Button, by the time you read this the urge will have passed and you will be eating your breakfast, but think how much better you Friday than you would have if you had given in! I also use AF drinks to give me the feeling of moving from the working day to relaxing in the evening. It works for me, and...

I completely agree with your last paragraph. I don't think we need to roll over and accept anything, if we have the power to change it. I don't say that to be arrogant, as I am fully aware of how life can suddenly change, and of how difficult it is to change ingrained habits, but I think it is at le...

I'm another who doesn't like labels. I think that at times the labels we give ourselves, and the ones we are given by others, are responsible for all sorts of feelings of failure and low self-esteem. I don't just mean 'alcoholic' or 'addict' (although I reject both of them). I mean ones like 'reliab...

Has anyone heard from Anneka? She had just got out of hospital when she last posted- I hope she’s ok.

How are you doing Anneka? The chances are that you can turn this round if you stay sober. What did the medics say about the brain damage? It might be worth asking about thiamine (vitamin B1) as drinkers are often deficient in it, and this can affect the brain. If you have medication it might be bett...

I’m so so for your loss, Tai. Life’s not fair sometimes. Look after yourself as best you can.

Congratulations Sheila and Sandy

I'm sorry to hear about your brother, Tai, and am thinking about your family. Lesians, I know what you mean about the shame, as I also feel it. I am aware that some things that make me cringe are things that others might laugh (or even boast) about when talking about 'a good night out', but I still ...

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Well done, Newt

I don't take any meds, but I think that some people do if the damage is worse. I do get regular screening though, which is very important, as the risk of liver cancer is greater if you have a damaged liver. Good luck with your appointment, Rachel. As I'm sure you know, the majority of investigations...

Thanks, everyone. I was pleased with the results :mrgreen:. A word of caution, though - the good LFTs are because I haven't had anything to drink for nearly 3 years, not because there is no damage. Whilst the results are very heartening, this shows that it is possible to have 'silent' damage and it ...

Many congratulations Deanna, SB and Ed! I had LFTs done today, and they are not far from normal, which is obviously good news. One of the markers is high, but that could be because of the pernicious anaemia I have had for years. The virus has meant that I haven’t had my B12 jab for months longer tha...

Hello Fuzzy! I am the opposite. I am snacking far more than usual. I think it's because there are no real mealtimes, so I've taken to grazing all day, and not on healthy snacks :oops: I haven't been out for weeks now, as I have an auto-immune condition that was being investigated when we went into l...

WELL DONE

A year is amazing! You must be so pleased

Congratulations, Winkler.
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It's probably just a question of time, g-man. It's taken me a while, but then I was drinking for a long time, so, you know :D. I think if you can relax about it and try not to go to bed worried that you won't sleep, it helps. People say not to use your phone for a few hours before bed, but if you ge...

That’s a big realisation isn’t it? The fact that most people don’t drink to excess, and that just because we have surrounded ourselves with those who do doesn’t mean that it’s normal. I have struggled with sleep for as long as I can remember (and insomnia is a symptom of liver damage), but I think t...

Hello Kungfulu. I remember you from when I started posting :) It is 3 years since I decided to leave work and all that that meant in terms of drinking and other things. It was a huge decision for many reasons, but one that I knew I had to take. I was on a downward spiral, and work was a big part of ...

I am so pleased not to be drinking during this situation. I managed to get a Tesco order, and there was no AF wine available. When the order came without it, I was disappointed, as I do like to open a bottle in the evening, but then I thought how I would have felt when I was drinking the real thing ...

Hello, beyonders. I hope everyone is getting through the lockdown without too much trouble. I am fed up (day 18 for me :|) and I've really had enough of it now. The thought of months more of this is not good, but I'm trying to do it a step at a time, and not think too much about the future. Anyway, ...