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Alcohol support
dementedma · 12/01/2021 20:17
12 days done. Definitely have more energy but could do with seeing some weight coming off. Birthday on Thursday is always a challenge in Dry January and where I’ve cracked before. Didn’t last year though and even got through DS’s 18th birthday last year so I can do this!
teelizzy · 12/01/2021 20:59
@CandyLeBonBon you described my day to a T. WFH, constantly interrupted. Moody 15 year old in school grumbling about it. Spent an hour cooking dinner (pilaf, pretty yummy actually, could have murdered a bottle of wine but stuck to seedlip and tonic. Family funeral via Zoom this morning.
But it's now 9pm and I haven't had a drink today! Yay!
Humphriescushion · 12/01/2021 21:11
I did manage to moderate my drink after my first dry January. My drinking crept up again with lockdown but nowhere near where it was. After i did dry January I then decided to only drink on friday and saturday and also to not drink at all one weekend a month - which meant i was having 13 days straight without. I stopped doing this with the lockdown so wanted to do dry january to reset this.
wintertime6 · 12/01/2021 22:18
I had a slip up last weekend, I took a glass of wine which I didn't really want in the first place, which turned into a bottle. I had the worst headache the next day, lasted all day and one eye was streaming all day because of my bad head. I definitely can't handle it any more, I used to drink more than that and never felt so rough, at least it showed me how awful it makes me feel.
Apart from that slip up, I've been feeling so much more positive, I love waking up and feeling fresh, I'm being much more productive, and feeling a lot more organised, planning meals and food shops. Have been getting out in the fresh air a lot and my head feels a lot clearer.
Onwards and upwards, and well done to everyone who's here whether you've stayed dry or encountered a slip up along the way.
TSBelliot · 12/01/2021 22:59
All aboard Luckingfovely. I am fatter as have been desk bound and doing way too much work so not out and about like normal. It is worth it though. I actually feel like maybe my skin looks a bit better. I can’t really say I feel any better generally (feel fine usually) but my heart rate is down so that seems a pretty significant change. What else could change. We shall see. I like the idea that this month could reset my relationship with drink. I am focusing on £ saved as I am mean!
Youngatheart00 · 12/01/2021 23:10
Today has been a toughie. I’m finding work so monotonous and with nowhere to go and nothing to do I’m craving wine just to take me out of my own head for a bit. I know that’s not a great reason to drink though so I’ve been distracting myself by playing Nintendo switch, reading and cooking this evening!
A month really is a bloody long time but 12 days in, still going (even if not going strong)
Weirdly, the skin on my face looks better, clearer, less puffy. But my skin elsewhere has gone so ridiculously dry!!! Honestly not sure why??
CoronaIsWatching · 12/01/2021 23:18
@Youngatheart00
A month really is a bloody long time but 12 days in, still going (even if not going strong)
Weirdly, the skin on my face looks better, clearer, less puffy. But my skin elsewhere has gone so ridiculously dry!!! Honestly not sure why??
I live alone in a flat and work from home. I don't speak to anyone day in day out now apart from on here and whatsapp. Don't even speak to the supermarket staff as I use self checkout. Dry January is my project and coming on here seeing how everyone else is getting on helps keep me sane.
Youngatheart00 · 12/01/2021 23:23
@CoronaIsWatching yes, this thread (and MN in general) is definitely good company, especially when distraction is needed.
I’m annoyed that I have realised that I am ‘dependant’ to an extent. I rarely drink to get drunk, but I do drink to numb reality and I realise that’s unhealthy
Blessex · 13/01/2021 06:07
@Youngatheart00 I think you have just described my relationship with alcohol to a certain extent.
I’m finding work so monotonous and with nowhere to go and nothing to do I’m craving wine just to take me out of my own head for a bit.
The evening wine just kills the whole monotony. And same same I am annoyed I am now dependent so these days so far have been a great challenge otherwise I just get to the evening and say oh why not. And another bottle is sunk. This thread really helps.
MyGhastIsFlabbered · 13/01/2021 08:27
Hi everyone and welcome any new joiners - the more the merrier.
Been very busy juggling work, DP, kids, school etc etc. I'd love a drink but am determined to see it through. Just think - nearly halfway! That's meant to be motivational!!
Before Christmas I registered with a drug and alcohol support service as was drinking so much. They called me last night and I was talking about staying dry after January but the idea of being teetotal for life scared me - they said not to focus on forever, just to break it down into manageable chunks. I'm thinking of doing that although I'm not really seeing any benefit yet.
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