Sober January
Chances
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Gosford, NSW
Posts: 110
Sober January
For the 1st time in 20 years I've had a full month off the alcohol.
I'm quite surprised and impressed by myself. Today is the 33rd day having abstained from 1/1/15. Prior to this my only Alcohol Free Days were rare and only due to shift work.
I think my metabolism and diet are about 90% back on track and the severe fatigue is behind me. I imagine it is this PAWS, but my main challenges now are temporary forgetfulness / episodes of 'scatterbrain', fast speech at times, short bouts of fatigue and cravings.
I've made a point of going to a few social events - both BBQ's and pubs which have been easier than expected. I've told a few close mates (who drink anyway) that I'm trying to give up and most others have just been informed I'm on a 3 to 6 month health kick. I really don't consider discussing it openly and making a big song and dance will help me, so I'm not.
Occasionally I toy with the idea that I might try to have the occasional social drink in 6 or 12 months (be that the alcohol thinking or me being a moron I don't know) but for now I would love to think never again primarily for the physical and social benefits but also the financial incentives. Not drinking is like getting a $200 to $250 fortnight pay rise. Added to my savings from not smoking for the month of about $20 a day I'm about $500 a fortnight better off and I really enjoy that aspect.
Anyway, strength and thanks to everyone - especially to those who selflessly invest hours a day on this site keeping it afloat and hoping others. You are great people indeed.
I'm quite surprised and impressed by myself. Today is the 33rd day having abstained from 1/1/15. Prior to this my only Alcohol Free Days were rare and only due to shift work.
I think my metabolism and diet are about 90% back on track and the severe fatigue is behind me. I imagine it is this PAWS, but my main challenges now are temporary forgetfulness / episodes of 'scatterbrain', fast speech at times, short bouts of fatigue and cravings.
I've made a point of going to a few social events - both BBQ's and pubs which have been easier than expected. I've told a few close mates (who drink anyway) that I'm trying to give up and most others have just been informed I'm on a 3 to 6 month health kick. I really don't consider discussing it openly and making a big song and dance will help me, so I'm not.
Occasionally I toy with the idea that I might try to have the occasional social drink in 6 or 12 months (be that the alcohol thinking or me being a moron I don't know) but for now I would love to think never again primarily for the physical and social benefits but also the financial incentives. Not drinking is like getting a $200 to $250 fortnight pay rise. Added to my savings from not smoking for the month of about $20 a day I'm about $500 a fortnight better off and I really enjoy that aspect.
Anyway, strength and thanks to everyone - especially to those who selflessly invest hours a day on this site keeping it afloat and hoping others. You are great people indeed.
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