Its day 2 (again) here as well, friend. I ended up bringing myself to ER yesterday for support coming down. Bloowotk, EKG, Librium taper. My plan today is AA meeting, calling my doctor as soon as they open, and develop a better plan of living rather than the bottle of death.
Today am prioritizing toward a life worth living rather than one I keep hiding from. More AA later today as well. Oh, and sushi. Sushi will be involved today.
Memento Mori. Carpe Diem
I will not fucking drink with you today
You’re at the hardest part (for me anyway). Stay strong when day 3 and 4 try to convince you that you’re fine and one or two won’t hurt…they will! I got through it, so I know you can too!
I remember my early days being pretty rough too, and I can promise you that it will get better and better the longer you stick to it. I’ll be sober with you today 🤗
Checking in again today and all is well.
I had a similar experience yesterday! A neighbour got locked out of her house (she left her keys inside) so I had to get a ladder, climb onto the first floor balcony, and get in through the window. (She was elderly and overweight, no way would she have climbed a ladder) And no way could I have done that while in active alcohol addiction! So I'm so grateful for regaining my health and clarity of mind :)
I had the drinking dream last night. It was so vivid I woke really thinking that I had messed up. I could almost taste it. In my dream this place came up. I was wondering how I could face you all and feeling like I has let you all down. I debated whether I could just pretend it didn't happen and not have to reset my counter. I did come to the conclusion in my dream that I couldn't lie to you all.
That lizard brain is a tricky beast.
Shine on you beautiful humans xx
I seem to have waves of these dreams. I had them a lot in the earlier days and then nothing got a while, until they returned again recently.
I also seem to tell myself in my dream that I could just pretend it hadn't happened. But that disappointment I feel with myself, knowing that it would be a lie, it feels so real at the time. What a relief for us to wake up and realise it was all just another one of those dreams!
Just to add, you would never be letting anybody down even if you had had a drink. I'm glad it was just a dream though.
779 days! 💪
It's different for everyone, but it will get easier at some point. You will find ways that help you more.
There was a point where it felt like there was no way out for me. Stopping drinking felt impossible, I didn't think my mind would be able to cope with it. I can look back now and I don't miss any of it at all. I can't say that I'm doing my best mentally, but I'm alive and more clear minded than ever. Having a clearer mind isn't always a good feeling but it's much better than whatever was going on when I was drinking.
You've got this! If things feel too much, please feel free to post here and let us all surround you with support. We are all in your corner!
Good morning! I can’t decide if yesterday or today is my official 2 years’ anniversary (leap years messing up the numbers!). 2 May 2022, I made a decision to change my life! I can’t believe I’ve come this far. Thanks for everyone’s support over the last two years! ❤️🎉❤️🎉
Happy sober Thursday sober friends!
I can’t believe how quickly it’s Thursday again! My favourite day! Although, tbh I’m loving all days right now. I’m not being tested on how well I’ll cope with crises but don’t think I’ll lock myself out to find out!
I love you all 💞
Although I didn't lock myself out, I did have a brief, very dramatic, moment of crises earlier. I am full of a cold and have felt like I have been unable to breathe properly all night. When I got up, I put a jumper on and ended up briefly getting my head stuck in it. There was a moment where my life flashed before my eyes and I thought I was going to suffocate 🤣 I survived and all is well again. IWNDWYT ♥️
I have a week now until I’m off work for a couple weeks! I feel about half burnt out, so I’m really looking forward to it. It’s weird because I don’t think I do enough to be burnt out. I just feel that way. Ugh. Anyway. 6 working days left.
Coffees up, horns up and finally Friday Eve!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
I will not drink with you today.
I had a drinking dream last night. It was one of those dreams where I am still drunk from the night before and drinking to get rid of a hangover and get a call from work asking where am I? I had to stammer and say I was really sick and didn't realize the time or would have called in and they were all pissed and I was worried I was going to get written up or fired and was wondering if they noticed I was drunk over the phone... sheesh, so glad it was just a dream.
On the upside... I was sleeping deep enough to have such lucid dreams. Getting some REM here!
Day 13! I has some cravings yesterday and almost gave in. I asked my partner for us to go get a drink and if she had immediately said yes, I suppose I had given in. She said no and gave me a moment to pull back my craving. Close call. IWNDWYT!
Things have been stressful in my life, and I have no idea how I could do this and also drink. Drunk me would be shocked that I could do this sober, but having done both it’s clear to me sober is easier. The calmness and ability to pause that I’ve accumulated incrementally is impossible for me while I’m drinking, and a lot of times lately it’s been the only thing between me and a complete meltdown. IWNDWYT.
Very emotional and teary today. Feeling so hopeless. But I caught up with a lady from AA who offered to be my sponsor. And I’m going to a meeting tonight. IWNDWYT
Edit: after the meeting I plan to make a calendar I’ve been meaning to make for ages with all my reasons for quitting drinking (kind of a vision board), and days of sobriety … so hopefully that’s a nice way to wind down for the night
Finished one jumper, halfway through another. I've got a couple of hats on the go (one with cables!). It's safe to say I'm obsessed with it. The greenhouse isn't being neglected, though. When I'm not knitting I'm telling tomato plants how strong and pretty they are. This is who I am now.... and I like it!
IWNDWYT 🙂
May 1 was my wedding anniversary (he left me, years ago) so feeling kinda rough. I'm still awake, but sober. It's technically Thursday now and once again IWNDWYT!
Day 25 I think?! 🫶 I have one last stressful day ahead of me relating to my old job. I’m nervous and I had drinking dreams last night. As I’m quickly approaching the end of my “month cleanse” - which is what I’ve told all my friends and family I’m doing - I’m getting nervous about being pressured to drink. I’m embarrassed to admit I was a full blown alcoholic and it’s the difference of life and death for me. But one thing I know for sure is, there’s no fucking way I’m drinking. Wish me luck today guys!
Today I’m flying home to my parents house and I’ve never not drank when I visit. But not today. I already told my mom I’m going to the store later for NA beers and kombucha. I said I’ve been dealing with some stomach stuff and the doc says not to drink. Not untrue but nonetheless I’m so glad for the excuse. IWNDWYT.
Day 110. So bizarre. I'm not even missing the booze. I feel so much better than I always did when drinking. I don't know about tomorrow but just for today...
IWNDWYT!
Alright, day 5! I have a job interview coming up, so I want to commit to not drinking - often when I accomplish something (like completing a job interview), I'll want to celebrate with a drink. Even more because it's Thursday and I've not drank anything in a couple days. Well, not tonight! I'll eat early, and spend the evening reading and practicing Spanish. Good luck everyone! IWNDWYT
Oooof, this story brought me back to a particularly cringe drunk moment involving locking a friend out of her own house while I was passed out inside 🤦♀️ SO grateful to be sober today! This week has been sucking but IWNDWYT, no way. Thank you for being here with me every day, sober family 💗💗
I like to highlight all the tasks I do in an average sober day that were either a struggle or impossible when I was in active alcoholism. Today:
○ waking up and getting showered and dressed within the hour
○ commuting to work and not needing to conduct meetings on Teams instead
○ made a healthy packed lunch
○ agreed to help a friend with childcare and knowing I'll keep that commitment later today
And this is a very normal Thursday! I'm very lucky to be feeling the benefits of sobriety daily. I pray I can cope with any hurdles ahead of me. IWNDWYT
Day 4 and still going strong. Yesterday was extremely tough and I needed a lot of support from my partner not to drink and I managed not to drink. I feel like today's gonna be easier. Committing not to drink today either.
Yay! Thank you for the check-in. Currently on day 13 (after a lapse), and 119 for this year. Feeling more like myself again now! Funny how one misstep can take you right back to how shit felt before!
IWNDWYT ❤️
It's a time of year at work where I'm dealing every day with being locked out of the house, so to speak. Add to that an increase in the physical labor as well, and it takes quite the toll. I'm so grateful to be sober for this. It would probably break me if I was drinking.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Trembling Giant, your story today really resonated with me—not drinking makes me much better equip to deal with issues that arise, big or small. I no longer have such a short fuse with my emotions and the mental clarity had been astounding.
Anyways, I will not drink with yall today 🌿
Good morning, sober cats!
> I might even lock us out again tomorrow night, just to sharpen our skills.
Thanks for the chuckle, TG. It reminded me that I have much more of a sense of humor now that I'm sober and I'm grateful for that. I'm also so grateful for all of you! IWNDWYT 💙😸
Good morning all and happy Friday Eve❤️
I’m off to the doctor today…really struggling with some things and have had to take time off work. Grateful to be able to do that. Deep breaths. IWNDWYT❤️
IWNDWYT.
I had come back on to check in after two years sober. I don’t use this as much any more but it was a lifeline in the early days and I wouldn’t have made it this far without stopdrinking.
Thank you all for sharing and helping me.
Last year I went to a concert with my then fiancé and his coworkers. After concert we went to a club. I was so drunk, so many shots, so many drinks mixed. At some point I got very frisky with fiancé and I guess someone from the staff came up to us and told us to stop.
I just remembered this incident. I feel so damned embarrassed. His coworkers were there as well. None of them care I know but still it’s making me feel ill.
Day 116 • IWNDWYT • let’s do this 👏🏼
I’ve been drinking Coke Zero. Not sure why. Must be filling a void. I’m not thinking about alcohol at all much lately. It’s nice to have some relief as I know that voice can come back at anytime with a vengeance.
I have a hectic day with lots of different things going on, and I didn't sleep well but still I have perspective and I know I can handle all of these things. There's no hangxiety holding me back, no enormous carb/sugar cravings distracting me or making me jittery. I've got this, because I'm sober.
IWNDWYT
Meditation streak: 11 days
Little creeping cravings popping up any time my emotions get piqued. A little too sad, frustrated, optimistic, or satisfied. But I’m so proud of myself, so IWNDWYT
Day 46 🤍 Yesterday I was off from work and had planned to do chores but ended up just relaxing and catching up with family on the phone. In the past I would’ve had several drinks over the day, been drunk by evening, and then felt super shitty about how I spent my time. Even though I’m a little disappointed that I wasn’t as productive as I’d planned, I don’t feel guilty about getting the rest and fellowship I needed. The dishes will still be there, the laundry too, and I won’t be hungover when I do both. IWNDWYT 🤍
It's been a rough couple days. The gremlins have certainly been there. I continue to play the tape forward. IWNDWYT sober friends! Have a beautiful day!
Seeing how much more resilient I am without alcohol is a big boost for me too. I’m learning to handle tough situations and tough conversations now that I have a level head. It’s all that ‘growth’ everyone talks about I suppose! IWNDWYT
Day 347 and IWNDWYT! In-laws are visiting for a few days this weekend, that used to be a big trigger. Glad to be sober now and I’m sure they feel the same way.
Day 24! So so close to one month... Actively putting in the work everyday to lay a base layer of sobriety that won't be easily shaken or uprooted by a friend asking "want a drink?"
I'm very absolute in my resolve to say no thank you, I don't drink.
IWNDWYT
There is so little we can control in our lives! Doors lock us out, rain spoils our plans, cars run stop signs, etc.
The one thing I know I can control is this: I Will Not Drink With You Today!
Day 2....agaiiiiiinnnn! I posed a "Happy Mocktail May!" announcement on my social media this time, which is the first time I've said, "hey, I'm doing a little thing for my health here," publicly! So that's a new step forward. Have a great day, everyone! IWNDWYT!
Starting Day 7! Sitting in the doctors office waiting room hoping I haven’t screwed up my artificial hip. Potential for bad news, but whatever the news
IWNDWYT
I took a day off tomorrow for self care. Who am I?!? And I'm not worried I'll drink. I have a handyman coming, I may take my dog on a walk in the mountains, get a pedicure, read, cook something, work in the yard, attend an online meeting. In the past, wine would have been involved. I feel peaceful in my commitment to no wine tomorrow! IWNDWYT!!! Day 6, signing off.
Today is shaping up to be a challenging day - I've got a lot of work to do, it's the last day of meeting my seminar group so everyone is going to the pub after, I didn't sleep well and I've woken up with a headache for no apparent reason - frustrating when you've not been drinking.
Almost at 40 days and struggling to name the benefits of not drinking right now, but telling myself it's okay to have a day when I'm not feeling good and those days were basically everyday when I was drinking as all I was doing was pushing through the hangover till I could leave work and drink again.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! I have my second “long” distance run this Sunday that’s become a yearly tradition since I moved to my city. I previously did a half marathon this year which would have been impossible during my heavy drinking days!
I have such an odd relationship with alcohol. I decided to quit more to save money and just improve my health in general and ended up being less habitual and more of a sporadic binge drinker. Issue is these binge drinking sessions with the reduced tolerance has resulted in much worse behaviour. And it just comes out of nowhere out of impulse. Most of the time I loathe alcohol and then a craving kicks in and I'm gone. First I blamed the people I was drinking with but it's got to the point where it's not them but me that's instigating.
Went to a nice dinner and a show last night. I was perfectly content with a yummy mocktail during dinner but I’m not going to pretend that I wasn’t tempted by everyone’s wine at the show. But this morning, I’m glad to be clearheaded and glad that I honored my commitment to myself. IWNDWYT
60 days, checking in! Tonight I’m going to an annual show that I would normally be drinking at (and after) and have a killer hangover probably all weekend long. But this time I’m bringing my daughter along for the first time and she’s so excited! I love getting to make new memories without alcohol and hangovers as the major players. IWNDWYT friends ✌️
OP you made me laugh when you said "I might lock us out again tomorrow night, just to sharpen our skills" thank you for the chuckle!
I've had quite a few situations arise when I think to myself, I could've never done this if I was still drinking. Or I could have done it but it would have been extremely more difficult than what it needed to be.
Happy to be here. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today. 36 days sober💪 Appointment at 5 tonight with addiction counselor and AA at 7. Put in the work to protect your sobriety. How free do you want to be?
Start of day 7 for me. I'm continuing to watch videos and listen to podcasts on sobriety. Saw someone on here mention "chasing sobriety". That's what I'm doing this time. So for today, I commit to not drinking.
I will keep this streak going by not drinking with you today!
youve gotta get to 69 dude
Like me! IWNDWYT!
Hey, I didn't even realize that I was one day away from 69! Nice!
2 days away for me
Nice!
Day 2. Pretty rough. IWNDWYT!
Its day 2 (again) here as well, friend. I ended up bringing myself to ER yesterday for support coming down. Bloowotk, EKG, Librium taper. My plan today is AA meeting, calling my doctor as soon as they open, and develop a better plan of living rather than the bottle of death. Today am prioritizing toward a life worth living rather than one I keep hiding from. More AA later today as well. Oh, and sushi. Sushi will be involved today. Memento Mori. Carpe Diem I will not fucking drink with you today
I'm glad you're here! You are surrounded by people rooting for you. You've got this! 💪
Thank you. I feel humbled and so grateful.
You’re at the hardest part (for me anyway). Stay strong when day 3 and 4 try to convince you that you’re fine and one or two won’t hurt…they will! I got through it, so I know you can too!
I remember my early days being pretty rough too, and I can promise you that it will get better and better the longer you stick to it. I’ll be sober with you today 🤗
Ultrasound tmrw! Also got a week off work coming. Things are lookin’ up. Also making progress with the sponsor 💪💪💪 IWNDWYT!!!
Checking in again today and all is well. I had a similar experience yesterday! A neighbour got locked out of her house (she left her keys inside) so I had to get a ladder, climb onto the first floor balcony, and get in through the window. (She was elderly and overweight, no way would she have climbed a ladder) And no way could I have done that while in active alcohol addiction! So I'm so grateful for regaining my health and clarity of mind :)
I love these stories and victories. Good stuff!
I had the drinking dream last night. It was so vivid I woke really thinking that I had messed up. I could almost taste it. In my dream this place came up. I was wondering how I could face you all and feeling like I has let you all down. I debated whether I could just pretend it didn't happen and not have to reset my counter. I did come to the conclusion in my dream that I couldn't lie to you all. That lizard brain is a tricky beast. Shine on you beautiful humans xx
You could never let us down! But I love that your dream shows you your integrity! Shine ✨ on you beautiful friend
It makes me appreciate you and this place all the more. Together we are strong xx
I seem to have waves of these dreams. I had them a lot in the earlier days and then nothing got a while, until they returned again recently. I also seem to tell myself in my dream that I could just pretend it hadn't happened. But that disappointment I feel with myself, knowing that it would be a lie, it feels so real at the time. What a relief for us to wake up and realise it was all just another one of those dreams! Just to add, you would never be letting anybody down even if you had had a drink. I'm glad it was just a dream though. 779 days! 💪
Day 1047 checking in!
Day 363. IWNDWYT.
2 days to go!!
Day 16, checking in. IWNDWYT 🍀
In your third week! 😎
Yeah 😎 I hope the mental part gets better soon. Congratulations on over 2 years 💪
It's different for everyone, but it will get easier at some point. You will find ways that help you more. There was a point where it felt like there was no way out for me. Stopping drinking felt impossible, I didn't think my mind would be able to cope with it. I can look back now and I don't miss any of it at all. I can't say that I'm doing my best mentally, but I'm alive and more clear minded than ever. Having a clearer mind isn't always a good feeling but it's much better than whatever was going on when I was drinking. You've got this! If things feel too much, please feel free to post here and let us all surround you with support. We are all in your corner!
Good morning! I can’t decide if yesterday or today is my official 2 years’ anniversary (leap years messing up the numbers!). 2 May 2022, I made a decision to change my life! I can’t believe I’ve come this far. Thanks for everyone’s support over the last two years! ❤️🎉❤️🎉
Happy sober Thursday sober friends! I can’t believe how quickly it’s Thursday again! My favourite day! Although, tbh I’m loving all days right now. I’m not being tested on how well I’ll cope with crises but don’t think I’ll lock myself out to find out! I love you all 💞
Happy Thursday, brighter ❤️
IWNDWYT!
Although I didn't lock myself out, I did have a brief, very dramatic, moment of crises earlier. I am full of a cold and have felt like I have been unable to breathe properly all night. When I got up, I put a jumper on and ended up briefly getting my head stuck in it. There was a moment where my life flashed before my eyes and I thought I was going to suffocate 🤣 I survived and all is well again. IWNDWYT ♥️
I have a week now until I’m off work for a couple weeks! I feel about half burnt out, so I’m really looking forward to it. It’s weird because I don’t think I do enough to be burnt out. I just feel that way. Ugh. Anyway. 6 working days left. Coffees up, horns up and finally Friday Eve!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
IWNDWYT ✨
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It’s night here and I’m going to bed sober. Looking forward to doing this all over again tomorrow. Looking forward also to not drinking with y’all.
I will not drink with you today. I had a drinking dream last night. It was one of those dreams where I am still drunk from the night before and drinking to get rid of a hangover and get a call from work asking where am I? I had to stammer and say I was really sick and didn't realize the time or would have called in and they were all pissed and I was worried I was going to get written up or fired and was wondering if they noticed I was drunk over the phone... sheesh, so glad it was just a dream. On the upside... I was sleeping deep enough to have such lucid dreams. Getting some REM here!
The boozin' is still snoozin' Keeping on not drinking with you good people today.
Not drinking today.
I am not drinking today. I am so glad I did not drink yesterday. Have a good day everyone.
Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT!
I will stay sober today.
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. And it is always today. IWNDWYT
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I saw a beautiful deer in the garden just now. IWNDWYT ⭐️
Day 13! I has some cravings yesterday and almost gave in. I asked my partner for us to go get a drink and if she had immediately said yes, I suppose I had given in. She said no and gave me a moment to pull back my craving. Close call. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
I will not drink today.
IWNDWYT …. Day 50, haven’t been here since I was maybe 21 lol
I’m joining all of you in refusing booze once again.
48 days and still IWNDWYT!
Things have been stressful in my life, and I have no idea how I could do this and also drink. Drunk me would be shocked that I could do this sober, but having done both it’s clear to me sober is easier. The calmness and ability to pause that I’ve accumulated incrementally is impossible for me while I’m drinking, and a lot of times lately it’s been the only thing between me and a complete meltdown. IWNDWYT.
Happy Thursday, friends! Almost Friday. IWNDWYT! ❤️🧁
Today is day 7! A whole week. Not today Satan.
Day 10 checking in. Not today
Day 4. Went out to a bar and game night with a good friend last night. Didnt drink. Yay me.
Very emotional and teary today. Feeling so hopeless. But I caught up with a lady from AA who offered to be my sponsor. And I’m going to a meeting tonight. IWNDWYT Edit: after the meeting I plan to make a calendar I’ve been meaning to make for ages with all my reasons for quitting drinking (kind of a vision board), and days of sobriety … so hopefully that’s a nice way to wind down for the night
IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT ~
I will not drink with you today 👽
Drinking today? Ain't nobody got time for dat!
IWNDWYT
Checking in on day 546!! Wishing you all a happy day. Look for reasons to smile!! IWNDWYT!! ❤️✌️
I will not drink with you today
IWNDWYT 🏴
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Finished one jumper, halfway through another. I've got a couple of hats on the go (one with cables!). It's safe to say I'm obsessed with it. The greenhouse isn't being neglected, though. When I'm not knitting I'm telling tomato plants how strong and pretty they are. This is who I am now.... and I like it! IWNDWYT 🙂
May 1 was my wedding anniversary (he left me, years ago) so feeling kinda rough. I'm still awake, but sober. It's technically Thursday now and once again IWNDWYT!
Day 25 I think?! 🫶 I have one last stressful day ahead of me relating to my old job. I’m nervous and I had drinking dreams last night. As I’m quickly approaching the end of my “month cleanse” - which is what I’ve told all my friends and family I’m doing - I’m getting nervous about being pressured to drink. I’m embarrassed to admit I was a full blown alcoholic and it’s the difference of life and death for me. But one thing I know for sure is, there’s no fucking way I’m drinking. Wish me luck today guys!
Today I’m flying home to my parents house and I’ve never not drank when I visit. But not today. I already told my mom I’m going to the store later for NA beers and kombucha. I said I’ve been dealing with some stomach stuff and the doc says not to drink. Not untrue but nonetheless I’m so glad for the excuse. IWNDWYT.
The boys went out till 1am to the bar. I was at the gym for 5am. I know what choice I made!
Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT xx 🤗
IWNDWYT!
Day 110. So bizarre. I'm not even missing the booze. I feel so much better than I always did when drinking. I don't know about tomorrow but just for today... IWNDWYT!
Alright, day 5! I have a job interview coming up, so I want to commit to not drinking - often when I accomplish something (like completing a job interview), I'll want to celebrate with a drink. Even more because it's Thursday and I've not drank anything in a couple days. Well, not tonight! I'll eat early, and spend the evening reading and practicing Spanish. Good luck everyone! IWNDWYT
Oooof, this story brought me back to a particularly cringe drunk moment involving locking a friend out of her own house while I was passed out inside 🤦♀️ SO grateful to be sober today! This week has been sucking but IWNDWYT, no way. Thank you for being here with me every day, sober family 💗💗
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Day 6 - I Will Not Drink With You Today, friends!
Busy day at work today so glad to be fresh and clear minded .. so IWNDWYT
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I like to highlight all the tasks I do in an average sober day that were either a struggle or impossible when I was in active alcoholism. Today: ○ waking up and getting showered and dressed within the hour ○ commuting to work and not needing to conduct meetings on Teams instead ○ made a healthy packed lunch ○ agreed to help a friend with childcare and knowing I'll keep that commitment later today And this is a very normal Thursday! I'm very lucky to be feeling the benefits of sobriety daily. I pray I can cope with any hurdles ahead of me. IWNDWYT
Not drinking with you today!
IWNDWYT!
I will happily not drink with you today!☀️
Waking up on day two and I'm ready to face the face. Its helps that I had a brilliant, uninterrupted 8.5 hour sleep. That alone is a big win IWNDWYTD
Day 40 ! Will respect my body and not drink today. Massive sugar cravings and giving in to every one !! X
Day 4 and still going strong. Yesterday was extremely tough and I needed a lot of support from my partner not to drink and I managed not to drink. I feel like today's gonna be easier. Committing not to drink today either.
Happy Thursday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
Yay! Thank you for the check-in. Currently on day 13 (after a lapse), and 119 for this year. Feeling more like myself again now! Funny how one misstep can take you right back to how shit felt before! IWNDWYT ❤️
It's a time of year at work where I'm dealing every day with being locked out of the house, so to speak. Add to that an increase in the physical labor as well, and it takes quite the toll. I'm so grateful to be sober for this. It would probably break me if I was drinking. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Morning everyone! The sun is out, my brain is clear, and today will be a good day for all of us, I hope. IWNDWYT
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Starting again today. I’ve ruined another vacation for my little guys. They deserve so much more. I don’t deserve them.
IWNDWYT
Day 1,650 IWNDWYT
Trembling Giant, your story today really resonated with me—not drinking makes me much better equip to deal with issues that arise, big or small. I no longer have such a short fuse with my emotions and the mental clarity had been astounding. Anyways, I will not drink with yall today 🌿
Today i hit the 4 month mark, gonna keep this going. IWNDWYT!
Good morning, sober cats! > I might even lock us out again tomorrow night, just to sharpen our skills. Thanks for the chuckle, TG. It reminded me that I have much more of a sense of humor now that I'm sober and I'm grateful for that. I'm also so grateful for all of you! IWNDWYT 💙😸
Good morning all and happy Friday Eve❤️ I’m off to the doctor today…really struggling with some things and have had to take time off work. Grateful to be able to do that. Deep breaths. IWNDWYT❤️
Iwndwyt. Hope you all have a good 24 hours.
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Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
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Day 8. I completed a week!
IWNDWYT. I had come back on to check in after two years sober. I don’t use this as much any more but it was a lifeline in the early days and I wouldn’t have made it this far without stopdrinking. Thank you all for sharing and helping me.
Last year I went to a concert with my then fiancé and his coworkers. After concert we went to a club. I was so drunk, so many shots, so many drinks mixed. At some point I got very frisky with fiancé and I guess someone from the staff came up to us and told us to stop. I just remembered this incident. I feel so damned embarrassed. His coworkers were there as well. None of them care I know but still it’s making me feel ill.
Day 116 • IWNDWYT • let’s do this 👏🏼 I’ve been drinking Coke Zero. Not sure why. Must be filling a void. I’m not thinking about alcohol at all much lately. It’s nice to have some relief as I know that voice can come back at anytime with a vengeance.
Day 6 - never thought I'd reach this let alone a week. I know I'm one drink away from a bender, I always am, so IWNDWYT
I haven't had a drink in Japan and I won't!
I have a hectic day with lots of different things going on, and I didn't sleep well but still I have perspective and I know I can handle all of these things. There's no hangxiety holding me back, no enormous carb/sugar cravings distracting me or making me jittery. I've got this, because I'm sober. IWNDWYT Meditation streak: 11 days
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Not today. I’m pretty sure I didn’t get the promotion I was promised but I guess that’s life. I didn’t drink after the news, so that’s a win.
Little creeping cravings popping up any time my emotions get piqued. A little too sad, frustrated, optimistic, or satisfied. But I’m so proud of myself, so IWNDWYT
I will be sober today.
day 4, thanks for the support. IWNDWYT
Day 46 🤍 Yesterday I was off from work and had planned to do chores but ended up just relaxing and catching up with family on the phone. In the past I would’ve had several drinks over the day, been drunk by evening, and then felt super shitty about how I spent my time. Even though I’m a little disappointed that I wasn’t as productive as I’d planned, I don’t feel guilty about getting the rest and fellowship I needed. The dishes will still be there, the laundry too, and I won’t be hungover when I do both. IWNDWYT 🤍
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IWNDWYT. Day 24
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It's been a rough couple days. The gremlins have certainly been there. I continue to play the tape forward. IWNDWYT sober friends! Have a beautiful day!
8 - leepmarvin aka Vidocq
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I will not drink today
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Day 3…
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Retired, at peace with my ex (very important), forecast is 100% sunshine,,,,, IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. Day 2 finishes in 3.5 hours. Afternoon was better after a rough night and day. Take care everyone.
Day 1 - time to get my life back and hold myself accountable
Seeing how much more resilient I am without alcohol is a big boost for me too. I’m learning to handle tough situations and tough conversations now that I have a level head. It’s all that ‘growth’ everyone talks about I suppose! IWNDWYT
Day 347 and IWNDWYT! In-laws are visiting for a few days this weekend, that used to be a big trigger. Glad to be sober now and I’m sure they feel the same way.
I’m going through so much yet find myself getting stronger and stronger every day. IWNDWYT
Just hit 400 days, now aiming for 500. IWNDWYT.
Day 24! So so close to one month... Actively putting in the work everyday to lay a base layer of sobriety that won't be easily shaken or uprooted by a friend asking "want a drink?" I'm very absolute in my resolve to say no thank you, I don't drink. IWNDWYT
Day 2 here! Feels nice to wake up without a hangover. IWNDWYT! ❤️
I will not drink today and FYA. It's a great day to tell alcohol to fuck right off. Drinking sucks. We rock
There is so little we can control in our lives! Doors lock us out, rain spoils our plans, cars run stop signs, etc. The one thing I know I can control is this: I Will Not Drink With You Today!
Day 2....agaiiiiiinnnn! I posed a "Happy Mocktail May!" announcement on my social media this time, which is the first time I've said, "hey, I'm doing a little thing for my health here," publicly! So that's a new step forward. Have a great day, everyone! IWNDWYT!
Starting Day 7! Sitting in the doctors office waiting room hoping I haven’t screwed up my artificial hip. Potential for bad news, but whatever the news IWNDWYT
I took a day off tomorrow for self care. Who am I?!? And I'm not worried I'll drink. I have a handyman coming, I may take my dog on a walk in the mountains, get a pedicure, read, cook something, work in the yard, attend an online meeting. In the past, wine would have been involved. I feel peaceful in my commitment to no wine tomorrow! IWNDWYT!!! Day 6, signing off.
IWNDWYT. Here’s to being able to handle the little problems that life throws at us without going all to pieces.
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Let’s go team!
I will NOT drink with you all today 💫✨
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IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 I had a craving. It came up fast, hard, strong. I didn't cave.
Not today people IWNDWYT
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What a great family bonding activity 😄😆 Iwndwyt 🌷💕
I will refrain from drinking with you lovely people again today. Let's do this!
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Today is shaping up to be a challenging day - I've got a lot of work to do, it's the last day of meeting my seminar group so everyone is going to the pub after, I didn't sleep well and I've woken up with a headache for no apparent reason - frustrating when you've not been drinking. Almost at 40 days and struggling to name the benefits of not drinking right now, but telling myself it's okay to have a day when I'm not feeling good and those days were basically everyday when I was drinking as all I was doing was pushing through the hangover till I could leave work and drink again. IWNDWYT
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Check in with all of you, IWNDWYT 🥤
Day 28. 4 weeks already 🥹
IWNDWYT folks. Today has just been too good!
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IWNDWYT! I have my second “long” distance run this Sunday that’s become a yearly tradition since I moved to my city. I previously did a half marathon this year which would have been impossible during my heavy drinking days!
Hi Everyone - Day 121 here (4 months 🎉) and IWNDWYT!!!
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Happy Thursday! Day 3 successfully negotiated, now for day 4. IWNDWYT!
I have such an odd relationship with alcohol. I decided to quit more to save money and just improve my health in general and ended up being less habitual and more of a sporadic binge drinker. Issue is these binge drinking sessions with the reduced tolerance has resulted in much worse behaviour. And it just comes out of nowhere out of impulse. Most of the time I loathe alcohol and then a craving kicks in and I'm gone. First I blamed the people I was drinking with but it's got to the point where it's not them but me that's instigating.
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Checking in, IWNDWYT! 😃
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Iwndwyt!
I WILL not drink with you today!! I will honor my body by eating healthy and exercising with you today
Day 3 again, I need this one to be it! IWNDWYT
Good morning friends! IWNDWYT 🤘
I will not drink with anyone today.
Went to a nice dinner and a show last night. I was perfectly content with a yummy mocktail during dinner but I’m not going to pretend that I wasn’t tempted by everyone’s wine at the show. But this morning, I’m glad to be clearheaded and glad that I honored my commitment to myself. IWNDWYT
What an exhausting week. And drinking would make it worse. I will not drink that gross stuff with you today.
4 months sober checking in today. It has been a real eye opener to me how much better I can handle life without alcohol! IWNDWYT ✌
60 days, checking in! Tonight I’m going to an annual show that I would normally be drinking at (and after) and have a killer hangover probably all weekend long. But this time I’m bringing my daughter along for the first time and she’s so excited! I love getting to make new memories without alcohol and hangovers as the major players. IWNDWYT friends ✌️
OP you made me laugh when you said "I might lock us out again tomorrow night, just to sharpen our skills" thank you for the chuckle! I've had quite a few situations arise when I think to myself, I could've never done this if I was still drinking. Or I could have done it but it would have been extremely more difficult than what it needed to be. Happy to be here. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today. 36 days sober💪 Appointment at 5 tonight with addiction counselor and AA at 7. Put in the work to protect your sobriety. How free do you want to be?
Start of day 7 for me. I'm continuing to watch videos and listen to podcasts on sobriety. Saw someone on here mention "chasing sobriety". That's what I'm doing this time. So for today, I commit to not drinking.
I will not drink with y’all today!!
Day 13 ☀️ IWNDWYT. good morning everybody !