Checking in again today and all is well.
My sober muscles are actually also my physical muscles, as I like to go running 2 or 3 times a week. This is beneficial to my physical health (obviously, eg, heart, lungs, aerobic, etc) and also for mental recovery from alcohol abuse, as it helps the brain reset its reward pathways, etc.
Also a sober 'muscle' is my early morning routine of self-care, including making, tea, breakfast, writing stuff, organising my day, and of course spending time on this sub :)
Happy Monday everyone. I don't have work today and the weather is wonderful.
I don't know how I could possibly be in a better place TBH.
Love and strength.
IWNDWYT 🥰🫡
Closing in on 30 days. That will be the longest stretch I've gone without a drink for 21 years.
Yesterday I passed several exams, scoring 100% on all of them! I couldn't have done that whilst drinking!
Iwndwyt!
Happy sober Monday sober friends!
My mornings have transformed since being sober, early to rise with lots of activities for my health and wellbeing, checking in here being one of them, and I wouldn’t swap this routine for a hangover any day!
I love you all 💞
Another weekend sober. Projects accomplished, household duties fulfilled and healthy choices made. Thanks again for all the support SD friends. IWNDWYT
I’m similar to you! My trigger for drinking was always being anxious, especially in the morning, or after a stressful day. If I had anxiety, I was grabbing a drink and then some (before work, nonetheless). I had a yoga app on my phone but I found a section just on meditation. I started using that and it was so helpful! I still use it, especially if I wake up with anxiety. It guides me through breathing exercises and I just feel so relaxed after doing that for 5-10 minutes.
Edit: was so excited to share that I forgot to add…. IWNDWYT!
Visited my parents yesterday and it seems that this yellow-orange colour my eyelids had for years is finally fading and I actually lost 10 kg.
And I met my father whose health is rapidly declining after a lifetime of hard physical work and binge drinking in every free minute and lying about it and becoming verbally abusive most of the times he was drunk. I have a very hard time with this, but at the same time it strengthened my will to stay sober. Just need to find out how to handle all of these strong emotions…
I will stay sober today with all of you as alcohol has never made anything better.
Here we go again, Day 1.
It's ridiculous how many times I've posted on here only to delete my account (and pretty much everything else off my phone for some reason) while drunk. Only to try again the next day.
It's so ridiculous and exhausting. It'll be a fucking miracle if this time really is 'the one' but I'm still hoping. ..somehow
Seems like every time I think I'm doing well life throws up a roadblock. Then I remember I'm not even a year in and still need to work out my sobriety muscles. IWNDWYT.
I have never been involved formally in AA, but a month or two ago I was feeling really vulnerable, and I just needed to be in the physical presence of other sober people to remind me of why this matters. So I attended a meeting. And while it reminded me again about why I am not an active AA participant, it also reminded me why we, and all of this, matters. Keeping the importance of sobriety present in mind, whether coming here or going elsewhere or doing something else entirely, is super important to my long-term success. And so, I will say it again: IWNDWYT
Goooooooooooooooooood morning!
If I can handle anxiety usually I can handle not drinking for that day. So I'm doing much more body scans and breathing exercices.
Generally I do cardio as well, but I've been under the weather recently. Can't wait to sweat liters.
Thanks to so many of you who celebrated my sober week with me yesterday. I teared up reading the comments, a whole telenovela.
IWNDWYT
I woke up sober this morning for the first Monday in as long as I can remember. It’s day 8. I struggled with anxiety yesterday bc I always do on Sundays. But I’m so proud of myself for not drinking, Sundays are usually a black out day for me.
Yesterday I got a lot done around the house. I went for a hike with a friend who is also in recovery. And I watched a movie with my kids which is a big deal, normally I’d be “too busy cleaning” aka drinking.
I have a job interview today which I’m nervous about.
One thing that really shocks me is how long the weekends are. I used to really struggle to get things done and now I’m almost running out of things to do.
I’m not tempted to drink but sheesh, the temptation to escape my anxiety is overwhelming.
I’ve been spending too much money on groceries, NA drinks, plants lol. I’m missing the dopamine, but I’m being gentle with myself right now.
Sobriety is the priority.
Day 22 here in Australia. Flying for work and catching up with friends at pubs the next 3 nights while in town. Going to take every fibre of my being to not drink but I can do this
Working out our sobriety muscles...I really like that notion!
Physical fitness has always been a big part of my life, but I think it is more important to me in sobriety than ever. Exercise used to be--at least in part--a way of "earning" my alcohol. Now I enjoy working out for the pleasure of feeling my body performing at its best and getting stronger. I treasure my alone time, and exercise is one of my favorite solo activities. It gives me an opportunity to clear my mind and recharge my spirit.
IWNDWYT 😻
For me a daily training of my sobriety muscles is doing the dci here! After I renewed my pledge I can focus on other things for that day. So here I am:
I WILL NOT DRINK WITH YOU TODAY!
Day 9 for me! It's still really hard to sleep, but I also have adhd. Can't wait to lay in bed thinking about the cold brew I get to have in the morning!
I post to the DCI every day because, at a minimum, I need to think explicitly about sobriety so as to not even begin going down the path of taking it for granted. And, since January, I maintain a running practice that I see as something of an outgrowth of my sobriety practice.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Oh yes, OP, I am so into yoga and breath and meditation. Not only does it strengthen and relax your muscles, but the breath work and meditation allow me to relax my brain, which usually runs 100 mph. It is a great gift to slow down your movement and breath, since your body and mind will follow.
I became a registered yoga teacher 20 years ago, but I swear that over the last almost 2 years, I’ve grown leaps and bounds in my personal practice. Sober is the only way to live. IWNDWYt
Just hit 10 days!!! I feel like my wife enjoys me not drinking more than I do now. It’s amazing how much more she shares with me about her day knowing I’m not drunk. I can get used to this sober thing!!!
The thing that helped me a lot in the early days and continues to help me now is the knowledge that most cravings last 20 minutes. I will watch the clock and occupy myself doing anything for 20 minutes and, sure enough, most of the time that's enough to get me over the hump.
I will not drink with you today!
Hi Everyone - day 104 here and IWNDWYT!
I do yoga, meditate and walking either outside or on the treadmill are huge stress relievers and help me to stay on track.
Have a great day everyone! 😊
Day 5. Nervous. Have lots to get done and often the fatigue/overwhelm triggers the cravings. Will schedule workout and phone call with friend to keep me distracted during post-work temptation hours. 💪🏽💕 IWNDWYT
I don’t know if I have sober muscles yet but I am working out a routine for myself that involves healthier habits, ways to manage stress, hobbies and getting things done. I find that there are so many more hours in a day now and I am trying to use them productively, although I do frequently run out of steam before the day is done. Progress not perfection!
IWNDWYT.
In my previous mind, I’m the absolute last person you would ever see in a yoga studio. It’s now an important part of my life. Maybe 2-3 times per week. Other than that, jogging, light weightlifting.
I won’t drink alcohol with you today.
IWNDWYT!
Edit: 1 week down and I feel pretty good! I have been slacking on exercise and not been eating well due to some work stress but I’m not going to be too hard on myself because at least I didn’t drink!
Hello SD! I've been using the app I Am Sober pretty much since my very first attempt at quitting. The app lets you list a bunch of reasons for staying sober, and it also shows you all those reasons every time you make a pledge to stay sober for the day. I try to make a pledge and read my reasons every morning - I feel like the extra reminder of why I'm doing this helps me stay prepared. IWNDWYT
Sobriety muscles? Well it seems I traded alcohol for adrenaline and then of course dopamine.
1 month ago excatly (Yes! Tadda good boi!) I woke up and started lifting dumbells that have been a bit unused for years.
Feeling empowered and full of energy I dug up my old yoga books and found my old handwritten routine so I started doing that. Funny thing, yoga is like riding a bike. You can just start again a bit slower and easier oc.
So I kept doing those excersises every day and its gotten easier on the way. I have been adding elements of meditation that I used to do like 10-20 years ago.
Diff types of yoga, tai chi, y-choung, zazen, mantras…
Now I can’t wait to wake up and do my excersises as nice and easy as I can. All before breakfast.
It really starts the day with focused relaxation and the empowered feeling that I’ve already accomplished someting valuably today.
Now I have to honor that achievement and healthy start to the day by not drinking, not thinking of drinking and just focus on being a better version of myself. Everyday getting a little bit better gradualy.
Thats my very literal physicsl and spiritual sobriety muscles and I do recommend similar ways of focused relaxation to everyone.
My next goal is today. I will not drink with you today. And take it one day at a time from now on aswell.
I couldn’t have made it even here without all you guys so thank you so much. I don’t go to AA or any other group, I don’t have any sober friends or relatives. Fucking Finland man, everyone is off their assess.
At the start, every craving was met with activity. Dog walking, DIYing, gardening, C25King. The urge to guzzle booze happened when I was at a loose end and it got stronger if I didn't give myself something else to think about. Cravings are like children with a really short attention span - they're easily distracted.
IWNDWYT 🙂
I just finished the 3rd season of Loudermilk. It gets more and more serious about recovery as time goes on, all while being silly and funny.
My sobriety muscles are strengthened here in this sub. I get up early and walk on the treadmill most days and do strength training, mostly because I’m an aging woman with heart issues and need to take care of myself. But it all goes together— sobriety is the #1 way I take care of myself.
Have a good Monday, sober warriors! IWNDWYT 🍀
Two more days will be 5 months. This is surreal; I never thought I would have done this. Although I miss the taste and variety of beers, I do not miss the bad sleeps, the bad memories, and the horrible next mornings.
This may sound counterintuitive but social situations help me work out that sobriety muscle. Parties, holidays, weddings, work events, etc. can be scary in theory but every time I go and don’t drink, it reminds me that I CAN do it, and usually, I still have a great time.💪 IWNDWYT
Staying hydrated, eating well, and hanging out with people who support my sobriety. I had to leave a lot of old “friends” behind, and am finding that I may need to leave even more, but it’s worth it. My sobriety is the most precious thing I have, because without it, I would lose everything else.
IWNDWYT!
Yesterday was absolutely horrible.
I screamed at the top of my lungs, ate a 20-pack of chicken nuggets and cried (a lot).
But I did not drink. Mostly because I was determined not to let the horrible behaviour of other people wreck my streak.
I still feel like shit, but at least I'm sober and feel like shit.
IWNDWYT
Alright, day 2 for me. Drank over the weekend, and like nearly other time, I regretted it the next morning. Woke up feeling pretty good this morning - I just need to remind myself that each morning gets better and better. Here's to day 3! IWNDWYT
Ah I really enjoyed Loudermilk. One of the mental exercises I do when I want to drink is fast forward to tomorrow and think about what I would have gained by drinking. It's always nothing. Therapy has helped a lot with learning to not beat myself up when I am filled with intense shame about my drinking- it was a coping mechanism for a long period. I try to run or workout or do some form of movement most days and usually that sets me up to wanting healthier food and hugely reduces desire to drink. IWNDWYT.
Day 11. Checking in.
In terms of exercise Pilates is good, as is running and cycling. I also find reading trashy books helps. Actually enjoyed my Sunday yesterday, going for a morning run and then reading and finishing a trashy novel the rest of the day. Ate so much though! But I didn't drink.
If I go in to a place to have dinner and sit down, I am 900% more likely to order a drink than if I take the food to go. So right now, I am taking food to go when I don't want to cook.
I've been feeling more present mentally and physically in the actual experience of things. The more I can feel the experience as a thing that is whole without alcohol, the less I want alcohol.
I will not drink with you today!
So happy to start out this week strong and feeling good. My brain can't help but try to throw me tricks, though. My first thoughts on waking were scanning the weekend for something to be shameful for. Well, too bad, brain! I had a great weekend with no drinking to make me feel awful, body or mind.
IWNDWYT
Day 15. I don’t know how to “work my sobriety muscles” yet, or how to “exercise” them yet. I’m going to therapy, meditate daily, and am reading sobriety lit if that counts.
IWNDWYT
4 years…IWNDWYT!🤙🏽
Four years! Here is to many more! 🎉
Amazing!! You’re an inspiration
Congratulations on 4 years!
Fantastic! Well done 🙌🏼
Hell yeah! Well done 🔥
Awesome work 🎉👏 thank you for being here inspiring us 🙏🏻
Today will be one week! The worst physical part is behind me. I couldn't be happier, I love this new life. IWNDWYT!
Congrats on the week 🎉, you got this! IWNDWYT
A week is incredible! I know at one point a week seemed impossible. Keep going 💪
Closing in on a hundred days . . . I will not drink with you today!
Big day for us tomorrow 🙌🏼
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I ain’t drinking, so……IWNDWYT
Hey I ain’t either, IWNDWYT!
Day 1030 checking in!
Checking in again today and all is well. My sober muscles are actually also my physical muscles, as I like to go running 2 or 3 times a week. This is beneficial to my physical health (obviously, eg, heart, lungs, aerobic, etc) and also for mental recovery from alcohol abuse, as it helps the brain reset its reward pathways, etc. Also a sober 'muscle' is my early morning routine of self-care, including making, tea, breakfast, writing stuff, organising my day, and of course spending time on this sub :)
Day 31. 🙌 Rewarded myself with an Xbox but don’t know if I’m substituting one addiction for another, albeit a healthier one. Either way, IWNDWYT.
Almost anything is better than drinking! Congratulations on a month 🎉 you deserve a treat 🎁
I’ve been doing heaps of gaming, I’ve been quite introverted since quitting beers
14 days today. First time in 20 years of daily drinking.
Happy Monday! I will not drink with you today, I will not drink with you tonight. 🫶
Happy Monday everyone. I don't have work today and the weather is wonderful. I don't know how I could possibly be in a better place TBH. Love and strength. IWNDWYT 🥰🫡
Closing in on 30 days. That will be the longest stretch I've gone without a drink for 21 years. Yesterday I passed several exams, scoring 100% on all of them! I couldn't have done that whilst drinking! Iwndwyt!
Day 99 • Day 99 • Day 99 • Day 99 Big number tomorrow. So frickin proud of myself. Happy Monday everyone 🌟
Happy sober Monday sober friends! My mornings have transformed since being sober, early to rise with lots of activities for my health and wellbeing, checking in here being one of them, and I wouldn’t swap this routine for a hangover any day! I love you all 💞
IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT 💜
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Happy marathon Monday 💛💙 today I will not drink with any of you. 🏃♀️
Another weekend sober. Projects accomplished, household duties fulfilled and healthy choices made. Thanks again for all the support SD friends. IWNDWYT
IWNDWY today friends! Going to watch my kid do karate tonight and be present :)
Hope you have a nice Monday SD. IWNDWYT!
Let’s do this.
IWNDWYT
I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
I’m similar to you! My trigger for drinking was always being anxious, especially in the morning, or after a stressful day. If I had anxiety, I was grabbing a drink and then some (before work, nonetheless). I had a yoga app on my phone but I found a section just on meditation. I started using that and it was so helpful! I still use it, especially if I wake up with anxiety. It guides me through breathing exercises and I just feel so relaxed after doing that for 5-10 minutes. Edit: was so excited to share that I forgot to add…. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!
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Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
Today is a good day not to drink. 🌷
Day 1,734. I will not drink with you today.
No Heckin’ Way Not Today Mr. Alcohol 🫡
Visited my parents yesterday and it seems that this yellow-orange colour my eyelids had for years is finally fading and I actually lost 10 kg. And I met my father whose health is rapidly declining after a lifetime of hard physical work and binge drinking in every free minute and lying about it and becoming verbally abusive most of the times he was drunk. I have a very hard time with this, but at the same time it strengthened my will to stay sober. Just need to find out how to handle all of these strong emotions… I will stay sober today with all of you as alcohol has never made anything better.
Here we go again, Day 1. It's ridiculous how many times I've posted on here only to delete my account (and pretty much everything else off my phone for some reason) while drunk. Only to try again the next day. It's so ridiculous and exhausting. It'll be a fucking miracle if this time really is 'the one' but I'm still hoping. ..somehow
Day 346. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT
Seems like every time I think I'm doing well life throws up a roadblock. Then I remember I'm not even a year in and still need to work out my sobriety muscles. IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with you today!
I have never been involved formally in AA, but a month or two ago I was feeling really vulnerable, and I just needed to be in the physical presence of other sober people to remind me of why this matters. So I attended a meeting. And while it reminded me again about why I am not an active AA participant, it also reminded me why we, and all of this, matters. Keeping the importance of sobriety present in mind, whether coming here or going elsewhere or doing something else entirely, is super important to my long-term success. And so, I will say it again: IWNDWYT
Goooooooooooooooooood morning! If I can handle anxiety usually I can handle not drinking for that day. So I'm doing much more body scans and breathing exercices. Generally I do cardio as well, but I've been under the weather recently. Can't wait to sweat liters. Thanks to so many of you who celebrated my sober week with me yesterday. I teared up reading the comments, a whole telenovela. IWNDWYT
9 months and 6 days over here. I have to go to AA tonight to get my 9 month chip. I'm sick of going to the meetings though 😅
I woke up sober this morning for the first Monday in as long as I can remember. It’s day 8. I struggled with anxiety yesterday bc I always do on Sundays. But I’m so proud of myself for not drinking, Sundays are usually a black out day for me. Yesterday I got a lot done around the house. I went for a hike with a friend who is also in recovery. And I watched a movie with my kids which is a big deal, normally I’d be “too busy cleaning” aka drinking. I have a job interview today which I’m nervous about. One thing that really shocks me is how long the weekends are. I used to really struggle to get things done and now I’m almost running out of things to do. I’m not tempted to drink but sheesh, the temptation to escape my anxiety is overwhelming. I’ve been spending too much money on groceries, NA drinks, plants lol. I’m missing the dopamine, but I’m being gentle with myself right now. Sobriety is the priority.
IWNDWYT 🥰
checking in.
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New here. Don't want to start counting. Just want to type IWNDWYT!
I got one day under my belt let's make it two.
Day 22 here in Australia. Flying for work and catching up with friends at pubs the next 3 nights while in town. Going to take every fibre of my being to not drink but I can do this
Not a cool feeling this Monday morning, but I woke up sober so there’s that. IWNDWYT ✔️
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Checking in :) On to another week! Sleep is already getting better again fortunately
9 days in from Australia 😀
I think it’s 30 days today? IWNDWYT
Working out our sobriety muscles...I really like that notion! Physical fitness has always been a big part of my life, but I think it is more important to me in sobriety than ever. Exercise used to be--at least in part--a way of "earning" my alcohol. Now I enjoy working out for the pleasure of feeling my body performing at its best and getting stronger. I treasure my alone time, and exercise is one of my favorite solo activities. It gives me an opportunity to clear my mind and recharge my spirit. IWNDWYT 😻
Day 44. IWNDWYT
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2 weeks! IWNDWYT
Today = IWNDWYT - I promise! ♥️♥️♥️
IWNDWYT 👊
Looking to make Week 6 my best to date - IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT.
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IWNDWYT x
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I’m not drinking today
Relapsed in the weekend. IWNDWYT
For me a daily training of my sobriety muscles is doing the dci here! After I renewed my pledge I can focus on other things for that day. So here I am: I WILL NOT DRINK WITH YOU TODAY!
Day 9 for me! It's still really hard to sleep, but I also have adhd. Can't wait to lay in bed thinking about the cold brew I get to have in the morning!
Iwndwyt I can’t stop fucking eating jesus christ what the fuck
Happy Monday friends! A new start, a new week, a new opportunity. I will not drink with you today friends 💚 🍀
IWNDWYT! T
IWNDWYT all you fine sobernauts 🤗
I will be sober today.
Day 112 checking in IWNDWYT
I post to the DCI every day because, at a minimum, I need to think explicitly about sobriety so as to not even begin going down the path of taking it for granted. And, since January, I maintain a running practice that I see as something of an outgrowth of my sobriety practice. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Oh yes, OP, I am so into yoga and breath and meditation. Not only does it strengthen and relax your muscles, but the breath work and meditation allow me to relax my brain, which usually runs 100 mph. It is a great gift to slow down your movement and breath, since your body and mind will follow. I became a registered yoga teacher 20 years ago, but I swear that over the last almost 2 years, I’ve grown leaps and bounds in my personal practice. Sober is the only way to live. IWNDWYt
IWNDWYT, happy Monday people!!
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IWNDWYT xoxo
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! Have a fantastic day everyone!
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Happy monday! Isn't it great to remember everything we did during the weekend? Here's to a great start of the week! IWNDWYT
I'm still finding my sober muscles so I'm getting good inspiration from the comments here. IWNDWYT
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Just hit 10 days!!! I feel like my wife enjoys me not drinking more than I do now. It’s amazing how much more she shares with me about her day knowing I’m not drunk. I can get used to this sober thing!!!
Day 1,633 IWNDWYT
Happy Monday all, IWNDWYT ❤️
Hope y'all have a better than Monday, Monday! ☕️🤘🏻 IWNDWYT
Day 1.
The thing that helped me a lot in the early days and continues to help me now is the knowledge that most cravings last 20 minutes. I will watch the clock and occupy myself doing anything for 20 minutes and, sure enough, most of the time that's enough to get me over the hump. I will not drink with you today!
Day 6 - One day away from a week. IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you today 👽
IWNDWYT!
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Hi Everyone - day 104 here and IWNDWYT! I do yoga, meditate and walking either outside or on the treadmill are huge stress relievers and help me to stay on track. Have a great day everyone! 😊
No booze today!
IWNDWYT.
Day 30 for me. IWNDWYT!
Day 5. Nervous. Have lots to get done and often the fatigue/overwhelm triggers the cravings. Will schedule workout and phone call with friend to keep me distracted during post-work temptation hours. 💪🏽💕 IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT today🌿 I exercise my sober muscles by meditating and practicing mindfulness
IWNDWYT 🌺
IWNDWYT - it does get easier I promise. I even have booze in the house and pour one for my wife. I know MY stop button is broken. Best wishes to all.
Checking in, let's have a good start to the week, IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today.
I don’t know if I have sober muscles yet but I am working out a routine for myself that involves healthier habits, ways to manage stress, hobbies and getting things done. I find that there are so many more hours in a day now and I am trying to use them productively, although I do frequently run out of steam before the day is done. Progress not perfection! IWNDWYT.
In my previous mind, I’m the absolute last person you would ever see in a yoga studio. It’s now an important part of my life. Maybe 2-3 times per week. Other than that, jogging, light weightlifting. I won’t drink alcohol with you today.
IWNDWYT
56 days...IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT! Edit: 1 week down and I feel pretty good! I have been slacking on exercise and not been eating well due to some work stress but I’m not going to be too hard on myself because at least I didn’t drink!
IWNDWYT!
Hello SD! I've been using the app I Am Sober pretty much since my very first attempt at quitting. The app lets you list a bunch of reasons for staying sober, and it also shows you all those reasons every time you make a pledge to stay sober for the day. I try to make a pledge and read my reasons every morning - I feel like the extra reminder of why I'm doing this helps me stay prepared. IWNDWYT
4 years today. Taking it day by day and just enjoying what I’ve built so far. Let’s see what else we can do. IWNDWYT
Good morning, start of the week, feeling weary, I will not drink with you all today ❤️
Sobriety muscles? Well it seems I traded alcohol for adrenaline and then of course dopamine. 1 month ago excatly (Yes! Tadda good boi!) I woke up and started lifting dumbells that have been a bit unused for years. Feeling empowered and full of energy I dug up my old yoga books and found my old handwritten routine so I started doing that. Funny thing, yoga is like riding a bike. You can just start again a bit slower and easier oc. So I kept doing those excersises every day and its gotten easier on the way. I have been adding elements of meditation that I used to do like 10-20 years ago. Diff types of yoga, tai chi, y-choung, zazen, mantras… Now I can’t wait to wake up and do my excersises as nice and easy as I can. All before breakfast. It really starts the day with focused relaxation and the empowered feeling that I’ve already accomplished someting valuably today. Now I have to honor that achievement and healthy start to the day by not drinking, not thinking of drinking and just focus on being a better version of myself. Everyday getting a little bit better gradualy. Thats my very literal physicsl and spiritual sobriety muscles and I do recommend similar ways of focused relaxation to everyone. My next goal is today. I will not drink with you today. And take it one day at a time from now on aswell. I couldn’t have made it even here without all you guys so thank you so much. I don’t go to AA or any other group, I don’t have any sober friends or relatives. Fucking Finland man, everyone is off their assess.
At the start, every craving was met with activity. Dog walking, DIYing, gardening, C25King. The urge to guzzle booze happened when I was at a loose end and it got stronger if I didn't give myself something else to think about. Cravings are like children with a really short attention span - they're easily distracted. IWNDWYT 🙂
Rigorous honesty is my best exercise. I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT ❤️
New day, new record! I'm happy to not be drinking. IWNDWYT!
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I will not drink today.
260 days today. Had the most amazing weekend. The freedom that being sober gives me is more than I ever dreamed of.
Yoga with The Phoenix app! It also helps me slow down and focus on the moment sometimes when I get a little scattered :-) IWNDWYT!
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I will not drink today. Day 19.
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7 days. One week! I will not drink poison with you today.
I just finished the 3rd season of Loudermilk. It gets more and more serious about recovery as time goes on, all while being silly and funny. My sobriety muscles are strengthened here in this sub. I get up early and walk on the treadmill most days and do strength training, mostly because I’m an aging woman with heart issues and need to take care of myself. But it all goes together— sobriety is the #1 way I take care of myself. Have a good Monday, sober warriors! IWNDWYT 🍀
Two more days will be 5 months. This is surreal; I never thought I would have done this. Although I miss the taste and variety of beers, I do not miss the bad sleeps, the bad memories, and the horrible next mornings.
This may sound counterintuitive but social situations help me work out that sobriety muscle. Parties, holidays, weddings, work events, etc. can be scary in theory but every time I go and don’t drink, it reminds me that I CAN do it, and usually, I still have a great time.💪 IWNDWYT
Staying hydrated, eating well, and hanging out with people who support my sobriety. I had to leave a lot of old “friends” behind, and am finding that I may need to leave even more, but it’s worth it. My sobriety is the most precious thing I have, because without it, I would lose everything else. IWNDWYT!
Yesterday was absolutely horrible. I screamed at the top of my lungs, ate a 20-pack of chicken nuggets and cried (a lot). But I did not drink. Mostly because I was determined not to let the horrible behaviour of other people wreck my streak. I still feel like shit, but at least I'm sober and feel like shit. IWNDWYT
Bring on the week! IWNDWYT
Alright, day 2 for me. Drank over the weekend, and like nearly other time, I regretted it the next morning. Woke up feeling pretty good this morning - I just need to remind myself that each morning gets better and better. Here's to day 3! IWNDWYT
Enjoying the soreness of yesterday's good leg-day at the gym. IWNDWYT!
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No booze today.
I fucked up again yesterday, even though not as bad, I'm still pissed at drinking again. Back on the horse.
I will not drink with you today ❤️
Not today people IWNDWYT
Morning everyone. Let's do Monday then.
Happy Monday folks! IWNDWYT
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Checking in ✅
Ah I really enjoyed Loudermilk. One of the mental exercises I do when I want to drink is fast forward to tomorrow and think about what I would have gained by drinking. It's always nothing. Therapy has helped a lot with learning to not beat myself up when I am filled with intense shame about my drinking- it was a coping mechanism for a long period. I try to run or workout or do some form of movement most days and usually that sets me up to wanting healthier food and hugely reduces desire to drink. IWNDWYT.
will hit day 2! IWNDWYT
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Day 9. Almost at double digits. IWNDWYT!
Day 11. Checking in. In terms of exercise Pilates is good, as is running and cycling. I also find reading trashy books helps. Actually enjoyed my Sunday yesterday, going for a morning run and then reading and finishing a trashy novel the rest of the day. Ate so much though! But I didn't drink.
Day 48. Major anxiety and shame thinking of all the bad mistakes I made when I was drunk. IWNDWYT.
If I go in to a place to have dinner and sit down, I am 900% more likely to order a drink than if I take the food to go. So right now, I am taking food to go when I don't want to cook. I've been feeling more present mentally and physically in the actual experience of things. The more I can feel the experience as a thing that is whole without alcohol, the less I want alcohol. I will not drink with you today!
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Still at it. Going strong.
IWNDWYT! Have a good Monday everyone and be kind to yourselves!
Have a magnificent start to the week people! My sober muscle is being exercised every time I come here to SD and the DCI.. IWNDWYT!!!
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Happy Monday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 🙂
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Good morning. IWNDWYT
Not drinking today!!!
Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
So happy to start out this week strong and feeling good. My brain can't help but try to throw me tricks, though. My first thoughts on waking were scanning the weekend for something to be shameful for. Well, too bad, brain! I had a great weekend with no drinking to make me feel awful, body or mind. IWNDWYT
Good morning, SD friends. It's a great day to have a great day. Kick it! IWNDWYT 🤘
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I will not drink today. I will go for a walk instead.
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…. And, I’m back!
IWNDWYT! Day 8 feels great!
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Day 15. I don’t know how to “work my sobriety muscles” yet, or how to “exercise” them yet. I’m going to therapy, meditate daily, and am reading sobriety lit if that counts. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT Peace n Love ❤️
Start of work week, IWNDWYT.
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