Calling time on wine: 100 days sober - starting 01/01/26

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My wine drinking has slowly spiralled into a daily habit and I’m calling time on it. No drama, no rock bottom - just the realisation that it’s become a crutch and I want out of the swirl.

From 1st January, I’m committing to 100 days sober and I’d love others to join me. This isn’t about moderation or “just weekends” - it’s about a clean break and supporting each other to go completely alcohol-free for the full 100 days.

If alcohol has crept in as a daily default, if you’re tired of negotiating with yourself every evening, or if you simply want a proper reset with people who get it, you’re very welcome here.

No judgement. No pressure. Just accountability, honesty, and support.

Well done @freshstart2026 !

Good luck tomorrow; you will be in the best state of mind possible staying sober tonight

Yes. I have to ask myself why I drank daily when the next day if someone asked my what emotion I was feeling I would say "despair" or "despondency".

My mood is much better even after 2 weeks. I also am being very effective. I was pretty effective drinking too to be fair (I sometimes envy those drinker - mostly men - who got to completely opt out of life and lie on a sofa or sit in a pub gretting drunk - that wasn't me) but I have an energy this past week. I also lost a few pounds which I didn't expect.

@freshstart2026 I went to the doctor last week and was pretty honest. I have some issues - BP, cholesterol, liver function - but she seemed confident that if I stayed off wine and lost some weight these would resolve.

Hang in there everyone.

Was just thinking part of the adjustment is getting used to no highs and no lows. Previously you would have the anticipation and then the “ fun” of drinking to excess out ( or in my case often home alone). This would be followed the next day by the low- hangover, self loathing, regret, promises to self etc etc and repeat.
Now feelings are stable there’s no high ( yet) and no low so therefore we feel “ bored”
For me I’ve realised I don’t necessarily crave wine -it’s sugar and the chance to remove my self from the humdrum and live in my own little drunk world for a time.

This is so true. Yes, for me drinking is/was about escapism - from my stresses and worries and from everyday life.

Has anyone treated themselves to anything yet with the money they’ve not spent on alcohol? I’ve saved £210 so far. Me and DH are stoney broke ATM so to be honest it’s mostly going into paying off our debts. I did spend £30 on a new top today though as felt I deserved something for reaching the halfway point of January (it will arrive in a few days time).

£210 is incredible @freshstart2026 you have earnt that new top!!

My total is much less but I plan to use it to boost the holiday pot.

Thanks! I figured I was spending about £12 a night on a bottle of wine, plus about £40 a week at the pub. Not to mention the takeaways I’d get once or twice a week to help the hangover! It really adds up.

@freshstart2026 good luck for tomorrow! Echo what has been said you will feel so GLAD to allow yourself to be in the best headspace for the day. And 210£ is amazing! Mine isn’t quite as good but I reckon a fair amount though.

@needastrongoneagain very sorry about your father. I’ve been there too, both losing a father and experiencing very traumatic last few days (although not in his case). You are doing amazing 💐

Really really really wanted a glass of wine earlier while cooking. I had sparkling water instead with CBD oil, no idea if it did anything for me. However I just focused on the urge being temporary and once dinner would be over I wouldn’t want it anymore. I also kept reminding myself it would never be a glass, it would be 2/3 or a bottle and I would feel disappointed in myself tomorrow. Day 12 let’s go!!

Anyone going to classes (online or in person)?

I haven't looked at the thread for a while so I'm sorry to see so many of you feeling wobbly. Or maybe we are more likely to come to the thread looking for a bit of a hand hold if feeling flaky.
I'm still feeling strong and motivated. I just wanted to say that tonight I'm trying a dealcoholised red so I thought I'd come and share my thoughts.
Previously I've tried a few af reds and they've been grim. I've ended up cooking with them. I bought this to try over Christmas because I thought if it was foul I could dilute it with good stuff to make it more palatable and moderate my units.
It is called Noughty and it is just about ok. I like a smooth full bodied red and this compares with a lighter wine. The sort that average eateries dish up as the house. It isn't terrible and I've glugged about 1/3 of the bottle. I opened it tonight because I saw it on offer for £9 at Waitrose today and I bought it there for £12 before Christmas. I think it is ok enough to buy more. Please don't shout at me if you try it and spit it out. Premium red it ain't but hey I'm watching TV with a glass of 'wine' in my hand so I'll bank that.

My AF wine one woman crusade continues. Had one called Divine from M and S last night and it was pretty good (red). Tesco white has been the worst so far....

Well done going to the doctor. It’s a brave move and it sounds as if everything is reversible. Cheering you on.

A fortnight done!!! That feels like quite an achievement. I’m getting an early night as I have a tough day tomorrow. Goodnight all x

This is why I started drinking more after kids. The inability to do things I had enjoyed pre-children made my life feel very flat and alcohol was the answer to that, then it just became a habit.

I had no desire for wine tonight. Actually really enjoyed my lime and soda.
I completely identify with @SwiftyFiftypost . Im not missing the highs because I’m so happy not to feel that horrible sense of self loathing, dread and regret afterwards. The “boredom” is a result of all this extra time which is really an incredible gift - I just have to work out what to do with it…
Wishing you wonderful people a good nights rest and a contentment tomorrow.

Day 8 done and feeling accomplished as Wednesdays are my day off which used to mean I could indulge my love of/addiction to wine on Tuesday evening and then spend most of my day off feeling rubbish, guilty, tired and grumpy.

Today I got up early, walked the pup, got my nails done and completed a CPD module which I have been procrastinating about (read too drunk/hungover to attempt), then settled down to watch Traitors with a large glass of AF wine as a reward.

wishing you all a tranquil night xx

Morning all. Hope everyone is waking up feeling good/positive, even if sleep has not been great.

@needastrongoneagain I’m sorry for your loss and sending virtual hugs 💐 . It’s so easy to mask feelings with booze even though we know it doesn’t work even in the short term.

Day 16 for me today. I use the app “I am sober” and I got a prompt to write some notes owing to the 2 week milestone - I’ll copy/paste what I wrote below as it’s a short summary of how it’s been. I’m up early again for work as I’m
doing extra shifts for the money (planning some treats for myself) and to keep myself busy and distracted. Hopefully everyone has a good day.

I am sober reflection
Two weeks AF. It’s not been too hard owing to mental fallout from Christmas. Feeling good. It is soooo good waking up without anxiety. Face is less puffy. No weight loss yet. Mood is good. Been once or twice I’ve thought it would be nice to have wine but zero desire to binge. Really looking forward to getting a month under my belt. Sleep was poor but is getting better. Hopefully my liver is doing a happy dance and my brain chemistry is recalibrating and healing itself. Let’s see what the next two weeks bring!

Morning. I'm still hanging on. Been a bit down this week. I've got a head cold (nothing serious) and just want to sleep. No real urges for wine though, so that's good. And I've lost a couple of lb, which is good too. Skin still not looking that great - i want to be glowing. Hopefully that'll come. Thinking about a pp said about giving yourself a reward. I want to do something at the end of the first month. Maybe a spa treatment.

I suddenly feel so low today, I keep crying 😢 does anyone else feel like this? I’ve been feeling so positive but I suddenly feel really hopeless. Not about drinking, just about life

I had a dreadful sleep last night thanks to DH’s snoring 😡 And had to get to the doctors for 8am. The good news is my blood pressure is normal - and I have a full blood test booked soon to check liver function and everything else. Has anyone else had one of these? I wonder how accurate they are in terms of the state of your liver…

I felt like this the day before last. Just really low mood and feeling generally down about life rather than anything specific. After a good night’s sleep I felt better the next day. I’m sure I read that mood swings are par for the course in the early days of quitting. The miserable weather doesn’t help either - it’s grim out there 😫 Hang in there @2026x - it will pass x

Morning all, day 16 and I am genuinely shocked by my own behaviour. Still here. Still sober. Who even am I?

Zero desire to drink now, temptation is low, and I’m honestly a bit suspicious about it. Like… is this a trap?

Cold has finally done one (thank you, goodbye), but sleep is still chaotic. Turns out I wasn’t “relaxing with wine”, I was just sedating myself nightly. So now my brain has to learn how to power down without wine.

No magical glow-up yet. No sudden urge to run marathons. But I do feel a bit brighter, less foggy, and way more in control - which I’ll absolutely take.

Weekend number 3 incoming, so public service announcement:

Remember why you started (screenshots of your worst hangover notes are helpful)

Play the tape forward - do you want smug Saturday morning or self-loathing Saturday noon?

Stock up on AF drinks so you still feel fancy

Boredom is the gateway drug. Make plans. Even if they’re just with Netflix.

If you’re on day 1, day 3, day 16 or day “why am I even reading this”, you’re doing brilliantly.
Let’s keep going - we’ve come too far to be taken out by a Prosecco. 🍾🚫😏

Really looking forward to getting a month under my belt.

I’m also looking forward to this, as 31 days is the longest I’ve ever managed without alcohol (except when I was pregnant). It will be interesting to see what happens after that.

I found this thread during my night-time scrolling - it’s really interesting and inspiring!

https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/1dwpw61/wierd_stuff_that_happened_once_you_quit/

Morning!!

Day 16 here. Still struggling to get to sleep but I've figured out that I was either passing out due to the alcohol or exhausted due to alcohol in the prior days as I alcohol always make me stay up so late and my sleep quality is awful after even one drink according to my watch. So, I think I am having to almost learn how to fall asleep by myself without the alcohol or alcohol induced exhaustion.

Anyway, last night I was really productive. I had a spontaneous burst of busyness after the kids went to bed, doing chores that I would normally leave until the weekend and made a really clear plan for things I want to check off at the weekend - things I'd never usually have energy to do. I also had a very productive work day, so I think the brain fog is lifting. This is the boost I needed before the weekend as I was starting to think "what's the point"

Morning.

Hang in there @freshstart2026, I am no expert but I think this is entirely normal for 2 weeks in. Your brain is recalibrating itself after the toxins from alcohol have left its system. It will probably take a little while for that to happen. Imagine, if it helps, how much more crap you’d feel if you had a drink now. I think the blood tests are pretty accurate as far as I understand and you’ll get a good idea of how you are doing. You can ask for a scan though I believe, if you are honest re your drinking and would like to see if there’s any damage. Maybe ask yourself if it would change anything ie the things you need to do to repair or, worse case scenario, at least stop any more damage is stop drinking. You might not need a scan to change your behaviour. Alternatively it might the one thing that keeps you on the sober path.

It’s 3 weeks for me today. I slept brilliantly last night after really poor sleep for the previous nights, but that was due to DF rather than no wine.

I struggled with sleep to start with but I've been having a cup of 'sleep' tea about half an hour before bed, and then going up to read for a bit before turning the lights out. It's really helped me with the initial switching off, and I'm now sleeping much better overall. Just for anyone who needs a different angle in terms of getting to sleep.

Day 12 today 🎉 and still absolute zero desire for any wine. I'm actually a bit flummoxed by this, but fully embracing it.