Well done. I’d really struggle. My missus did it last year (I’ve never tried it) and then did an extra month - “just because she could !”.This will be my fourth straight year of dry January. Not going to lie, it’s always a bit of a struggle, but it’s worth it as I sleep so much better and have so much more energy during the day. One day, I’ll do more than a month.
Just knock it on the head completely and after a few weeks you won’t miss it and your health & wallet will be all the better for itI'm attempting dry 2026.
I've been practicing by drinking once a month since June so now it's time to eliminate that once a month.
Over 3 years for meHaven't drank in 2 years dont miss it
That's it mate. I've been a weekend binge drinker for pretty much 30 years and fed up with it now. Obviously love getting pissed but those few hours of enjoyment aren't worth the days of depression and lack of enthusiasm and motivation afterwards nowadays.Just knock it on the head completely and after a few weeks you won’t miss it and your health & wallet will be all the better for it
One of the hardest aspects of non drinking is missing a beer or three with your ‘mates’ in the pub and footy.That's it mate. I've been a weekend binge drinker for pretty much 30 years and fed up with it now. Obviously love getting pissed but those few hours of enjoyment aren't worth the days of depression and lack of enthusiasm and motivation afterwards nowadays.
I've clearly noticed a huge change in my wellbeing in recent months and wasn't looking forward to the incoming sessions so have purposely dropped out of gatherings to avoid drinking.
My last drink was our works do on 12th December. Enjoyed it at the time, but once again, didn't enjoy the following days, especially after experiencing plenty of sober weekends leading up to it. The booze I'd bought for the Xmas break I took into work and gave to work colleagues to get it out of the house.
And yes, have definitely saved money since June. Makes you realise how much money you're pouring inside yourself for those few hours of enjoyment, while poisoning yourself in the process.
Yeah. It's Friday, let's get on it, or looking forward to a Saturday in the pub with my missus.One of the hardest aspects of non drinking is missing a beer or three with your ‘mates’ in the pub and footy.
Also those rewarding pints after a shit day or week….
Guinness 0.0 please mate ;)I’ll buy you a pint the next time I see you mate. ;-)
How did you do it mate?Haven't drank in 2 years dont miss it
How did you manage it mate? What’s the knack?Over 3 years for me
Just stopped as I wasn’t enjoying it anymore.How did you manage it mate? What’s the knack?
Nice one mate. That’s awesome. I’m glad to hear it’s had such a positive impact, too.Just stopped as I wasn’t enjoying it anymore.
My mental health was suffering badly and it was one aspect of my life I could have complete control over.
Drinking had cost me so much in my life and just couldn’t carry on having regrets.
It’s not easy but it gets easierHow did you manage it mate? What’s the knack?
Having a dry January doesn't necessarily mean hammering it the rest of the year. For me it is more of a reset after the Christmas period.Don't see the point in this , restraining for 1 month then hammering it for the rest of the year. If you know you have a drink problem then you need to perm reduce intake not just stay sober through gritted teeth for 1 month then return to normal ways. If anything i bet the intake in Feb increases above normal levels as a "reward" for staying of it for a month