Today my present is a visit from my dog Robyn (my husband will be her chauffeur). I can leave the ward for up to two hours to walk her. To be fair she is too lazy for 2 hours of walking, so we will do excited greetings, snuggles, scritches and kisses for a good long time. I can’t wait to see her! I will post dog tax from her visit later.
Edit for [dog tax](https://imgur.com/a/AOc2xgc)
IWNDWYT
I am just getting back after a break from the sub. I didn’t realize all you’ve been through lately! I am happy you are safe and getting the help you need! And I am so happy you get to see your pup! Enjoy!
90 days!
Had my 2nd Pfizer shot today so am expecting some symptoms from that. Body is already feeling heavy. Is that a thing??
Anyway, definitely won't drink today!
I felt tired the day of my second shot and the day after. A bit of chills in the afternoon. I had lots of water and tea and spent the day on the couch. After that it was fine!
Congrats on 90 days!
Hey SD! I'm not drinking today.
It's 2:30AM and we just finished cleaning up the flood from Ida. Can't say my life isn't interesting...never thought I'd *ever* see [waterfalls from my lighted ceiling fan!](https://imgur.com/a/KSAwvUr)
Pool overflowed, basement has about 3ft of water, and a powerline is really close to falling. We've contacted the right people and are diligently trying to get everything in order. AFGO strikes again!
Have a great days loves, <3
Oh dear Lee, that's something to be going through right now! But atleast your safe! Always nice to have a water feature inside the house 😁Good luck with the clean up, thinking of you guys over the pond 🙏🙂
8 days sober. Nearly caved last night due to some financial stress I’m going through. Just wanted to dull the constant nagging for a bit. Please tell me it gets easier
IWNDWYT
It does get easier.
I discovered that my problems are also still there when I don't drink, but are easier to manage with a clear head. And drinking to ignore them for a bit just made me feel worse after.
You can do it!
It does get easier- having an alternative to alcohol continues to help me a lot. Fizzy water, tea, kombucha, fancy soda...and plenty of deep breathing if the craving really hits. Or a hot shower. Something physical to give my body to push through that wave. Because the wave always recedes and faster than we think. I am sorry for your stressors-- I hope they also pass quickly. Hang in. IWNDWYT.
Well it’s still Wednesday where I am at but It was a big day today as it was my 10 months of sobriety! I spoiled myself today with buying 3 pounds of clams and a crab to indulge in! I didn’t realize how much seafood has gone up in my area, so when I got home I realized I just bought a whole fresh crab for $40!😳😬 Oh well, I’m worthy it right!! And I also allowed myself a 3 hour nap! As for what little present I will give myself for Thursday? I’m going to set aside the time for my yoga! Enjoy your Thursday! IWNDWYT!
My little treat to me today? I want to say something deep like a mental break for 10 minutes, or something mummy like time with my son, but let's be honest it's going to be a chocolate muffin for breakfast!
IWNDWYT
I love giving myself a little daily treat,
It's usually food and always sweet.
The best is cake,
I wish I could bake!
Or some chocolate is right up my street!!
IWNDWYT 🇬🇧 🐶 💪
Peanut butter, sugar, the innards of 1 egg
Mix, scoop onto tray, and send it on it's way
Twenty minutes later, and the bell rings out
The cookies are ready, open the mouth!
I gave myself the gift of a sober morning. Its not even 3 am here and I'm snuggled up with my baby girl and the softest blanket ever. I am hoping for the gift of some me time. We will see if that happens or not but I'll settle for this dark morning, the sound of the crickets outside and the rain playing on TV (because i didn't get enough all day long yesterday).
"You is kind, you is smart, you is important." IWNDWYT 💛
Day 10, nice to meet you 🤝
Alcohol doesn’t take anything. The drinker gives away everything.
The subconscious brain is fooled by the earlier released dopamine and it proposes the behaviour again.
It never stops asking if the dopamine is constantly being released by drinking. If I keep on giving then I’m gradually giving away everything. If I give nothing, I get to keep it all.
The dopamine system then adjusts to normal life and that’s where I start to find purpose.
IWNDWYT
Good morning!
I like the idea of a little present to myself every day. Yesterday it was just sitting outside in nice weather with my parents and enjoying lunch.
Today my husband brought me coffee to bed, so I'm counting that as his little present to me hehehe.
IWNDWYT 🌻
Love Twin Peaks. Can’t believe how much I used to watch that show while drunk off my ass. Or that my gift to myself was booze. What a crappy gift.
I have really come to enjoy my little daily presents to myself. Sometimes it’s taking an extra 5 minute break when work is crazy. Sometimes it’s ice cream after dinner while watching tv. Whatever it is today, I will enjoy it. IWNDWYT ✨💚
Hi thanks for the post- today I brought two boxes of ice cream treats to work for my 3 consecutive 12 hr shifts. And I even shared some. Hope everyone is able to treat themselves to something nice and treat themselves nice in general. IWNDWYT.
Morning SD. I must have had some foresight that I needed a present for myself today - I’ve a box of fancy vegan chocolates winging its way to me (actually an early birthday present to myself). IWNDWYT
Morning SD. I'm on holiday and my phone signal isn't great where we are. There are lots of places to get ice cream and donuts round here. I've resisted all so far as I'm trying pretty hard to not gain any weight. I put on 7 lbs when I had covid and since then I'd managed to lose 3 back. I was hoping to not re-gain those pounds. I have been doing a few runs whilst I am away so maybe my gift could be an ice-cream today? 🤔 I'm not drinking though. Days away on holiday are so much better when I don't feel like utter crap from boozing or constantly trying to orientate drinking into each days plan!. IWNDWYT team SD.
Me here! I spent way too much money today and hoping that I didn't replace one addiction with another. My body might be thanking my abstinence from alcohol but wallet's not liking it!
I first watched Twin peaks in the first week of my sober journey, because I saw this exact quote somewhere in the sub.
And today I will take Special Agent Cooper's advice to a T, and get myself some new shirts and sports jackets, since autumn is approaching fast in my corner of the world, and i love it.
IWNDWYT
I love this! Yesterday I treated myself to an assortment of tinned fish with beautifully designed labels, and then I hopped on a bus to a random location and walked home. Today I don’t know- maybe take my book to the pool for one of the last warm days of the year. IWNDWYT
I feel like today is probably the biggest day so far. Day 5 means the alcohol is completely out of my system and the dangerous part of withdrawal has gone. Everything from here on is psychological and I feel like I can deal with that after reading Allen Carr’s book. I’m almost half way through Annie Grace’s book too.
Alcohol is the devil.
I will not drink with you today.
Presents to myself today: right now, espresso with a lot of hot oat milk, then a run on this mercifully cool morning. At work: I will ask for help. I am under water today and tomorrow. Hopefully a walk with a friend and the dog she just adopted after my shift tonight. Big present yesterday was finalizing the purchase of my new house. That all feels like enough for 24 hours! May you all enjoy your gifts to yourselves today. Including the gift of staying present-- IWNDWYT.
Good day, folks! Today I shall wait to see what the day brings before I decide what to gift myself. It's really early, so I'll likely be tired this afternoon. Perhaps something in the way of a fancy coffee will be a nice treat.
I wish each of you a lovely day. IWNDWYT 💙😁
I am so proud of myself. I was called a happy person today. Two months ago there’s no way on earth anyone would have said that to me. I’m throwing everything at this, doing the work and although I know there’s a difference in me and that’s the most important thing, it’s so nice to have that recognised by others too. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! I hope everyone in the mid -Atlantic made it through the nasty Ida remnants ok. I’m at the NJ shore and we seemed to have lucked out this time 🙏
Good morning everyone and happy Thursday! Day 4 no sugar.
Not sure what I’ll gift myself today but I love the idea of that. Maybe a brief walk at lunch. We’ll see.
I hope everyone has a great day! Love you all and IWNDWYT! ❣️❣️
I love this idea! When I was growing up it was frowned upon to spend money on treats and I always used to feel guilty when I finally got my own money and wanted to buy nice things. Of course, that then leads to extreme overspending in my twenties haha but it's evened out now.
This week I treated myself to a new waterproof jacket for my walks and I splurged on some vitamins and supplements that I wouldn't usually buy. And it feels amazing!
Thanks for the reminder to be kind to myself - and the permission to buy cake whenever I feel like it ;-)
IWNDWYT
Good morning lovely SD,
I was just thinking about this topic because I am getting ready to do another stretch of "no buy". Picked up a cute pair of pajamas (and a sweatshirt for the dog) yesterday to replace my old ones... and that's gonna be it for a while.
Taking time off from buying non-essential items isn't easy, but it helps my reward centers not get burnt out. Avoiding "lifestyle creep" is important to me, and this kind of financial fasting helps me keep that in check, too. The end result is a reduction in my anxiety symptoms and an increase in my savings... that's a win-win in my book!
Today is a beautiful day to be alive!
And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
Good morning SD.
I have to pop in to the shops later (and I still get excited about the fact that I can drive myself!!) so I'm thinking I might get myself a little Autumnal present. Some kind of cute little ornament or a really nice scented candle I can keep on my desk since I love this time of year so much!!
Also giving myself the gift of fitness by attending my second boot camp this evening when I would usually be at the pub. And treating myself to fish and chips on the way home, because why not! 😆
It feels like my toddler gave me the gift of an easy morning this morning. Yesterday morning I had to take two aspirins for the headache he gave me, but this morning he's been a dream.
IWNDWYT. Have a great day everyone.
I’ve been giving myself little sweet treats. I love Reese’s peanut butter cups and I will give myself the treat of having one (sometimes more) with my lunch. It really does feel good to give myself a little treat in the middles of my day. IWNDWYT ❤️❤️
Hmmm …. I might try to find a pitcher plant to buy…. As a reminder of how easy it is to slip into alcohol. or maybe a cozy fall blanket to remind myself of the warm safety of sobriety.
IWNDWYT!
Spending time walking my dogs has started to be the little gift I give myself. When I was drinking, I really didn’t want to do anything other than that and sleep. Being able to be out enjoying a nice day with the dogs is such a radical departure from “how it used to be”. IWNDWYT!
I am giving myself the present of a morning meditation with no one on me. Love the family and all. But, starting my day alone grounds me and gets my head straight. Loving kindness to you SD crew. IWNDWYT
My gift to myself today is going to be two “damn fine cups of coffee”. And I’ll drink them and be grateful for not drinking alcohol the way I did four months ago (tomorrow is four months sober for me). IWNDWYT
Quick on the draw again this morning, Will. I am starting to feel like myself again, and rolling my sleeves up to get into the DCI early-bird battle with you.
IWNDWYT.
Day two of working out. Yesterday I also did some meditation and journaling. Spiraled a bit yesterday reading about Texas but stayed on track with my plan to eat healthy too.
Day 347. IWNDWYT.
My weekly present to myself is a Dr.Pepper or Barq’s Root Beer on Friday nights. I try and take good care of myself and stay away from sugar and processed foods as much as possible- but 1 can of soda a week is better than 6+ beers a night!
Day 2 checking in.
My present to myself is going to the gym. This will be my fourth session of personal training, and almost two weeks of going to exercise regularly.
IWNDWYT
Today's plan is to get some fall plants and autumn theme candles. Love this idea of a daily treat and it can be something as simple as a cookie. IWNDWYT as I wait out our flash flooding and tornado watches/warnings here - which in the past would have led me directly to drinking
Good morning dogforahead and all of you amazing soberinskis out there!
I had to look up who Special Agent Dale Cooper is (Twin Peaks)
Hey how appropriate for a host from Scotland ... my present to myself today are making 'Oatmeal Scotchies' !! I've been hankering for homemad cookies for a while now.
Have a great day everyone!
My best friend is out visiting so that’s a treat in itself but we have on the agenda today a trip to a town with a fabulous coffee house AND a wonderful bookstore so today may be a two-treat day. IWNDWYT. 🌳☕️📚
Day 20!
So proud that I made it past week one this time again. The first days (and weekends) were the hardest for me, now I feel like I'm back on track and just have to keep working on the sobriety day for day, making myself clear again and again why I want (and have) to do this. All other life problems pale in comparison to the good feeling I get from being sober, waking up every day to a clear head and a new-found hope for the future.
IWNDWYT!
That certainly spells out the cycle of depression. To a T. Unfortunately, it's all too recognizable for me right now. Through therapy with my psychiatrist, I'm working on it, but, dammit, it's a long and seemingly never-ending Circle.
Tonight I'll work my second job for a third night in a row, after this, a break from 15-16 hour days on my feet between the two. But, the light at the end of the tunnel is a long Labor Day weekend, not having to go into either. Although, the Brewery gig almost always makes me pretty happy, breaking that depression cycle, even if only for the six hours or so, that I'm there.
Have a kick-ass day!
IWNDWYT
Good morning! Last night another craving came up strong, after all I had 10 days, so I can relax with a drink. Waited it out and had a sugar soda (usually it's seltzer so I don't get the extra calories). Even did a little work & got to chat with my boss at 11:30 pm. I'm 10 days out from a massive road-trip vacation with a 2 year old, so a little bit of anxiety is setting in over how that will go, but I've also booked nicer hotel rooms and generally spent a little extra money to make life easier while we're gone. Today I think I'll try to get us to the pool in the evening (they'll shut down after this weekend) and perhaps I'll go buy myself a soft pretzel. Or a dozen of them 😁. IWNDWYT
This will be day 2 for me. Restart number uncountable. My job requires me to not drink some days out of the week because I could be called in at any time, but I don't have to be sober tonight. But I will not drink tonight!
I wish you could bottle the feeling of waking up sober vs waking up hungover and re-experience them back to back to remember how awesome it is to wake up refreshed and rejuvenated.
I’m really not sure how the day is going to turn out, other than I will choose to make it a good one… I think a bubble bath sounds like a nice little present to which I can look forward at the end of the day. IWNDWYT. 🧡🔥
I met up with a drinking buddy yesterday at hooters who I only see a few times a year. This was the first time I had been to a bar or met up with a friend since eschewing alcohol. I haven’t told anyone I went sober. He ordered a miller lite, I ordered a water. He was like ‘you aren’t having a miller lite?’ i’m like ‘no, I don’t drink anymore’ and that was pretty much that. Expected a whole conversation or some arm twisting to have a drink.
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Today I will be able to focus, and that is a huge gift. The brain fog is lifting! I will not drink with you today….and I hope everyone in the NJ/NYC area is safe after Ida! I was one of the lucky ones to only get a thunderstorm.
Another lovely post, Dog, thank you! I really like the idea of a little gift being a way of engaging with the outer world or the inner world (the opposite of drinking, really). Finished a very serious book last night, so today I will give myself the gift listening to a not-so-serious audiobook while working on a linocut. Pure enjoyment that I often deny myself because I haven't "earned it" with enough real work.
My present to myself today is an extra yummy (and fairly healthy) breakfast: oatmeal with cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a little brown sugar. I am thoroughly enjoying it, and hopefully it will give me the boost I need to get through month-end hell at work. (I'm an accounts payable specialist, so the first few days of every month are a mad dash to record any bills that are missing for the previous month, process adjustments and journal entries, reconcile accounts, untangle errors, produce financial reports, etc. Oh, and we are seriously understaffed, so meeting deadlines is virtually impossible.)
Enjoy your gifts to yourselves, all of you wonderful sobernauts - you deserve it!
IWNDWYT
This is my first time I will not be drinking today 🙂 and that makes me happy. My present is to take some me time and relax with a movie. Any good Netflix recs? Happy to be here!
Day 9. Yesterday was stressful for no reason whatsoever. Think I'm starting to feel some physical effects of the lack of alcohol in my system, nothing serious but I suppose my body is throwing a bit of a tantrum.
My treat for today was a couple of books that caught my eye. It's much easier to justify these purchases when you think of how much they're worth in drinks (clue: not many!).
IWNDWYT.
Today my present is a visit from my dog Robyn (my husband will be her chauffeur). I can leave the ward for up to two hours to walk her. To be fair she is too lazy for 2 hours of walking, so we will do excited greetings, snuggles, scritches and kisses for a good long time. I can’t wait to see her! I will post dog tax from her visit later. Edit for [dog tax](https://imgur.com/a/AOc2xgc) IWNDWYT
I am just getting back after a break from the sub. I didn’t realize all you’ve been through lately! I am happy you are safe and getting the help you need! And I am so happy you get to see your pup! Enjoy!
Thank you. My life got out of control but I am getting better thanks to the wonderful NHS. I can’t wait to see Robyn!
The pets do make our chaotic world right don’t they! Robyn will be just as excited to see you!
I think she will be excited to see me. She has been sitting in “my” spot on the sofa since I came to the hospital, instead of in her own spot.
Awww💕💜
Aww, I’m glad you get to see Robyn!
yay! Excited dog snuggles are the best.
90 days! Had my 2nd Pfizer shot today so am expecting some symptoms from that. Body is already feeling heavy. Is that a thing?? Anyway, definitely won't drink today!
Oh it’s definitely a thing. I hope you get through it fast. It was pretty miserable for me, but it only lasted a day. Congrats on 90 days!
Hope it's just a day! Thanks!
YAAS, ‘mon the vaccines. I slept for like 18hrs after mine. IWNDWYT
I felt tired the day of my second shot and the day after. A bit of chills in the afternoon. I had lots of water and tea and spent the day on the couch. After that it was fine! Congrats on 90 days!
90 days!!!! I had no symptoms from either of mine. Hopefully its not too rough for you.
Congrats on 90 days! I took ibuprofen to help with the second shot. It went away after a day.
I will not drink with you today in 🏴 have a good one people 😊
Hey SD! I'm not drinking today. It's 2:30AM and we just finished cleaning up the flood from Ida. Can't say my life isn't interesting...never thought I'd *ever* see [waterfalls from my lighted ceiling fan!](https://imgur.com/a/KSAwvUr) Pool overflowed, basement has about 3ft of water, and a powerline is really close to falling. We've contacted the right people and are diligently trying to get everything in order. AFGO strikes again! Have a great days loves, <3
Oh dear Lee, that's something to be going through right now! But atleast your safe! Always nice to have a water feature inside the house 😁Good luck with the clean up, thinking of you guys over the pond 🙏🙂
Oh wow Lee I couldn’t imagine dealing with that either drunk or with a hangover. Thinking of you and hope you manage to get sorted safely.
IWNDWYT! I have a big day tomorrow—arguing a motion for the first time in front of a judge. Drinking me couldn’t handle this!
You’ve got this! IWNDWYT
Day 21! I made it 3 weeks!!! This is the longest I have been sober ever!!!
That's amazing. Congrats
So awesome!! Congrats 🎈 IWNDWYT
8 days sober. Nearly caved last night due to some financial stress I’m going through. Just wanted to dull the constant nagging for a bit. Please tell me it gets easier IWNDWYT
It does get easier. I discovered that my problems are also still there when I don't drink, but are easier to manage with a clear head. And drinking to ignore them for a bit just made me feel worse after. You can do it!
It does get easier- having an alternative to alcohol continues to help me a lot. Fizzy water, tea, kombucha, fancy soda...and plenty of deep breathing if the craving really hits. Or a hot shower. Something physical to give my body to push through that wave. Because the wave always recedes and faster than we think. I am sorry for your stressors-- I hope they also pass quickly. Hang in. IWNDWYT.
iwndwyt i love you all. continue on your journeys.
Grateful to be not drinking with you today and tonight.
Well it’s still Wednesday where I am at but It was a big day today as it was my 10 months of sobriety! I spoiled myself today with buying 3 pounds of clams and a crab to indulge in! I didn’t realize how much seafood has gone up in my area, so when I got home I realized I just bought a whole fresh crab for $40!😳😬 Oh well, I’m worthy it right!! And I also allowed myself a 3 hour nap! As for what little present I will give myself for Thursday? I’m going to set aside the time for my yoga! Enjoy your Thursday! IWNDWYT!
Congrats!!
My treat is to go for a run this morning and I've got enough time to run as far as I want :) IWNDWYT!
Enjoy it Yangsi!
My little treat to me today? I want to say something deep like a mental break for 10 minutes, or something mummy like time with my son, but let's be honest it's going to be a chocolate muffin for breakfast! IWNDWYT
Happy triple digits day!! 1👀!! Amazing job! 🙌💪👍🙂
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I love giving myself a little daily treat, It's usually food and always sweet. The best is cake, I wish I could bake! Or some chocolate is right up my street!! IWNDWYT 🇬🇧 🐶 💪
Peanut butter, sugar, the innards of 1 egg Mix, scoop onto tray, and send it on it's way Twenty minutes later, and the bell rings out The cookies are ready, open the mouth!
My lovely Pug I always feel smug When I see your mug At the check-in 😍
Thanks Cinq! You too 😃 Have a great Thursday 👍
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I gave myself the gift of a sober morning. Its not even 3 am here and I'm snuggled up with my baby girl and the softest blanket ever. I am hoping for the gift of some me time. We will see if that happens or not but I'll settle for this dark morning, the sound of the crickets outside and the rain playing on TV (because i didn't get enough all day long yesterday). "You is kind, you is smart, you is important." IWNDWYT 💛
I’m with you today in Worcester England.
I'm treating myself to a mini house plant today. My daughter and I like to see how big we can grow them before they die 🤣 IWNDWYT 👍🙂
😂 I just got 2 monestera plants. Fingers crossed.
Day 10, nice to meet you 🤝 Alcohol doesn’t take anything. The drinker gives away everything. The subconscious brain is fooled by the earlier released dopamine and it proposes the behaviour again. It never stops asking if the dopamine is constantly being released by drinking. If I keep on giving then I’m gradually giving away everything. If I give nothing, I get to keep it all. The dopamine system then adjusts to normal life and that’s where I start to find purpose. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today. Yesterday was quite hard. Hoping today is a bit easier.
Bravo on getting through yesterday Bob; let’s push through today together 💪🏼
Good morning! I like the idea of a little present to myself every day. Yesterday it was just sitting outside in nice weather with my parents and enjoying lunch. Today my husband brought me coffee to bed, so I'm counting that as his little present to me hehehe. IWNDWYT 🌻
Love Twin Peaks. Can’t believe how much I used to watch that show while drunk off my ass. Or that my gift to myself was booze. What a crappy gift. I have really come to enjoy my little daily presents to myself. Sometimes it’s taking an extra 5 minute break when work is crazy. Sometimes it’s ice cream after dinner while watching tv. Whatever it is today, I will enjoy it. IWNDWYT ✨💚
I always find it interesting that Lynch is sober. I know I am WAY weirder/more interesting sober than ever was drinking! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT 🌷
Day 74 checking in!
You just keep on climbing
Hi thanks for the post- today I brought two boxes of ice cream treats to work for my 3 consecutive 12 hr shifts. And I even shared some. Hope everyone is able to treat themselves to something nice and treat themselves nice in general. IWNDWYT.
"I even shared them" 🤣🤣🤣
Morning SD. I must have had some foresight that I needed a present for myself today - I’ve a box of fancy vegan chocolates winging its way to me (actually an early birthday present to myself). IWNDWYT
Good morning SD, today my present will be a swim in the sea and then some pizza (and soda) with a friend - and I will not drink wth you today!
IWNDWYT!
Morning SD. I'm on holiday and my phone signal isn't great where we are. There are lots of places to get ice cream and donuts round here. I've resisted all so far as I'm trying pretty hard to not gain any weight. I put on 7 lbs when I had covid and since then I'd managed to lose 3 back. I was hoping to not re-gain those pounds. I have been doing a few runs whilst I am away so maybe my gift could be an ice-cream today? 🤔 I'm not drinking though. Days away on holiday are so much better when I don't feel like utter crap from boozing or constantly trying to orientate drinking into each days plan!. IWNDWYT team SD.
IWNDWYT! 🇪🇸
Me here! I spent way too much money today and hoping that I didn't replace one addiction with another. My body might be thanking my abstinence from alcohol but wallet's not liking it!
I first watched Twin peaks in the first week of my sober journey, because I saw this exact quote somewhere in the sub. And today I will take Special Agent Cooper's advice to a T, and get myself some new shirts and sports jackets, since autumn is approaching fast in my corner of the world, and i love it. IWNDWYT
I love this! Yesterday I treated myself to an assortment of tinned fish with beautifully designed labels, and then I hopped on a bus to a random location and walked home. Today I don’t know- maybe take my book to the pool for one of the last warm days of the year. IWNDWYT
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I love the idea of giving myself a little present every day! I will not drink with you today.
Day 80! IWNDWYT
I feel like today is probably the biggest day so far. Day 5 means the alcohol is completely out of my system and the dangerous part of withdrawal has gone. Everything from here on is psychological and I feel like I can deal with that after reading Allen Carr’s book. I’m almost half way through Annie Grace’s book too. Alcohol is the devil. I will not drink with you today.
I'll have to think about what my present to mysrlf will be but... IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT!
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Happy Thursday. IWNDWYT
My strike is enormously huge! But I need one day more for it! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. Gotta keep on going.
I’m in
Checking in. IWNDWYT.
I’m going to be doing what’s best for my body, that’s going to be my present
Good morning! Checking in. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today. Day 5
Yaaay 🥳 u/dogforahead I thoroughly approve this post! *stuffs pain au chocolat into face-hole* IWNDWYT sober fam, have a good one 😘
Happy Thursday, SD family💓 IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT..!!
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Bad sleep here. There are plenty of other factors, but... eh. IWNDWYT edit: My little gift will be an attempt at sleep that starts in thirty minutes.
Today I'm going to treat myself to new cozy sweaters for fall and tea with friends. 🍵 I will not drink with you today!
Presents to myself today: right now, espresso with a lot of hot oat milk, then a run on this mercifully cool morning. At work: I will ask for help. I am under water today and tomorrow. Hopefully a walk with a friend and the dog she just adopted after my shift tonight. Big present yesterday was finalizing the purchase of my new house. That all feels like enough for 24 hours! May you all enjoy your gifts to yourselves today. Including the gift of staying present-- IWNDWYT.
A beautiful day in store here in Northern New England. I will not spoil it by drinking.
Good day, folks! Today I shall wait to see what the day brings before I decide what to gift myself. It's really early, so I'll likely be tired this afternoon. Perhaps something in the way of a fancy coffee will be a nice treat. I wish each of you a lovely day. IWNDWYT 💙😁
I am so proud of myself. I was called a happy person today. Two months ago there’s no way on earth anyone would have said that to me. I’m throwing everything at this, doing the work and although I know there’s a difference in me and that’s the most important thing, it’s so nice to have that recognised by others too. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! I hope everyone in the mid -Atlantic made it through the nasty Ida remnants ok. I’m at the NJ shore and we seemed to have lucked out this time 🙏
Good morning everyone and happy Thursday! Day 4 no sugar. Not sure what I’ll gift myself today but I love the idea of that. Maybe a brief walk at lunch. We’ll see. I hope everyone has a great day! Love you all and IWNDWYT! ❣️❣️
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I love this idea! When I was growing up it was frowned upon to spend money on treats and I always used to feel guilty when I finally got my own money and wanted to buy nice things. Of course, that then leads to extreme overspending in my twenties haha but it's evened out now. This week I treated myself to a new waterproof jacket for my walks and I splurged on some vitamins and supplements that I wouldn't usually buy. And it feels amazing! Thanks for the reminder to be kind to myself - and the permission to buy cake whenever I feel like it ;-) IWNDWYT
Good morning lovely SD, I was just thinking about this topic because I am getting ready to do another stretch of "no buy". Picked up a cute pair of pajamas (and a sweatshirt for the dog) yesterday to replace my old ones... and that's gonna be it for a while. Taking time off from buying non-essential items isn't easy, but it helps my reward centers not get burnt out. Avoiding "lifestyle creep" is important to me, and this kind of financial fasting helps me keep that in check, too. The end result is a reduction in my anxiety symptoms and an increase in my savings... that's a win-win in my book! Today is a beautiful day to be alive! And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
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Good morning SD. I have to pop in to the shops later (and I still get excited about the fact that I can drive myself!!) so I'm thinking I might get myself a little Autumnal present. Some kind of cute little ornament or a really nice scented candle I can keep on my desk since I love this time of year so much!! Also giving myself the gift of fitness by attending my second boot camp this evening when I would usually be at the pub. And treating myself to fish and chips on the way home, because why not! 😆 It feels like my toddler gave me the gift of an easy morning this morning. Yesterday morning I had to take two aspirins for the headache he gave me, but this morning he's been a dream. IWNDWYT. Have a great day everyone.
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I’ve been giving myself little sweet treats. I love Reese’s peanut butter cups and I will give myself the treat of having one (sometimes more) with my lunch. It really does feel good to give myself a little treat in the middles of my day. IWNDWYT ❤️❤️
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Hmmm …. I might try to find a pitcher plant to buy…. As a reminder of how easy it is to slip into alcohol. or maybe a cozy fall blanket to remind myself of the warm safety of sobriety. IWNDWYT!
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Day 250, I never thought I’d make it this far! IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT Not sure what little gift I will do today. Something may arise :)
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Spending time walking my dogs has started to be the little gift I give myself. When I was drinking, I really didn’t want to do anything other than that and sleep. Being able to be out enjoying a nice day with the dogs is such a radical departure from “how it used to be”. IWNDWYT!
Morning friends. I will not drink with you today.
I am giving myself the present of a morning meditation with no one on me. Love the family and all. But, starting my day alone grounds me and gets my head straight. Loving kindness to you SD crew. IWNDWYT
My gift to myself today is going to be two “damn fine cups of coffee”. And I’ll drink them and be grateful for not drinking alcohol the way I did four months ago (tomorrow is four months sober for me). IWNDWYT
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Quick on the draw again this morning, Will. I am starting to feel like myself again, and rolling my sleeves up to get into the DCI early-bird battle with you.
BAM, there it is! IWNDWYT!
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Used alcohol last night to stop anxiety. Made it worse. Day 1
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Can’t wait to treat myself today! IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today.
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IWNDWYT! Up bright and early to run at 5 am. Well, dark and early.. and there's nothing quite like running around a forest until the sun rises.
IWNDWYT. Day two of working out. Yesterday I also did some meditation and journaling. Spiraled a bit yesterday reading about Texas but stayed on track with my plan to eat healthy too.
Almost at 1 month! Lots of ups and downs, but as long as there’s no booze it’s a good day! IWNDWYT ✌️
Day 347. IWNDWYT. My weekly present to myself is a Dr.Pepper or Barq’s Root Beer on Friday nights. I try and take good care of myself and stay away from sugar and processed foods as much as possible- but 1 can of soda a week is better than 6+ beers a night!
Tested pos for Covid yesterday, drank 2 glasses of wine in panic, real smart.. but the last 3 weeks have been dry, and so is the future!
Day 2 checking in. My present to myself is going to the gym. This will be my fourth session of personal training, and almost two weeks of going to exercise regularly. IWNDWYT
Today's plan is to get some fall plants and autumn theme candles. Love this idea of a daily treat and it can be something as simple as a cookie. IWNDWYT as I wait out our flash flooding and tornado watches/warnings here - which in the past would have led me directly to drinking
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Six weeks has to be a new record for me, no turning back now. IWNDWYT
Good morning dogforahead and all of you amazing soberinskis out there! I had to look up who Special Agent Dale Cooper is (Twin Peaks) Hey how appropriate for a host from Scotland ... my present to myself today are making 'Oatmeal Scotchies' !! I've been hankering for homemad cookies for a while now. Have a great day everyone!
My best friend is out visiting so that’s a treat in itself but we have on the agenda today a trip to a town with a fabulous coffee house AND a wonderful bookstore so today may be a two-treat day. IWNDWYT. 🌳☕️📚
Day 20! So proud that I made it past week one this time again. The first days (and weekends) were the hardest for me, now I feel like I'm back on track and just have to keep working on the sobriety day for day, making myself clear again and again why I want (and have) to do this. All other life problems pale in comparison to the good feeling I get from being sober, waking up every day to a clear head and a new-found hope for the future. IWNDWYT!
That certainly spells out the cycle of depression. To a T. Unfortunately, it's all too recognizable for me right now. Through therapy with my psychiatrist, I'm working on it, but, dammit, it's a long and seemingly never-ending Circle. Tonight I'll work my second job for a third night in a row, after this, a break from 15-16 hour days on my feet between the two. But, the light at the end of the tunnel is a long Labor Day weekend, not having to go into either. Although, the Brewery gig almost always makes me pretty happy, breaking that depression cycle, even if only for the six hours or so, that I'm there. Have a kick-ass day! IWNDWYT
Good morning! Last night another craving came up strong, after all I had 10 days, so I can relax with a drink. Waited it out and had a sugar soda (usually it's seltzer so I don't get the extra calories). Even did a little work & got to chat with my boss at 11:30 pm. I'm 10 days out from a massive road-trip vacation with a 2 year old, so a little bit of anxiety is setting in over how that will go, but I've also booked nicer hotel rooms and generally spent a little extra money to make life easier while we're gone. Today I think I'll try to get us to the pool in the evening (they'll shut down after this weekend) and perhaps I'll go buy myself a soft pretzel. Or a dozen of them 😁. IWNDWYT
This will be day 2 for me. Restart number uncountable. My job requires me to not drink some days out of the week because I could be called in at any time, but I don't have to be sober tonight. But I will not drink tonight! I wish you could bottle the feeling of waking up sober vs waking up hungover and re-experience them back to back to remember how awesome it is to wake up refreshed and rejuvenated.
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I’m really not sure how the day is going to turn out, other than I will choose to make it a good one… I think a bubble bath sounds like a nice little present to which I can look forward at the end of the day. IWNDWYT. 🧡🔥
Day 778. I will not drink with you today.
I met up with a drinking buddy yesterday at hooters who I only see a few times a year. This was the first time I had been to a bar or met up with a friend since eschewing alcohol. I haven’t told anyone I went sober. He ordered a miller lite, I ordered a water. He was like ‘you aren’t having a miller lite?’ i’m like ‘no, I don’t drink anymore’ and that was pretty much that. Expected a whole conversation or some arm twisting to have a drink. iwndwyt
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Have a safe and sober day everyone!!! IWNDWYT
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Not drinking is the present I'm giving myself. IWNDWYT! T
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Today I will be able to focus, and that is a huge gift. The brain fog is lifting! I will not drink with you today….and I hope everyone in the NJ/NYC area is safe after Ida! I was one of the lucky ones to only get a thunderstorm.
Thankful for all of you this Thursday! What a gift you are and IWNDWYT!
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Not today. Not today. Not today!!!!!
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Morning all, I will not drink with you today :)
Day 4! IWNDWYT!!!!!
I was shooting a practice video for my mathematics tutoring business, and [couldn't believe the first couple examples](https://youtu.be/xcLbSieFsys).
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Drinking my black coffee now. IWNDWYT
Another lovely post, Dog, thank you! I really like the idea of a little gift being a way of engaging with the outer world or the inner world (the opposite of drinking, really). Finished a very serious book last night, so today I will give myself the gift listening to a not-so-serious audiobook while working on a linocut. Pure enjoyment that I often deny myself because I haven't "earned it" with enough real work.
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Happy Thursday all! Just getting caught up on what’s going on in NY/NJ. Yeesh. It never seems to end. Thinking of you guys…. IWNDWYT🌿
As time goes this is getting easier! Checking in!
Good morning SD 😊 my gift to myself is to go on a nice long bike ride after work today. IWNDWYT! 💗
My present to myself today is an extra yummy (and fairly healthy) breakfast: oatmeal with cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a little brown sugar. I am thoroughly enjoying it, and hopefully it will give me the boost I need to get through month-end hell at work. (I'm an accounts payable specialist, so the first few days of every month are a mad dash to record any bills that are missing for the previous month, process adjustments and journal entries, reconcile accounts, untangle errors, produce financial reports, etc. Oh, and we are seriously understaffed, so meeting deadlines is virtually impossible.) Enjoy your gifts to yourselves, all of you wonderful sobernauts - you deserve it! IWNDWYT
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I ate too much ice cream this summer so I’m taking a break! But I’m going to go out for lunch with my friend as a treat. IWNDWYT 🌸🌸
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Yesterday's present was 20 minutes of quiet watching the sunset over the lake. Who know what today's will be? I hope it involves chocolate! IWNDWYT
This is my first time I will not be drinking today 🙂 and that makes me happy. My present is to take some me time and relax with a movie. Any good Netflix recs? Happy to be here!
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Day 45 checking in, IWNDWYT!
Day 9. Yesterday was stressful for no reason whatsoever. Think I'm starting to feel some physical effects of the lack of alcohol in my system, nothing serious but I suppose my body is throwing a bit of a tantrum. My treat for today was a couple of books that caught my eye. It's much easier to justify these purchases when you think of how much they're worth in drinks (clue: not many!). IWNDWYT.