365 days without booze... join me?

[500 Miles]

Well done all who’ve achieved their milestones, or are working towards one. Massive well done to those that had a lapse and have managed to dust themselves off and get back up.

Just noticed I’m 222 days in - I’m not missing it but I’m kind of missing missing it... ie. I think I should be missing it but I’m not... that probably sounds like I’m drunk

With tighter lock downs coming, it feels like the Xmas period won’t present as many challenges as I thought.

[HairyMaclary]

Well done everyone. I'm 286 days in now and looking forward to the 26th when hopefully I'll tick over 300 days. One day at a time and all that.

The benefits massively outweigh the few positive reasons to drink. I was worried about the Christmas period and see it as the last big hurdle to get to the magical 365 days but right now I don't see why it will be any different to any other day.

I choose not to drink now for very good reason and I can't see that changing because of the date.

Plus the money saved has started to open by eyes to how much a waste of money booze is! I still can't believe my sobriety has paid for a new motorbike this year

[Esceptico]

HairyMaclary said:

Well done everyone. I'm 286 days in now and looking forward to the 26th when hopefully I'll tick over 300 days. One day at a time and all that.

The benefits massively outweigh the few positive reasons to drink. I was worried about the Christmas period and see it as the last big hurdle to get to the magical 365 days but right now I don't see why it will be any different to any other day.

I choose not to drink now for very good reason and I can't see that changing because of the date.

Plus the money saved has started to open by eyes to how much a waste of money booze is! I still can't believe my sobriety has paid for a new motorbike this year

What did you buy yourself?

[Esceptico]

Coming up to 10 months now. Overall it has been fairly easy. I don’t miss the after effects of having a drink (even small amounts were making me feel a bit st the next day) but I do miss having a beer on a hot day. Once I’ve got through 365 days I will have a think as to whether I want to stay 100% dry or allow myself the occasional pint.

[Stu-nph26]

13 months for me. It seems so much easier now I'm past the 1-year point. I've really given my health and fitness some more attention this month and I'm starting to reap the benefits and feeling generally much better. None of this would have been possible without kicking the booze. Next on the list is processed food. I think I'm probably going to end up as Bhikkhu at this rate.

[Piginapoke]

I hope Othername is doing OK, he's not been on here lately as was having some troubles.

[K12beano]

About drugs more generally - but I found this perspective an interesting one..... I'm not saying it's right or not, but just thought it worth sharing:

https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_y...

(I've been reading his book "Lost Connections" - that's about depression, rather than addiction, but also thought provoking)

[Davie_GLA]

I was also thinking about othername. Even if he has relapsed I hope he knows it's not a lost cause.

I'm worried something is wrong despite me doing everything right. Seem to have developed an all over mild itch that I know can signify that the liver isn't happy. Will keep an eye on it over the weekend and will call docs on Monday. I'm not allergic to anything that I know of but we have recently started using some different things for washing clothes and bed sheets etc. Will revert to old stuff and take it from there.

[Caddyshack]

Davie_GLA said:

I was also thinking about othername. Even if he has relapsed I hope he knows it's not a lost cause.

I'm worried something is wrong despite me doing everything right. Seem to have developed an all over mild itch that I know can signify that the liver isn't happy. Will keep an eye on it over the weekend and will call docs on Monday. I'm not allergic to anything that I know of but we have recently started using some different things for washing clothes and bed sheets etc. Will revert to old stuff and take it from there.

I had that once with a change of washing powder...many people suggest a non bio.

[HairyMaclary]

Esceptico said:

HairyMaclary said:

Well done everyone. I'm 286 days in now and looking forward to the 26th when hopefully I'll tick over 300 days. One day at a time and all that.

The benefits massively outweigh the few positive reasons to drink. I was worried about the Christmas period and see it as the last big hurdle to get to the magical 365 days but right now I don't see why it will be any different to any other day.

I choose not to drink now for very good reason and I can't see that changing because of the date.

Plus the money saved has started to open by eyes to how much a waste of money booze is! I still can't believe my sobriety has paid for a new motorbike this year

What did you buy yourself?

Kawasaki versys 650 for commuting.

Heath aside the money thing is one massive reason to stay sober. I realised that I used to spend pretty much everything I earned. Always felt skint. Not anymore

I recon I was spending just as much if not more on drunken eBay purchases, crap food and other general nonsense bought to cheer myself up.

[FreeLitres]

Just saw this on facebook - Before and after pictures from people who gave up drinking
https://www.boredpanda.com/before-after-sobriety-p...

Might serve as motivation for some on the path

[Roguexcess]

Lord help me when next weekend comes - but the euphoria of self medicating is too much
Hope seems lost

[For-we-are-many]

My last drink was on the Saturday night before father's day this year, so 20th June. Feeling quite a bit better, lost a fair amount of weight, still not quite as sharp as i would like to feel but am currently taking 100mg of Sertraline each day, which has helped my mood greatly but i do feel a bit jaded at times, also waking up in the morning is a struggle.

[Blib]

Roguexcess said:

Lord help me when next weekend comes - but the euphoria of self medicating is too much
Hope seems lost

If you'd like some support over the next few days just reach out. There's plenty of experience on this thread.

[Roguexcess]

Blib said:

If you'd like some support over the next few days just reach out. There's plenty of experience on this thread.

Thanks for the aid but wouldn't even know what to ask for. This thread is a huge motivator even though everyone seems so far ahead.

[Blib]

Roguexcess said:

Thanks for the aid but wouldn't even know what to ask for. This thread is a huge motivator even though everyone seems so far ahead.

Well, how about starting with your thoughts about about the coming weekend?

Others on here may have been through similar circumstances. Their experiences can help you.

[FreeLitres]

Alco-free Guinness anyone? YES!!

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/oct/22/alcoh...

[sma]

Carrot said:

sma said:

I am all aboard today, could do with being accountable. I have managed nearly a year in the past, unfortunately, I always come back to thinking I can moderate it, not so.

Exactly where I was. If you tell yourself that you no longer drink it is easier. Good luck and keep posting.

Well if I survive today it will be the big 50 days! It certainly has not been easy, but I do feel better for it.




Thanks for the support thread

[500 Miles]

sma said:

Carrot said:

sma said:

I am all aboard today, could do with being accountable. I have managed nearly a year in the past, unfortunately, I always come back to thinking I can moderate it, not so.

Exactly where I was. If you tell yourself that you no longer drink it is easier. Good luck and keep posting.

Well if I survive today it will be the big 50 days! It certainly has not been easy, but I do feel better for it.




Thanks for the support thread

Congratulations - first 50 are the hardest!

[Joscal]

Congratulations sma!