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You should try Annie Grace's alcohol experiment, it's helped thousands of people, myself included. Here's a link to where you can sign up
https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/the-alcohol-experiment-registration

It's a free 30 day program that helps you rethink your relationship with alcohol, there are daily videos and lessons that give you the tools to take back control.
There is an app you can download if you want to, and a community full of people who know exactly how you are feeling because they have been there and are all fighting the same demons.
There is no pressure or judgement , the decision to quit or just cut down is yours, there is no success or failure.

If the cravings get too much and you drink, you are encouraged to think about why, what were you thinking when you decided to have that drink, did something trigger the need for a drink, how did you feel after the drink, did having that drink improve anything, could you have done something to avoid whatever it was that triggered you.
If you take that drink , it's not a failure, it's called a data point and an opportunity to understand why, that's why she calls it an experiment

there is a book you can buy to accompany the experiment, some find it useful but it's not essential https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Naked-Mind-Annie-Grace/dp/0008293430
and a podcast https://thisnakedmind.com/podcasts/

why not give it a try, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Good luck .
 
Hi
What are you struggling with?
I'm in my 50th year and struggle but not because of being a type 1.....

I have a libre and have a hba1c of 42 which has been by best result ever.
I find the diabetes side of things a doddle but my mental health has deteriorated and my GP puts it down to the number of chronic illnesses i suffer with and the more you have contributes to a depressed mental state.

I too drink too much as i feel better after a glass of wine!
It keeps the demons at bay which of course it doesnt and it becomes a vicious circle.......

Talk to someone......friend neighbour GP or stranger it doesnt matter who as long as you do.....could be a slogan that lol

I feel sure you will feel better for someone elses perspective and i wish you all the luck in the world.

Tony
 
I know things are easier said than done. But you are only hurting yourself. You know that already. But don't stop trying, you have posted here because you do still care. I watched a brother die alone because of being an alcoholic.
 
Hello @A17 Just reaching out in case your unsure about posting again, but it looks like you are ready to ask for help, it's there, just start with your GP and get some support there to start, they will point you in the right direction - hope you're ok ?
 
Hi, yep diabetes can be a struggle, type 1 for over 30 years, at 42 lost sight in one eye may have to have it removed, injections in the other, stage 3 kidney disease, the joys. I used to drink a lot and smoke, stopped it all a couple years back. And at the minute I'd say I feel worse. Think there's a lot of drinking these days, true connection with people is getting lost, and there's a lot feeling isolated or alone. Diabetes is a mental struggle daily for some, Iam here now with a cuppa tea, in armchair with the TV off, on my own haha. Some people going to there gp or programmes work for them. For me I've tried working on me. Realised drink etc never filled that void I've always had, and being true to who you are helped me. I've found most addictions just get swapped with others. Like when people try and lose weight, some become obsessed with counting every calorie they eat. Realised over time for me, drinking etc I wasn't a confident outgoing person, I was quiet sensitive etc. Realising who you really are inside is one of the best ways to break habits. Most things like eating, drinking smoking etc is a symptom of stress. The more you can relax and start to feel a little better the less likely you are to carry on with the habbits. The first approach with a doctor is they try and get you to stop what you don't want to do. But with me, I've tried to heal from the inside then the addictions I had no longer served me any more. Made a decision, not based on will power or hard work. But by just accepting where I am. What I can change. If I spend the rest of my life feeling rubbish, or it's cut short with complications etc. I'd like my family and kids know I at least tried. And if that's not good enough then so be it. The post is a little long, just letting you know there's all sorts of people that struggle in their own way, you are not on your own. There's hope everywhere, sometimes for me it can be just looking out the kitchen window to see the little pair of robins outside, Hope things get better for you, take care Dan.
 
DannyH said:
Made a decision, not based on will power or hard work. But by just accepting where I am. What I can change.
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Danny - thanks for your post - you are an inspiration. You may be sitting by yourself in the armchair but you are not alone.
 
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