im doing just water, I'm bad for caining cans of pepsi max. Peeing every 5 mins at the minute due to only having water. Sure ill feel better for it at the end of Jan though.
Anyone doing dry January?
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BobUpnDown
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I'm fully 0% larger & wines for a good few years now & no issues with it at all - plus zero banging heads, which is a huge bonus - larger esp is really good now & doesn't have a chemical taste like the old - low alcohol lagers did..
good luck to those giving it a go & esp if you're trying to quit..
good luck to those giving it a go & esp if you're trying to quit..
The_Unicorn
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Not drank alcohol since Jan 2006, had spell on coke/Pepsi but moved to sparkling water which worked for me.
JimboJenkins
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Got the little lad over for 2 nights now so thats 2 more nights I'll stay off. Getting the odd craving bit not too severe.
Seem to be sweating a lot less, another positive!
Seem to be sweating a lot less, another positive!
The_Unicorn
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One day at a time Jimbo, a day becomes a week, a week becomes a fortnight, a fortnight becomes a month and so on
JimboJenkins
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Keeping track of the calories saved/money saved is an extra motivation! Back to gym on sunday.
Johnny Boy
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Wish you all the luck in the world with it Jimbo. You’ve done really well so far. Keep us all posted mate if it helps, we’re with you and rooting for you 
swordtrombonefish
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Not doing dry January but am back to 2 nights on and 5 nights off after a very indulgent 5-6 nights on over Christmas.
picol
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Good stuff Jimbo. Keep up the good work!
I'm doing dry jan for the 2nd year running. After doing it last year I noticed a definite lowering of even wanting a drink at all for the rest of the year. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I had a *real* drink in the 11 months afterwards, although i didnt actually keep track to be honest. I use the "try dry" app from alcoholchange.org. It tracks your dry streak, calories, units and money saved. It's been a real motivating factor
I'm doing dry jan for the 2nd year running. After doing it last year I noticed a definite lowering of even wanting a drink at all for the rest of the year. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I had a *real* drink in the 11 months afterwards, although i didnt actually keep track to be honest. I use the "try dry" app from alcoholchange.org. It tracks your dry streak, calories, units and money saved. It's been a real motivating factor
sadgit
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Sleep takes time. Don't worry about it, when you need sleep it will come. When I stop drinking I can see a huge difference in my face and my appetite.
JimboJenkins
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App says £200 and over 10000 calories saved OMGGood stuff Jimbo. Keep up the good work!
I'm doing dry jan for the 2nd year running. After doing it last year I noticed a definite lowering of even wanting a drink at all for the rest of the year. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I had a *real* drink in the 11 months afterwards, although i didnt actually keep track to be honest. I use the "try dry" app from alcoholchange.org. It tracks your dry streak, calories, units and money saved. It's been a real motivating factor
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That's just this week lol
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JimboJenkins
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Yeah but if your drinking is centred around events and stuff thats more healthy and not really a problem, so you seem in good control of it
Beverleyred
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Not sure how anyone can do a dry any month after watching Boro play. It’s enough to drive a saint to drink.
JimboJenkins
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Thankfully I forgot it was an early kickoff, thus preserving my streak!
ForssAwakens
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Tell you what’s really irked me on this thread
The people who feel the need to tell people how much they are going to drink on a thread where people are talking about recovery.
The people who feel the need to tell people how much they are going to drink on a thread where people are talking about recovery.
JimboJenkins
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I think it's a positive, it's good to hear if people can manage their intake without going too far with it
that's also an achievement in my eyes!JimboJenkins
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Just a minor update for you kind people that have been following my post, I've just attended my first online AA meeting, and now feel confident enpugh to take the next step on my journey and go to a physical meeting tomorrow, bit nervous but guess everyone there is in the same boat, or has been 
Uncle_Marbles
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Don't worry about attending, you will be welcomed. I went to my first meeting many years ago when p!she'd and off my face. It took me many meetings until I eventually got it, and got sober. You will hear the phrase "keep coming back" and "it will only work if you work it..i.e the programme". It's very true.Just a minor update for you kind people that have been following my post, I've just attended my first online AA meeting, and now feel confident enpugh to take the next step on my journey and go to a physical meeting tomorrow, bit nervous but guess everyone there is in the same boat, or has been
Sometimes you can't do it by yourself and need to be around people who get it.
Good luck. One day at a time.