Hi all,
I seem to recall a counsellor telling me I had to reduce my drinking
gradually. Apparently it's dangerous to just stop. I drink about a
litre of wine a day. I would find it easier to stop altogether like I
did with smoking, cutting down just doesn't work it creeps back up
again.
Advice appreciated,
Shelley

"Shelley" <shelley@retallick4429.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
> I seem to recall a counsellor telling me I had to reduce my drinking
> gradually. Apparently it's dangerous to just stop. I drink about a
> litre of wine a day. I would find it easier to stop altogether like I
> did with smoking, cutting down just doesn't work it creeps back up
> again.
> Advice appreciated,
> Shelley

Shelley,
I'm not a medical professional or an addiction counselor, so I can only
tell you about my own experience. I drank at least that much a day and did
so for years before I stopped. When I stopped, I stopped cold and did not
have any physical complications. I did the same thing when I quit smoking.
In each case it was easier for me to just say to myself "I don't smoke" or
"I don't drink" than it was to try to cope with cutting down because cutting
down made me think about it *more*.
Have you discussed your present condition and intentions with a medical
professional or an addiction counselor? They might be able to give you more
insight into whether you are at risk for complications.
Good luck,
Dan

i would suggest that you discuss this with your
doctor........................i was drinking far more wine than that daily,
along with bourbon, and quit cold turkey! however i WAS being monitored by
a medical professional!

stay in touch!
rosie

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"Shelley" <shelley@retallick4429.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
> I seem to recall a counsellor telling me I had to reduce my drinking
> gradually. Apparently it's dangerous to just stop. I drink about a
> litre of wine a day. I would find it easier to stop altogether like I
> did with smoking, cutting down just doesn't work it creeps back up
> again.
> Advice appreciated,
> Shelley
>

"Shelley" <shelley@retallick4429.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
> I seem to recall a counsellor telling me I had to reduce my drinking
> gradually. Apparently it's dangerous to just stop.

It is but some of us had no choice.

>I drink about a
> litre of wine a day. I would find it easier to stop altogether like I
> did with smoking, cutting down just doesn't work it creeps back up
> again.
> Advice appreciated,
> Shelley
>

Go see your doctor. Stopping completely can be dangerous. If you find the
only way to get out of it is to stop completely then seek medical advice
first.

-
Darren

Thanks for all the advice. I have decided not to drink tonight. I'd like to
think forever but one day at a time.
Shelley


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>
> Thanks for all the advice. I have decided not to drink tonight. I'd like
> to think forever but one day at a time.
> Shelley

That's how I do it but if you get any withdrawal symtoms see your doctor.

-
Darren
>
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>>
>> Thanks for all the advice. I have decided not to drink tonight. I'd like
>> to think forever but one day at a time.
>> Shelley
>
> That's how I do it but if you get any withdrawal symtoms see your doctor.


This is my third night without a drink. Not sleeping too well but otherwise
doing good.
Shelley


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>>>
>>> Thanks for all the advice. I have decided not to drink tonight. I'd like
>>> to think forever but one day at a time.
>>> Shelley
>>
>> That's how I do it but if you get any withdrawal symtoms see your doctor.
>
>
> This is my third night without a drink. Not sleeping too well but
> otherwise doing good.
> Shelley

in my early sobriety, my friends in AA came along and made some suggestions.
in the evenings they would take me bowling, or out for a round of golf. the
exercise helped much with the sleep.




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Congrats!
I quit cold turkey on March 6th after being an alcoholic for 20+ years.
Too bad I had to lose my family before I straightened up. Drinking
wrecked my life.
Sleeping was hard at first. I was shaky for a couple of days and had
some really bad smelling night sweats (is that normal?) for a couple of
days. Other than that it's been OK.

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>> "Shelley" <shelley@home.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for all the advice. I have decided not to drink tonight. I'd like
>>> to think forever but one day at a time.
>>> Shelley
>>
>> That's how I do it but if you get any withdrawal symtoms see your doctor.
>
>
> This is my third night without a drink. Not sleeping too well but
> otherwise doing good.
> Shelley
I had that for a while. It will sort itself out but keep yourself occupied
and away from booze temptation.

-
Darren
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