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Dry January 2022

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MyGhastIsFlabbered · 12/12/2021 09:25

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?

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polkadotpjs · 02/01/2022 18:00

@TheWildRumpyPumpus I feel the wine calling too. Didn't drink much over Christmas, as so busy but NYE was ludicrous. It's going to be a hard habit but hoping to break the back of it - first week will be hardest. I've only done 3/4 days AF since lockdown. It's shameful

Iamblossom · 02/01/2022 18:04

Day 2.

Have drunk every day for years, unless I was so hungover I couldn't. Disgusting really.

DH also doing DJ.

5pm is my trigger moment, always have a glass of wine when I practice my piano. Bought myself a laithwaites wine advent calendar, so have loads of those mini bottles, perfect for just one glass. I love wine, white, red, the first few sips, that hum you get after about 1.5 glasses. I knew exactly how much I could have so it didn't really affect my sleep or how I felt the next day, although I know both of those things will be even better if I have none at all.

Eating earlier will help both of us.

RedDingDongMerrily · 02/01/2022 18:06

Day 2 - all going well but I’m not a daily drinker so the habit hasn’t nudged me yet. I tend to have a few wines when I’m really fed up or tired.

I’m swapping the emotional glass of wine for baths and walks.

Last year I lost 10lbs and DH and I saved nearly £80 between us - writing that down in case it spurs anyone on.

RedDingDongMerrily · 02/01/2022 18:11

Take a selfie with no make-up on and then take another on 1st Feb. I was shocked at how much better my skin and face shape was.

Stuckhere2021 · 02/01/2022 18:12

For those of you who worry about tipsy online shopping 🤣🤣🤣

Dry January 2022
IsFuzzyBeagMise · 02/01/2022 18:24

@Stuckhere2021

For those of you who worry about tipsy online shopping 🤣🤣🤣
Very funny Grin
katedan · 02/01/2022 18:40

Please can I join? I do not know if I am looking to do dry January or for a longer period but would appreciate the support. Last night my kids had an intervention ( aged 18 and 15) and said me and DH have been drinking too much over Christmas and they want to know why. In truth our marriage is in the bin and drinking was something that was holding us together. Outside of Christmas we normally go for 4 days without drinking each week but over Christmas it has been every day but when we drink it is a bottle of wine/prosecco each minimum. I feel so low that my kids feel like this and thankfully DH has agreed to give sobriety a chance together and make changes. So here I am for a hand hold.

IsFuzzyBeagMise · 02/01/2022 18:48

@katedan

Please can I join? I do not know if I am looking to do dry January or for a longer period but would appreciate the support. Last night my kids had an intervention ( aged 18 and 15) and said me and DH have been drinking too much over Christmas and they want to know why. In truth our marriage is in the bin and drinking was something that was holding us together. Outside of Christmas we normally go for 4 days without drinking each week but over Christmas it has been every day but when we drink it is a bottle of wine/prosecco each minimum. I feel so low that my kids feel like this and thankfully DH has agreed to give sobriety a chance together and make changes. So here I am for a hand hold.
Wishing you well.
Spongebobsmartypants · 02/01/2022 18:49

Just getting through the horrible witching hour. Feeling anxious. But can do this

Upyouranty · 02/01/2022 19:02

@katedan

Please can I join? I do not know if I am looking to do dry January or for a longer period but would appreciate the support. Last night my kids had an intervention ( aged 18 and 15) and said me and DH have been drinking too much over Christmas and they want to know why. In truth our marriage is in the bin and drinking was something that was holding us together. Outside of Christmas we normally go for 4 days without drinking each week but over Christmas it has been every day but when we drink it is a bottle of wine/prosecco each minimum. I feel so low that my kids feel like this and thankfully DH has agreed to give sobriety a chance together and make changes. So here I am for a hand hold.
Holding your hand @katedan Flowers
OverByYer · 02/01/2022 19:04

@katedan

Please can I join? I do not know if I am looking to do dry January or for a longer period but would appreciate the support. Last night my kids had an intervention ( aged 18 and 15) and said me and DH have been drinking too much over Christmas and they want to know why. In truth our marriage is in the bin and drinking was something that was holding us together. Outside of Christmas we normally go for 4 days without drinking each week but over Christmas it has been every day but when we drink it is a bottle of wine/prosecco each minimum. I feel so low that my kids feel like this and thankfully DH has agreed to give sobriety a chance together and make changes. So here I am for a hand hold.
That must have been hard to hear from your children. When I'm having bad days mulling over how much I've drunk over the years I often beat myself up that my children will remember in a bad way that I was always having a glass of wine.
Youngatheart00 · 02/01/2022 19:09

It’s definitely witching hour here for me, we’ve just put a film on and knowing it’s a bank holiday tomorrow….

I will stay strong. I’m bloody starving though as started the healthy eating in earnest too. I’m wondering whether I need to ease up on that and have some carbs/sugar because the alcohol free is the main thing I want to achieve

polkadotpjs · 02/01/2022 19:29

I'm twitching for wine. The bank holiday thing is making me feel it's my "right" but that is so ridiculous. Hang in everyone
I had to apologise to my children yesterday too as I was so ashamed

pointythings · 02/01/2022 19:39

Aaaargh stress... DD2 and her GF of over 3 years have just broken up - long distance relationship not working out.

Must put away the stunning tea glass for the duration and use a normal mug. Oh well.

dementedma · 02/01/2022 19:42

Day 2 done. Managed to resist the whispers of the wine witch but had to have a big mug of creamy hot chocolate instead so probably havent saved any calories today. Hope I sleep better tonight

makeusabrewwillyou · 02/01/2022 19:43

Think a few people are finding it tricky tonight - try and do something to take your mind off it, the cravings/witching hour will pass and you will feel much better for it. Every day of being sober is a boost and think learning to cope with these uneasy feelings is half the battle x

RedDingDongMerrily · 02/01/2022 19:45

@pointythings what does that mean? Wine in a mug? This time of year is so odd for relationships.

pointythings · 02/01/2022 19:53

RedDingDongMerrily it was a tea glass, not a wine glass. Really gorgeous, for the use of my posh evening sleepy tea (which I have on my normal non drinking days anyway). But it needs to be out of sight for a bit.

I don't think it was the season that triggered this - DD2 is in first year at uni in Plymouth, her GF is doing another year at school because she didn't know what she wanted to study and was short an A level due to health problems. So they've been long distance since September and didn't see enough of each other during lockdown either. That's hard for people who have been together from age 15. It's just sad.

RedDingDongMerrily · 02/01/2022 19:58

Ah I see! Hope your DD is ok heartbreak is so sad

polkadotpjs · 02/01/2022 20:12

I hope you don't mind me keep checking in but I feel I'm going to need it. I'm having a line cordial with ginger ale. In a wine glass. It's actually nice and may be my new evening market. Got AF beers but going to leave those for now as I want to try a bit healthier eating and drinking too for a few days

IJustLovePirates · 02/01/2022 20:18

Love the list@MyGhastIsFlabbered

I started on the second which is what id planned. Wanted to enjoy New Years Eve and Day. Had too much too drink on New Years Eve. Don’t remember if I went to bed before midnight or not 😟

Didn’t enjoy New Years Day at all as was so hungover.

Survived Day 1 yesterday (I’m in Australia)

Have come up with a slogan for myself

“Lose the weight….not the weekend” 😀

Spongebobsmartypants · 02/01/2022 20:22

I off to bed, happy as day 2 is now over. Wasnt easy, anxiety was bad.

PeacheyPeach · 02/01/2022 20:43

@katedan hand held ❤️ it's horrible when the kids notice that things are getting out of hand, hope you can have a clearer head about things and go from there XXX
I've not put down the chocolate today so feeling full!! I feel like I'm hoovering it all up from the house so that I don't have any more temptation in the house!!!

trydry22 · 02/01/2022 21:00

Checking in for the evening, we've been playing bingo in the kitchen drinking fizzy pop! Wobbly moment when I went to the fridge and there was a bottle of wine untouched in there.. I've tipped it down the sink and moved on. Determined to stay strong, I've done the no make selfie on 1st and will do the same again on the 1st Feb .. I have no doubt this will spur me on to continue!

trydry22 · 02/01/2022 21:02

@katedan hand hold from me to. I can totally relate. Our marriage is also in the bin - not my doing and I've blocked it out with wine for far too long. Let's make those positive changes not just for ourselves but our children to. ❤️