Anyone doing Dry January?

[AmberSpyglass]

No but I'm cutting down. I'm only 19 and have been on the verge of becoming an alcoholic. So far I've not drank since New Years Day...I'm meant to be going on a night out on the 13th so trying to stay sober till then. It's so hard though and I know thats bad to say that

When you say on the verge of alcoholism , how much are you drinking because, and I’m saying this with kindness , if you are at that point , staying dry in January is the least of your worries.

I find it so bizarre that people have to make an effort not to drink

There are a lot of people who wish it could be easy to decline a drink but sadly it isn’t the case.

 

[urghwhy]

My boyfriend and I don't actually drink alcohol, but we have opted to quit drinking fizzy drinks and starting this month.

I know that isn't the same as alcohol, but we do rely on fizzy drinks far too much and I used to always have a headache before bed

 

[Ohmydays]

I am and I’m really struggling which is ridiculous! I’m starting a new job on Monday and want a clear head.

Ha ha ha me too !!! I’m gonna try again today or maybe tomorrow . No bloody willpower

 

[Strangewords]

I find it so bizarre that people have to make an effort not to drink

Really?? It's a highly addictive drug so it's not that bizarre...

Hubby has been sober for 2 years now and I'm 34 weeks pregnant so Jan is defo dry for us. I'm seriously thinking of quitting drinking for good anyway as its never done me any good!

 

[CosmicCreepers]

When you say on the verge of alcoholism , how much are you drinking because, and I’m saying this with kindness , if you are at that point , staying dry in January is the least of your worries.



There are a lot of people who wish it could be easy to decline a drink but sadly it isn’t the case.

Not now but earlier this year, I don't want to put that label on myself as it is a serious problem and not to be taken lightly. It was certainly becoming a habit, and as someone whose friends love to drink, it can be the social pressure that can make you drink so much.

 

[Strangewords]

Not now but earlier this year, I don't want to put that label on myself as it is a serious problem and not to be taken lightly. It was certainly becoming a habit, and as someone whose friends love to drink, it can be the social pressure that can make you drink so much.

There is a big sliding scale of 'problems with alcohol' so labels like 'alcoholic' are often not helpful as that label comes with a whole heap of assumptions and stereotypes and thoughts of what makes someone a 'proper alcoholic'

Its very sensible to be really honest with yourself at this point and think about whether you may be physically addicted (as you may have to go through withdrawal if you stop and this should be managed to do safely). If you're not physically addicted then spend some time thinking about the reasons you drink and whether you actually enjoy it - I know with me a had some counselling and that was part of me realising that I was actually terrified of doing anything socially without drinking to the point where I basically almost never have! I really didn't think it was that bad until I properly examined it, but my relationship with alcohol has always been pretty unhealthy. I have never been addicted to it but the way I have always used it is not healthy and I find it extremely hard to stop at a sensible amount once I've started!

Good luck x

 

[Mrs Cucumber]

I am but am hoping to do longer than just Jan, I need to loose a lot of weight and would rather have the calories in gin as a bar of chocolate!

 

[AmberSpyglass]

My Husband has been teetotal for 3 years since a health scare , I buy non alcoholic beer from Wise Bartender if anyone is looking for a substitute, there are some great tasting ones that hit the spot but I don't think you can beat Becks Blue .

It’s a shame that non alcoholic wine is still rank and don’t get me started on Seedlip .

 

[Prodcon21]

Nope - my birthday is in January. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it