Dry January and beyond - Thread 2

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Hey everyone
New thread as the old one was filling up
@Flicitytricity @coastergirl @TimeForNosecco

Tried the Gordon's Pink Lemonade " gin" drink in a can but it's too sweet for me.
Sticking with making my ginger switchel which has a real bite.

Think I've just had an ephinany. Was scrolling in active and read the one where the op is trying to sober up after drinkingbfarvtoo much today, so much that her head is buzzing. This sounds like hell and she's going to be as sick as a dog tomorrow. I slept solidly last night with really vivid dreams I was flying, it was wonderful and so much better than 2 large glasses of shiraz would have been

Bloody hell
for some reason I thought this week was the last week🙁😭
I think it is because we have done 3 weeks but the first week started on a Weds. and we have already done 3 weekends. I could weep

It hit me during last week that there were TWO weekends to go, as well! 😳🤣

Ooof tonight is the first real struggle.

I have just that dreadful "shall I shan't I" internal conflict, with most of me teetering to commit to "fuck it I'm off to the pub", and about 2% of me was no no no you're not!

And I have to admit this group helped me hear that 2% voice I'm pretty sure without this thread I'd be in the pub sinking a few pints - so thanks folks, honestly

Well done Sloth. Great name by the way.

Well done to everyone finding it tough this weekend and holding strong!

I’ve decided to go for 90 days to not let myself start the internal warfare next week as surprisingly ok but know that will change come feb if give myself a choice!

I wanted to watch the programmes a few of you had mentioned over on the first thread. I’m watching the panorama one tonight please can someone remind me of the other one?

thanks 😊

Day 22 done for me. I realised tonight that the stiff feeling in my fingers I had been getting has gone since I stopped drinking. There were times I felt like one of my fingers wasn't moving properly but it's totally stopped now. I am wondering is it maybe the sulphites in wine or something that was causing it

Hello all
Checking into day 25.
Had a couple of little ricks CBD drinks yesterday. Absolutely lovely but I slept in until 09:30 and I don't know if it was them that helped.
DP and I had a lot of Sunday pub action in the afternoons last year as a hair of the dog from the Saturday night. So bad.
I have loved waking up fresh on a Monday these past few weeks.

My sweet cravings are through the roof though!

Dp has had wine tonight. I opened the bottle for him. I really enjoyed taking a deep sniff from the bottle. It smelt lovely. However, I wasn’t tempted to have any. Not particularly because I didn’t want a glass, it just wasn’t an option.
I have come so far that I would be really cross if I caved now.
it was interesting to seem him become instantly relaxed and chatty. He had been doing DJ with me and no doubt will be back on the wagon again tomorrow.
I think it was interesting for him too. He is currently asleep infront of the wood burner😂

The other one was the 'tonight' programme on itv.

Hi all, I haven't drank alcohol since New Years Day. I had one hell of a bloody hangover from the night before and decided drinking is no longer for me. Have a summer family wedding to go to, and plan to take my car to save a few pennies on not having to fork out for accommodation and save a horrible headache next morning 🥹

Thank you !

hope everyone has a good start to the week!

I am getting horrendous hangovers from even a couple of drinks so feel alcohol isn't for me anymore to. I had a big night out in November (rarely go out drinking) and it took me 4 days to feel normal again 🙈.

DH said last night that he has decided once the whiskey he got for Christmas is finished he will be stopping drinking. Lol I am quite glad he was annoying me with his commentary on sat night through a show we were supposed to be watching after he had a couple of whiskeys. I was really enjoying the show but he couldn't understand why I had to ask him to rewind it as I hadn't heard what was said..

Checking in 3 weeks today for me. Saw this and it made me laugh, thought some people on here would appreciate it. Have a good day everyone.

I’m still growing strong and my new person vibes have officially kicked in.

I feel energised and balanced in a way I haven’t done since last DJ… and before that since I was pregnant.

I feel like I am begrudgingly going to have to accept that wine, which I love so much… is not good for me. I look back on the last year and can really see where I’ve been reactive, sluggish, tired, anxious and emotional. It does all add up and I needed to feel this good to know that I don’t want to feel like that again.

No weight off yet as taking things a step at a time with habit forming, but writing this for accountability the next time I think about reaching for a habitual drink.

Day 20 for me guys and feeling good. I’ve been eating crap over the weekend and my guts have suffered so back on the health train today.

On the plus I’ve managed to do so much more with my weekend and no background irritation, no dreadful hangovers, aches pains, headaches, anxiety. I’ve spent time with my family and friends been out for the day, walks, fish and chips hot chocolate. Went to a class with my daughter, enjoyed a roast and watching programmes together and had a laugh and had good quality restful sleep instead of me being in my own little world up into the night drinking alcohol until I was drunk and stupid on my own for absolutely nothing.

I saw the post of that lady who had drank too much on the main thread and felt an internal cringe - thinking thats probably how I sound when I’m drunk and on my own texting people and being an idiot. 🤦‍♀️

I'm going to continue onwards and aim for 6months bar one event out that I will probably have a couple at. still feeling strong. Have only had whispers from the witch this weekend that I brushed off with ease - that internal battle when the “oh fuck it” is winning is normally what I’m like but somehow I feel more resilient at the moment. Like someone else said, it’s like it’s not an option so no point even entertaining it.

Actually, they've now debunked the 'health benefits to light drinking' myth! Current advice is that 'there is no safe level of alcohol consumption'.

Now, that's for each individual to assess what risk they're prepared to take, but it's helpful if you're looking for another reason to quit and stay quit! 😁

Morning all day 20, well done to us all for successfully completing another weekend! 🤩
Managed to beat the wine witch again!
It does feel good to not be drinking! Even if it is hard sometimes when the cravings come.
My DP caved in at football yesterday, he feels disappointed today! Even more determined now to see it through.
Need to start thinking about after as I don’t want to go back to drinking, being in a calorie deficit will help as I haven’t got any spare calories for wine! And I’m currently trying to loose the 7 pounds I put on over Christmas and keep it off as I was snacking far to much also.Want to look and feel the best I can this year so will have to be extremely disciplined and put the hard work in it’s good to have a challenge hoping this year is the YEAR for change.
have a great week 🙌🏻

Glad I'm not the only one to have put on a wodge of podge over Christmas, @TimeForNosecco ... 😁

But it's shiftable! I've said before, I am more motivated by the gains than the dire warnings, so let me observe two weeks in that it's so much easier not to drink! Sleep? Better. Losing weight? This will be easier. Dealing with difficult people? Easier. Vibing with the good guys? Comes naturally! And skin and eyes and mood and energy, once the initial withdrawal is over... SO many benefits, there for our taking! ✊

@HereBeWormholes exactly the same...motivated by the gains. I think I was just perpetually hungover before and all the shitty things that come with that and just accepting it and trying to deal with it uggggh

'Just accepting it,' yes... I find I get a lot more feisty with a bit of sober time under my belt, @Sammy900 ! 😄

There is conflicting research and a lot of propaganda. Many of the longest lived populations on earth drink regularly - but lightly. I would suggest reading Tony Edwards' books on the subject. A lot of the anti-alcohol propaganda has been debunked. What is indisputable is that heavy drinking isn't good for anyone, and if people can't moderate, then it's best that they stop altogether.

Hi all
Day 20 for me. I'm feeling good but I'll admit today I've had the annoying voice in my ear "see, look how long you've gone without, you've proved you can do it so may aswell have a wine tonight"
I'll ignore it though, I'm playing it forward in my head, imagining waking up tomorrow morning with a fuzzy head, anxiety and disappointment in myself. That bloody wine witch really doesn't know how to take a hint!!
Off to do the school run now will check in again later

That's exactly how I'm thinking too! Haven't been bothered at all tbh which has surprised me. But I'm keen to carry it on after the end of Jan!