Old habits DRY hard! It's DRY JANUARY thread #2... newcomers always welcome!

[HPLikecraft]

Here we are, a shiny new thread to help us stay dry.

Thread one has been great and supportive; and thread two will take us through further challenges and milestones. Hop aboard; you're all doing brilliantly!

Well everyone, I feel quite emotional.

For those taking the post-grad Dry or Damp February courses, this thread still has enough spaces to last another few days; or maybe someone could start a fresh one? It won't be me, though I'll chip in as a poster.

Again, well done everyone 😘

Thanks so much @HPLikecraft. I have started a new thread. Hope to see you there!

February alcohol free/moderation thread - graduates and flunkies of Dry Jan 2023, new members welcome! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4733314-february-alcohol-freemoderation-thread-graduates-and-flunkies-of-dry-jan-2023-new-members-welcome

Jumped on it. Thanks @MeinKraft

Just came on to say thank you so much both to @HPLikecraft and everyone who has posted with their journey. My drinking was out of control at the start of this and I feel like a new woman now! That's no exaggeration. Being able to not have a drink and be ok with that is life changing for me.

Huge well done to everyone 🙂I'll be on the new thread as I think the support going forward will be helpful. I'll see some of you there!

Well done everybody! Such a huge achievement.

I have two days still to go as I started on the 4th.

This time last year I remember seeing others attempt DJ and thinking no way could I manage! It was the equivalent of me signing up for a marathon. Unthinkable! It has been much easier than I thought it would be. Despite reaching for the biscuits far too often, I’ve lost 7lbs! Very much looking forward to the new thread in the hopes that I can drink in moderation.

Thank you for all your support, especially @HPLikecraft. Your positivity and understanding has made for a very welcoming thread.

Day 31 for us today and tomorrow we’re going out. I think we’ll have a drink, but tonight we were both saying we don’t really want to break our dry run! We’ve gone mad.

Still not had a drink. Contemplating just Fri/sat night for the way forward and setting the app im using up for that. Anyone else had a reluctance to open the alcohol?

Hi @OneFrenchEgg

New thread for those wanting to continue with some form of abstinence in feb.

February alcohol free/moderation thread - graduates and flunkies of Dry Jan 2023, new members welcome! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4733314-february-alcohol-freemoderation-thread-graduates-and-flunkies-of-dry-jan-2023-new-members-welcome

Why is it so much harder to not drink now Dry Jan is over? Straight back into old ways! 3 days AF out of 8 so far in February and finding it so hard.

Think you've posted on the wrong thread, @Hedjwitch 😉
Come over to the February thread.

I agree, it's harder. I caved last night, when I wasn't going to drink until tonight.
Didn't even particularly enjoy it.

A week on Saturday will be the end of DJ for me. Dh & I are having our annual catch-up with friends which always involves a few drinks & I want to join in. This is my 3rd year so I know I'll get to the end without caving in. I also do sober October. I'll sign off this thread now & wish all those who have remained strong all the best in sticking with it. It's really worth it.
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Wrong thread 🤦‍♀️

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