Trying to cut down to stay within recommended limit

[Inspiration1]

Hi everyone. I’m new to this.

I’ve always enjoyed a drink when out on a social occasion but over the last several years I have found myself drinking In the evening for no reason at all and feeling rough the following day.

This has increased over the last year and I have recently found myself thinking I could go a drink during the day. Its for this reason I have decided to do something about it and cut down.

My husband and family know I drink but I don’t think they are aware of just how often and how much I am drinking.

I am fortunate to be healthy, I eat well and walk 5k most days. However, when I drink I don’t sleep well and I am often tired and irritable.

I have had a lot of family problems and now find myself recently retired with two teenage grandchildren staying with me. My daughter and her partner were drinking and there were instances of domestic violence when the police became involved. This led to social work intervention and the children were removed and placed with myself.

I found the whole situation stressful, I was ashamed and embarrassed by it and I started drinking more as it gave me temporary relief from all the worrying.

Things have now settled down, I have reconciled with my daughter and things are starting to improve. However, I recently discovered my daughter has stolen my identity and ran up thousands of pounds of debt in my name.

Newly retired I find myself achieving a lot of firsts , police and social work involvement and I my credit score is rock bottom for the first time in my life. This led me to want to drink every night. It’s a vicious circle.

I have finally seen the light and am committed to cutting down and getting my life back to normal after an horrific couple of years.

I’ve pledged to drink only two nights a week. This is only day 2 and it’s at this time of night I find myself wanting a drink but I’m determined.

Wish me luck.

[LeeRocker]

Very honest, a good start. If you doubt yourself or need reasons to cut back on your drinking…. just read what you wrote in your first post! Good Luck 🤞

[Melbourne68]

Hi how’s it going ? Are you still off the alcohol ?