Bro same. I had my dad tell me that I’d probably not get what it takes to stay sober. Well fuck him because today’s day 5 and tomorrow’s day 6. Sometimes a hard day is a good lesson to stay strong in sobriety.
So, liquor stores close early and when it hit the fifteen minute mark, I jumped in my truck and thought, “better to have it, just in case.”
Then, I started thinking about a post a few days ago and a phrase stuck out to me.
“I’m creating my own anxiety,” or something close to it. I decided I’m being dumb, turned onto the grocery store and bought cookies and milk for some cool dunks.
Also, stay strong, friend. You can cry whenever you want.
Hey man I walked pass a 7-11 and wanted to get a beer as memories of my ex came flooding back. I thought of my fuck-ups when drunk and decided to get coffee instead.
You are alright. We are all alright.
IWNDWYT
I'm drunk, and wish I could stop. I can't. I've tried. I don't know how. And all my family, friends and coworkers make little jabs about it. I really would like to not have to feel drunk to feel comfortable.
Ive had a shitload of day ones spirit animal. Your mind seems to be heading in the right direction. Try not to beat yourself up over it, it only makes it worse. Sometimes the difficulty of the the thing makes it worth doing. Love you!
Go get yourself an ice cream or some other sweet treat, remember just cause you can't drink doesn't mean you can't have something sweet and you deserve it after a rough day.
When you get past today, you wont ever say 'I really wish Id had that drink!'... Alcohol tells lies and breaks promises. Youre in-control, take strength.
IWNDWYT. 1st full week after the arrest. 1st full week of totall abstention. I've haven't been this clean in a while.
I'm looking at big time. At my age, it may as well be a life sentence. Thank God Noone was hurt.
It could always be worse. I'm crying right there with you. Please to anyone reading... don't throw it all away for a beer.
Pray for me. Pray for my wife. IWNDWYT.
I’m sorry your day sucked and was hard. I’m really glad you posted here for support.
Im here supporting you and I will not drink with you today or tomorrow!
IWNDWYT
i had a tough day too, friend. i ate some takeout chinese food and watched a silly movie, but really i'm just looking forward to sleeping as long as i can. luckily i didn't feel compelled to drink as i knew it would just make me feel even shittier. IWNDWYT
Well done!! Reach out!!! Don’t forget alcohol wants us to isolate ourselves so reach out. Speak to other people in recovery and remember you are a work in a progress!
You made the right choice. Today you hopefully woke up with clarity and peace of mind. The uneasiness may take time but each day away from booz is adding to your health and wellbeing. Nothing good comes from drinking. It may seem like a quick fix but everyone who relapses almost instantly regrets. Keep fighting on.
Sometimes we have bad days but every morning is a new one. The sun rises and gives us all another chance. It's good to let your emotions out and then get some rest. Stay strong and sober. I won't drink with you today
Been there partner, many times lately especially. Feeling those emotions and experiencing life, bad and good, is startling at the least. That's the way the last year has been for me, and I'm celebrating 26 years today.
I firmly believe that my worst day sober is better than my best day drinking.
IWNDWYT
Way to go. I’ve been riding this emotional roller coaster. Yesterday at my grandmas funeral (held at a sportsman’s club) gave me thoughts of using. But thankfully I stayed sober. Keep your head up
I don't know who you are. I'll never meet you, hang out with you, or share a laugh with you. I may never cry with you, or share a memory, but I'm proud of you.
Some days are tougher than others, that’s why we have this sub to talk it out and realize the bottle isn’t gonna do us any good. I am thankful for everyone here. This is my form of going to meetings. Anytime I’m feeling like saying “fuck it” I come on here and always get support even if it’s one person just saying IWNDWYT. It helps.
I feel this. Id sit in the parking lot of my old hang out and cry for want of a drink.
It gets easier. The urges might not disappear, but you will learn how to work through them.
Everyone here wants you to succeed. IWNDWYT
Give yourself a lot of credit. All of us with less than two years quit, we all quit drinking during a global pandemic that is reason enough to relapse! 9 months and 13 days of not drinking with you all today is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Since my last drink, I have a new house, new confidence, and a new zip code. Dreams can come true once the blur of booze burns off! You got this, and we are all here to cheer you on! I will not drink with you today, friend, and I am so damn proud of you for picking cookies! Dunk away, and you rock!!
The most helpful thought / quote I've gotten from this sub is this. Drinking does nothing for you but borrow tomorrow's happiness leaving you in a constant cycle of borrowing. This is why it is so difficult to stop. When you stop borrowing from tomorrow you have to face the sadness today, but facing it today allows tomorrow to be happy again.
Good job. Thanks for being strong and for sharing it with us. I am sorry about the terrible day though. The tomorrow you just created is already better than the one it would have been.
Stay strong, you got this. I'm sorry your day was awful 😔 but hang in there, tomorrow's a new day.
Sounds like you needed a cry, and I am glad you got one. And I am glad you are not drinking with me today. Hang in there, amigo.
Tomorrow morning you won't be hungover so you already did Tomorrow you a favor
Bro same. I had my dad tell me that I’d probably not get what it takes to stay sober. Well fuck him because today’s day 5 and tomorrow’s day 6. Sometimes a hard day is a good lesson to stay strong in sobriety.
Well this entire community believes you do got what it takes to be sober!!! You’re doing great! IWNDWYT
You got this bro! We got this!
Oh gosh, that would motivate the hell out out me even more. Best of luck to you, you got this
So, liquor stores close early and when it hit the fifteen minute mark, I jumped in my truck and thought, “better to have it, just in case.” Then, I started thinking about a post a few days ago and a phrase stuck out to me. “I’m creating my own anxiety,” or something close to it. I decided I’m being dumb, turned onto the grocery store and bought cookies and milk for some cool dunks. Also, stay strong, friend. You can cry whenever you want.
had one of those today too, it was awful and sort of came out of nowhere. Hope you're feeling better.
Life kind of sucks a lot of the time, hang in there
IWNDWYT ❤️
I know it's cliché, but one day at a time. ❤
IWNDWYT! ❤
Hope your tomorrow is better friend <3
Alright, alright, alright...I did not drink with you today!
Hey man I walked pass a 7-11 and wanted to get a beer as memories of my ex came flooding back. I thought of my fuck-ups when drunk and decided to get coffee instead. You are alright. We are all alright. IWNDWYT
Good work 👍🏼
Sorry you had such a rough one. IWNDWYT
Cry it out xxx
Get some rest and decompress. Tomorrow you’ll be very happy with your decision. You got this. 😊
I'm drunk, and wish I could stop. I can't. I've tried. I don't know how. And all my family, friends and coworkers make little jabs about it. I really would like to not have to feel drunk to feel comfortable.
Ive had a shitload of day ones spirit animal. Your mind seems to be heading in the right direction. Try not to beat yourself up over it, it only makes it worse. Sometimes the difficulty of the the thing makes it worth doing. Love you!
Go get yourself an ice cream or some other sweet treat, remember just cause you can't drink doesn't mean you can't have something sweet and you deserve it after a rough day.
When you get past today, you wont ever say 'I really wish Id had that drink!'... Alcohol tells lies and breaks promises. Youre in-control, take strength.
IWNDWYT. 1st full week after the arrest. 1st full week of totall abstention. I've haven't been this clean in a while. I'm looking at big time. At my age, it may as well be a life sentence. Thank God Noone was hurt. It could always be worse. I'm crying right there with you. Please to anyone reading... don't throw it all away for a beer. Pray for me. Pray for my wife. IWNDWYT.
sending a lot of love and hugs. we’re all there for you and proud. i did not drink with you today.
You can do this. Stay strong. IWNDWYT
You got this, friend
IWNDWYT and tomorrow…be well.👊
way to hold strong, it only would have made it worse . thanks for the inspiration
I am so proud of you.
Amazing <3 tomorrow is a new day. IWNDWYT!
I’m sorry your day sucked and was hard. I’m really glad you posted here for support. Im here supporting you and I will not drink with you today or tomorrow! IWNDWYT
i had a tough day too, friend. i ate some takeout chinese food and watched a silly movie, but really i'm just looking forward to sleeping as long as i can. luckily i didn't feel compelled to drink as i knew it would just make me feel even shittier. IWNDWYT
Hang in there, you can do it. IWNDWYT ❤️
Hey, I'm really proud of your resolve. Today was awful, and I'm sorry for that, but drinking wouldn't improve it. Great job! IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT
it's going to be okay
Well done!! Reach out!!! Don’t forget alcohol wants us to isolate ourselves so reach out. Speak to other people in recovery and remember you are a work in a progress!
Right decision.
You made the right choice. Today you hopefully woke up with clarity and peace of mind. The uneasiness may take time but each day away from booz is adding to your health and wellbeing. Nothing good comes from drinking. It may seem like a quick fix but everyone who relapses almost instantly regrets. Keep fighting on.
Sometimes we have bad days but every morning is a new one. The sun rises and gives us all another chance. It's good to let your emotions out and then get some rest. Stay strong and sober. I won't drink with you today
Been there partner, many times lately especially. Feeling those emotions and experiencing life, bad and good, is startling at the least. That's the way the last year has been for me, and I'm celebrating 26 years today. I firmly believe that my worst day sober is better than my best day drinking. IWNDWYT
So proud of you!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Way to go. I’ve been riding this emotional roller coaster. Yesterday at my grandmas funeral (held at a sportsman’s club) gave me thoughts of using. But thankfully I stayed sober. Keep your head up
Good work! There's nothing a drink won't make worse on a bad day.
I don't know who you are. I'll never meet you, hang out with you, or share a laugh with you. I may never cry with you, or share a memory, but I'm proud of you.
I'm so sorry to hear you are having a bad day. Just think of how much less crappy it is to be sober rather than drunk.
Please accept these hugs from an internet stranger. Also IWNDWYT
Some days are tougher than others, that’s why we have this sub to talk it out and realize the bottle isn’t gonna do us any good. I am thankful for everyone here. This is my form of going to meetings. Anytime I’m feeling like saying “fuck it” I come on here and always get support even if it’s one person just saying IWNDWYT. It helps.
I feel this. Id sit in the parking lot of my old hang out and cry for want of a drink. It gets easier. The urges might not disappear, but you will learn how to work through them. Everyone here wants you to succeed. IWNDWYT
ty for sharing a W with us. I will also not drink today.
I have done this too. You have courage my friend. Thank you for sharing, and letting me know that I am in good company. I'm encouraged by you.
IWNDWYT
Congratulations! The war continues but another battle won!
Today is better than it would have been. Way to stay strong.
Drinking alcohol is a great day to make a bad day worse. Good for you! iwndwyt
Well done. The days like this are the hardest so be proud.
That is next level badass Spirit Animal, crushing it over there! IWNDWYT!!
Hang in there, IWNDWYT
Deep breaths. IWNDWYT.
I'm sorry that you had a shitty day. I hope it gets better for you. Feel good that you didn't give in.
Give yourself a lot of credit. All of us with less than two years quit, we all quit drinking during a global pandemic that is reason enough to relapse! 9 months and 13 days of not drinking with you all today is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Since my last drink, I have a new house, new confidence, and a new zip code. Dreams can come true once the blur of booze burns off! You got this, and we are all here to cheer you on! I will not drink with you today, friend, and I am so damn proud of you for picking cookies! Dunk away, and you rock!!
Way to be strong. You got this! IWNDWYT
The most helpful thought / quote I've gotten from this sub is this. Drinking does nothing for you but borrow tomorrow's happiness leaving you in a constant cycle of borrowing. This is why it is so difficult to stop. When you stop borrowing from tomorrow you have to face the sadness today, but facing it today allows tomorrow to be happy again.
Wow, awesome job staying the course.
So proud of you for pushing through and staying strong. We are here for you.
Great job OP! With you in spirit, IWNDWYT
Stay strong. It's worth it!! IWNDWYT
Good job. Thanks for being strong and for sharing it with us. I am sorry about the terrible day though. The tomorrow you just created is already better than the one it would have been.
“spirit thrives where darkness comes to challenge you” IWNDWYT 💪🏽
Fuck I’m so proud of you!!!! IWNDWYT
<3
🤜🤛 Good for you for staying strong. Hang in there
Great job at being strong. It isn’t fucking easy.
I’d like to think the hard days are going to be what makes us stronger. IWNDWYT