I didn't have a drink last night

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I've done this before. I easily drink a bottle of wine a night, sometimes more. I vow to give up, feel the benefits, then the habit gradually creeps back again.

So I am going to write down how I feel, so I can reflect back when temptation strikes.

I only slept 6 hours, but for the first time in a long time I didn't wake in the night. I think I've read alcohol knocks you out for 5 hours and that's roughly the time I usually wake.

I have put make up on, and packed my lunch. I'm not rushing round, feeling like hell, because I stayed in bed too long.

I am driving to work, because I'm not worried that there might still be alcohol in my system.

I'm not worried that I might still smell of last nights alcohol.

I feel focused and looking forward to the day ahead.

I'm thinking about treating myself to a lovely soft drink later.

I am looking forward to doing this all again tomorrow

Would anyone like to join me?

One day at a time. Don’t beat yourself up. Use the knowledge to make a plan for the next time you’re tempted. You’ve got this, you’re still doing well.

Today is day 31, so would have been the equivalent of dry January, had I not had a drink last weekend. I had a shocking day at work, and all I could think about on the way home was a glass of wine to distress. But I am not drinking tonight, the decision is made.

I'm just going to keep going one day at a time. I know I feel better for doing this, physically and mentally. I lost half a stone. I also know that however intense stress feels, it soon passes.

I do know that whatever happens, I will never go back to the way is was drinking before.

That's amazing! You should be so proud of yourself. I hope I can say this about myself soon, still drinking a bottle of wine a night and not breaking the habit. Well done you!

That’s brilliant, well done

Well done! That’s such a difference and you should be proud as should everyone else on this thread who is attempting to change their relationship with alcohol.

I'm on day 19 and am loving it so far 🎉

Just read your thread xx well done xx

Keep it up xx you must feel so proud of yourself xx 😘

We'll done OP. I'm still hanging in there too. Not had alcohol since New Year's Eve. I am drinking non alcoholic gin with tonic some nights tho. When I want the 'kick' but not the alcohol. Seems to be working

Keep going OP!!

That's amazing @lupinlass.

I went out this weekend, dinner and theatre. I didn't drink.

I became vegetarian many many years ago, long before it was seen as normal. I found people quizzed me endlessly about my motivations. And I got the impression that other people thought that I was somehow judging their choice to eat meat. I certainly wasn't, and never have done. We make decisions for many complex reasons, and mine around food are still evolving as my knowledge increases.

The younger generation appear to have a different attitude to alcohol, in my experience. My ds are very positive about me not drinking.

But peers are different. Especially the 'can't you just have one?'. Do they think I am judging their decisions. Am I painting myself as an out of control alcoholic. I feel like I am the one who is being judged.

Anyway, I have been listening to @brightspice podcast 90 days later, which is excellent. Highly recommend.

I agree there can be judgement about stopping drinking. But I find the people who have a problem with it are usually ones with an alcohol problem themselves. Seeing you give up holds a mirror to their behaviour and they don’t like it. You have to do what’s best for you.

Ignore the judging, you are on the right course. I always tell people I have a busy week so I don't drink, or I do lots of sports now etc etc, gradually the asking stops. Who cares! You feel fab , keep going! The moment you think you need a glass of wine to de-stress think of substitutes , it is possible to train and trick your brain for alternatives!

How's things OP? X

I'm.not a drinker,more of an eater I just wanted to say, well done. I would be tempted to physically put the money u save through not buying the booze in a jar and treating yourself now and then.