Anyone doing dry January?

[JimboJenkins]

Awesome work Jimbo. Keep it going pal!

The kindness and support on here means a lot, thankyou

 

[The_Unicorn]

3 weeks become a month, 1 month becomes 2 etc.

 

[JimboJenkins]

3 weeks become a month, 1 month becomes 2 etc

Exactly this. No setbacks so far, haven't even been remotely tempted luckily. I've read a lot on managaing setbacks, so I am preparing myself in case it happens.

 

[Uncle_Marbles]

Exactly this. No setbacks so far, haven't even been remotely tempted luckily. I've read a lot on managaing setbacks, so I am preparing myself in case it happens.

Some useful reading or audio books if you havent tried already

Drink:The new science of alcohol and your health by Professor David Nut
Sober on a drunk planet - Sean alexander
Alcohol explained - 1 & 2 William Porter
The Naked MInd by Annie Grace
Obviously the Big Book also!!

All helped me in my recovery journey

Take care JimboJ, and keep your amazing journey going on...and on...and on

 

[Ingleby_Flash]

It’s February, red or white?

 

[DanJC]

I went six months last year without wanting to have a beer. I've noticed particularly that after the one month that my sleep was much improved, I had more energy and felt sharper in my mind. It is said that despite common belief that alcohol spoils your sleep cycle, it might help you doze off initially, but it prevents you from getting to the deepest level of your sleep cycle which is the most refreshing. After a month off beer, seven hours sleep was enough to feel raring to go whilst a night having a few beers I'd need eleven hours but still feel groggy.

I think social stigma is a big hurdle for those who want to cut back / knock it on the head. Going to pubs/events generally people will be shocked if you say you're not drinking and instead have a cuppa or a soft drink. These days i'll have a beer if mi going on holiday or very rare special occasions, because in truth i quite like the feeling of being fresh/eating healthy and exercising.

 

[BoroPhil]

If you have a garmin or similar you can see what a mess alcohol does to your sleep and heart rate.

 

[JimboJenkins]

Yep, made it through my first month, still going to keep sober. Still attending the AA meetings.
Had a bit of a knock last night when i woke to the message that a mate of mine died suddenly at our work. He was 45 - 3 months older than me. That's given me even more perspective on trying to remain as healthy as possible.

 

[JimboJenkins]

 

[Kinky_Maccarone]

Yep, made it through my first month, still going to keep sober. Still attending the AA meetings.
Had a bit of a knock last night when i woke to the message that a mate of mine died suddenly at our work. He was 45 - 3 months older than me. That's given me even more perspective on trying to remain as healthy as possible.

Well done mate, that's a huge achievement! Keep going!

 

[NoloBoro]

I've had a lot of problems starting October 5, 2023, and since then have been on either 1l of vodka or 70cl vodka + a bottle of wine almost every day since then. Finally took the plunge into quitting on Jan 2nd, so am on the verge of completing a week sober for probably the first time in 8 years! Anyone on here been through similar?

Well done pal, best of luck.