Originally Posted by
Mavericks 
And both still sober! That's the main thing :-)
How have you been finding it? Have you tried quitting for any length of time in the past?
I quit once before. Roughly 7 years ago after I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Lasted 2 months, went on a stag do, started again and here I am. Feels different this time though, feels more definitive. Like a switch has been flicked in my brain. I've been surprised at how much the withdrawal has affected me - especially the bad anxiety periods. However, I think the severity of the withdrawal is what pushed me to making a permanent change.
Been ok over Christmas, got through a few difficult conversations about why I'm not drinking. Weirdly, my cravings have stepped up a gear after new year! Sure that will pass soon.