Moderating but vulnerable

[vlad]

Hi, been on this site a few days now and I'm one of those who's trying to moderate, currently on 20 units a week, trying to get down to 12 (that's my aim currently). Didn't drink last night, but didn't sleep last night either. Love to hear from anyone else, I am finding this site encouraging and useful and am overjoyed when other people find my comments useful too!!!

[ducky]

Hi Vlad,

I also find that I don't always sleep well on my AF nights. I think it takes time to adjust. It sounds like you are doing a great job cutting back. Keep up the good work!

[betty boop]

Vlad, that is an excellent plan, well done on AF last night, the sleep does catch up, honestly ...........

BB xx

[vlad]

Thanks for the support, Friday and Saturday nights (as are probably for most) are the most difficult for me. I currently drink Mondays - that could do to go for a start. That'll bring it down to 16 units. Going to Croatia in a week - moderation may not happen that week, of this I am aware - if I end up drinking every day, going to make sure it's not stupid every day and avoid the temptation of those early morning shots of liquor the Croatians like to offer with their full day excursions. I went to Russia last year (stupid place to go if you have a problem with alcohol), our rep took us in a souvenir shop one morning and guess what, they were offering the tourists free vodka. I was there like a shot and realised just what I was doing at 10.30am.

Feeling a bit rough today, if you read my story - I've had hyperthyroidism, a bit wary of it coming back at the moment. Had quite a few sleepless nights lately, one with my heart pounding away at 90 for about half a hour. Last night I just felt anxious for no apparent reason, finally yawned at 5.20am and slept a nightmarish sleep for about a minute and that was it, I was awake again until the alarm went off.

I would love to hear what others are trying to moderate to and to keep each other up to date with how we're doing!

[Ask For Help]

Hi Vlad: Just checking in quickly from work. Haven't had a chance to read your story but wanted to say hello and welcome and that I look forward to getting to know you.

Will check in later with more info on how I manage mods, since you asked. I do think it helps to gather ideas. Sounds like you have a plan though, and that is key.
Hi to Ducky and BB. Hope everyone else is having a good week!
Croft: are you back? Kinda quiet on the Mods Thread.

G

[janie]

Hey Vlad, I too am moderating. Although in the past year I have had a few set backs, but was able to get right back on track. The past few months have been excellent! For me this has been a learning process and "training". I never want to go back to the days of dread, it only made me drink more. I find now that if I have one too many it is only a reminder as too why I cut my alcohol consumption way down. I am enjoying remembering eating dinner and going to bed , Best to you

[vlad]

My general rules are:

1. Don't drink every day
2. No drinking before 8.30pm
3. Only the buy the alcohol I intend to drink that evening (e.g. 2 cans of lager)

[flyinhigh]

Vlad,
Welcome and glad to see you are setting yourself up well with good rules!!!
I am too modding right now. Last night, I had bought some beer and told myself a three beer limit. I had dinner with bf and we were going to watch a movie, this is one of those times, that I easily could drink too much....but when I had opened the third beer and took a sip....I didn't want it anymore...I actually didn't finish it. It didn't taste as good anymore and I could feel a litlle loopy, so I pulled myself back and moved onto a soda(which actually wasn't that good either!!!)

I watched the entire movie, and then went to bed with bf....it was great!!!! I did not have a fuzzy head from the hangover this morning, and it was great to know that I do have control.

My rules are:
1. NO drinking Mon-Thurs.
2. A three drink limit a night
3. Drink water between each drink
4. If the craving to have more is there, get out of the situation....go home, go to bed, etc.
5. Keep coming to mwo for support


These are just the ones I have now, I may adopt more as I journey on...

Glad to meet you and have comrades on this mod journey!
flyin'

[vlad]

Yes, agreed, go to bed or go home once done with. Ha ha, I went on a hot air balloon trip early in the morning which finished with champagne and breakfast. I drank the small glass of champagne we got... but then had to think twice when they asked what drink I'd like with breakfast... I very nearly ordered a double vodka or a beer!!! When I drank heavy I used to get cravings for vodka first thing in the morning, I am just thankful I never gave in to them otherwise I know my problem would have become much much worse and moderation would never be an option for me.

[universal]

I currently am AF during the weeks and modding on the weekends and that is working for me. I find that as long as you have a plan it is easy to follow.

Good luck on your journey!