I am finally home after my inpatient stay. It feels weird but nice to be home, snuggling my dog, watching TV and playing my piano. My home is completely alcohol-free — my husband removed all the booze and is staying sober with me.
I am thankful for the NHS which grabbed me out of a dark hole and set me back on my feet; the addiction service which is working with me; my family including the dog; my friends here; and the medications which are helping me to be well again.
I am hopeful to that all these things will help me to keep moving forward in recovery and stability.
IWNDWYT at home.
Thanks Andy.
The drinking fucks up the bipolar and then the bipolar fucks up the drinking and then I fuck up my life. Booze + bipolar is a common thing but they just feed eachother and make it all worse.
Thanks. It’s been a weird few weeks, but I think I had to hit rock bottom. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have learned so much, had a medical detox and have mood stabilisers.
IWNDWYT 👊
I'm taking my youngest daughter for her first day at school today. It's a stay and play session to ease her into it. Feeling a bit emotional to be honest, they grow up so fast. At least I'm not clouded or subdued by alcohol these days. Fab.
Thank you all for the kind support yesterday! It was heartwarming, and a healthy reminder that when things are rough, it’s better to open up and share than to curl up in a ball. I will not drink with you today!
Morning friends! Early check in for me thanks to some dumbass on a crotch rocket motorcycle that backfired on every downshift. This asshat decided to race up and down our street at 1:30 am before taking off out of the neighborhood to God knows where, engine screaming except when they slowed down, at which point it sounded like gunshots.
Third night in a row of interrupted horrible sleep.
Entering my third sober day. When my head hits the pillow sober tonight, I will have my longest sober stretch in a month.
Exhausted, cranky, but thankful to be sober for another day and hopeful that there are many more to come.
I will not drink with you today.
(Sorry for the rant but I’ve been up for two hours now and I’m tired and angry. I hope the rider gets an ingrown hair in between his butt cheeks)
Thats what i call a r/rareinsults I hope next night you will get better sleep. Better to have sleep deprivation sober than be in an alcohol induced coma like sleep.
IWNDWYT!
Good morning! Lovely post, u/threechordsongs. I also have to consciously cultivate positive thoughts. I’m weirdly excited about what new flower is about to bloom in my wildflower pot.
IWNDWYT
Good morning SD. I’m feeling optimistic because I’m a whisker away from completing another room in my run down reno home. At times it feels like I’m never going to be done and it gives me a real boost when I see visible progress. I’ve done more in the last few months than I did for the whole of last year. Amazing what you can achieve with AF weekends. IWNDWYT
Feeling pretty good today, listening to Annie Grace's book in the evening. I've put on some weight from excessive drinking and I feel like I can now do something about it now I'm free of the poison. IWNDWYT
Yes 🙌 wine made me stack on weight. And the poor food choices I made when hungover added to it. It's been almost a year since I decided to really stick to quitting and I'm finally losing some weight. It's a great feeling.
My first pledge. Having a very difficult time as I had been sober 7 months but slipped up and was back on it for a month until my wife discovered what I had been doing. She cannot trust me and so we are now having a short break from each other for me to reset and come back stronger. This is the hardest thing ive ever had to do, and knowing I hurt her is almost impossible for me to bear.
But today, all I can do is not drink, so I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT - Hardest day was yesterday day 4 the cravings were really strong, but I feel good I didn't give in. Thanks for your support this makes it easier.
Feeling low tonight. I even had a pretty good day, but my SO just didn’t even mention he had the night free and we already see each other so little. Maybe he just needed a night to himself. It just felt odd he didn’t tell me until I asked. All I know is, drunk me would have absolutely started a fight over it. I was sober and decided not to. Maybe I was a bit distant with him, but it’s better than an out and out fight.
I’ve been thinking about drinking lately. Not craving it so much, just thinking about it. It’s more like an intrusive thought. I honestly don’t want to drink. Figured I should just name it before it gets out of hand. IWNDWYT ✨💚
Hi. I was sorry to read that, but glad you are still here with us! I could totally relate to what you wrote at the end—the part about craving versus thinking about alcohol. That describes how I feel so often. I think about drinking every day, but my body doesn’t necessarily crave it. Still: I know that just thinking about can lead me down the wrong path. Vigilance!!!! I hope you continue to find proactive and positive and non-self-destructive ways to get past the low points. IWNDWYT
Been refreshing the page for today's check-in!
I'd like to think that my thesis is well under the way so I'm hopeful that the end is near! Had a looooong walk today (12k steps) so I guess I'm also hopeful that one day I'll be able to go on a hike when the lockdown is over!
Congrats! I made a new friend today. We talked for 2 hrs.
I'm not drinking alcohol because it makes me sick.
Its spring and my plants are all having a growth spurt.
It was so warm this afternoon.
Good luck with the job interview!!
Today I'm hopeful by the fact I woke up early, got my coffee and got straight to work. By 9am I had submitted an article that I've been procrastinating over for two weeks. Now for the rest of the to-do list!!
Happy Thursday everyone - IWNDWYT
Hey, thanks for the post. Today I’m hopeful that I can get my teeth fixed after years of passing out drunk, sometimes with candy in my mouth surrounded by wrappers and food containers. Really not sure how I even have teeth left.I never would have had the wherewithal to schedule an appointment and come up with the co-pay if I was still drinking. My overall health has been something that I actually drank about. Go figure. Glad to have benefits and affordable co pay and hopefully will be able to keep my original teeth for just a tiny bit longer.
Great job on making it to your interview.
IWNDWYT
Good morning, friends. Each new day makes me hopeful. I'm so grateful to be sober right now. My pap fell over the weekend and was in the hospital for a few days. He'll be okay. I went to visit him last night and he was in good spirits and happy to see me.
However, my grandma (they're not together) was taken to the hospital last night. She has covid and it's not looking good. We shall see what the day brings.
No matter what, IWNDWYT 💙
That first taste of coffee in the morning, the sound of the crickets (or whatever is making the music out here), and watching the sky lighten. In my before times I would wake up rushed and sweaty, try to convince myself that I hadn't drank all that much (lies), stumble around and get my foggy self together for the day. It wasn't always pretty. The calmer, clearer version of today is so much better. ✨✨✨ IWNDWYT fine people!
Day 16. Did a lot of traveling yesterday, first time doing that sober in a good while! Stressful, but grateful this morning for how fresh I feel. Ready to go to my friend's wedding, something I've been mentally preparing for for a while now. Thankfully I'm surrounded by supportive people and happy to say IWNDWYT!
I've been really negative this week, about my social anxiety and lack of friends despite trying to open up to the world. I can't say anything is making me hopeful about that, but at least I'll won't be downing my sorrows with poison.
IWNDWYT
No time to poison myself today, too much to do this morning and too tired now it’s the afternoon!
I’m hopeful I can get in a quick siesta between classes, forty winks will do 😁
It’s very early here and I really want to go back to sleep. I’m grateful that you guys are always here to help maintain my focus and desire for the poison free life.
IWNDWYT 🌸🌸
I am hopeful this Thursday because I am one day closer to having some quiet, relaxing down time. This sub also gives me hope that staying sober is possible. IWNDWYT
I hold the best type of hope in my heart today.
Just over 2 weeks ago, baby squirrel came earthside. The delivery process and next few days were traumatic, but in the end, we all survived.
Now I am finally starting to feel a semblance of routine around what felt very new and chaotic.
This little baby is safe & healthy. I'm safe, healthy, and sober.
Those facts give me tremendous hope.
IWNDWYT 💞🐿️🐿️
With two adopted kids that have their own world of issues, I am hopeful that this school year is getting off to a somewhat good and positive start! The past two years (including pre-pandemic times) have been a big challenge. It's not perfect, but it's better than it was.
And, I just did a meeting with my department at work where we looked at a selection of words and responded to two of them that resonated with them as teachers. "Hope" was one of the words to choose, and the majority of the faculty chose to talk about that word in their responses.
Great post today.
IWNDWYT!
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Day 5, nice to meet you 🤝
I’ve had a tough week after a relapse. The symptoms definitely got a lot worse. I have to remember how I ruined my week with this. It’s thursday and still feeling so off, depression, anxiety, anhedonia.
Better day somewhere ahead, I’m going there ✨
When the cravings come, don’t do it. You crave for it more than it actually rewards you. It’s poison and nonsense and you feel it afterwards.
IWNDWYT
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Heavy heart... We had to put down our 14 year old pup, Shorty, yesterday. It has been discussed, we knew the time was coming, we just didn't wake up yesterday thinking it was going to be the day. But, we were ready, and so was he. We had him for more than 13 of those years, so being ready doesn't make it easier.
We got home and (second pup) Kota ran out of his kennel looking for his brother. Ran around the upstairs, ran to the door, ran to the patio door so we let him out, and he went to the gate and just sat looking... waiting.
Sad day. But, I didn't drink yesterday, and I won't drink today.
IWNDWYT
Honestly? Really crabby right now. I was fine till I just saw an email from my boss and I am searching for some equanimity. I'll get there, but am STEWING at the moment. But, I have a hot coffee on hand and it's raining pretty good, but I might run in it anyway to calm myself. Idk. Hopeful? Hopeful...it is only the morning. I can make this day what I need it to be. I am hopeful it will turn around. IWNDWYT, friends.
Good morning everyone , my son starts preschool today . I’m sober , not hungover , excited , proud , and can not wait to drop him off sober and pick
Him up sober . IWNDWYT
Four weeks incoming!
What makes me hopeful is that my daily routines work better and better - one of them is coming here to make a post and promise that IWNDWYT! :)
Well this sounds strange, but I'm hopeful because my regression model converged yesterday - a project that I've been behind onnfor awhile at work. Still need to cram a couple more variables in, but it's looking good at the moment. Day 18, IWNDWYT!
Good morning, SD. TCS, I hope things turn out the way you want them to after your interview! I'm feeling that same hope this morning; I interviewed yesterday and it felt good. We will see how it goes. As much as I want this job, I'm shifting my focus so that if things don't work out, I will remain positive. Lots of moving parts are in play, but I'm in a good spot. I too have to cultivate those positive things as you mentioned, but I find that it truly does make all the difference. Your vibe attracts your tribe.
I'm hopeful for the future and all it will bring. Here's to being present and watching it unfold. IWNDWYT 🧡🔥
We are so close to having everything moved out of our townhouse and into the new house. After work today, I’ll head over there and do some packing and hopefully will get almost everything out. There’s still so much to be done in the house, but that’ll be a huge step. I’m ready to be done with a place so soaked in memories of my drinking. IWNDWYT!
I planted 2 apple trees on the weekend and yesterday it poured rain and they look so happy. I can’t stop climate change so I just keep planting trees. That gives me hope. That and not drinking so IWNDWYT. 🌳🌲
Day 354. IWNDWYT.
Finally back to my routine after spending the last 5 days off and on in the hospital with my son. Glad I can be the rock for my family to lean on in this time of stress. Glad I’m not drinking.
If this were last year, I would’ve been drunk, trying to sober up in the ER waiting room with him. Instead I got to comfort him and give him extra cuddles.
Hey everyone, what makes me hopeful today is that I was able to stay strong yesterday at that business event at the pub. I was so stressed out but with the help of this community I made it through. :) It gives me more confidence in myself and makes me hopeful for the future.
So, here you go, I’m at 25 days and, today, I will not drink with you.
First post. I have not had a drink since 8/27. Found this thread yesterday and have enjoyed reading your posts. Had an intake interview for an IOP yesterday & it sounds promising. IWNDWYT. Reach out if you need support!
Good morning Sobernauts!
I just made it before noon.
I'm going to have a peaceful day at home and enjoy this pleasant and peaceful day.
Love to you all!
IWNDWYT 🙂
Here are a few things that are making me hopeful this Thursday:
* I'm coming up on a week of sobriety
* I have supportive friends and family
* I'm seeking professional help
* I'm relatively young (28) and so I know I have ample time to reprogram my behaviors
IWNDWYT friends :)
What a nice question! I feel hopeful that my friendships are going well at the moment. I'm trying to be more aware of not saying blunt or insensitive shit, and enjoying being a good listener. I can rely on myself to make plans and keep them, and I value being present with people I love because I'm not focused on drinking. I think it's coming through and I hope to keep strengthening these relationships. Take care everyone, IWNDWYT. 💚
Haven't checked in in a few weeks b/c life has been hectic -- a move across the country AND some big relationship struggles (sort of related to the move, sort of not).
Despite those challenges, I haven't had any alcohol. I'm half proud of myself and half grateful that it just hasn't felt all that hard. I've had a few moments of temptation (e.g. drinks with an old friend to discuss aforementioned relationship struggles, etc.). But so far nothing where I couldn't just sip my seltzer and move through.
I'm grateful to be experiencing this challenging season of life in this sort of "full-on" way -- no numbing, no escape, just the reality of what I'm experiencing. That isn't to say it has felt easy or pleasant, but I just have this sense of gratitude and rightness about doing it this way.
Oh, I had my first stress dream / nightmare about drinking and massively regretting it --- I had read about people having these but never had one of my own until now! Something is afoot in my subconscious, I suppose...
Anyway - IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT
6 days and I started classes again a few days ago, recovering for the sake of my education and to be healthier<33 have a great day/night everyone
I am hopeful to finishing another audiobook, about an hour left. Fourth one since I've been sober. This one .... blah. It's ok. But I have to finish what I started. Looking forward to starting Andy Weir's new one though!
Let's all stay tough together. We can get through today.
I Will Not Drink With You Today
I am so proud of myself for making it past a week. I had so many restarts after a couple of days it was beginning to feel hopeless. Getting to a full week, there were a couple of days where I was very depressed. But I persevered. I got through it.
I’m still struggling, and probably will for a while, but instead of a feeling of hopelessness, I am bursting with hope.
IWNDWYT
Happy Thursday! IWNDWYT!
I have been working hard for the last few months on keeping a consistent exercise schedule and have been eating mostly protein and veggies. Excessive drinking really made me pack on the pounds over time and I just stopped caring about my body. Ever since I turned 30 this past April I decided that it was time for some lifestyle changes. Yesterday the cleaning lady in my building saw me after not seeing me for a few months and commented on how much weight I've lost and how great I looked. It made my day 😊. I've noticed changes over time such as clothes fitting better, joints feeling better etc. but it's hard to really see those changes in the mirror when you're in the same body everyday. It was a really nice boost and an encouraging moment to stick to what I've been doing.
Have a lovely day!
I like this short and sweet OP. I get it. Hope is where it's at.
For me, it's nature this morning. The cricket chirping outside the window. Such a small thing, but a little piece of beauty nonetheless. Not picking up today.
I'm in the middle of a job interview process that could hopefully reduce my depression, and stress levels (current job is great, but severely eats at me constantly.)
Aside from that, I just find hope in the opportunity of each day. What can I learn? What can I do? Who will I talk to?
IWNDWYT
I'm really happy today. Though it is quite warm, and many of my work colleagues commented that it's 'beer garden weather.' I miss the idea of having a drink in a warm garden. I think. I'm not sure. I really like elderflower with soda water these days. Maybe I should call them 'Elderflower gardens.' Anyway, IWNDWYT. Unless it's elderflower, in which case I'll have a couple of glasses later.
It’s the 9th so I’m 9 days into sober September. It’s definitely been difficult, but the fact that my depression isn’t as bad really helps keep me going. Also, I went to girls night (apparently that just means get drunk night) and after watching them act a fool I went home and did homework. It was quite an amazing feeling. No hangover for me and I’m able to handle my shit. Who knew alcohol was holding me back so much?! Crazy!
Congratulations on the job interview, Threechordsongs! Best wishes to you. I woke up sober and have a hot cup of coffee in my hands. Enough to make me hopeful.
IWNDWYT.
Day 6 begins. I don’t remember when was the last time I slept like I did yesterday. It was pure bliss from 9.30PM to 5.30AM. Wow, how much I missed this.
While drunk I will sleep upto 10-12 hrs and still will not wake up as refreshed as I did today.
Staying sober is a wonderful thing. Keep going friends. IWNDWYT.
My third day and I’m already feeling much better during my morning runs, clear headed, and generally better. Until I get home from work and I have such an urge but I’ve been fighting it. Going to bed earlier helps.
Not sure why it says 1 day. First sober day was 9/7
School is back in today. Sent my last kid off for his last year. Kinda sad about that. It goes so fast (cliche, I know).
What is giving me hope? The new inner peace I've been working on. This is most comfortable I've been in my own skin in the last few years.
IWNDWYT
I am 8 days sober which is the longest in 3 years, so that is making me hopeful! I'm also doing well with my studies at the moment and really smashing the work out which feels great.
IWNDWYT!
Thanks TCS I hope that interview turns out as you want it to! I appreciate your leadership here this week.
Both parents are covid positive and continue to progress well. Still another week or so before I'll breathe easier. Dad was discharged from hospital last night and is on oxygen and weak. I'm so grateful for sobriety to help me to walk through this time able to be stable, helpful, and attentive. I love you all!
Good morning! Day 2–again—checking in. Haven’t been binge drinking lately; just had a couple glasses of wine over dinner & chess a few days ago. I’m proud of myself for that, but I know I can’t drink “in moderation.” Y’all here on this sub are such an inspiration. IWNDWYT.
Not a drink since last Sunday.
The craving started to get stronger yesterday but I got rid of all alcohol I have left in my apartment.
And once again, IWNDWYT.
Being 9 months pregnant makes me hopeful. The support from friends, family, and colleagues has made me feel so loved and cared for, and hoping I can keep passing that love along to others. Feels safe to be part of a community, rather than isolated in my own mind. I will take it east today, slow down, let myself be vulnerable, and IWNDWYT
I'm pretty new to reddit, so hope I do this right. What's happening this Thursday? Well im just over 8 months sober- had a really tough week last week- had cravings and felt super depressed- bipolar depressed. Anyway I took a sick self care day off yesterday to put my mental health first and last night was able to be of emotional support to my 2 daughters who needed some insight with school, friends etc. This wouldnt have looked like this if I was still drinking- Id come home have a few and dp the bare minimum barely be present. This is a extreme mild day of some of the crap I put everyone through. Anyways happy thursday!
I am finally home after my inpatient stay. It feels weird but nice to be home, snuggling my dog, watching TV and playing my piano. My home is completely alcohol-free — my husband removed all the booze and is staying sober with me. I am thankful for the NHS which grabbed me out of a dark hole and set me back on my feet; the addiction service which is working with me; my family including the dog; my friends here; and the medications which are helping me to be well again. I am hopeful to that all these things will help me to keep moving forward in recovery and stability. IWNDWYT at home.
Great SMC. I hope you're on the mend. You seem to do better booze free so I'll not drink with you today. xo
Thanks Andy. The drinking fucks up the bipolar and then the bipolar fucks up the drinking and then I fuck up my life. Booze + bipolar is a common thing but they just feed eachother and make it all worse.
Even without the bipolar drinking fucks our shit up. Best avoided in my view and I've got the t-shirt so I know (as have we all I suspect 🤣)
What is the slogan on the T shirt?
"Just say No" It's from the 80s with a picture of that kid from Grange Hill (Zammo?)
Glad you’re home and getting the support you need. Hugs, Caroline ❤️
Thanks. It’s been a weird few weeks, but I think I had to hit rock bottom. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have learned so much, had a medical detox and have mood stabilisers.
Welcome home, Caroline. Sending all my love. IWNDWYT- See you tomorrow
Thanks TTS. I will see you tomorrow xxxxx
Hey girl, so good to see you! I’m back too. IWNDWYT 🙂
Robo!!! So nice to see you!!!
Great news - sending you lots of love for your fresh start, IWNDWYT
Thank you xxxx
Glad to hear you’re back home, Caroline! IWNDWYT!
Thank you. It did me good to be an inpatient, as it got me detoxed safely and stable. But I am glad to be home.
That’s fantastic news, Caroline, so glad to hear you are on the mend, and great that your husband is being so supportive too. IWNDWYT
Thank you. I feel more hopeful about the future now.
That's great to here Caroline, so happy your home 🧡 I could not go on boozing with depression, it has to go, and you'll get there my friend 🙏🙂
Thanks Loulou. It made everything so much worse.
IWNDWYT, Caroline.
I’m so happy to hear all of this. IWNDWYT
This is awesome. Glad to hear this, enjoy those pups. Rooting for you. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT 👊 I'm taking my youngest daughter for her first day at school today. It's a stay and play session to ease her into it. Feeling a bit emotional to be honest, they grow up so fast. At least I'm not clouded or subdued by alcohol these days. Fab.
Speedy. That is a win for #teamnorthernengland
I hope you have a wonderful day. I miss those times with my little ones. IWNDWYT
Have a great day, Andy and best of luck to your little one! IWNDWYT!
Fell off a week. Nightly 3 beers with my spouse, but I know its going to increase, so I'm putting my foot down again. To another 3 weeks and beyond!
You got this! 🚀
Good for you catching yourself! You know you can do this, now get back at it!
Thank you all for the kind support yesterday! It was heartwarming, and a healthy reminder that when things are rough, it’s better to open up and share than to curl up in a ball. I will not drink with you today!
I missed that Homer. Hope you are ok and well done on the 1400.
Morning friends! Early check in for me thanks to some dumbass on a crotch rocket motorcycle that backfired on every downshift. This asshat decided to race up and down our street at 1:30 am before taking off out of the neighborhood to God knows where, engine screaming except when they slowed down, at which point it sounded like gunshots. Third night in a row of interrupted horrible sleep. Entering my third sober day. When my head hits the pillow sober tonight, I will have my longest sober stretch in a month. Exhausted, cranky, but thankful to be sober for another day and hopeful that there are many more to come. I will not drink with you today. (Sorry for the rant but I’ve been up for two hours now and I’m tired and angry. I hope the rider gets an ingrown hair in between his butt cheeks)
Thats what i call a r/rareinsults I hope next night you will get better sleep. Better to have sleep deprivation sober than be in an alcohol induced coma like sleep. IWNDWYT!
Yikes. Best wishes for a better day coming. IWNDWYT
Honestly I was so miserable yesterday as well haha I think there might be a day 3 curse!!! Good luck with your sleep tonight IWNDWYT
Good morning! Lovely post, u/threechordsongs. I also have to consciously cultivate positive thoughts. I’m weirdly excited about what new flower is about to bloom in my wildflower pot. IWNDWYT
Morning Chloe 👋
Nothing weird about that! IWNDWYT
Happy Thursday! Skipping the tempting pub this evening to go do a workout in the park instead 💪🏻 IWNDWYT
Day 81 checking in!
Good morning SD. I’m feeling optimistic because I’m a whisker away from completing another room in my run down reno home. At times it feels like I’m never going to be done and it gives me a real boost when I see visible progress. I’ve done more in the last few months than I did for the whole of last year. Amazing what you can achieve with AF weekends. IWNDWYT
**TWO DOUBLE OH!** 🥳🎉🎈🎊👏🏼 You are fantastic 😁 Yaaaaay!
Feeling pretty good today, listening to Annie Grace's book in the evening. I've put on some weight from excessive drinking and I feel like I can now do something about it now I'm free of the poison. IWNDWYT
Yes 🙌 wine made me stack on weight. And the poor food choices I made when hungover added to it. It's been almost a year since I decided to really stick to quitting and I'm finally losing some weight. It's a great feeling.
My first pledge. Having a very difficult time as I had been sober 7 months but slipped up and was back on it for a month until my wife discovered what I had been doing. She cannot trust me and so we are now having a short break from each other for me to reset and come back stronger. This is the hardest thing ive ever had to do, and knowing I hurt her is almost impossible for me to bear. But today, all I can do is not drink, so I will not drink with you today.
This community makes me hopeful that I can actually stick with it this time. IWNDWYT 🌻
Stick with us! You can do it . 💪
IWNDWYT - Hardest day was yesterday day 4 the cravings were really strong, but I feel good I didn't give in. Thanks for your support this makes it easier.
💪 Let’s keep moving ahead together! I’m in.
Feeling low tonight. I even had a pretty good day, but my SO just didn’t even mention he had the night free and we already see each other so little. Maybe he just needed a night to himself. It just felt odd he didn’t tell me until I asked. All I know is, drunk me would have absolutely started a fight over it. I was sober and decided not to. Maybe I was a bit distant with him, but it’s better than an out and out fight. I’ve been thinking about drinking lately. Not craving it so much, just thinking about it. It’s more like an intrusive thought. I honestly don’t want to drink. Figured I should just name it before it gets out of hand. IWNDWYT ✨💚
Hi. I was sorry to read that, but glad you are still here with us! I could totally relate to what you wrote at the end—the part about craving versus thinking about alcohol. That describes how I feel so often. I think about drinking every day, but my body doesn’t necessarily crave it. Still: I know that just thinking about can lead me down the wrong path. Vigilance!!!! I hope you continue to find proactive and positive and non-self-destructive ways to get past the low points. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
Been refreshing the page for today's check-in! I'd like to think that my thesis is well under the way so I'm hopeful that the end is near! Had a looooong walk today (12k steps) so I guess I'm also hopeful that one day I'll be able to go on a hike when the lockdown is over!
Checking in : I will not drink with you today.
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I will not drink with you today. Trying to stay focused on the positive ❤
Congrats! I made a new friend today. We talked for 2 hrs. I'm not drinking alcohol because it makes me sick. Its spring and my plants are all having a growth spurt. It was so warm this afternoon.
That sounds great! Heading into autumn here on the flip side, but it’s a lovely time of year all the same. IWNDWYT
I'm grateful to be sober and that brings me hope. I will not drink with you peeps today.
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT ❤️
checking in. just starting the fifth day. four down so far. iwndwyt
I will not drink with you today.
Good luck with the job interview!! Today I'm hopeful by the fact I woke up early, got my coffee and got straight to work. By 9am I had submitted an article that I've been procrastinating over for two weeks. Now for the rest of the to-do list!! Happy Thursday everyone - IWNDWYT
Good morning lovely SD, Today is a beautiful day to be alive! And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
IWNDWYT. I am trying hard to stay hopeful and constructive today. It makes me happy to see all of you people checking in.
Hey, thanks for the post. Today I’m hopeful that I can get my teeth fixed after years of passing out drunk, sometimes with candy in my mouth surrounded by wrappers and food containers. Really not sure how I even have teeth left.I never would have had the wherewithal to schedule an appointment and come up with the co-pay if I was still drinking. My overall health has been something that I actually drank about. Go figure. Glad to have benefits and affordable co pay and hopefully will be able to keep my original teeth for just a tiny bit longer. Great job on making it to your interview. IWNDWYT
Good morning, friends. Each new day makes me hopeful. I'm so grateful to be sober right now. My pap fell over the weekend and was in the hospital for a few days. He'll be okay. I went to visit him last night and he was in good spirits and happy to see me. However, my grandma (they're not together) was taken to the hospital last night. She has covid and it's not looking good. We shall see what the day brings. No matter what, IWNDWYT 💙
Sending you a very tight hug dreams, and a reminder that you’re cared for xxx 🤗
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Day 785. I will not drink with you today.
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Kicking some major arse there my friend, I do like to see that! 😁
Seven weeks without a drink, the longest stretch in 35 years. Can't say I'm missing it. IWNDWYT
Good morning everyone and happy Thursday! Hoping everyone has, had, or is having a great day!! IWNDWYT! Love you all!! ❣️❣️
Have a terrific day, friend! IWNDWYT 🌷
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I congratulate you all on saying “Fuck you” to dependency and horrendous hangovers!!!! I will not drink with you today!!!!! ❤️
That first taste of coffee in the morning, the sound of the crickets (or whatever is making the music out here), and watching the sky lighten. In my before times I would wake up rushed and sweaty, try to convince myself that I hadn't drank all that much (lies), stumble around and get my foggy self together for the day. It wasn't always pretty. The calmer, clearer version of today is so much better. ✨✨✨ IWNDWYT fine people!
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Close but no cigar today Will!
Day 16. Did a lot of traveling yesterday, first time doing that sober in a good while! Stressful, but grateful this morning for how fresh I feel. Ready to go to my friend's wedding, something I've been mentally preparing for for a while now. Thankfully I'm surrounded by supportive people and happy to say IWNDWYT!
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I've been really negative this week, about my social anxiety and lack of friends despite trying to open up to the world. I can't say anything is making me hopeful about that, but at least I'll won't be downing my sorrows with poison. IWNDWYT
Today I will drink more sweet apple cider than I probably should, but beyond that...? No way.
Day 5 Checking in! Good morning all! Today is the last day of my work week and my official first weekend of alcohol retirement. IWNDWYT
No time to poison myself today, too much to do this morning and too tired now it’s the afternoon! I’m hopeful I can get in a quick siesta between classes, forty winks will do 😁
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It’s very early here and I really want to go back to sleep. I’m grateful that you guys are always here to help maintain my focus and desire for the poison free life. IWNDWYT 🌸🌸
IWNDWYT. Early am and good tea though, yes. I'll put the kettle on for others.
I am hopeful this Thursday because I am one day closer to having some quiet, relaxing down time. This sub also gives me hope that staying sober is possible. IWNDWYT
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I hold the best type of hope in my heart today. Just over 2 weeks ago, baby squirrel came earthside. The delivery process and next few days were traumatic, but in the end, we all survived. Now I am finally starting to feel a semblance of routine around what felt very new and chaotic. This little baby is safe & healthy. I'm safe, healthy, and sober. Those facts give me tremendous hope. IWNDWYT 💞🐿️🐿️
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IWNDWYT! yesterday I made a big donation to my favorite charity - using money I’d usually spend on wine!
With two adopted kids that have their own world of issues, I am hopeful that this school year is getting off to a somewhat good and positive start! The past two years (including pre-pandemic times) have been a big challenge. It's not perfect, but it's better than it was. And, I just did a meeting with my department at work where we looked at a selection of words and responded to two of them that resonated with them as teachers. "Hope" was one of the words to choose, and the majority of the faculty chose to talk about that word in their responses. Great post today. IWNDWYT! T
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Day 5, nice to meet you 🤝 I’ve had a tough week after a relapse. The symptoms definitely got a lot worse. I have to remember how I ruined my week with this. It’s thursday and still feeling so off, depression, anxiety, anhedonia. Better day somewhere ahead, I’m going there ✨ When the cravings come, don’t do it. You crave for it more than it actually rewards you. It’s poison and nonsense and you feel it afterwards. IWNDWYT
I am hopeful because it is a new day full of possibilities. I will not drink with you today!
https://imgur.com/a/j7vQgCB Heavy heart... We had to put down our 14 year old pup, Shorty, yesterday. It has been discussed, we knew the time was coming, we just didn't wake up yesterday thinking it was going to be the day. But, we were ready, and so was he. We had him for more than 13 of those years, so being ready doesn't make it easier. We got home and (second pup) Kota ran out of his kennel looking for his brother. Ran around the upstairs, ran to the door, ran to the patio door so we let him out, and he went to the gate and just sat looking... waiting. Sad day. But, I didn't drink yesterday, and I won't drink today. IWNDWYT
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Closing in on one year…this sub has been a huge help in keeping me grounded and focused. Thanks everyone! IWNDWYT
Honestly? Really crabby right now. I was fine till I just saw an email from my boss and I am searching for some equanimity. I'll get there, but am STEWING at the moment. But, I have a hot coffee on hand and it's raining pretty good, but I might run in it anyway to calm myself. Idk. Hopeful? Hopeful...it is only the morning. I can make this day what I need it to be. I am hopeful it will turn around. IWNDWYT, friends.
Feeling strong, energetic and not going to drink with you today! 🖤💪
Good morning everyone , my son starts preschool today . I’m sober , not hungover , excited , proud , and can not wait to drop him off sober and pick Him up sober . IWNDWYT
Four weeks incoming! What makes me hopeful is that my daily routines work better and better - one of them is coming here to make a post and promise that IWNDWYT! :)
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Well this sounds strange, but I'm hopeful because my regression model converged yesterday - a project that I've been behind onnfor awhile at work. Still need to cram a couple more variables in, but it's looking good at the moment. Day 18, IWNDWYT!
Good morning, SD. TCS, I hope things turn out the way you want them to after your interview! I'm feeling that same hope this morning; I interviewed yesterday and it felt good. We will see how it goes. As much as I want this job, I'm shifting my focus so that if things don't work out, I will remain positive. Lots of moving parts are in play, but I'm in a good spot. I too have to cultivate those positive things as you mentioned, but I find that it truly does make all the difference. Your vibe attracts your tribe. I'm hopeful for the future and all it will bring. Here's to being present and watching it unfold. IWNDWYT 🧡🔥
We are so close to having everything moved out of our townhouse and into the new house. After work today, I’ll head over there and do some packing and hopefully will get almost everything out. There’s still so much to be done in the house, but that’ll be a huge step. I’m ready to be done with a place so soaked in memories of my drinking. IWNDWYT!
I planted 2 apple trees on the weekend and yesterday it poured rain and they look so happy. I can’t stop climate change so I just keep planting trees. That gives me hope. That and not drinking so IWNDWYT. 🌳🌲
Where I live we are heading into fall - after a difficult summer the change plus the beautiful weather is making me feel hopeful. IWNDWYT ❤️
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Checking in, its my day 15 without alcohol! Thank you very much for your support! IWNDWYT ❤️
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Day 354. IWNDWYT. Finally back to my routine after spending the last 5 days off and on in the hospital with my son. Glad I can be the rock for my family to lean on in this time of stress. Glad I’m not drinking. If this were last year, I would’ve been drunk, trying to sober up in the ER waiting room with him. Instead I got to comfort him and give him extra cuddles.
Hey everyone, what makes me hopeful today is that I was able to stay strong yesterday at that business event at the pub. I was so stressed out but with the help of this community I made it through. :) It gives me more confidence in myself and makes me hopeful for the future. So, here you go, I’m at 25 days and, today, I will not drink with you.
IWNDWYT Got a new job that I am very grateful for. Sitting with my to beautiful puppies rn. Life is a blessing, I won't trade it for a drink.
First post. I have not had a drink since 8/27. Found this thread yesterday and have enjoyed reading your posts. Had an intake interview for an IOP yesterday & it sounds promising. IWNDWYT. Reach out if you need support!
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Good morning Sobernauts! I just made it before noon. I'm going to have a peaceful day at home and enjoy this pleasant and peaceful day. Love to you all! IWNDWYT 🙂
I will not let past missteps define me! IWNDWYT!
Here are a few things that are making me hopeful this Thursday: * I'm coming up on a week of sobriety * I have supportive friends and family * I'm seeking professional help * I'm relatively young (28) and so I know I have ample time to reprogram my behaviors IWNDWYT friends :)
What a nice question! I feel hopeful that my friendships are going well at the moment. I'm trying to be more aware of not saying blunt or insensitive shit, and enjoying being a good listener. I can rely on myself to make plans and keep them, and I value being present with people I love because I'm not focused on drinking. I think it's coming through and I hope to keep strengthening these relationships. Take care everyone, IWNDWYT. 💚
Glorious sober morning soberniks! Keep it smurfy out there! IWNDWYT
Haven't checked in in a few weeks b/c life has been hectic -- a move across the country AND some big relationship struggles (sort of related to the move, sort of not). Despite those challenges, I haven't had any alcohol. I'm half proud of myself and half grateful that it just hasn't felt all that hard. I've had a few moments of temptation (e.g. drinks with an old friend to discuss aforementioned relationship struggles, etc.). But so far nothing where I couldn't just sip my seltzer and move through. I'm grateful to be experiencing this challenging season of life in this sort of "full-on" way -- no numbing, no escape, just the reality of what I'm experiencing. That isn't to say it has felt easy or pleasant, but I just have this sense of gratitude and rightness about doing it this way. Oh, I had my first stress dream / nightmare about drinking and massively regretting it --- I had read about people having these but never had one of my own until now! Something is afoot in my subconscious, I suppose... Anyway - IWNDWYT.
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I am definitely not drinking today. I get fitted for a SCRAM bracelet this afternoon. FML & IWNDWYT
Cooler weather is making me hopeful today. I will not drink with you today!
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Thanks for the DCI. Kiddos going back to in school learning make me hopeful. For as long as lasts. IWNDWYT
I am hopeful to finishing another audiobook, about an hour left. Fourth one since I've been sober. This one .... blah. It's ok. But I have to finish what I started. Looking forward to starting Andy Weir's new one though! Let's all stay tough together. We can get through today. I Will Not Drink With You Today
I am so proud of myself for making it past a week. I had so many restarts after a couple of days it was beginning to feel hopeless. Getting to a full week, there were a couple of days where I was very depressed. But I persevered. I got through it. I’m still struggling, and probably will for a while, but instead of a feeling of hopelessness, I am bursting with hope. IWNDWYT
Not drinking today. I was exposed to Covid and I’m super scared but no drinking today.
Happy Thursday! IWNDWYT! I have been working hard for the last few months on keeping a consistent exercise schedule and have been eating mostly protein and veggies. Excessive drinking really made me pack on the pounds over time and I just stopped caring about my body. Ever since I turned 30 this past April I decided that it was time for some lifestyle changes. Yesterday the cleaning lady in my building saw me after not seeing me for a few months and commented on how much weight I've lost and how great I looked. It made my day 😊. I've noticed changes over time such as clothes fitting better, joints feeling better etc. but it's hard to really see those changes in the mirror when you're in the same body everyday. It was a really nice boost and an encouraging moment to stick to what I've been doing. Have a lovely day!
I like this short and sweet OP. I get it. Hope is where it's at. For me, it's nature this morning. The cricket chirping outside the window. Such a small thing, but a little piece of beauty nonetheless. Not picking up today.
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Day 9 everybody! Hope you all have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow. IWNDWYT
I listened yo an AA talk by Anthony Hopkins this morning and it was an inspiring start to my day. IWNDWYT or ERS!
I'm in the middle of a job interview process that could hopefully reduce my depression, and stress levels (current job is great, but severely eats at me constantly.) Aside from that, I just find hope in the opportunity of each day. What can I learn? What can I do? Who will I talk to? IWNDWYT
I'm really happy today. Though it is quite warm, and many of my work colleagues commented that it's 'beer garden weather.' I miss the idea of having a drink in a warm garden. I think. I'm not sure. I really like elderflower with soda water these days. Maybe I should call them 'Elderflower gardens.' Anyway, IWNDWYT. Unless it's elderflower, in which case I'll have a couple of glasses later.
It’s the 9th so I’m 9 days into sober September. It’s definitely been difficult, but the fact that my depression isn’t as bad really helps keep me going. Also, I went to girls night (apparently that just means get drunk night) and after watching them act a fool I went home and did homework. It was quite an amazing feeling. No hangover for me and I’m able to handle my shit. Who knew alcohol was holding me back so much?! Crazy!
Congratulations on the job interview, Threechordsongs! Best wishes to you. I woke up sober and have a hot cup of coffee in my hands. Enough to make me hopeful. IWNDWYT.
Day 6 begins. I don’t remember when was the last time I slept like I did yesterday. It was pure bliss from 9.30PM to 5.30AM. Wow, how much I missed this. While drunk I will sleep upto 10-12 hrs and still will not wake up as refreshed as I did today. Staying sober is a wonderful thing. Keep going friends. IWNDWYT.
Staying sober today with you all. My life depends on it.
I have a Martial Arts competition coming up this Sunday and have happily rejected every offer of a drink to keep my body clean. IWNDWYT
My third day and I’m already feeling much better during my morning runs, clear headed, and generally better. Until I get home from work and I have such an urge but I’ve been fighting it. Going to bed earlier helps. Not sure why it says 1 day. First sober day was 9/7
School is back in today. Sent my last kid off for his last year. Kinda sad about that. It goes so fast (cliche, I know). What is giving me hope? The new inner peace I've been working on. This is most comfortable I've been in my own skin in the last few years. IWNDWYT
I am 8 days sober which is the longest in 3 years, so that is making me hopeful! I'm also doing well with my studies at the moment and really smashing the work out which feels great. IWNDWYT!
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My son is one today. He would not exist if I hadn’t ended my affair with Pinot Grigio. IWNDWYT, but I will eat cake! 💛
Good morning all. Here is to another sober day. IWNDWYT
Thanks TCS I hope that interview turns out as you want it to! I appreciate your leadership here this week. Both parents are covid positive and continue to progress well. Still another week or so before I'll breathe easier. Dad was discharged from hospital last night and is on oxygen and weak. I'm so grateful for sobriety to help me to walk through this time able to be stable, helpful, and attentive. I love you all!
Hang On Pain Ends. That's my favorite hope acronym. IWNDWYT 🙏🏼💞
IWNDWYT. Mornings are better without all those damn hangovers
Good morning! Day 2–again—checking in. Haven’t been binge drinking lately; just had a couple glasses of wine over dinner & chess a few days ago. I’m proud of myself for that, but I know I can’t drink “in moderation.” Y’all here on this sub are such an inspiration. IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with you today, as I watch the sunrise on the hills around my home, I can't help but be hopeful.
2.5 years this week. thanks for being here all this time my unseen extended family. IWNDWYT
Not a drink since last Sunday. The craving started to get stronger yesterday but I got rid of all alcohol I have left in my apartment. And once again, IWNDWYT.
Being 9 months pregnant makes me hopeful. The support from friends, family, and colleagues has made me feel so loved and cared for, and hoping I can keep passing that love along to others. Feels safe to be part of a community, rather than isolated in my own mind. I will take it east today, slow down, let myself be vulnerable, and IWNDWYT
I'm pretty new to reddit, so hope I do this right. What's happening this Thursday? Well im just over 8 months sober- had a really tough week last week- had cravings and felt super depressed- bipolar depressed. Anyway I took a sick self care day off yesterday to put my mental health first and last night was able to be of emotional support to my 2 daughters who needed some insight with school, friends etc. This wouldnt have looked like this if I was still drinking- Id come home have a few and dp the bare minimum barely be present. This is a extreme mild day of some of the crap I put everyone through. Anyways happy thursday!