I'm still here.

[FatOldMan]

Still trying to moderate my drinking, and having varying degrees of success, but at least I have not been out of control or so drunk that I couldn't remember, I haven't even had a hangover for weeks. I have had a urine infection for the past four days, the pain and going to the toilet about twenty times a day should put any normal person off drinking alcohol but not me , all that I think about is one or two drinks shouldn't harm, I haven't succumbed yet but I know it's going to happen soon. It's at times like this that I realise the hold that alcohol has on me.

I am taking antibiotics, before anyone mentions it.

[Chant1lly]

Have you tried the alcohol experiment it's a 30 day free programme. I have used it a couple of times and each time it seems to help me make more changes

[FatOldMan in reply to Chant1lly]

I haven't tried the alcohol experiment but I will have a look at it. Thanks for the support and advice.

[Chant1lly in reply to FatOldMan]

If you Google this naked mind it will bring up an app and the alcohol experiment is on there.

Also depending in how much you are drinking it may be unsafe to just stop m I think you should talk to your gp about extra support. There are lots of groups ect that can help you with reducing /quiting. Are you on the right anti bioticsfor a urine infection?

My bladder played up quite a little when I gave up 🍸. It's started to settle now

[Jampacked]

You are not a well chap. Rest and read or listen ( audible) to some quit lit. I agree with Chant1lly the author Lewis David does a range of very helpful books available on kindle, audible or world of books. If this is not enough go and get support from AA or GP referral. I am worried you are going to make yourself more unwell. I am also struggling its a week of temptation, but today is the day I am going to get sorted. Onwards, I am walking the walk with you.

[FatOldMan in reply to Jampacked]

Thanks for your concern and support, I am feeling a bit better today, the antibiotics must be starting to take effect. But the down side is that I am even more tempted to drink. I really must not give in to it as I am on day 7 alcohol free, this is the longest that I have been completely sober for a very long time.

[Jampacked]

Alcohol will weaken the affects of your anti biotics you will be back a step. You need support to stop. Plan exactly what you are going to do today to help you not drink ( read, phone GP, binge watch a box set, eat ice cream whatever) and stick to it. Its uncomfortable but you can do it and your body will be thankful your addiction will not.

[FatOldMan in reply to Jampacked]

This has been a major incentive to me to stick with it ,the limiting effect that alcohol has on antibiotics. I am confident that I am on the correct antibiotics as they were prescribed by a specialist nurse who also explained why a urine infection can have more complications in a male. So any man reading this take note please. Thats more incentive to stick with it. Off to Google Lewis David now, thanks.

[Jampacked]

Lewis says ' play the movie to the end' when you get a craving your addiction plays you a trailer of how relaxed you will feel when you drink. Chatting and laughing with others. But play the movie to the end. Rowing with your other half throwing up and that deep feeling of sadness and hangxiety tommorow. Lewis says it better than me, but you get the drift.

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