just needed to stop drinking so much.<br />It has only been in sobriety that I can see I was addicted. That stopping was necessary. And that sobriety is the answer for me. Mostly because I love my life. But also because I suddenly realize just how much I could lose if I go back to the booze.<br /><br />That would be a very expensive drink.<br />Ainsobrietyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642935819165465190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-18732328006496216422015-05-22T06:56:39.271-07:002015-05-22T06:56:39.271-07:00god I can't wait to reach the 'I want to s...god I can't wait to reach the 'I want to stay sober' stage. The more like the longer I go on the more I want a time out from real life. Just a bottle of white, sitting outside in the sun. I was in the shops today watching everyone fill their trollies full of booze for the weekend, for parties and bbqs and all that fun. I'm actually ok doing it for now but like, for the rest of my life??? I know you're supposed to take it a day at a time but I'm finding that impossible....<br />Anyway, here's to a sober weekend!<br />mtts.My time to shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901439496533901216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-58633597749644438092015-05-22T06:54:10.223-07:002015-05-22T06:54:10.223-07:00So glad you posted that. I have never seen it bef...So glad you posted that. I have never seen it before, I'm also at the beginning of the middle stage & the same as Edinburgh Housewife I was thinking maybe I didn't have a problem, then read the explanation. I'm only on day 5 but astounded I have got this far, and, more importantly, that the compulsion not to drink is still far stronger than the otherwink49https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532212814755571620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-53002787589950383262015-05-22T04:25:32.564-07:002015-05-22T04:25:32.564-07:00Day 28 for me. I was at the beginning of the midd...Day 28 for me. I was at the beginning of the middle stage as well. More and more I find that I really do "want to stay sober " but all too often I still grapple with " do I really have to stay sober?". It is so reassuring to know that as time goes on that "want to stay sober" voice will keep getting louder. Thanks SM. It is great to know what lies ahead!neinwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432419093447903474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-4216958794329540992015-05-22T03:57:10.238-07:002015-05-22T03:57:10.238-07:00Thank you for posting that, I have seen it before ...Thank you for posting that, I have seen it before but I never realized it was a progressive list. I was in early middle stage too. Thank God I got off, I feel great and really enjoying life! <br />One thing I have noticed is when we go to a event and there is a line at the bar everyone gets nervous as if they won't ever get a drink. It's nice not to have to worry about where my next drink will come from, there is never a line for a nice glass of water or coffee.mythreesons143https://www.blogger.com/profile/12328655335168795593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-70786158232171839962015-05-22T03:43:41.938-07:002015-05-22T03:43:41.938-07:00Ha ha.... I was reading this and as I got further ...Ha ha.... I was reading this and as I got further down the list of questions was starting to think 'oh maybe I don't have a problem then.....' until I read the explanation of how the questions work and can help you see what stage you're at. It makes so much sense and I feel quite relieved that I couldn't answer yes to all of the questions! These things keep it all real and keeping it real is what I need just now. Been feeling headachy and had a few major wobbles yesterday but am feeling back on track. Onwards and upwards x Edinburgh Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507850075300916316noreply@blogger.com