Going out tonight.. worried...

[smiley]

Hi guys

I am going out tonight for some birthday drinks with my pals. Really looking forward to it in some moments and in others I get scarey thoughts.

Just tried afew outfits on and kept telling myself I look like mutton dressed as lamb and that I should cancel because I will feel out of place! I know this is pni talking and trying to get me down so trying to ignore it and instead trying to think I look good and deserve to go out.

Also I am worried about the alcohol aspect. I really want to have afew drinks and let my hair down but I am worried that it will make me feel worse as alcohol is a depressant. Also worried about having a hangover and being able to cope. All I want to do it forget about my worries, have a good time and feel like my normal self.

God I used to go out all the time and have a laugh!! Why cant I do that now!!!

Any advice on alcohol issue!!!

Smiley

xx

[Scarlet]

Smiley,

It's great that you are managing to get out for a few drinks with your friends.

If you are not taking ADs then I don't see a problem having a few glasses of beer or wine, just enough to take your inhibitions away and make you feel good, without getting legless....just keep away from the gin As for how you will feel tomorrow, don't even think about it hun...you are gonna have a lovely time and have a laugh just like old times....

Hugs and have a fab evening

Scarlet
X

[smiley]

aah thanks scarlett you so kind! Yes note to self.. time to enjoy myself!

[winegirl]

Hi Smiley

Go out and have a fab time! I still panic about going out places but usually enjoy it once I am there! I don't think a few drinks will hurt, so just have a good time and make the most of it x

Winegirl x

[smiley]

aah winegirl I keep panicky.. hope I get there in one piece!

[winegirl]

I know, i get the same - you will be fine hun. Try not to think to much about it before you go x

[Scarlet]

How did the evening go Smiley??

[cheshire]

Hope it went ok - I always build myself up too much if it's a planned event and get v. tense - but getting a bit better now at having fun

[smiley]

Hi guys

It was kind of up and down. I tried to keep my nerve throughout the evening as I didnt want evil pni to win. I felt ok about leaving bubs with hubby and was quite on a high when I left the house.

I was ok when I go there aswell but during the early part of the evening I had moments where I felt like running out the place and thinking I cant be bothered with us. Just a feeling of wanting to hide under duvet kept washing over me like a wave then disappearing. I had afew horrible thoughts and visions aswell and I put it down to nerves.

I then partly enjoyed the evening and had fun. I had afew to drink aswell. Next day I was abit hungover and felt depressed all day long without any highs. I also felt very tingly all over and headachy all weekend.

I suppose it was a start and not bad for a first night out. It hasnt put me off more nights out but I still have this huge fear that takes hold of me about anything to do with bubs ie leaving him, looking after him, being with him etc

I had a brighter monday though

Cheers

Smiley