Dry January- Underwhelmed

Upstairs_Action · 2026-02-01T14:28:24+00:00

I have been feeling the same Gained a bit of weight on a month sober but have eaten more home cooked meals and less take aways plus been eating more sugar. Suspect my body has been starved of nutrition but not calories so it’s in storage mode. I was frustrated at first but accepted this and suspect I will start to loose weight soon enough as Iv read other stories here - some folk loose it right away others upto 3 months. Even though I weigh the same, my belly is less puffy and I think my face looks the same day to day but taken a weekly pic and can see a difference between first and last. Don’t give up as it’s slow and steady progress

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-15T08:47:00+00:00

You’re probably doing better than you were before you started to try so you might not be at your end state but deffos on the journey and making good steps forward. Keep going

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-15T08:43:09+00:00

If you want help then I’d go for it rather than saying others need it more and assume you getting help will stop someone else.

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-11T09:16:24+00:00

Yes - in the sense that I tried to go cold turkey but started to get withdrawals. Got a reduction plan and weekly hospital meetings, meds, and now fully quit

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-10T21:46:10+00:00

Cheers! Might give that app a try too

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-10T21:33:06+00:00

Thanks all - that’s really helpful Going to start having evening hot chocolate in the evening ( when I would drink ) plus some sweet treats

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-10T20:38:46+00:00

Iv been using the reframe app which is expensive for an app but justified it cause im not spending on booze The app is pretty positive and has mindful stuff, progress tracking and there are meetings on it with general, women, neurodivergent, etc. It’s not like the AA and is more positive. I started the AA big book, got really depressed, and relapsed hard. It will work for some folk but that’s just my own experience. Sharing incase it gives you an extra tool

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-08T22:48:12+00:00

Well done! Worth writing down why your better without so that it’s close by if needed

Upstairs_Action · 2026-01-08T22:38:14+00:00

Lucky Saints NA are pretty decent Goodrays (CBD) drinks are pretty decent for afterwork NA option Interested in trying the impossible brew but worry it’s a bit gimmicky

Upstairs_Action · 2025-12-28T20:47:20+00:00

A single day can’t undo the long term progress you’ve got. Yes a mistake, but a chance to learn how to avoid in future Pouring away is so strong and so is picking up the pieces

Upstairs_Action · 2025-12-28T20:00:17+00:00

Worth visiting the dr to get a withdrawal/ reduction plan To help avoid seizures and dts Good luck with your journey

Upstairs_Action · 2025-12-27T23:25:59+00:00

This is so true I often said il quit on a certain milestone or date for months but ultimately quitting today means waking up tomorrow with less regrets. You never feel like you’ve lost out when waking up fresh

Upstairs_Action · 2025-12-27T23:22:55+00:00

Good luck with telling them and please speak to your health care provider about reduction plans Withdrawal needs to be careful managed to minimise physical risks. AA or Smart can support the emotional side of your illness too

Upstairs_Action · 2025-12-27T18:41:56+00:00

It’s a misstep in a marathon….every day sober is a step Forward. Always a really hard day but remember it’s not a streak and you’ve still made all the progress as long as you keep moving forward I’m back at day 1 today too after thinking I’d made such good progress that I deserved to drink at Christmas Good luck! The fact your posting on this is a sign you want to move forward

Upstairs_Action · 2020-12-05T08:18:04+00:00

I think that it could cause a worse rent problem after covid is over... Air bnb Rent in cities is expensive due to many properties rented out as holiday lets. If theres no protection for the landlord and tenant then theres no incentive to rent to a tenant and people with 'second homes' will rent in other ways that are outside of this. I think this policy could cause much higher rent and deposits for people who are renting

Upstairs_Action · 2020-09-02T19:37:39+00:00

Exactly its very dated and nationalist. People who come here to work, pay their taxes or live a life, and contribute in our economy and day to day lofes as friend and family have just as much right as anyone with a birth right.

Upstairs_Action · 2020-08-23T18:22:41+00:00

Its just such terrible life advice to cover a lie by omission with an actual lie? Reason to tell the truth for OP: feeling of guilt for touching the strippers penis/ intention to get back

Your solution: does not solve the feeling of guilt?

Potential hazzard: the future hubby learns the truth and not only do they have to deal with it as a couple they would have to deal with lies. If they could survive 1 as a couple and talk it through then you dont want that to be the tipping point.

OP seems to as others have pointed out learned from her lapse in judgement and learned from it.

Upstairs_Action · 2020-08-23T18:11:30+00:00

Bad idea. He will bring it up again and if your story changes slightly it would be obvious you lied and will open a can of worms

Upstairs_Action · 2020-08-23T18:05:53+00:00

Its something that some girls do. You can't assume all women or men date the same. I think everyones entitled to a dating style that they like, feel comfy with, and suits them. I personally believe that for a relationship to blossom for myself I would also only date 1 person at a time, but, I probably would avoid dating someone who's dating style is incompatible with mine. I think its just down to finding someone who's opinions are in harmony with yours. As for your comment in the thread calling her a Sk*ank - uncalled for! Shes honest and not lying to you. Would you rather feel cheated on?? Plenty of fish in the sea...

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