Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time
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I’m doing dry Jan - first time in many years since I was pregnant I am planning to go a long time without wine. I’m excited to really get healthy this month.3
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I am very excited for a new month and new year! Happy New Year everyone!3
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Hi everyone, excited to be a part of this and aiming to do dry Jan and maybe beyond once I see how I feel during Jan.
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Count me in!! I enjoyed the November challenge we did together and I remember a few of you from that thread!!!2
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@donimfp After about a month my urge to drink started to lessen. The more I dealt with my feelings instead of drinking myself stupid the easier it got for me. Also, about 1.5 to 2 months in is when I really started seeing major changes in my health and weight, so it made it easier as things started getting better.4
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Wow! This is great. I already decided on a personal goal of cutting back with balance. This is perfect
I am a data collector in all areas of my life and understand that when we cutback in one area another area most likely will increase and produce a net outcome of null.2 -
@jerijulian
I found the book you recommended on Audible and downloaded it for free with a "credit". Thank you for the recommendation. I will check it out.1 -
@jeffmp29 Here is the Jan post.2
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Good morning! No alcohol for me yesterday. I really wanted to start the New Year with clear head, energy and with sense of a new beginning. Wishing everyone Happy New Year and the best of luck to all - myself included!
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sheilajean58 wrote: »@jerijulian
I found the book you recommended on Audible and downloaded it for free with a "credit". Thank you for the recommendation. I will check it out.
I am curious about the book....?0 -
I had some wine with my husband yesterday, but will be free of alcohol until the weekend.1
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What’s your best tip for avoiding alcohol? I’ll start......if I can make it past dinner, then my craving usually goes away. I try to ignore the urge starting at around 5:30. Anyone else have advice that works for them?5
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I'm in. My health downfall is drinking every night. Someone said they will limit drinking to weekends and really watching it then. I will do the same and see what happens.2
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I'm in. My health downfall is drinking every night. Someone said they will limit drinking to weekends and really watching it then. I will do the same and see what happens.1
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Two thoughts: The other night , I went to Hofbrau Haus and decided not to drink any alcohol. I was amazed at how many shots and beer were consumed all around me. As the evening wore on, people were dancing on the tables and having fun. A fight broke out and tempers flared at one table. And I thought that I was happy not to be drinking today, and how alcohol can make people behave in ways they normally wouldn't. Both good and bad.
Second thought: Yesterday, I had a lot of wine starting at lunch and all the way til midnight. Today, of course, I have a hangover. Regretting it totally. BUT during the night , i woke up from my sleep and said to myself "I'm FREE.". I think I was thinking that today's a new day, the challenge for one month sober for me. I felt relieved to be honest with you. I am hoping this won't be difficult. I really want to be free from alcohol.
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mmccool719 wrote: »What’s your best tip for avoiding alcohol? I’ll start......if I can make it past dinner, then my craving usually goes away. I try to ignore the urge starting at around 5:30. Anyone else have advice that works for them?
I've tried to set up a new ritual. For awhile in mid December, , I was drinking a lot of tasty tea in the evenings instead of wine. I would do some self talk like "This tea is tasty. " It's like I'm establishing a new mindset and habit. Hot tea:)7 -
You can be free from it.
((hug)) for anyone suffering this morning. Don't forget how awful this is.
I can't stand to be around drinkers anymore since I quit. They are repetitive and annoying and can be scary, like you said. It's just a dangerous atmosphere. If I go to a party and people start acting intoxicated I leave right away.
I don't want to share the road with drinkers. Please get a driver if you're going to drink. Please.6 -
One more thought I had. The other night when I chose not to drink at the Hofbrau Haus, there was one more positive effect. The next morning, we were awakened by a phone call that my father in law was being rushed to the hospital. I was so grateful that I had a clear head and wasn't nursing a hangover. What a important lesson for me! Yet again.5
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I don't really have any tips for avoiding alcohol. For me it is just knowing that I'm an alcoholic. I know that probably isn't the case for the majority of you. But the only way I found that I could avoid it was to admit that first to myself and then to my loved ones (because I knew I needed a support system in place). Realizing that the road I was on wasn't leading anywhere good and changing course was my only option. I tried cutting back for years and I always ended up right back where I started, so I just had to admit that wasn't working for me and figure out what would- quitting for good.
Even though we don't all have the same goals when it comes to alcohol I really enjoy talking with you guys about my struggles and successes. I love that we all hold no judgement whatsoever. Whether you are in control and just want to cut down a little or a lot, or whether you struggle with control like me, you can get to where you want to be if you just focus on one day and one step at a time. Celebrate your victories and move on from your setbacks.
I sound so cheesy. But I do mean it.10 -
crazykatlady820 wrote: »I don't really have any tips for avoiding alcohol. For me it is just knowing that I'm an alcoholic. I know that probably isn't the case for the majority of you. But the only way I found that I could avoid it was to admit that first to myself and then to my loved ones (because I knew I needed a support system in place). Realizing that the road I was on wasn't leading anywhere good and changing course was my only option. I tried cutting back for years and I always ended up right back where I started, so I just had to admit that wasn't working for me and figure out what would- quitting for good.
Even though we don't all have the same goals when it comes to alcohol I really enjoy talking with you guys about my struggles and successes. I love that we all hold no judgement whatsoever. Whether you are in control and just want to cut down a little or a lot, or whether you struggle with control like me, you can get to where you want to be if you just focus on one day and one step at a time. Celebrate your victories and move on from your setbacks.
I sound so cheesy. But I do mean it.
Thank you for your honesty and feedback to all of us. I'm in the same boat as you. Cutting back doesn't work for me ; I've tried to cut back for the last year , and I realize I have no power over it. For me , I really have to abstain. I watched Annie Grace video the other day and she said if one day at a time is hard, then think "one minute at a time". I'm also thinking of going somewhere for help maybe a counselor. I'll see how this week goes. I love this thread and feel
So safe to post even when I fail myself. I know I won't want to drink for the next two days because of this hangover but the hard part will be after that. Love you all.8
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