34 hours sober

[StartingOverIn2025]

I'm doing it. I have been sober for 34 hours. How pathetic is that to be cheering myself for, but it is the longest I have been sober in probably the last 6 months. I have downloaded a support group app, and have my first virtual group this evening.

I didn't hit rock bottom, but I want better for myself and my family. I can't let history repeat itself. My father was alcoholic too and it was pure hell. Solidarity to anyone else going through similar.

13 days is awesome! Now you know you can. Go again tomorrow. You're either winning or you're learning xx

@StartingOverIn2025 no need to say sorry. I've had a few blips. But I'm using the Try Dry app, and looking at the calendar overview makes me see how far I've come. I was drinking heavily every day previously, and that's changed drastically. I'm trying to focus on not slipping back into old habits. Please try not to be too hard on yourself, you're doing so well!

Thanks for your kindness, I feel really embarrassed and weak and disappointed in myself. It was an impulsive response to frustrating news. I'm so cross.

I didn't even really enjoy it. No hangover though so that's a plus.

Counting days is a good way to track your progress but so is also tracking how many units you’ve saved your liver and calories too - and just keep counting those from now as it will spur you on more. You got this OP 💪🏻

I had 2 glasses of wine in a restaurant on Saturday, didn't want them and didn't enjoy them. Just trying to be sociable. Back on the wagon now.

It's hard isn't it sometimes.

I wasn't even being sociable, I was being petulant and I self sabotaged out of temper. I was cross and frustrated and lashed out at myself. I didn't really enjoy it either and the embarrassment I feel today serves as my reason to not do it again.

To show that much understanding of yourself is admirable. We're all human, and long-standing behaviour patterns take time to recognise and change. Hang on in there x

Thank you. I felt much stronger yesterday, and my resolve remains strong today too.

Can I join you please @StartingOverIn2025 ?
I was doing dry Jan, lasted less than a week (again). Had a bit of a heavy weekend and still feeling rough now. This is my day 2

Of course @GladiatoooorsReadyyyy! Wishing you all the best