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Comment on Might have to go back to the old drinking plan by Moderation

Moderation — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:02:02 +0000

Hi Jai, thanks for the comments. I would love to help, but I prefer to stay anonymous on this blog which means not giving out my e-mail either. I will do my best to answer any questions you have here in the comments. Please keep in mind, however, I am far from an expert and have not even come close to conquering my own drinking problems. I am in a much better place today than I was a few years ago though and I feel pretty good about that. Kind of funny how so many of our stories are the same. Many people have told me they see themselves in my stories and I can say the same about other people I have met, or whose blogs I have read. If you haven’t done so, I highly recommend registering for moderation.org and looking around.
Good luck on your journey.

Comment on Might have to go back to the old drinking plan by Jai

Jai — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:08:35 +0000

I can’t believe how much reading your posts looks like my day to day life. Everythign you have gone through I go through too. Would love to hear how you deal with it, through moderation or whatever else. I wrote before but I don’t think wordpress let it go through. My email address below is not my real address as to try to keep my anonymity. If you can help i appreciate it and thnaks in advance.

Comment on Might have to go back to the old drinking plan by Jai

Jai — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:24:59 +0000

I must admit, after reading all your posts, from the beginning 4 years back, I feel like I am reading my own diary. I am amazed at the similarities. If you ever want to go into more detail email me. I need help with the moderation part cause I go through some serious binges with water bottles. Maybe you can assist. The email is generic

Comment on Might have to go back to the old drinking plan by Al K Hall

Al K Hall — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:51:31 +0000

Hang tough, brother!

Comment on Back pain through me off by Moderation

Moderation — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:12:36 +0000

Hi Amber. I hope your back pain is better. Mine comes and goes. While alcohol in limited quantities does seem to help a little bit with my back, I think I probably use it as an excuse more than anything else. Advil or something similar works much better, although those things aren’t good for us either in my opinion.

Comment on Back pain through me off by Amber needs to see a chiropractor

Amber needs to see a chiropractor — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:19:12 +0000

I experience back problems as well and find myself possibly needing a little help to cope with my pain throughout the pain. I really hope you found what works best for you and the pain has subsided by now. Best of luck. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on New Plan Doomed Already by Moderation

Moderation — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:18:36 +0000

Congrats on the successful vacation. Funny how us problem drinkers can tell you what every single other person in the room drank for an evening, and always wonder who is whatching them. I am one of them.

Comment on Alcohol plays a part in many of life’s decisions, for me anyway by Moderation

Moderation — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:17:07 +0000

Hi Lucy, gee can I relate. However, I can also say it can get better and has for me. I used to obssess about alcohol all the time, all of the things you mention and more. However, now it is a lot less. For instance, since I rarely drink on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs, I rarely even think about alcohol on those days. And on the weekends, I have to be honest and say that it is still a bit of a problem, but a lot less now that my drinking is more in control than it used to be. Good luck ….

Comment on Alcohol plays a part in many of life’s decisions, for me anyway by Lucy

Lucy — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:25:44 +0000

Sometimes I wonder if my obsessive thoughts about alcohol are almost as bad as the physical effects of my heavy drinking. I spend a lot of time thinking about what I will drink later, how many, if I can maybe force myself to drink less, will I be around friends/colleagues and will they notice what I’m drinking, what time will I have my first drink, will I be staying up late or going to bed early, will people notice I’m drunk or can I hide it… The planning and internal negotiations and analysis are exhausting.

Comment on New Plan Doomed Already by Lucy Smith

Lucy Smith — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:19:24 +0000

Just back from vacation myself. The change in routine was a positive for me. Also, living in close quarters with friends had me thinking they might be watching and counting my drinks (as I was doing to them). Out of 6 nights, I had two nights of heavy binge drinking and four nights of light drinking (just 2 units). Hope you’ll write again soon about how your vacation went.