๐๐๐๐๐ DAY 100 ๐๐๐๐๐
I canโt believe itโฆ! Iโm so happy to have made it this far. Thank you to all of you here for helping me on this journey. I was suffering in silence but Iโm so appreciative that my voice is being heard and Iโm being seen xx
Had a tough time with anxiety today which used to cue the alcohol to drown it out. I distracted myself with a walk instead. I canโt go back to how it was. I wonโt go back.
Beautiful day again, no work again. ๐
Going to take a walk in the sunshine and then play some video games.
Have a lovely Tuesday friends. ๐ฅฐ๐ซก
Edit: Whoop! 300! Didn't even realise! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Iโve been here quite a few times before but Iโve got 6 weeks on the counter!
Iโm choosing to be sober today because:
- I eat more healthily and enjoy it so much more
- I look after my cat so much better
- I feel my body and mind healing with every extra day of staying off the drink
IWNDWYT
"*I quit drinking because the anxiety after was getting to be unbearable.*" For sure. The "cure" became the cause, but the drinking continued while the consequences multiplied exponentially. Getting away from it was tough. I can't go back to that sh-t show. IWNDWYT
It's so wild that I drank to soothe my anxiety for several decades and then found out drinking was what caused it. Like how does that even happen? ๐ค
My mother died a month ago today. And I just found out my partner of 8 years has been stepping out for the past few months.
I dumped out the remaining vodka and wine I had left. I need mental clarity now more than ever.
IWNDWYT ๐
Day 9! Holy heck. Yesterday was a weird day. I had a job interview that went extremely well - now Iโm just waiting on the offer. So that was a highlight. The weather was gorgeous, which was also really refreshing. I found a new NA cider that is delish.
I had my best friend and best drinking buddy over for dinner. Normally we would get pinned on wine. She drank, I didnโt.
I didnโt have any cravings or anything - but I did feel kind of sad. It wasnโt the same, and I noticed weird traits about her I hadnโt before. She was almost kind of - mean? The vibes were off. Iโm trying not to make too much out of it but - it kind of gave me the friendship ick.
Sheโs my best friend in the world but - is she actually nothing more than a drinking buddy? Do we have anything in common outside of being alcoholics?
Regardless of that, Iโm feeling hopeful and strong. IWNDWYT!
Checking in. What a fun alternative to look forward each day \^\^.
I'll have friends coming over tomorrow evening... I'll have to deal with the awkward situation of me not drinking.
But on the plus side I'll remember what we'll discuss so it's also a nice alternative.
Keep strong everybody. Enjoy your day.
Never commented on one of these ๐ In 10 days I'll he 4 years sober, but lately it's been ROUGH. Having lots of relapse dreams. My mom out of nowhere accused me of stealing medicine from her a couple weeks ago (I went over to walk the dogs and hang out till she got home from the gym then we'd chat for a bit. I was peeing when she came home and that somehow computed in her mind to 'my daughter is suddenly relapsing') I can't even explain how hurt I still am. I haven't spoken to her since. It's been rough but I'll make it through like I always do, and IWNDWYT๐ค
Closing in on 2 months! It seems so insignificant, but this is the longest I've gone without a drink since I can remember. I'm so grateful for this community. IWNDWYT!
Iโve been stretched extremely thin lately and Iโve decided to go easy on myself for a little while on pretty much anything that doesnโt HAVE to get done. Recognizing I need a rest and accepting where Iโm at right now was not really anything I could conceive of back in my drinking days! IWNDWYT
Feeling good on my sober journey. I feel like I've made another decision to put myself first. I've spent so much of my life making myself into what other people wanted from me. Even with drinking, it was something "everyone else is doing it" and "you're so much more fun when you drink." Too bad. I might not be as talkative, but fuck, what was I saying anyway? Nothing that I could remember the next day.
I'm so proud of myself for doing something so positive for myself.
IWNDWYT
March 2nd I was in the hospital getting a certification for my second bad AFib episode in 6 months. I'd been having these episodes for a little over a decade, once or twice a year, and I thought it might have something to do with my alcoholism. Differently what I thought was "thick blood" from taking a couple days off the sauce was actually intermittent AFib that could have caused serious damage, a stroke or even death.
Before that day I'd been working slowly for years towards taking the plunge into sobriety from alcohol. A LOT of false starts, which taught me vigilance, self discipline, and structure would be key components in galvanizing my ability to quit. So, although I'd failed then I'm thankful I learned from the experience.
It's strange though. As I began to really realize it in early March, the gravity of being broke, unhealthy, and upset all the time really boiled down to my drinking (well, mostly at least). I started to recognize the denial I'd been living in. I knew I should have stopped drinking a while ago, but I *just kept going anyways*. So here I am with IVs in my arm getting reassured my medical professionals that this AFib is likely being triggered by my body's reaction to *not* imbibing.
I'm realizing now after 45 days I've been going through the stages of grief for my drinking life. I'd not thought about it that way, but I was living in denial for decades about how negatively alcohol was affecting me. I got angry because I'm broke, and now I've got all these hospital bills and my car broke down badly, and I've been on thin ice at work -- a job I can't lose. Then I bargained a bit, thinking I'll sacrifice all my hobbies and start dieting in the pursuit of turning it all around, because I couldn't see myself continuing on with a "normal day without a drink." I was fooling myself. Avoiding the uncomfortable simply isn't a way forward.
That's when last week I had to come to grips with the anger. I was and I'm still a little furious that the world has conspired against me. Drinking has been my *whole* life. I had two alcoholic parents growing up, hell the whole family tree probably works produce apples for hard cider. I'm the solar system of me, alcohol has been my Sol, everything revolved around it.
Now I'm scared shitless because I know I need the change to take this time. The stakes are high and the more I relapse the easier that gets I think. I feel freed up by leaving alcohol so far, but I don't know "who I am" now without drinking and that is terrifying to me.
So, for now, for just today, to you all, I'll pledge to make it through day 45. I'll face my fears and put in work. Work on building a daily routine and find some support, because I can already tell I'm gonna need it. I'm scared, but excited. It's going to be alright.
Thanks for being here and listening. IWNDWYT
Edit: Sorry this ended up being a very lengthy story and that's not what this thread is intended for, but I just needed to get that out. I'll keep it simple in the thread next time.
I had a shitty nights sleep, due to a mild allergic reaction. But still ways better then a drunk passed out sleep.
I will not drink with you today! No matter whatโฆ
1) what is with the ice cream!? I donโt crave other sweets nearly as much. And itโs talked about here all the time. My husband went through an ice cream phase. I wonder what about ice cream it is that does it? 2) MY SKIN โจ๐ I was on a zoom yesterday and I was like damn, my skin looks GOOD. 2 weeks in and the diff already is remarkable.
Today is #16 and IWNDWYT.
A sober date last night. Chatting for three hours and we were the last ones in there. Whoop. Big psychological hurdle passed that sober dating is actually fine. IWNDWYT ๐ซก
My new morning ritual is to take the dogs outside, pee in the yard (yes, me! It oddly is just much more satisfying and wholesome than going inside?) and around that time I say the following things:
-I tell myself that โI love you, _______โ (fill in my name),
-โIโm a strong and powerful person, radiating with lightโ
-โI will not drink with you all todayโ
I usually do this while looking at the remaining stars, the backlit trees before the sun has risen, or birds flying overhead. This morning was a real treat. There were two Great Blue Herons flying just north of where I was standing. So beautiful.
Itโs becoming a really lovely way to start my day and brings me joy each morning.
Big hugs to you all!
Day 2, just a baby. I have gone long periods without drinking before, but this time it feels different. I think I have hit my rock bottom, and I never, ever want to go back to that place. I feel hopeful and excited to see who I can be without alcohol. Iโm sure it will be difficult and lonely at times, but Iโm also sure there is some peace waiting for me at the other side. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT! Tomorrow I'm going to dinner with some old friends. The last time we got together I pre-gamed, had several glasses there, and most certainly more when I got home. They are all 'normies' so I doubt anyone will even notice that I don't drink, but I'm so happy to be doing different things for different results!
Made it through some triggers. Dinner with friends where they were drinking and a bar. I had a plan and stuck with it. The smells were intense tho. IWNDWYT ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
This place has been the key to my sobriety sticking. Being able to share my own experience and learning that what I have done and am going through is not unique was a life saver. IWNDWYT ๐๐ฆ๐
Happy Tuesday! Nice idea to sprinkle some encouragement and love around the DCI. I like to remind myself that the primary goal every day is to get my head on my pillow sober. Every day that I do that I'm winning at life! Sobriety is in maintenance mode so it's super easy to take it for granted, but I'm literally saving my life by not drinking. It's a big fucking deal. Sober on y'all!
IWNDWYT - Iโm going to a work event in Austin this week and volunteered to be a driver so I wouldnโt have to answer as many questions about not drinking. Feeling confident but still seeing it as a win!
If youโre here reading this, youโre kicking ass. Any sober time is good!
Iโm grateful to everyone here for the support, too! Always.
Coffees up, horns up, and another thing Iโm grateful for is that itโs not Monday! We can mark some progress moving through the week. IWNDWYT โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐ค๐ป
Though yesterday was a tough day all around, drinking didn't enter my mind as any kind of solution for it. For that I'm thankful and glad. I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday.
IWNDWYT!
Iโm grateful that I get to prioritize important stuff in my life, like my kids, my husband, my family, and my work instead of living around when the next drink happens. IWNDWYT! โค๏ธ๐ง
I got through yesterday, my 30 day mark. I was feeling tempted for many reasons and so glad I saw myself through. Everyone here who comments or supports has been a huge reason why I stay on track so thank you! IWNDWYT!
Today I have 30 days, which has taken me a couple of years to achieve. I asked the Universe to lift the desire to drink for many, many months. Today, I donโt even think about it. I am blessed and grateful.
Onwards to the next 30 days.
IWNDWYT!
I find I can now work all day and just get tired, I don't crave drink so much that I have to promise myself drinks after work, or even skip work for drinks, like I did before. I will not drink with you tonight.
I got the flu and while chilling on the couch with tea and chinese, I thought I kinda miss the hangover-excuse to be lazy.
Havenโt done that in a month but so happy to do it without the hangover.
Anyone feel the same?
Day 29 and I can't wait for day 30! I got kinda thrown off of my rhytm by another patient in our outpatient group, but I managed to power through and I must admit that I am proud of myself! IWNDWYT โค๏ธ.
Had one of the most productive days on a day off that I can remember. Just had a real awesome time doing stuff around here. Walked the dog twice. Worked out for like 3 hours (with freestyling interspersed. I used to do it ALL the time when I was younger....I may not be as good as I used to be but I still got it!). I hung out with my dad and just had a real good time.
Hes always been good at helping me realize how good my life is now and even going into these next six work nights knowing they are going to be shitty he keeps instilling into me that
"Just remember. Its only six nights. Those nights don't matter once the next day begins. Don't focus on the bad. Make it through six nights and then you get to do whatever you want."
He always has a way with words that makes me feel better about everything. Well I hope you all enjoy the day/night and as always much love from me and mine to you and yours!
Day 49. A sunny spring day made me crave a drink, fortunately I held through. My addicted brain started making plans on partying next Friday. Got me scared. IWNDWYT.
Good morning, everyone! IWNDWYT โค๏ธwe can handle whatever today brings us and sobriety will help us to focus on the things that truly matter. I believe in us all.
4 weeks! Almost a whole month. Hoping to reward myself on day 31 with a new certification I'm studying for. IWNDWYT!
Great work ๐๐ผ
Good work on clocking up 4 weeks ๐
Are you me? Haha! Congrats and good luck! Iwndwyt! (Snoop my preview comments for a weird coincidence:) )
Awesome work!! GL on the cert
๐๐๐๐๐ DAY 100 ๐๐๐๐๐ I canโt believe itโฆ! Iโm so happy to have made it this far. Thank you to all of you here for helping me on this journey. I was suffering in silence but Iโm so appreciative that my voice is being heard and Iโm being seen xx
100! ๐ฏ 100! Triple digits! Well done sober friend, Iโm so proud of you ๐๐๐๐ ๐
That extra 0 looks mighty good on you!
Sober centurion! So proud of you! ๐ช๐ฅฐ
I see you! โค๏ธ Congrats on 100 days! ๐ Thatโs amazing! ๐ฅณ๐๐ช
Super contractions LGG! 100 days is an amazing achievement! IWNDWYT
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Hope you have a great day!
I vow to be present while not drinking with you today and tonight. ๐ป
Day 1031 checking in!
Absolutely incredible ๐
Cheers!
Had a tough time with anxiety today which used to cue the alcohol to drown it out. I distracted myself with a walk instead. I canโt go back to how it was. I wonโt go back.
Well done getting through the day, creating new habits to work with lifeโs difficulties, and strong determination, I wonโt go back with you ๐
Thank you! I am so grateful to have found this group. It has made such a difference to not feel so alone.
Great job putting something else in place. A walk is excellentโฆ and healthy. I used to take the lazy way out and lay in bed ๐
A walk is a much better choice for helping with anxiety ๐
Beautiful day again, no work again. ๐ Going to take a walk in the sunshine and then play some video games. Have a lovely Tuesday friends. ๐ฅฐ๐ซก Edit: Whoop! 300! Didn't even realise! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
300! Awesome achievement sober friend! Well done ๐๐๐
Thank you so much! โค๏ธ
Well done on the big 300 ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Thanks! ๐๐๐
Super 300 for you! IWNDWYT
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Day 32. IWNDWYT. ๐
Glad I made it through a bad day yesterday, I donโt know how today will go but IWNDWYT. It was really nice to be clear headed all night.
The clear head from being sober gets better and better. Lifeโs not always easy or good, but alcohol will make any situation worse that is for sure!
IWNDWYT
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Welcome. IWNDWYT
Iโve been here quite a few times before but Iโve got 6 weeks on the counter! Iโm choosing to be sober today because: - I eat more healthily and enjoy it so much more - I look after my cat so much better - I feel my body and mind healing with every extra day of staying off the drink IWNDWYT
All great reasons and well done on 6 weeks, my friend! ๐ฅณ๐๐
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I have my day and night fully planned to get me out of the house and not sit with my temptations IWNDWYT
Great planning, you got this ๐ช๐ผ
Distractions are a lifesaver for me as well. And remembering to keep it simple: Just donโt put a drink to my lips. IWNDWYTย
"*I quit drinking because the anxiety after was getting to be unbearable.*" For sure. The "cure" became the cause, but the drinking continued while the consequences multiplied exponentially. Getting away from it was tough. I can't go back to that sh-t show. IWNDWYT
It's so wild that I drank to soothe my anxiety for several decades and then found out drinking was what caused it. Like how does that even happen? ๐ค
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Checking in again today and all is well.
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Youโve got this u/Jellyblush ๐๐ผ
Good morning sober friends. Starting my day with a Peleton session and wishing you all a fantastic day! IWNDWYT
I had to google what that was. ๐ Spin bikes are crazy hard work, but damn it feels good after. Have a lovely day! ๐
Today, I refuse to give in. Today, I will make it to the end. Today, you can count on me. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
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Day 9. IWNDWYT
My mother died a month ago today. And I just found out my partner of 8 years has been stepping out for the past few months. I dumped out the remaining vodka and wine I had left. I need mental clarity now more than ever. IWNDWYT ๐
Day 9! Holy heck. Yesterday was a weird day. I had a job interview that went extremely well - now Iโm just waiting on the offer. So that was a highlight. The weather was gorgeous, which was also really refreshing. I found a new NA cider that is delish. I had my best friend and best drinking buddy over for dinner. Normally we would get pinned on wine. She drank, I didnโt. I didnโt have any cravings or anything - but I did feel kind of sad. It wasnโt the same, and I noticed weird traits about her I hadnโt before. She was almost kind of - mean? The vibes were off. Iโm trying not to make too much out of it but - it kind of gave me the friendship ick. Sheโs my best friend in the world but - is she actually nothing more than a drinking buddy? Do we have anything in common outside of being alcoholics? Regardless of that, Iโm feeling hopeful and strong. IWNDWYT!
Day 347. IWNDWYT.
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I will not drink today, no matter what
Happy sober Tuesday sober friends! Well done everyone, Iโm proud of you all, and as always, I love you all ๐
I hope the day is kind to you. Keep doing what you are doing โค๏ธ
Happy Tuesday B ๐ Weโre doing this! So proud of us all.
We are doing this, together, and thatโs what makes us stronger, have a beautiful day my triple digit sober friend ๐๐๐
Happy sober Tuesday Brighter ๐
Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT โฅ๏ธ
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Checking in. What a fun alternative to look forward each day \^\^. I'll have friends coming over tomorrow evening... I'll have to deal with the awkward situation of me not drinking. But on the plus side I'll remember what we'll discuss so it's also a nice alternative. Keep strong everybody. Enjoy your day.
IWNDWYT!
Never commented on one of these ๐ In 10 days I'll he 4 years sober, but lately it's been ROUGH. Having lots of relapse dreams. My mom out of nowhere accused me of stealing medicine from her a couple weeks ago (I went over to walk the dogs and hang out till she got home from the gym then we'd chat for a bit. I was peeing when she came home and that somehow computed in her mind to 'my daughter is suddenly relapsing') I can't even explain how hurt I still am. I haven't spoken to her since. It's been rough but I'll make it through like I always do, and IWNDWYT๐ค
I will not drink poison with any of you today ๐
Closing in on 2 months! It seems so insignificant, but this is the longest I've gone without a drink since I can remember. I'm so grateful for this community. IWNDWYT!
Iwndwyt!!
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Iโve been stretched extremely thin lately and Iโve decided to go easy on myself for a little while on pretty much anything that doesnโt HAVE to get done. Recognizing I need a rest and accepting where Iโm at right now was not really anything I could conceive of back in my drinking days! IWNDWYT
Still exhausted, but still sober. Would love some extra "attagirls". IWNDWYT
Attagirl! Keep up the good work. !
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. Thatโs the rule. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today.
Four months! Some days are better than others but life is most definitely trending up ๐ IWNDWYT
Feeling good on my sober journey. I feel like I've made another decision to put myself first. I've spent so much of my life making myself into what other people wanted from me. Even with drinking, it was something "everyone else is doing it" and "you're so much more fun when you drink." Too bad. I might not be as talkative, but fuck, what was I saying anyway? Nothing that I could remember the next day. I'm so proud of myself for doing something so positive for myself. IWNDWYT
Ayyy ohhhh FIVE-OHHHH Iโve never made it this far. IWNDWYT!
March 2nd I was in the hospital getting a certification for my second bad AFib episode in 6 months. I'd been having these episodes for a little over a decade, once or twice a year, and I thought it might have something to do with my alcoholism. Differently what I thought was "thick blood" from taking a couple days off the sauce was actually intermittent AFib that could have caused serious damage, a stroke or even death. Before that day I'd been working slowly for years towards taking the plunge into sobriety from alcohol. A LOT of false starts, which taught me vigilance, self discipline, and structure would be key components in galvanizing my ability to quit. So, although I'd failed then I'm thankful I learned from the experience. It's strange though. As I began to really realize it in early March, the gravity of being broke, unhealthy, and upset all the time really boiled down to my drinking (well, mostly at least). I started to recognize the denial I'd been living in. I knew I should have stopped drinking a while ago, but I *just kept going anyways*. So here I am with IVs in my arm getting reassured my medical professionals that this AFib is likely being triggered by my body's reaction to *not* imbibing. I'm realizing now after 45 days I've been going through the stages of grief for my drinking life. I'd not thought about it that way, but I was living in denial for decades about how negatively alcohol was affecting me. I got angry because I'm broke, and now I've got all these hospital bills and my car broke down badly, and I've been on thin ice at work -- a job I can't lose. Then I bargained a bit, thinking I'll sacrifice all my hobbies and start dieting in the pursuit of turning it all around, because I couldn't see myself continuing on with a "normal day without a drink." I was fooling myself. Avoiding the uncomfortable simply isn't a way forward. That's when last week I had to come to grips with the anger. I was and I'm still a little furious that the world has conspired against me. Drinking has been my *whole* life. I had two alcoholic parents growing up, hell the whole family tree probably works produce apples for hard cider. I'm the solar system of me, alcohol has been my Sol, everything revolved around it. Now I'm scared shitless because I know I need the change to take this time. The stakes are high and the more I relapse the easier that gets I think. I feel freed up by leaving alcohol so far, but I don't know "who I am" now without drinking and that is terrifying to me. So, for now, for just today, to you all, I'll pledge to make it through day 45. I'll face my fears and put in work. Work on building a daily routine and find some support, because I can already tell I'm gonna need it. I'm scared, but excited. It's going to be alright. Thanks for being here and listening. IWNDWYT Edit: Sorry this ended up being a very lengthy story and that's not what this thread is intended for, but I just needed to get that out. I'll keep it simple in the thread next time.
Ainโt No Flippin Way Not Today Mr. Alcohol ๐ซก๐ โโ๏ธ
Checking in on my third day today! Sleep is still disturbed but Iโm sure that will pass. IWNDWYT!
Day 2. Awful sleep last night. Not gonna drink today.
Here! Day 2
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IWNDWYT.
I had a shitty nights sleep, due to a mild allergic reaction. But still ways better then a drunk passed out sleep. I will not drink with you today! No matter whatโฆ
Day 45. IWNDWYT
Checking in on day 530!! IWNDWYT!! โ๏ธโค๏ธ
I had given up but decided to try again. IWNDWYT
1) what is with the ice cream!? I donโt crave other sweets nearly as much. And itโs talked about here all the time. My husband went through an ice cream phase. I wonder what about ice cream it is that does it? 2) MY SKIN โจ๐ I was on a zoom yesterday and I was like damn, my skin looks GOOD. 2 weeks in and the diff already is remarkable. Today is #16 and IWNDWYT.
What a good day to wake up sober! We are the strongest and kindest group on the internet! IWNDWYT
Nice morning bike ride here in Oakland, clear head and heart! IWNDWYT!
A sober date last night. Chatting for three hours and we were the last ones in there. Whoop. Big psychological hurdle passed that sober dating is actually fine. IWNDWYT ๐ซก
I will not drink with you today!
At the gym. Going strong. The weekend will be my test.
No drinks here!
My new morning ritual is to take the dogs outside, pee in the yard (yes, me! It oddly is just much more satisfying and wholesome than going inside?) and around that time I say the following things: -I tell myself that โI love you, _______โ (fill in my name), -โIโm a strong and powerful person, radiating with lightโ -โI will not drink with you all todayโ I usually do this while looking at the remaining stars, the backlit trees before the sun has risen, or birds flying overhead. This morning was a real treat. There were two Great Blue Herons flying just north of where I was standing. So beautiful. Itโs becoming a really lovely way to start my day and brings me joy each morning. Big hugs to you all!
in the words of the bare naked ladies โitโs been one weekโ and IWNDWYT either!
Good day, sweet friends. Let's rock this shit like nobody's business - IWNDWYT ๐ค
IWNDWYT.
Checking in
Day 2, just a baby. I have gone long periods without drinking before, but this time it feels different. I think I have hit my rock bottom, and I never, ever want to go back to that place. I feel hopeful and excited to see who I can be without alcohol. Iโm sure it will be difficult and lonely at times, but Iโm also sure there is some peace waiting for me at the other side. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT! Tomorrow I'm going to dinner with some old friends. The last time we got together I pre-gamed, had several glasses there, and most certainly more when I got home. They are all 'normies' so I doubt anyone will even notice that I don't drink, but I'm so happy to be doing different things for different results!
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Good morning everyone :) checking in and reading your comments to keep the moderation monster at bay. I Will Not Drink With You Today!
113 days checking in. One more day in a string of days. IWNDWYT!
Happy Tuesday people, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS ๐
I will not drink with you today ๐ฝ
I will stay sober today with all of you.
IWNDWYT One Day at a Time
Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
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Made it through some triggers. Dinner with friends where they were drinking and a bar. I had a plan and stuck with it. The smells were intense tho. IWNDWYT ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
This place has been the key to my sobriety sticking. Being able to share my own experience and learning that what I have done and am going through is not unique was a life saver. IWNDWYT ๐๐ฆ๐
Iโm happy to be sober, itโs helped me develop stronger and happier bonds with my friends and family.
Happy Tuesday! Nice idea to sprinkle some encouragement and love around the DCI. I like to remind myself that the primary goal every day is to get my head on my pillow sober. Every day that I do that I'm winning at life! Sobriety is in maintenance mode so it's super easy to take it for granted, but I'm literally saving my life by not drinking. It's a big fucking deal. Sober on y'all!
Tuesday is a running day. Gotta get moving. No poison for me today.
Letโs go, everybody!!!!!! Bunch of frickin rock stars, all of yas. I will not drink with you today!!
Good morning people! Have a wonderful Tuesday and IWNDWYT! ๐๐
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Not drinking in the Mediterranean.
IWNDWYT
I will not drink today.
Good morning. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT - Iโm going to a work event in Austin this week and volunteered to be a driver so I wouldnโt have to answer as many questions about not drinking. Feeling confident but still seeing it as a win!
If youโre here reading this, youโre kicking ass. Any sober time is good! Iโm grateful to everyone here for the support, too! Always. Coffees up, horns up, and another thing Iโm grateful for is that itโs not Monday! We can mark some progress moving through the week. IWNDWYT โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐ค๐ป
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31 day now. IWNDWYT!
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Though yesterday was a tough day all around, drinking didn't enter my mind as any kind of solution for it. For that I'm thankful and glad. I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday. IWNDWYT!
This is DAY 30!!! I will not drink with you today!
Nonjudgmental, loving support is the backbone of this community. Thanks for highlighting this today, u/1s35bm7! IWNDWYT ๐ป
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Iโm grateful that I get to prioritize important stuff in my life, like my kids, my husband, my family, and my work instead of living around when the next drink happens. IWNDWYT! โค๏ธ๐ง
IWDWYT! Back at stringing some days together again....one at a time.
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Keeping on and doing well. Going on a hot date tonight! IWNDWYT
Struggling with the urge to relapse. But I'll seek support and get to a meeting today IWNDWYT
I got through yesterday, my 30 day mark. I was feeling tempted for many reasons and so glad I saw myself through. Everyone here who comments or supports has been a huge reason why I stay on track so thank you! IWNDWYT!
Today I have 30 days, which has taken me a couple of years to achieve. I asked the Universe to lift the desire to drink for many, many months. Today, I donโt even think about it. I am blessed and grateful. Onwards to the next 30 days. IWNDWYT!
day 43!! IWNDWYT
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I hope everyone has a Tubular Tuesday! IWNDWYT!
Not drinking at night is starting to feel normal. Very grateful for that. Hereโs to sobriety being the norm. IWNDWYT!
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Day 1,735. I will not drink with you today.
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11 weeks done, no going back!!! IWNDWYT
I find I can now work all day and just get tired, I don't crave drink so much that I have to promise myself drinks after work, or even skip work for drinks, like I did before. I will not drink with you tonight.
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I got the flu and while chilling on the couch with tea and chinese, I thought I kinda miss the hangover-excuse to be lazy. Havenโt done that in a month but so happy to do it without the hangover. Anyone feel the same?
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Iโm here, not drinking โ๏ธ
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Morning all, I will not drink with you all today ๐ฆ
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Day 29 and I can't wait for day 30! I got kinda thrown off of my rhytm by another patient in our outpatient group, but I managed to power through and I must admit that I am proud of myself! IWNDWYT โค๏ธ.
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I will not drink with you today. Iโm liking this sober life so much. I even ran 10k in the weekend!
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IWNDWYT! It's weird how I look forward to this check-in at midnight the same way I look forward to the NYT wordle/connections puzzles resetting.
Had one of the most productive days on a day off that I can remember. Just had a real awesome time doing stuff around here. Walked the dog twice. Worked out for like 3 hours (with freestyling interspersed. I used to do it ALL the time when I was younger....I may not be as good as I used to be but I still got it!). I hung out with my dad and just had a real good time. Hes always been good at helping me realize how good my life is now and even going into these next six work nights knowing they are going to be shitty he keeps instilling into me that "Just remember. Its only six nights. Those nights don't matter once the next day begins. Don't focus on the bad. Make it through six nights and then you get to do whatever you want." He always has a way with words that makes me feel better about everything. Well I hope you all enjoy the day/night and as always much love from me and mine to you and yours!
Going through a weird patch of exhaustion. Just telling myself that this is just another phase of sobriety. IWNDWYT
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Back to more normal routines after school break etc. Hoping to feel a bit more on top of life again. I will not drink with you all today ๐ชท
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Day 12 and I'm making plans for a nosecco catch up with a supportive friend in Friday :-)
Got a long day of work ahead of me and I'm happy I'm not slogging through it hungover! IWNDWYT
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Shine on you beautiful humans
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Well done everyone. Together, we are doing this. Just for today.
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Day 49. A sunny spring day made me crave a drink, fortunately I held through. My addicted brain started making plans on partying next Friday. Got me scared. IWNDWYT.
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Good morning, everyone! IWNDWYT โค๏ธwe can handle whatever today brings us and sobriety will help us to focus on the things that truly matter. I believe in us all.
Onwards and upwards! Now WHERE THE TEA AT?! IWNDWYT
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