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Is anyone doing Sober October this year?

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MinaPaws · 05/10/2018 16:31

Can't find a thread on it. Sorry if there is one and I've doubled up.

Just decided to do it, as september was a really stressful month with problems at work, a bereavement of a close family member and the cat getting seriously ill. I noticed myself reaching for the bottle as soon as I could every night and wanted to put the brakes on it.

On day 5. Been OK so far. I've wanted wine most nights but just had a cup of tea instead. Having alcohol-free Bavarian beer tonight as it's Friday night. DH reckons that's cheating - not sure how, but since he's not doing it, I'm ignoring that.

Anyone in? How's it going? What soft drinks and mocktails are you having instead? Feeling any better? I had a grumpy day yesterday but fine today.

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SodTheBloodyLotOfThem · 05/10/2018 16:38

Well so far I've kind of been forced into it through being ill, but I can't see alcohol helping my recovery, so I think a few more alcohol free weeks could be in order.

MinaPaws · 05/10/2018 16:40

Sorry you've been ill but good to have company.

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Notonthestairs · 05/10/2018 16:49

Mina - there is a thread in 90 Days where loads of people are doing SO. I'm not Grin but I spotted it earlier and now feel like I should be!

MinaPaws · 06/10/2018 11:19

Ah, thank you @Notonthestairs - I'll go and find it.

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