100% agree, Boston. This is not the place to disparage people who are trying to do something good for themselves. I know lots of people for whom not drinking for a year would not be a hardship at all, and plenty of other people for whom a week would be difficult. That has nothing to with their respective willpower, but rather their habits and circumstances. Habits are hard to break even when they aren't compounded by an addictive substance.

I wish much support to all of you.

To much party's these days so not even gonna try to stop drinking for a month haha

and now give me a BEER

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Still going! I'm never going to smoke again, but I'll end my sobriety at the end of October, it's part and parcel of my life and trade I'm afraid to say.

I'll check in on Friday for a self - congratulatory past on the back.

Well, very nearly reached the end of my sober month. I was meant to kick snacky food too, and have a really healthy month, to hopefully build a decent platform to move forward, but my diet's been the worst this month for a long, long while! So, mixed success really!

At the start of the month, I really didn't think I'd go a whole month sober, so I'm pleased for that, at least!

Despite my better judgement, I will try this. I have stopped smoking a few days ago. I am not stopping drinking, I am simply doing less of it. I find when I drink, I smoke. I'm really only interested in quitting smoking though. Baby steps.

I used to smoke only when I drank in the states. I hated the taste of cigarettes sober.

I picked up the habit in any real sense last year. I wa stressed at starting a new chapter in my life. I was thrilled but stressed.

When I went to the outback for the time I was there I brought a pouch, Taylor made are far too expensive in nz and aus. It was nice having a smoke and I found the flavor much better.

It got worse when I went to Adelaide. I found the absolute best smoke shop. Guy would have his different blends of tobacco you would mix. I used to do a harsh virginia and whiskey.

I've stopped at certain times. But recently as my life seemed to fall apart i turned to it again. I am not pleased with myself.

It's not a good habit. I hope you all who try to give it up are successful.

Where was all the " don't do drugs! " " don't bully each other! " " don't be silly, protect your willy! " When I was a kid? I used to smoke, but I dropped it since it was fking up my life in every aspect. I don't really drink heavily, but a good rum now or then doesn't grind my gears.

I almost shattered today. But keep on keeping in.

We'll stoptober is over. Well done everyone.

Since I started this thread late it will continue to the end of November. Deciding on how it's doing maybe the new year.

Good work guys.

Just over an hour for me, but I've done it! Happy times! :)

It's Monday.

I haven't had a drink in 10 days.

It's been interesting.

How is everyone else doing?

Very good boston!
I congratulate you, you are doing well.

I recommend that you start working out to ease your efforts. It will distract you and improve your physical and mental health.

I work 11 hour days doing manual labor.

Not sure I could be doing more physical laboring.

Exercise is a great way to keep yourself motivated and focused though. Distractions are always good.

I'm back to 0 days, but at least I had some nice beers.

I'm back to 0.

Have gone out with coworkers on my last night here. Off to a new job tomorrow.

Dinner at the little local pub. It's actually lovely. New Zealand beer is by far the worst I've had. I may even take corona over this shit.

When I started this. I want to say my life partner of the last year decided she didn't want to e together. We are seperated by a couple thousand miles and while I am planning to go back to aus for Christmas there's many questions to answer. I was devasted. I was broken in body mind and spirit. I drank heavily for about a month am decided I couldn't do it anymore.

Those who know me. Actually have known me. Know I used to drink heavily. It came down to a simple question. Is this the person I want to be or do I want to give myself the best chance to not fuck up the next one. I drank to forget one and gave it up to not make the same mistakes.

For those who are continuing with this in hope your time is going well and you are making positive steps.

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great contribution qwed.

I've sorta stopped trying last few days, I just finished exams for the moment and I've been out and about with some mates.

A big thing for me was drinking at home alone, I've pretty much stopped doing that which feels good.

Exercise is king. It makes me feel a whole lot less grumpy and miserable, it takes a little while to kick in, and I just need to do it. Then I'm set.

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I'm unsure how one can consider giving up something that one has deemed a negative influence on themselves and supporting others doing the same is ageist.

The only thing this was meant to be was a support for people who may need it. Regardless of your age I would think one would have the thought to understand that that was a notable thing and have the decency to leave it alone.

While this thread may not be your your thing. Why not create your own thread to discuss whatever you want?

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You lot should try converting to islam. Muslims never smoke or drink in the first place and then you've actually got a reason not to...
I've never even touched a cigarette in my life!