I am cutting back on drinking and so trying to do things that don't involve alcohol. There has always been a very strong social element to my drinking, in fact this is how I started out as a teenager. I'm OK in situations where drink isn't an issue such as work , education and daytime lunches but leisure in the evening is terrible. I wouldn't have said I lack social skills or confidence but even the thought of seeing a friend I've known for years fills me with such dread I just avoid it. Has anyone else experienced this please?
Ahh I do feel your pain and to a certain
Extent still do, social events always worry me and I come from a big drinking family and have always socialised in that environment.
For me I have never shyed away from it just forced myself to go and just have stayed strong counting my units and drinking slower, my rewards being my friends and family noticing and congratulating me and saying it's so much nicer, don't let me kid you it's only 3 months and it is still hard, I have also always liked a drink in doors so for me I concentrate there too which does help! It's all about changing habits for me
Good luck, you CAN do it xx
well done Rachel. You are very strong and doing so well for certain and must be proud of yourself!!
Thanks for replying. I know I can't avoid it. The dread is worse than the reality in fact. It's really helpful to hear from someone who's dealing with it☺