Dryer than a Tena Lady - DJ2022 #2

[MyGhastIsFlabbered]

New thread for those of us attempting Dry January.

@KatieBenz ✋✋virtual hand hold for you

@StarryNightSparkles Thanks for the corona find! I have been looking for af corona. I think I will go to get some today.

On to day 13 and feeling so much better in myself. Clear head, far less puffy face and sleeping well. The morning walk is getting longer.. I'm feeling like I can push further and the cool morning sea air really is wonderful - especially not being hungover!

No sudden urges for wine last night which is great. Tea, Bath, Bed for all by 9 ☺️ My app tells me I've saved some money so I'm treating myself to a new duvet set and walking boots at the weekend!

No problem @guineapigs let me know what you think of it. @MyGhastIsFlabbered thank you that's kind of you to say.

@KatieBenz you're very welcome. And thank you, it's kind of you to say. Big virtual hand hold here for your dgs

It's not February yet? I think I'd understand if we were nearing the end of January but personally I think you've jumped the gun somewhat. I intend staying dry, but for now being part of DJ is perfectly fine and very supportive.

@trydry22 thanks for your personal opinion. I started the February thread yesterday not with the intention of taking anything away from here as it is a fantastic thread and it is still Jan. For me personally I have committed myself to df and wanted to cement that in reality as I don't talk to anyone in rl about my drinking and also because I was forward planning which gives me a sense of control and allows me to build up to February. It was also to see if anyone else felt like me and as a coping mechanism forward planned/committed this early.

I have apologised to the op as I genuinely thought this thread was for January only. I take my hat off to people who can live in the day but unfortunately for me I need a focus and a plan.

Hope that makes sense and answers your questions. The same with anything in life when it comes to af we are all individuals coping in our own way.

I know all too well about planning with two children with autism. I myself have already said 'in my head' I'm likely to carry on being alcohol free on past January. I personally just find it confusing that you've started running a thread 12 days into January. As you say each to their own. You have your thread so box ticked ✅

@StarryNightSparkles

It's not February yet? I think I'd understand if we were nearing the end of January but personally I think you've jumped the gun somewhat. I intend staying dry, but for now being part of DJ is perfectly fine and very supportive.

@trydry22 thanks for your personal opinion. I started the February thread yesterday not with the intention of taking anything away from here as it is a fantastic thread and it is still Jan. For me personally I have committed myself to df and wanted to cement that in reality as I don't talk to anyone in rl about my drinking and also because I was forward planning which gives me a sense of control and allows me to build up to February. It was also to see if anyone else felt like me and as a coping mechanism forward planned/committed this early.

I have apologised to the op as I genuinely thought this thread was for January only. I take my hat off to people who can live in the day but unfortunately for me I need a focus and a plan.

Hope that makes sense and answers your questions. The same with anything in life when it comes to af we are all individuals coping in our own way.

Why are you apologising? You can start any thread you want! I also find it motivating to look into February too and it’s not like you started banging on about dry feb in the January post!

Thanks @Pikaso 💐

I'll step away .. 😵‍💫 enjoy your AF journey people

@trydry22

I'll step away .. 😵‍💫 enjoy your AF journey people

I wasn’t having a go at you - just didn’t want StarryNightSparkles to feel that she couldn’t post her goals for February. This is a difficult journey for a lot of us and if it helps Starry to look to February then she should be supported with that. I also find it helpful to look forward. We all get through this in different ways.

I apologise if it seemed like I was piling on you, I truly wasn’t and please don’t stop posting on here, I equally want you to get through it in a way that works for you @trydry22

@KatieBenz hope it all goes well today

No corona cero in nearby big Tescos. I had a look what else they had but I didn't fancy anything else.

[quote canyon2000]@KatieBenz hope it all goes well today [/quote]
Thank you. Just heard that he is out of surgery - all went well
Unfortunately, I have cracked and poured myself a glass of wine. I’m not going to beat myself up over it and will resume with DJ tomorrow. Thank you for your kind wishes x

@KatieBenz so pleased it went ok - waiting for kids to come out of surgery is very stressful and always seems to take longer than expected.

I had good news on the health front today - feeling really relieved so it must have been bothering me more than I realised.

Long day and a cold commute home, and I’m on my own tonight. Was very tempted to get a bottle on the way home but seem to have resisted so far

Brilliant news @Onewildandpreciouslife !

Please don't leave us @trydry22 we'll miss you! And the core message here is we are all trying to do our best to find ways to stay AF 

@StarryNightSparkles impressed at the commitment for feb! Might see you there... we'll have to see!

Today I had to get up early for work, but took my dog for a walk at the beach first and there was a beautiful sunrise.

Today I felt very grateful for making it to day 13, and for being able to feel healthy, hangover free and generally clear headed walking along the beach.

Definitely a good moment :)

I've concluded I very much enjoy flavoured tonic water with ice. Fairly low in calories, refreshing and curbs the craving for me. Grapefruit and Rosemary flavour my fave so far!

@CrumpetswithMarmite we’ve had fog all day
On the herb tea 🌿

Has anyone else got really dry skin?

Great news @KatieBenz. I'm braced for the 3rd Jan weekend and feeling strong, not sure I can quite sign up for DF yet, I feel 100% better for stopping drinking but just like wine. Maybe we can splinter off and have a moderation thread too in Feb? I hope you stick with us @trydry22, I'm sure we all strengthen our will power by posting here.

@Firsttimemummy33 yep dry skin and horrendous rosacea
And last week I thought my skin was looking good

@Hohofortherobbers

Great news *@KatieBenz*. I'm braced for the 3rd Jan weekend and feeling strong, not sure I can quite sign up for DF yet, I feel 100% better for stopping drinking but just like wine. Maybe we can splinter off and have a moderation thread too in Feb? I hope you stick with us *@trydry22*, I'm sure we all strengthen our will power by posting here.

I’d like a Feb moderation thread. I’ve been reading Mindful Drinking which suggests a 28 day break then a reset with strict rules about how much and how often. I’d like to drink a controlled amount at weekends and maybe 1 or 2 nights where I can have one drink with dinner (so 3-4 alcohol free nights) but an overall controlled amount for the week, so that if I go over one night then there’s no buying more alcohol midweek allowed!

Glad things are going well @KatieBenz

I'm sure we can middle through February together whether we're fully AF or just moderating...and please stay @trydry22

I like moderation thread idea too. My plan is not to drink during the week but have a beer or two during the weekend.