Being in my early 30s, I had more than a decade of heavy drinking behind me. I was easily a 3-4 triple vodka a night girl, plus half a bottle of wine to mix with the vodka to perfect the ultimate numbing sensation.
Dry January® might not be suitable for you if you drink very heavily. If you have any concerns about your current level of drinking, please see your GP and get the OK from them before starting your dry month. If you experience physical symptoms like shaking, sweating or very severe headaches when you stop drinking you should seek medical help straight away.
"I had tried moderation after that but soon slipped back into my old ways."
I notice amazing things each day that I wouldn’t have registered before. For example how nice a warm shower is, how excited I get when I see my cats, how kind people can be, how good food tastes, the joy of a box set, chatting to friends, reading a good book – I could go on forever!
