Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust

Sober October with Life Matters

$1,821 raised
Starts: 1 Oct 2022
Ends: 31 Oct 2022

This is your chance to challenge yourself to a month without alcohol, while also raising money for Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust.

Otago

Alcohol can make mental health conditions worse especially if it's your main coping strategy. It can contribute to developing a mental health condition as it disrupts the balance of chemicals in the brain. For example, serotonin which helps regulate mood.

Alcohol can be used to relax but is also addictive and can lead to dependency. Alcohol creates stress rather than reducing it. Heavy drinking is associated with impulsivity and aggression which are strongly implicated in suicidal behaviour.

Through Sober October, you have an opportunity to encourage safer drinking habits. Join us in a month sober, and help us raise money to support the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust.

Caution - this challenge is aimed at social drinkers, please do not participate in this challenge without seeking advice from your GP if you are a heavy drinker.

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Michael
Michael on 30 Oct 2022    Sober October - “Wine not?!”
$50
Jessie Turner

Thanks Mike! Hope the head was okay on Sunday!

Jessie Turner
Desiree
Desiree on 26 Oct 2022    Sober October - “Wine not?!”
Love you Cuz!!
$40
Jessie Turner

Thanks so much Des xx

Jessie Turner
Stuart
Stuart on 24 Oct 2022    Sober October - “Wine not?!”
Love ya work Jess
$30
Jessie Turner

Thanks Stewie!! 😎😎

Jessie Turner
Margot
Margot on 24 Oct 2022    Sober October - “Wine not?!”
Happy to be part of cousin whiparound to support you
$50
Jessie Turner

Much much appreciated!! 🥰🥰

Jessie Turner
Cheranne
Cheranne on 23 Oct 2022    Yes, I’m actually gonna do it!
$50
Charlie Broome

Thanks so much beautiful 🤩✨

Charlie Broome
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This campaign started on 13 Sep 2022 and ended on 31 Oct 2022.
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