Comments on: Getting through wine o’clock

By: Kit

Kit — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 23:32:44 +0000

and that’s my plan too: I plan on cranberry and soda water and I like ginger ale. My wine o’clock has been as soon as I get home in the evening, whether I have gone for a run or a workout. still have the wine. Have plans for after work and plans for early mornings as a motivation to remain sober for a clear morning! Love clear mornings!

By: Kit

Kit — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 23:29:38 +0000

Hi. Today is Day 3 for me. Again. I heard something about the craving that I repeat as a mantra:
1. the craving will pass
2. the craving won’t harm you
3. the craving won’t make you drink
Well, one of my mantras now, anyway.
I wish us all luck!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 21:43:48 +0000

I find what helps for me is to play games on my cellphone while cooking my evening meal. Keeping my thoughts on when I go to bed with a good book. Going to bed early and reading has been my saviour so I really concentrate on that great feeling.

By: trishj

trishj — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:33:58 +0000

Day one for me today. I put an app on my phone called I Am Sober, and it’s going to send me a motivational message at wine o’clock (4pm). It also encourages me to write a pledge everyday. Hubby is having a beer and it’s not bothering me, I hope I can continue not being bothered!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 02:41:29 +0000

I am 3 weeks sober tomorrow. I used to hide my wine and in the last year have progressed to hard stuff eg
whiskey and gin and vodka. My last binge I got drunk at work and my husband got the local police man to escort me out of work and lock up the shop – the shock and horror of it all woke me up. My husband was naturally angry with me as I haven’t managed to stay sober for long after coming out of rehab 18 months ago. I am on my last chance with my marriage now. For Xmas I purchased a breathaliser so that has helped me resist drinking as I have told my husband he can breathalise me anytime he wants to. Definitely feeling a much happier and in control person since I have stopped.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 20:42:58 +0000

You just described me.

By: Patch

Patch — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:59:37 +0000

Everyone thought I was mad for “trying” to give up drinking at a crazy time but actually it hasn’t been as hard as I thought it was going. I have been 46 days sober and loving it! The first week, I was at a loss, so I did a jigsaw puzzle which took my mind of wine time and now I take one day at a time.

By: jupiterverse

jupiterverse — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 11:20:39 +0000

I was Invited to dinner at a 5 star hotel that I had always to go to by a wealthy friend I knew as a student. I got to the hotel before he did and ordered myself freshly squeezed lemon juice topped with sparkling water and a sprig of mint in a large wine glass. He thought I was having an alcoholic cocktail. It was hard to sit through dinner while he had simply the best Bordeaux that I would have loved to have shared in my previous life. When he asked as to why I was not drinking, I told him the truth. I simply could not lie. He tried to tempt me but I held firm. This week, I am going to a fancy champagne and cocktail Christmas party. It is going to be another battle but I shall dream up a non-alcoholic cocktail for the evening.

By: Drunkenmama

Drunkenmama — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:51:07 +0000

Nice words! Totally agree! That sure helps on day 2

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:45:05 +0000

Sounds like a keeper that one