30 days from now.

[Amdone123]

Evening all.
If anyone is interested in quitting alcohol for 30 days ( in the first instance), please join us.
I've had a busy month ; Wimbledon, Football, birthday, anniversary and have drank way too much.
I've given up before and felt great so am trying again.

@youboozeyoulose, you got to Day 4, that's good. Of course you stay, keep trying; at least you're having a go !
Did you just have 2 glasses or carry on ? If I'd had just the 2, then stopped, that would be a success for me.

@Amdone123 Two (large) glasses, so more than half the bottle, then I stopped, despite having loads of wine and beer in the house. There's whisky and vodka too but I pretty much never touch them.

Normally I would have had more so yes I think that is a success.

Whilst I wasn't drunk I didn't feel as refreshed when I woke up today and I really missed that feeling, so I'm not drinking anything tonight. I think that needs to be the focus for me, thinking about what I'm gaining by not drinking. I love waking up feeling rested and going for an early morning walk. Just being more productive.

I haven't committed to giving up entirely but I will if I can't get things under control. What I hope is this experiment helps me become a moderate drinker.

Morning....Day 3 complete...although I was very grumpy yesterday evening and if my husband had asked if I wanted a glass of wine I'd probably have caved

I thought I'd be bouncing out of bed each morning, but although I feel like I'm sleeping better, I could barely open my eyes this morning.

@yousnoozeyoulose I'm with @amdone123, I suspect quite a few of us will have slip ups in the next 30 days, but if we can come out the other side having done 20, 24, 28 days alcohol free won't we be in a much better place than we were at the start?

Exactly. I'm sure I'll slip up. If I do, I'll probably draw a line under it and start again.
I'm feeling great today. I slept really well. My friend ( partner in crime) has just said they're all out tonight. I sensed she wanted me to say I'd play out, but I honestly don't want to.
I'm going to work for a couple of hours then make a nice tea and read my book.
I am sometimes aware that by not drinking I don't go out as my friend suggested a shopping trip tomorrow but I know how they end ( messily), so I said I staying in. Obviously I'm not staying in forever, just til I can get it under control.

Morning all. Hope you're all good.
Well, yesterday I did exactly as planned. Came home from work, had a lovely tea, read my book. Didn't want wine so that was good. It's strange as I normally want wine when in the sun but as I'm getting older, my sleep is becoming more important. To drink and smoke in this weather would lead to a horrible night's sleep. Plus, I'd be feeling dreadful today.
I slept well so feeling refreshed. Plan today is sunbathe, read and chill. I'm going to make nice food too and have a few treats.
I may have a couple of skinny beers but this is part of my plan to help me stay away from wine!
Have a great day, folks.
Officially Day 6 - yay.

Can I join please?
After 2 days af, drank wine in the sun and now, once again, feel pants. It’s so good to read all your experiences. I REALLY want to focus on the benefits.
It’s that 5 o clock siren call.

@Winenota, of course you can, hi !
You made me think of something. I can have 3 or 4 days af ( not always intentional. Just so happens)....I feel great, sleep better, energised, house not a mess, better food etc, overall so much happier. So, I decide to celebrate with....yep, wine. So I celebrate with the very stuff that makes me feel rubbish. 😌

A bit late as only on day 2 but really good to read all of your posts for motivation. Keeping busy today despite it being burning hot. Well not burning London hot but burning hot for someone who prefers the cold! Will be ok until later this afternoon, that will be the test I reckon.

@Kittensgalore, day 2 is great !
I'm struggling. Again. I struggled on Thursday though and got through it. I've just eaten so will see how I go.
I like to blame the weather but really I'd drink any weather !

@Amdone123 keep going if you can. It is really hard but small steps and all that and if you have struggled and got through it you can again.

I've been on the verge of irritability all day with DC who absolutely don't deserve it. We got a new trampoline water sprinkler thing that they want to set up but I've said I need to meditate first. I don't meditate, never been able to, I open a bottle of wine. But they are very tolerant and have even set up their Bluetooth headphones with my phone so I can use them in the hope I'll be less distracted by all the other comings and going's around me.

Truth be told I'm so tempted to pop to the shop and just think it's ok I don't really have a problem, I'm just making a mountain out of a molehill as usual. But first I'm going to plug into the calm app and see it that helps.

@Kittensgalore, thanks. I am actually over it now. It's now 4.30pm ish and I never start drinking at this time. Never. So a successful day today. I'm a bit bored but hey ho. I'll find something to do I'm sure.
Hope the apps working ! It's worth giving it a go I think. I was thinking before that my day wouldn't be any better with a drink. I sometimes think it's the ritual for me ; buying it, chilling it, pouring it. I love the first glass but it's downhill from there. So my day today wouldn't be better for it. But tomorrow will.

Can i please join. This is day 1.

@Soberanne, of course you can. Hi !

Hi. Thanks for letting me join. Basically i drink too much but i can go days without it and i dont drink at all during the week due to work. But i am on annual leave and Have drank way way to much. Its really highlighted how little control i actually have. So i am going to give this a good go.

Morning everyone. Hope you all got through yesterday ok. Day 2 here and the hangover is easing a bit. Todaythere is no option drink so i embracing the fact that i dont ned to worry about drinking for today. Hope your all doung ok.

Morning all, hope you're all ok. If anyone has slipped up, don't be beating yourself up, just get back on the sober journey if you can. Remember to err is human, to forgive divine!
Im feeling good today. I did have a wobble yesterday but it was over quite quickly really.
I was thinking this morning that the less wine I drink, the less I think about it. I remember now I thought like this in Dry January. The danger for me is being on the treadmill of drinking and not being able to get off.
Well I've been off it nearly a week now and it hasn't killed me. I think my plan this week is to not only stay af but to try and eat a bit better. I can do this. I just need to go shopping!
Another lovely day here. My DH wants to go out. This is ok ( he doesn't drink much so I'll eat a nice meal with him - something I don't do when with friends. We just drink). If I'm tempted I'll have a shandy.
Let me know how you're all getting on !

Day 2 is over. I am in bed with a book and some tea. Apart fromfeeling sick and a little spaced all day i feel ok. No real cravings but those will come. Usually day 4 so I am trying to prepare for that. I cant believe i am writing this stuff , no idea how i ended up here.

@Soberanne, well done on Day 2 completed. I sometimes wonder how I got here too.
I'm in bed with a tea too. We went for lunch. Had 2 glasses of wine. I didn't carry on nor did I smoke so am pleased.

Don't think too much about day 4. One day at a time.

@Amdone123 well done. Its my dream to be able to hAve a glass or two then stop. Thats an achievement and shows good self control. I have one sip and thats me, i just cant stop. I am hoping after the 30 days even if i slip up, i will have reset and proven to myself i can control it. If all else fails complete sobriety is my next step.

Amdone123 that’s exactly how I feel , happy, house tidy, energised etc. Then boff. Another sleepless night and tonight I yelled at son 13. For whining. He never wants to do anything and it’s soo depressing. I think I’m bored of everything to do with being a parent and housewife. Soooo dull. So I open a bottle of promise, except it’s lying to me.
Still not managed day 1. Not good!

@Winenota, don't be too hard on yourself. It's so hard when problems arise. I'd be the same. That sod it button would be detonated. You just keep trying. I've had a thousand day 1s.
I have to say I feel great this morning. Bounced out of bed at 6am, stripped the beds, walked the dog and no hangover.

@Soberanne, thanks I do have self control when I'm mindful. It's that drinking mindlessly that I hate. When you're doing it just because it's there. I'm aiming for the next 5 days completely af so if anyone wants a short one, 5 days is not too bad ?
Off to plan some healthy meals. That's another mountain to climb .
Day 1 everyone!

Thanks Amdone123,
So nice to have S voice in the wilderness!
Well done for bouncing. I’ve had no sleep, feel crap and just caused a row with Dp, who was, for once, being cheery.
This HAS to end. I didn’t even realise I was behaving so badly. I thought it was everyone else being Crap and I was perfect.
Not a great realisation!

Day 1 it is 🤨

@winota welcome, i am on day 3 today and feel hideous. Headache, sick, aches. I also get what your saying about parenthood, my you gest is now a teen, when they were little it was days out, time spent on the beach etc, now they dont want to do anything.
Instead of finding a hobby or building a life i turned to drink. Was easy. Killed the boredom. Now i am too skint to take up a holiday and am either drunk or hungover all weekend so am stuck in the rut.