Sober November - who's in?

drydub · 27-10-2015 1:43pm #1

Hmm and hawd about this but I'm determined to do this. One day at a time.
Few social outings in the diary but want to give it a decent shot

Anyone else doing it?

petes · 27-10-2015 1:45pm

I really don't mean to sound condescending (seriously) but if you are doing it 'one day at a time' you might have a problem. It's only a month.

drydub · 27-10-2015 1:54pm

petes wrote: »

I really don't mean to sound condescending (seriously) but if you are doing it 'one day at a time' you might have a problem. It's only a month.

Maybe I do.
I find if I think of the larger picture it is more daunting than just the day I can control. Today.

I gave up for 8 weeks earlier in the year and really enjoyed the time.

petes · 27-10-2015 1:58pm

drydub wrote: »

Maybe I do.
I find if I think of the larger picture it is more daunting than just the day I can control. Today.

I gave up for 8 weeks earlier in the year and really enjoyed the time.

Well that really is the way to do it, the one day at a time. So probably best to just think like that. If you try and think about the bigger picture it's a lot more to deal with.

30-10-2015 2:44pm

Count me in mate

I have not been sober for longer than 2 weeks in god knows how long..

Sunnyisland · 30-10-2015 9:32pm

Good luck everyone, give yourself that goal to get to.

The Sidewards Man · 30-10-2015 9:34pm

I will have a few beers tomorrow night, we will be dead long enough.

marty_crane · 31-10-2015 12:42am

I'm in. Was gonna do it solo but I'll jump on board here. Support always helps

SeanPuddin_ · 31-10-2015 4:08am

In. Will be running more.

ColeTrain · 31-10-2015 6:03pm

Signed in lads, have an eye on going longer than a month but a sober November would be a solid platform. Might be no harm to throw in updates to keep us accountable

31-10-2015 6:32pm

ColeTrain wrote: »

Signed in lads, have an eye on going longer than a month but a sober November would be a solid platform. Might be no harm to throw in updates to keep us accountable

Good man I have an eye on longer myself but November will be a good start..

marty_crane · 01-11-2015 12:04am

Deleted User wrote: »

Good man I have an eye on longer myself but November will be a good start..

Exactly the same boat here and I'm all for ColeTrain's idea of updating

toadfly · 01-11-2015 12:16am

Yup that's my plan, along with getting rid of processed sugar for the month. God help me!

01-11-2015 12:51am

marty_crane wrote: »

Exactly the same boat here and I'm all for ColeTrain's idea of updating

Updating sounds good will do the same myself

ColeTrain · 01-11-2015 2:39pm

To get it rolling:
Was out for a while last night. Could have went drinking as it wasn't November yet but decided not to. First pub I went to was quiet so there was no issue and didn't even notice I was drinking diet coke.
We decided to head down to a busier bar. I found the noise started to annoy me and the crowd was getting messier, so I went home at 11.
The advantages were I spent less than a tenner and feel fine today. Also had the car and the freedom it brings is great.

another36 · 01-11-2015 2:46pm

I've already done no drinking for October had no plans for November but I think I'll keep it going.

I wouldn't be a huge drinker but a family member was recently in rehab so in order to support them we all went dry.

That was August so I've only had 2 nights drinking since then. Both the end of September .

Enjoy not having hangovers. Only issue is I can't stay out as late. I get fed up of drunks by midnight

beertons · 01-11-2015 2:47pm

In.

01-11-2015 3:21pm

Well I had a family party at home last night and drank tons of water to flush out my system. I am feeling pretty good today and need too stick with it this time..Good luck to those who are in.

marty_crane · 02-11-2015 12:09am

Heading to the scratcher now, gonna watch a DVD. 1 day down.

Hope everyone else got through the day successfully.

Sunnyisland · 02-11-2015 9:20am

Right that's the first weekend over, how did we all do ? You must learn from the boredom and anxiety that kicked in for some, start putting plans into place in what to be doing when your most vulnerable witching hour comes along, and it always drops by, get your plan into place, failing to plan is planing to fail, let's go folks and move on yis are doing great :-)

02-11-2015 12:40pm

realies wrote: »

Right that's the first weekend over, how did we all do ? You must learn from the boredom and anxiety that kicked in for some, start putting plans into place in what to be doing when your most vulnerable witching hour comes along, and it always drops by, get your plan into place, failing to plan is planing to fail, let's go folks and move on yis are doing great :-)

Well I have plenty to keep me busy this week but as soon as Thursday comes that is when it will hit me. I am going to sign up to play a Poker Tournament online for Thursday evening and treat myself to a nice Chinese take away

DulchieLaois · 02-11-2015 3:16pm

I have decided to join in
also, decided to do movember, No chocolate, no fissy drinks or crisps

should be a fun month

Bassfish · 03-11-2015 2:30am

I'm in too, a dry month is long overdue! It's my birthday next week and it'll be the first time I haven't drank to celebrate in my adult life (turning 32).
Looking forward to a clear head on weekend mornings and few extra euro in the wallet!

petes · 03-11-2015 8:41am

I'm in a different category than people on this thread but the last post will get you thinking. The clear head and the few extra euro. The clear head for me is worth a lot.

A Monday would seem like an eternity at work because I was fecked from the weekend.

If you are a drinker it's very easy to spend a fortune over one weekend!!

Keep it going, I'd say there will be a few surprising updates about how good people feel after the initial week!!

tuisginideach · 03-11-2015 8:45am

Good luck to all!

Sunnyisland · 03-11-2015 8:54am

For most of us, cutting down or stopping for a month can deliver some real benefits. It can help you lose weight, improve your appearance, feel more energetic, and reduce your drinking in the long-run if you so desire .

What’s not to like ?

marty_crane · 03-11-2015 11:21pm

Still here! Finding Youtube a great ally at night time. Going to bed that bit earlier (at a time I'd normally be having a beer), throwing on a TV show or other. Happy out

Hope everyone is still on board

DulchieLaois · 03-11-2015 11:56pm

Still on board, along with no fissy drinks, chocolate, crisps, sweets and a moustache for d month ahead

Sunnyisland · 04-11-2015 6:57am

you ever know a man who tries to drown his sorrows, kindly inform him his sorrows know how to swim.”
― Pittacus Lore, The Power of Six

“Alcohol ruined me financially and morally, broke my heart and the hearts of too many others. Even though it did this to me and it almost killed me and I haven't touched a drop of it in seventeen years, sometimes I wonder if I could get away with drinking some now. I totally subscribe to the notion that alcoholism is a mental illness because thinking like that is clearly insane.”
― Craig Ferguson, American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot

Great work everyone keep it going ...

04-11-2015 11:08am

I am still going strong doing some gaming and work online to keep me busy

danslevent · 04-11-2015 9:35pm

After blacking out two nights in a row last weekend, I am in. Haven't drank since Saturday and I am determined to see this month through.

lazeedaisy · 04-11-2015 9:45pm

I had read this thread initially and thought it a great idea, but was not sure if I could do it.

It's been playing on my mind, and would like to go for it,

I am working tomorrow for a couple of days with major deadlines, should be productive.

It's the boredom that gets me, already overcompensating by eating the Halloween candy! Can't afford to gain weight so..... Help....

DulchieLaois · 04-11-2015 10:01pm

One day at a time, be strong and remember we are all here for one another

SeanPuddin_ · 05-11-2015 1:04am

Exercise or just get outside. This is one of the mildest Novembers I can remember, autumn doesn't get much better.

05-11-2015 11:59am

Just checking in...Well everything is still going ok,today is the day that I usually go drinking so going to play a game of online poker tonight and have a nice meal instead..Keep up the good work everyone..

danslevent · 05-11-2015 8:00pm

I have a lot of deadlines at the moment so I know I won't be drinking over the weekend, next weekend will be the real challenger.

marty_crane · 05-11-2015 11:45pm

Still here. Got a bit of a goo today but held off. 20% mark tomorrow!!

DulchieLaois · 06-11-2015 12:01am

Lads, believe in yourself......it's one month and trust me, ye will all feel good once ye complete this task and can walk away proud as punch.....you can do it, cause you guys are the ones who are motivating me not to drink this month as I have a lot if drinking related events coming up but I am going to stay strong for this board.

drydub · 06-11-2015 11:07am

Wow i didn't think this thread would take off as quick as it did!

Still going nicely i have to say and even started a day early and didn't drink on Halloween night even though it was a big night out, i decided to drive.

I've exercised 3-4 times this week, I've taken the time to read more and i've treated myself by going out for a nice steak meal mid week.

It is daunting for some, easy for others. My big hurdle will be next weekend when i have friends flying in who i would always enjoy a session with. I'm confident i will be able to keep it to non alcoholic beers, drive and not slip.

Glad to see so many doing it and being strong. The positives will out weigh the negatives very shortly, just keep it going one day at a time.

ColeTrain · 06-11-2015 11:37am

danslevent wrote: »

I have a lot of deadlines at the moment so I know I won't be drinking over the weekend, next weekend will be the real challenger.

Exactly this way for me. I'll be kept busy this weekend, next weekend will be the real challenge.

06-11-2015 12:23pm

I really want to drink and I am snapping the head of everyone,this will get easier..

marty_crane · 06-11-2015 11:19pm

On my 4th attempt tonight I got the last 2 six packs of 0% beer ( it is November you know:D). Leaving it in the fridge just in case.

Good to see plenty still on board - well done and keep it up!

Sunnyisland · 07-11-2015 7:24am

Don't think what can happen in a month, don't think what can happen in a year, just focus on the 24 hrs in front of you and do what you can do get closer to where you want to be :-)

07-11-2015 1:02pm

Just a quick update I made it past yesterday god knows how it was the hardest day I have had in a long time..Still sticking with it and no intention of drinking for a long time..

drydub · 07-11-2015 4:46pm

Yesterday was one of the worst days personally for me in my job. Got absoloutely honking news. Came home, chose not to wallow or have a few beers but hit the gym for a couple hours, maybe a productive hour and a half and maybe 30 mins of just staring or peddling on a bike. Home for a cuppa, watch telly and straight to bed. Up bright and fresh for a bit of a run in the park trying to focus again.

Tonight i have a birthday to go to and have already scoped out where it is on. A bar that has that bavaria 0% beer on tap which is brilliant. Bring the car stay for an hour or so and then head home to get up bright and early tomorrow

I'm not craving as such and not itching for a drink but its just so normal in routine now to say, ah il have a beer or thinking about going out for dinner, oh il have a glass of wine with that!

danslevent · 07-11-2015 7:32pm

Spending this Saturday night in because I have an essay and a presentation due next week. Thursday will be the day I will be finished so I am worried I will be so tempted to drink then...

I am a student so I don't have much money but any ideas on something I could do to celebrate being finished with all the work that doesn't involve booze? I checked around and there is not on in the cinema I want to see. Maybe bowling or something...

lazeedaisy · 07-11-2015 11:10pm

I left my wallet in work yesterday by mistake, so no temptation! Sounds stupid but I usually would have gotten a drink.

Work was so busy today, up early, no time to breathe, let alone think, finished late and off tomorrow, will be glad of the clear head on a day off, will even hit the gym!

Its when I am bored I find the worst, but the next 2 weeks in work is a very very busy period, the biggest of our year, plenty of really early mornings, and it's a beaut having a clear head.

Well done to those who are being challenged, it's easy for me now, not sure how my will power will do with time on my hands.

DulchieLaois · 07-11-2015 11:20pm

Well done everyone, I myself have a godchild to babysit and while she is fast asleep, I am wrecked so nice to take up tomorrow morning to see her energetic face with a clear head, good night and well done

danslevent · 08-11-2015 2:05pm

Nice to wake up fresh earlier this Sunday morning!

08-11-2015 8:59pm

I made it through the weekend ok just next week to worry about and if I get through that it will be a lot easier for me...Well done everyone keep it up..

lazeedaisy · 08-11-2015 11:08pm

Keep busy and if it gets tempting you can always think you will be half way... That ought to push you a little, or come on here for support, just don't head over to the Tesco bargains section, LOL

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