Anyone else in Day 1 today

[enoughisenough100]

So after so many attempts of failing, I'm really hoping to succeed this time. Is anyone on day 1. I go through other posts nd read how well people are doing, but just can't seem to get past the first few days. The house is hectic nd I feel like by 5 o clock, I deserve to be opening a bottle of wine. I know I shouldn't nd would be feel so much better the next day if I can stop drinking. Just can't seem to crack it. Any tips on audio books that really worked? Other ideas? I think I've tried so many times I need to do something different. I know the first few weeks are going to b tough, any vitamins etc to give a boost. Any advice ? Help !!!

@Namechanged12344 thank you! 10 months is an amazing achievement!
I love cooking so think that will be my go to hobby but just need to stay away from baking loads of sweet treats!

@Namechanged12344 , hi, I'm ok, thanks. Tad hungover but I got through the day ! You're doing great on Day 35, brilliant. My friend enjoyed nosecco. He had to give up on doctor's orders, and did 3 months. Unfortunately, he's worse than ever now, but what can you do.
Regarding quit lit, I don't know why I've never read any. I love reading. I read about 2 books a week. When I've tried quit lit, can't remember which one, my eyes started to glaze over. But I'm definitely going to try Alcohol Explained as I have heard good things about it. In fact, I read the 1st chapter after it being recommended on here , and I found it really interesting.

Morning all, how is everyone today ?
Well, after my blip, I'm back to my usual self - more refreshed and energetic today. Yesterday was quite difficult, mainly because I'm on my own at work and it is a job for 3 people. So, coupled with a hangover, not ideal. But it was my choice to drink so I had to deal with it.
The rest of the week will be great. I won't drink. Sometimes I have to get it out of my system, I suppose.
Have a great day everyone. Stay positive and sober 💯

Morning. The sun is shining and I’m also feeling much more positive today. Listened to the first chapter of Allen Carr EW for women to stop drinking.
feel focused and already ever so slightly less bloated thank yesterday. Small steps 😊

Morning, how are we all doing?
I dodged a bullet yesterday. Had a fleeting thought that I should treat myself, but I managed to brush it away!
Feeling positive today. And sober !

Hi all, well I'm back to 2 days, but going okay, finding it so tough, I think if I could just get 2 weeks behind me I would find it a little easier! Everyday seems tough at the moment, I always turn to wine in moments of stress! Need to sink myself into a book! I'm off to google to find the next best book after sober diaries which I did think was amazing, hope I can find something like that. Hope yer all doing okay x

@enoughisenough100 , sorry to hear you're struggling, but you've got 2 days to your credit, so just keep trying.
I hear you, though. It's so difficult, especially when you're stressed and you just want to say feck it to everyone and everything.
I've been ok since Sunday, so day 5 tomorrow. I've been so tired through work though, I've had neither thee energy nor thee inclination. Perhaps I should go back to full time work 🤔.
Weekend will be a challenge, but one day at a time, eh.

I’m day 5 today. This week has been ok although found it harder than other times when I’ve been on the wagon.
had a non alcoholic beer while making tea which was lovely today so think I’ve avoided the Friday trap!
however meeting an old friend tomorrow, can’t and don’t want to cancel but definitely a trigger person. Beer garden and sunny weather, feeling anxious about it.

well done to everyone this week

@TheFuckingDogs , well done for avoiding the Friday night trap. I avoided it, too, actually - it's only just occurred to me. I made tea instead. Day 5, too. 👏
I'm not surprised you're anxious about tomorrow. Beer garden and the sun, veryyy tempting.
Do you want to drink? If you do, could you set yourself a limit ?
If you don't want to, can you Google where you're going and see what af range they have ?
I've done this before. I was meeting ex colleagues and I just didn't want to drink, so I had becks blue. There were a few raised eyebrows, but I had a great time. Felt more present etc, and a bonus was I was able to find my way home.

I had two non alcoholic beers and one G&T. Home now, 2 herbal teas and lots of water. Happy with managing to limit to one and didn’t actually enjoy it that much!

@TheFuckingDogs , well done ! That is absolutely brilliant. 👏
And no hangover for you this morning !
I had wine, but I'd had a 5 day break so I'm OK with that.
I'm going away Friday. I know we'll stop off for a meal, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
For now, the next 5 days af.
It's funny how sometimes we have a drink then don't really enjoy it. It's definitely a mental challenge more than anything else for me.

Well done to you too and enjoy your time away