Sunflower17

Here in the UK we have something called 'Dry January'. It's a thing, aimed at people who have over-indulged over Christmas, to not drink for the month of January. I am aware it is not aimed at alcoholics but it could still be a 'line in the sand' moment for some of us.

I wonder how many folk here have set a date when they will stop, and how successful that has been?

NorthernLass

Hi! I am going to do Dry January. I have already started even tho its the last few days of December.

Sunflower17

Amazing that you've started early!!! Well done you!!!!

For me, it's the perfect excuse and I shall definitely be using it!!!

NorthernLass

Thanks Sunflower17 but I only started today. 3 extra days of Dec to prepare myself for January.

Sunflower17

There's no such thing as 'only' when it comes to being sober! Be proud, you're doing brilliantly!

Sunflower17

Are you UK northern???

biminiblue

I'm going to do dry January. I started 45 months ago.

FallingStars

I have made many many New Years resolutions over the years. I've only been successful 2 times. In 1991 I quit smoking after 20 years. Last year I quit drinking after I don't know how many years. I guess those were two big resolutions.

Sunflower17

Amazing!!! Well done!!

Sunflower17

I hope this time next year I'll be saying that I started 12 months ago. Thankyou

NorthernLass

That's fantastic! Well Done!

FallingStars

Thank you! I want to encourage people and let them know that it CAN be done. You must keep trying and make it a priority. SR helped me stay on track. I was a lurker until recently. Interacting here helps enormously, but ultimately the task rests within you (general you not specific you)

theVman31

I set a date but it was many years ago.
I will do dry january too.
Sober since 10 days

August252015

We have it in the US too - like we have "Sober October." It's definitely not for the alcoholic but it's a great way for an alcoholic to convince themselves they aren't one. "I made it a month so...."

I quit once - 22+ mo ago. I don't have another go round in me and I work every day to live my best recovered life. Others' experience is different, or their reasons for quitting vary - example, my now husband decided on a one year total revamp of his life including getting sober and it turned into a life of recovery pretty quickly.

People who want a health boost - not drinking is always a good idea. For an alcoholic, IMO and IME, it's gotta be a permanent choice.

Sunflower17

As daft as it sounds, the best thing for me about my original post was the inclusion of myself in the 'alcoholics' comment. I said 'we'. Wow!!!

Sunflower17

As daft as it sounds, the best thing for me about my original post was the inclusion of myself in the 'alcoholics' comment. I said 'us'. Wow!!!