Dry January 2022

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

Did Dry January this year and we had an amazing little support group going on here and I wondered if anyone cared to join me next year? This time I'm hoping to stay dry longer - 100 days - but will see how January goes first. I don't want to set myself up to fail.

Who's with me?

Hello hello!!!
First day x was going to start on Monday but then had a word with myself and thought just start on January 1st and get yourself sorted 😅
So I did 100 days in 2021, and then was really happy with just having a drink on a Saturday or Sunday, but then since around October I fell back into having a drink every evening again, so I need to reset myself again as I actually loved the control I felt about drinking. Looking forward to all the support on here as last time we had a great gang 😊

Checking in. Going well so far day 1!! Got passed the 5 o clock glass of wine while cooking .

Day 1 almost done. Not going to lie I could easily have a cold glass of wine or Prosecco! Cooking some yummy food and put for the day tomorrow. Trying to increase the amount of water I'm drinking to try help my bodies recovery along a bit...

Hi all DJers! This is day 6 AF for me as I had a few drinks at Christmas but then stopped. Stayed AF last night no problem. Took laundry into my DDs room earlier when she was out and noticed some opened booze bottles including one of those gold vodka bottles where you can’t see how much is in it. Even though I don’t want to drink and have no conscious cravings, my subconscious brain immediately jumped to “oh look, you can have a few drinks and no one will know, come on, it’s NY day”. It came out of nowhere. So I took myself out for a walk until I knew she’d be home and I am now safe in a lovely bubble bath then pjs on and wait for DH coming back from work at 830pm. I know he was worried going to work that I would drink (ie go out and buy vodka) so will be nice to see the relief on his face when he sees I’m AF. I’ve also started the Naked Mind 30 day Alcohol Experiment- started it before but didn’t engage. This time I’m committing 100% - even with the bits I find a bit meh. Have done my journal lists and everything. This time this is it - I simply cannot put my lovely family and friends through any more. ❤️💪

evening. I am MNetting from bed. I'll get up to read the DCs their bedtime stories and help them with their teeth but that is it. I am feeling tired right in my bones.

Checking in, enjoying a nice AF orange and lemonade with ice - very refreshing! Busy day out with the kids ice skating so hoping for an early night.. apprehensive about actually getting to sleep 😴 we shall see. Wishing you all a very happy new year and positive AF vibes.

Hi all, it's been a struggle today but I've perservered and the day is almost over. Hoping this gets easier

I caved. Had a scare with the dog and just gave in and had a gin. Annoyed at myself now though. I've only had 3 sips and seriously considering pouring it down the drain as I feel like I've let myself down. But going to try for 100 days from tomorrow.

Back on the horse @MyGhastIsFlabbered :) You can do it and tomorrow is another day.

I’m in would like to reset my relationship with alcohol. Been drinking far too much over the festive period. Day 1 gone fine & all the beer has been relocated to the garage fridge out of temptations way! I normally find getting to sleep pretty tough after a sustained period of drinking so just out the shower & going to settle down with a book and my Lavender pillow mist which is supposed to help you get to sleep. DH not doing it which could be the biggest problem for me but at the moment we are self isolating in separate rooms as he has COVID & I don’t so that should help get through the first few days which are usually the worst. Am hoping I don’t end up replacing the alcohol calories with magnum calories instead. Here’s hoping this is the kick start to a healthier year for us all. Good luck everyone

Checking in at the one week mark, woke up feeling hungover even though I haven’t touched a drop for a week! Unfair!

Quite fancied a drink last night but it passed.

I'm in too, drinking far too much recently hoping a reset will help drinking less in the long term.

Day one done, although I am about to go to bed as I've had so little sleep, too much festivities have caught up with me!

Day 1 is going well and looking forward to a hot bath shortly.

@MrsJamieFraser22- I got seriously attached to magnums the first time I did a dry month. Must have eaten at least one a day. Still lost weight.

@MyGhastIsFlabbered- just a bit of a slower start than you intended.

Day 1 almost done!

Don’t be to hard on yourself @MyGhastIsFlabbered - there’s surely a 10 second rule?
If I’d have had a drink I’d probably have given myself permission to drink the entire bottle. You didn’t, that’s a win
I wobbled a little last night. If dh would have had a drink and gave me permission by doing so… I would have. Luckily he’s doing DJ with me to encourage me. It’s the first time he’s been sober on NY for 30 years!
We got through and it was glorious to get up this morning and takes the dogs for a long walk with a clear head.
7 days in for me - good luck everyone

Well done everyone!
Don't beat yourself up @MyGhastIsFlabbered you've caught yourself so be thankful, throw the drink out and start again.
Thanks for the reminder on the lavender spray on the pillow, I have some left over from last Christmas.

Don't be too hard on yourself @MyGhastIsFlabbered, a few sips isn't too bad and especially if you were stressed it's understandable. Back in the saddle!

Day 1 over for me now, going to read some quit lit in bed. Was tempted earlier to finish off the wine but ate dinner early and it passed. Nite all!

Day 1 and all is well.

Managed day 1 ok. Ate a lot!
But didn’t drink. Morning here now in Aus so woke up feeling relieved I didn’t drink. Always so good in the morning. Day 2 today..

Can I join please. Day one completed. I need to do this to reset.

Well done everyone who is still AF, first few days always the hardest! And for anyone who has slipped don't worry or be hard on yourself, the main thing is you're on the journey to quit and you can start again tomorrow xxx

I've made Day 1 and got to the gym for the first time in months (cliche I know!)

Well done to everyone on their early days. Its day 3 here for me (in Nz). I started earlier than planned because my booster shot knocked me for six on NYE and seemed like it was worth getting a head start. I had a shocking night's sleep with DD coughing non-stop and waking all the hours. Don't feel great today but know it would be 100x worse with a hangover. Its DH's birthday today, which is usually my reason for not doing DJ from the 1st... and then not at all. But I will stand firm! Have just been out for a lush brunch in the sun and discovered an adult lemonade which I really liked so may have to stock up on that. Thinking I may treat myself to a soda stream if I get the first week under my belt because fizzy drinks are just more exciting! Good luck to all. If you waver, remember your "whys". I.e. why you first vowed to do this. Mine is simple, I want to live a life without regrets, and I was having too many regrets the morning after. Onwards and upwards... :)

I would like to join you good people please. I managed 5 months alcohol free last year and then moderated which went very well ........ Alas it can easily go downhill.

Day 1 done!