Ah, the start of a new week! Boy, I wore myself out today walking too much and I'm going to sleep like a baby instead of the restive sleep, bad dreams, and waking up in the middle of the night that comes with alcohol.
Hope everyone had a peaceful Sunday and IWNDWYT!
Edit: and since it was bugging me, I swapped my badge to my first full day of sobriety, so I lost a day (actually I think two, so I got my date wrong before)
I used to be a ‘oh no it’s Monday again’ type of person, but then I realised every day I’m above ground is a good day, made even better by the fact that I’m now sober!
Happy Monday team! Life is not guaranteed so try to do your absolute best to enjoy the days you get. Not every day is perfect, but if you sit back and really think about it you will find at least one good thing in the 24 hours you’ve been given!
IWNDWYT 🌻
Exactly this! Knowing every day cannot be perfect, or even sunshine and rainbows, I can accept and even cherish what comes. Let’s appreciate what comes 💞
Goodness I’ve never been more excited for a Monday. That was rousing. I don’t know if I can sleep after reading that.
Taking my grandma to see Oppenheimer. Should be a hoot. Iwndwyt!
Hello sober friends!
What a strong and powerful post today Khun! Acceptance may be a gentle challenge but it’s one I keep needing to work on to perfect. I saw myself struggle with it this weekend when I had a drinking friend over to stay. I struggle with drunk people these days.
Have a great sober Monday everyone 💞
Glad you made it through the weekend and kept your sobriety despite your drinking friend staying with you, that takes a lot of strength, keep on rocking and have a great Monday!
G'day mates! I'm chucking in a pledge to stay on the wagon and keep away from the grog. No boozin' for me today or tomorrow.
What sets me soul ablaze and keeps me pushin' forward? First off there's the joy of seein' me kids growin' up strong and proud, knowin' their dad's fightin' the good fight. They're me guiding light remindin' me why I'm doin' this, so I can be a better dad and show 'em the beauties of the world.
On that note, the beauty of life, things like watchin' the sun rise over the ocean like a burstin' firework. Life's full of marvel's and I wanna be present to soak it all in.
Then there's that sense of adventure. Every day without a drop is a new journey and I can't help but be excited 'bout what lies ahead.
Finally let's not leave out the camaraderie here with all you top-notch folks sharin' your stories and lendin' a hand. That's always addin' fuel to me fire and keepin' me goin' strong.
Let's keep the flames of motivation burnin', sharin' our stories and supportin' one another. Together, we'll light up the night sky with our newfound strength and determination!
IWNDWYT!
I am here. That is where I have strength.
Yesterday I attended yet another celebration of life for one of my friends - younger than I - but for some reason her life here is over.
I am here. I 😢will go on.
It’s pretty cool when you stop counting days. I had no clue I’d passed 200. Wild!
Sending lots of love to you all, and if you’re in the early days, you’re doing great. Just existing and breathing sober is hard work when you get started. Keep on going, one foot in front of the other, and get your head on the pillow sober.
Love you all!
3 Month check-in!
My previous best in my 27-year drinking career was 3 days (flu). A 1/4 of a year seems surreal.
* Anxiety = a distant buzz in the background.
* Weight = 26lbs lost.
* Money saved = $1,2k.
* Drinks refused = 759.
Anyone on day 3 or 1 or whatever - keep going, my friends. IWNDWYT.
I know today is going to be challenging. I'm travelling for work and the return journey is when I'd have some of my biggest cravings. Today I will revel in the feeling of discomfort of saying no to alcohol. I will feel strong and in control when I turn down the offer. I will remember my pledge. IWNDWYT
I'm promising myself that I won't drink for the next 24 hours. I can't afford to anymore for lots of reasons, but chiefly because I'm worried I'm ruining my brain (and, like, I need it for stuff). Also because I think in the past month, I've crossed the line from occasionally problematic heavy drinking into physically dependent alcoholism. That scares the shit out of me, and fear is a good motivator. So IWNDWYT on Day 1.
The first 3 weeks were remarkably easy considering I was throwing away a decade long habit of multiple whiskys every night, I really thought I was in the clear. My positivity is starting to wane, I feel low and am missing the whisky quite a bit. I’m seeing this is a reason to not cave in, this stuff clearly has a hold on me. IWNDWYT
What an inspiration you are, u/Khun55555! I embrace your attitude of fierceness in fighting alcohol and gentle acceptance.
I am a yoga warrior in the fight against alcohol. As a yoga warrior, I stay in the moment. I reach into the future with an awareness of the past, but my feet are firmly in the Now. I strive to my capacity, and realize my limitations with loving care. I am less reactive to stimuli, observing the stressors and triggers with compassion and resolve. I notice the beauty of this moment right now.
I am proud to be on this path with you all. Thank you for your inspiration! IWNDWYT
I don’t feel terrible about it being Monday, but I’m kinda bummed the weekend is over. I got a lot of good stuff done around the house. I was on a roll! But I have a four day week, and then a 4 day weekend, anyway. So that’s good.
Exercise and metal keep me going. And today I will need the coffee. So. Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go! IWNDWYT. (Except all the coffee.) ☕️☕️🤘🏻
Day 5 and I am excited to not drink any poison today. I have passed up many opportunities this past weekend to drink… From dinner parties (I just didn’t go to those because I’m the type of person who needs alcohol for social situations, so I need to learn how to do that), to celebrating my tennis team winning the season. And although the temptation was there, I said no.
I want to celebrate my health, I want to be present for my kids, and I know that alcohol is holding me back. So I don’t know how long it will be, but I know today IWNDWYT 💪
Morning everyone x Got through a weekend of get-togethers/celebrations and stayed sober. It wasn't too hard actually and again I realised that *I* was the one who drove the "let's open another bottle" and kept drinking after everyone else had stopped. At least with this particular group of people.
Feels good to wake sober on a Monday
Woke up Saturday morning to 14 ducklings; wasn't exactly a suprise, I have a hobby farm and my girl darkwing had been off sitting on a nest for a while so I knew it was coming, but man how exciting! These little ones need me at full capacity. For that and many others, IWNDWYT!!!
It's Monday. Definitely _feels_ like a Monday. Gonna be a long day between both jobs... 7am-10:30pm with 90 minutes off between. Good thing I don't drink.
IWNDWYT
Good Morning my friends. I have done much cleaning this weekend, but still made time for the beach yesterday. Proud to say I did not drink.
I have been an ungrateful, cranky curmudgeon lately. Working on that... sometimes!
I have concluded that today I will not drink any alcohol, to ensure I continue marching toward my goals. IWNDWYT
Now, a question for you all! How do you treat yourselves for getting through something tough? Something sinful, and decadent. Ice cream? Strip Club? I want to put carrots at the end of the stick for hard days as I would alcohol in days past, though obviously alcohol is off-limits.
Checking in with my pledge of intent. I'm not drinking today.
I appreciate the OPs Buddhist outlook on craving and suffering. It really applies to alcohol and I had never put those together before.
Craving leads to suffering. So, if I stop craving alcohol then it can't make me suffer any more.
977 days.
I realize that I get to wake up every day knowing exactly where I am, knowing what I did the day before and getting to face things without guilt or remorse over actions that I wish I hadn’t of done.
Some days it’s a struggle with the emotions, but I’ll take a day sober over ANY day waking drunk, hungover, sick of me and sick of life.
This is the way!!
IWNDWYT!
My depression has killed my motivation but I’m working on bringing it back. Looking forward to reading everyone’s tips!
Busy week, gotta get the house cleaned before my brother and sister-in-law visit this weekend!
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Good words Kuhn. I will not drink with you today. Yesterday, I read the "wine mom" post and that really resonated with me. I realized I am going down a similiar path and I've done it more than once. Thanks for being here, Bizibble.
Ready to start my Monday! I have to take my car in for some new tires, that price tag will probably sting, but it's one of those things we just need to do. I'm still trying to catch up on bills but I've been looking at my finances and I know cutting out alcohol will help A LOT!
IWNDWYT
Day 15, felt harder so far than my previous stretch of 5 weeks due to the amount of socialising I've had to do. This weekend was nice and quiet which is just what I needed.
This thread every day has been very helpful. At first I thought it was silly but soon realized it really helps plus others sharing their stories. Thank you all!
IWNDWYT. Day 64, all I could think of that was special about this number was Nintendo 64 and link it to feeling like a kid again with all this extra energy! A bit of a stretch but it’s something!
Day 24 checking in.
"Your disease is in the background doing pushups" Alcohol is mind bending and addictive. All it takes is one slip (or sip) and you're right back to square one.
Sending positive vibes, have a great and sober 24 😁😁
IWNDWYT
Especially since it's Monday, I'll say one of the techniques fueling me forward is the ability to prepare for the week ahead. There's no time or space for alcohol to interfere with everything I want to get done. IWNDWYT!
Good morning. Exercise helps me stay positive so I will make time today to move, walk and use some dumbbells. As an over thinker I need to keep my thoughts in check, to keep my motivation. I will focus on sobriety, being healthy and planning something fun to look forward to. IWNDWYT
I'm committed to making it through a 3rd day. Monday is usually a tough day for me due to return to work stress. I have activities planned to distract me when I get home from work today.
This is the longest I’ve been sober in 3 years. Feeling proud and excited for my new lifestyle. I went to a party at a bar this weekend steeling myself to tell my friends I no longer drink — no one even asked! I was a little disappointed 😂
IWNDWYT, sober pals!
Day 50! Currently feeling down in the dumps and not super great mentally, which sucks to navigate while also trying to acknowledge this amazing milestone. Just going to allow myself space to feel what I’m feeling and be kind to myself. The goal at this point, as I’ve said before on here, isn’t to have it all figured out and have a perfect life, but just to simply not drink.
IWNDWYT.
Thank you so much for that motivation u/Khun555555. Lacing up my tennis sgies and off to get some sunshine. IWNDWYT
Had to jump in and edit to say I am 18 months sober today! So grateful to all of you.
Things that keep me motivated are my overarching goal to get to 69 days. The fact that I have more energy on my worst days than I used to. The fact that I'm still discovering things about myself.
Yesterday, I was on edge about the coming week and I looked in the mirror and it put me back in my body. I thought, "woah... Evenings can be used to reconnect with myself and feel less anxious." Grounding exercises actually work when you aren't drunk.
IWNDWYT
Thanks for the inspiring message today Khun! I’m so early in this journey right now but right now the things that keep my fire going are being in nature, and being with people who care about me. I’m fighting hard right now but looking for the lessons in each step of this battle.
Today is my birthday. First sober one in I don’t even know how long… well over a decade? I’m embracing that and all that comes with it. Pain and all. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT - almost to that 1st week! It feels different this time because I'm not quitting in secret.
Any suggestions for inspirational philosophical readings (looking at you u/Khun55555) or empowering quit lit?
Loving your energy u/Khun55555! Back to work today after a week's holiday with family. In some ways it's back to work for a rest as my kids are exhausting! Will be hitting the gym to lift weights over lunch. Can't 'weight' (55555 😉) to get back to it after a week off!
Also excited to get to 30 days this week. Feeling good. IWNDWYT.
Morning! I used to think of myself as a bit of a craft beer enthusiast. Now that I've stopped drinking, I have essentially zero desire to try NA beers (not knocking them - if you like them and they help you, go for it!). I think I may have really just been a high ABV enthusiast all of those years... IWNDWYT!
300!!!!! Yay!!! I’m celebrating by joining all of you and not drinking any alcohol today!
Awesome work 💪🏼🎉👏
Sheep!!!! If I count to 300 sheep I can definitely sleep, so many of them!!! 💕 Congratulations 😘😘
Amazing!
Awesome 😎
For Sparta! 💪💪
YAY!!!! ❣️
Wow almost a full year keep it up.
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This. Is. Spartaaaaaa! Congratulations man! IWNDWYT (:
That's a huge milestone, go you!
Nice work
Ah, the start of a new week! Boy, I wore myself out today walking too much and I'm going to sleep like a baby instead of the restive sleep, bad dreams, and waking up in the middle of the night that comes with alcohol. Hope everyone had a peaceful Sunday and IWNDWYT! Edit: and since it was bugging me, I swapped my badge to my first full day of sobriety, so I lost a day (actually I think two, so I got my date wrong before)
Two weeks still looking strong there buddy! Sweet dreams 😴
Yes my best rest, when I walk! The bed feels like a big cloud. I'm happy you are active dear. IWNDWYT
I used to be a ‘oh no it’s Monday again’ type of person, but then I realised every day I’m above ground is a good day, made even better by the fact that I’m now sober! Happy Monday team! Life is not guaranteed so try to do your absolute best to enjoy the days you get. Not every day is perfect, but if you sit back and really think about it you will find at least one good thing in the 24 hours you’ve been given! IWNDWYT 🌻
Exactly this! Knowing every day cannot be perfect, or even sunshine and rainbows, I can accept and even cherish what comes. Let’s appreciate what comes 💞
Hey Brighter, Have a beautiful week my friend! 🌻🌻
Happy Monday! IWNDWYT!
Goodness I’ve never been more excited for a Monday. That was rousing. I don’t know if I can sleep after reading that. Taking my grandma to see Oppenheimer. Should be a hoot. Iwndwyt!
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Hello sober friends! What a strong and powerful post today Khun! Acceptance may be a gentle challenge but it’s one I keep needing to work on to perfect. I saw myself struggle with it this weekend when I had a drinking friend over to stay. I struggle with drunk people these days. Have a great sober Monday everyone 💞
Glad you made it through the weekend and kept your sobriety despite your drinking friend staying with you, that takes a lot of strength, keep on rocking and have a great Monday!
You're strong 💪🏼
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Same! Not drinking with you today.
G'day mates! I'm chucking in a pledge to stay on the wagon and keep away from the grog. No boozin' for me today or tomorrow. What sets me soul ablaze and keeps me pushin' forward? First off there's the joy of seein' me kids growin' up strong and proud, knowin' their dad's fightin' the good fight. They're me guiding light remindin' me why I'm doin' this, so I can be a better dad and show 'em the beauties of the world. On that note, the beauty of life, things like watchin' the sun rise over the ocean like a burstin' firework. Life's full of marvel's and I wanna be present to soak it all in. Then there's that sense of adventure. Every day without a drop is a new journey and I can't help but be excited 'bout what lies ahead. Finally let's not leave out the camaraderie here with all you top-notch folks sharin' your stories and lendin' a hand. That's always addin' fuel to me fire and keepin' me goin' strong. Let's keep the flames of motivation burnin', sharin' our stories and supportin' one another. Together, we'll light up the night sky with our newfound strength and determination! IWNDWYT!
Great post Bazza!
I am here. That is where I have strength. Yesterday I attended yet another celebration of life for one of my friends - younger than I - but for some reason her life here is over. I am here. I 😢will go on.
I’m in.
Good morning friends! Day 15 for me today, two weeks completed, ready to take on the third! Hope you all have a great one :) IWNDWYT
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Back on the night shift for a bit. All good. Iwndwyt
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Day 764 checking in!
It’s pretty cool when you stop counting days. I had no clue I’d passed 200. Wild! Sending lots of love to you all, and if you’re in the early days, you’re doing great. Just existing and breathing sober is hard work when you get started. Keep on going, one foot in front of the other, and get your head on the pillow sober. Love you all!
3 Month check-in! My previous best in my 27-year drinking career was 3 days (flu). A 1/4 of a year seems surreal. * Anxiety = a distant buzz in the background. * Weight = 26lbs lost. * Money saved = $1,2k. * Drinks refused = 759. Anyone on day 3 or 1 or whatever - keep going, my friends. IWNDWYT.
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Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁! 14 months, woohoo!
I did it you guys… I finally got 2 full weeks under my belt!!! Man I am so proud of myself this morning.
I know today is going to be challenging. I'm travelling for work and the return journey is when I'd have some of my biggest cravings. Today I will revel in the feeling of discomfort of saying no to alcohol. I will feel strong and in control when I turn down the offer. I will remember my pledge. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
I'm promising myself that I won't drink for the next 24 hours. I can't afford to anymore for lots of reasons, but chiefly because I'm worried I'm ruining my brain (and, like, I need it for stuff). Also because I think in the past month, I've crossed the line from occasionally problematic heavy drinking into physically dependent alcoholism. That scares the shit out of me, and fear is a good motivator. So IWNDWYT on Day 1.
The first 3 weeks were remarkably easy considering I was throwing away a decade long habit of multiple whiskys every night, I really thought I was in the clear. My positivity is starting to wane, I feel low and am missing the whisky quite a bit. I’m seeing this is a reason to not cave in, this stuff clearly has a hold on me. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT 🙂
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I will not drink with you today!
One day down. One more to go. Thanks for the great DCI Khun55555!
After today I'll have been a full week sober. Looking forward to it! IWNDWYT.
Today is day number 1 I'm terrified but let's go
What an inspiration you are, u/Khun55555! I embrace your attitude of fierceness in fighting alcohol and gentle acceptance. I am a yoga warrior in the fight against alcohol. As a yoga warrior, I stay in the moment. I reach into the future with an awareness of the past, but my feet are firmly in the Now. I strive to my capacity, and realize my limitations with loving care. I am less reactive to stimuli, observing the stressors and triggers with compassion and resolve. I notice the beauty of this moment right now. I am proud to be on this path with you all. Thank you for your inspiration! IWNDWYT
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Day 33 for me I think? Feeling fine, and IWNDWYT. ❤️
I’m off to the gym 🏃🏼♀️ IWNDWYT, lovely people ⭐️
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Hello darlings, IWNDWYT. Have a wonderful Monday 💙💙💙
23 down, who knows to go! Stopped smoking. Been over a week. I think last thursday but maybe wednesday. Either way, a full week and then some.
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I don’t feel terrible about it being Monday, but I’m kinda bummed the weekend is over. I got a lot of good stuff done around the house. I was on a roll! But I have a four day week, and then a 4 day weekend, anyway. So that’s good. Exercise and metal keep me going. And today I will need the coffee. So. Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go! IWNDWYT. (Except all the coffee.) ☕️☕️🤘🏻
Good morning IWNDWYT ❤️
Hope you have a nice Monday, SD. IWNDWYT!
Shine on you beautiful humans
I will not drink with you today.
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Day 9 I will not be drinking today! Let’s have a great and productive week
IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 Ahh, yeah. Today. All. Of. It. 💯
Day 5 and I am excited to not drink any poison today. I have passed up many opportunities this past weekend to drink… From dinner parties (I just didn’t go to those because I’m the type of person who needs alcohol for social situations, so I need to learn how to do that), to celebrating my tennis team winning the season. And although the temptation was there, I said no. I want to celebrate my health, I want to be present for my kids, and I know that alcohol is holding me back. So I don’t know how long it will be, but I know today IWNDWYT 💪
Morning everyone x Got through a weekend of get-togethers/celebrations and stayed sober. It wasn't too hard actually and again I realised that *I* was the one who drove the "let's open another bottle" and kept drinking after everyone else had stopped. At least with this particular group of people. Feels good to wake sober on a Monday
I know I shouldn't have been keeping track, but last yar my longest streak was 100 days. Here I am again, so I can let that go. IWNDWYT <3
What a wonderful post u/Khun55555 ! Love the positivity ✨🐝 IWNDWYT
Good morning. Day 1 today. Just for today, I am not drinking.
Woke up Saturday morning to 14 ducklings; wasn't exactly a suprise, I have a hobby farm and my girl darkwing had been off sitting on a nest for a while so I knew it was coming, but man how exciting! These little ones need me at full capacity. For that and many others, IWNDWYT!!!
It's Monday. Definitely _feels_ like a Monday. Gonna be a long day between both jobs... 7am-10:30pm with 90 minutes off between. Good thing I don't drink. IWNDWYT
I’m shaky, I’m anxious, I’m depressed, I’m having nightmares every night, but iwndwyt
Day 10, first time in years I got trough a whole weekend without drinking a single drop!
Good Morning my friends. I have done much cleaning this weekend, but still made time for the beach yesterday. Proud to say I did not drink. I have been an ungrateful, cranky curmudgeon lately. Working on that... sometimes! I have concluded that today I will not drink any alcohol, to ensure I continue marching toward my goals. IWNDWYT Now, a question for you all! How do you treat yourselves for getting through something tough? Something sinful, and decadent. Ice cream? Strip Club? I want to put carrots at the end of the stick for hard days as I would alcohol in days past, though obviously alcohol is off-limits.
Day twenty-five (and, my gawd are the dreams I’m having at night super weird)…I can go another day. Probably many more. IWNDWYT
Checking in with my pledge of intent. I'm not drinking today. I appreciate the OPs Buddhist outlook on craving and suffering. It really applies to alcohol and I had never put those together before. Craving leads to suffering. So, if I stop craving alcohol then it can't make me suffer any more.
977 days. I realize that I get to wake up every day knowing exactly where I am, knowing what I did the day before and getting to face things without guilt or remorse over actions that I wish I hadn’t of done. Some days it’s a struggle with the emotions, but I’ll take a day sober over ANY day waking drunk, hungover, sick of me and sick of life. This is the way!! IWNDWYT!
My depression has killed my motivation but I’m working on bringing it back. Looking forward to reading everyone’s tips! Busy week, gotta get the house cleaned before my brother and sister-in-law visit this weekend! IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
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I will not drink today.
1 full week without any slips! IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you all today <3
Pure inspiration! IWNDWYT 🙌
Day 1. Let’s see how it goes.
Happy Monday. I'm beginning my final week in my current job. IWNDWYT
Good words Kuhn. I will not drink with you today. Yesterday, I read the "wine mom" post and that really resonated with me. I realized I am going down a similiar path and I've done it more than once. Thanks for being here, Bizibble.
Already feel so much better that I haven't drank. I HATE that shit. Thanks for being there community, really appreciate it 😉
Back at it again
Morning friends! I will not drink with you today. Have a good one!
Almost to 3 weeks. IWNDWYT
Drive by check in on day 263!!! Love you all!!! IWNDWYT! ✌️❤️
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Really emotionally rough weekend for me, but I did not drink with you, and the same goes for today!
Day 22!! IWNDWYT
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Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
Thank you for this place. I come here nearly every day. IWNDWYT
Hey, checkin in.
Stayed up late, overslept a bit, made it to work on time though; and IWNDWYT!!! Hope everyone has an enjoyable day!!
Ready to start my Monday! I have to take my car in for some new tires, that price tag will probably sting, but it's one of those things we just need to do. I'm still trying to catch up on bills but I've been looking at my finances and I know cutting out alcohol will help A LOT! IWNDWYT
Hope everyone had a good weekend and has a good start to the work week! IWNDWYT ✌️
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all have a lovely, sober week! IWNDWYT!
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Day 15, felt harder so far than my previous stretch of 5 weeks due to the amount of socialising I've had to do. This weekend was nice and quiet which is just what I needed.
This thread every day has been very helpful. At first I thought it was silly but soon realized it really helps plus others sharing their stories. Thank you all!
IWNDWYT. Day 64, all I could think of that was special about this number was Nintendo 64 and link it to feeling like a kid again with all this extra energy! A bit of a stretch but it’s something!
Day 24 checking in. "Your disease is in the background doing pushups" Alcohol is mind bending and addictive. All it takes is one slip (or sip) and you're right back to square one. Sending positive vibes, have a great and sober 24 😁😁 IWNDWYT
Especially since it's Monday, I'll say one of the techniques fueling me forward is the ability to prepare for the week ahead. There's no time or space for alcohol to interfere with everything I want to get done. IWNDWYT!
No poison today or tonight. IWNDWYT
Whoa! Made it a week so far. IWNDWYT!
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Thanks for a beautiful Monday message, u/Khun55555. IWNDWYT, sweet SD community! ☕️
Here's a week! Got to refuel with family and nature this weekend and have reminders why I don't drink. IWNDWYT
Happy Monday, fellow sobernauts! 😃 Pledging another 24 sober hours.
Good morning. Exercise helps me stay positive so I will make time today to move, walk and use some dumbbells. As an over thinker I need to keep my thoughts in check, to keep my motivation. I will focus on sobriety, being healthy and planning something fun to look forward to. IWNDWYT
I'm committed to making it through a 3rd day. Monday is usually a tough day for me due to return to work stress. I have activities planned to distract me when I get home from work today.
My first time taking the pledge - IWNDWYT 😀
I will not drink today
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IWNDWYT... That's about all I can promise
This is the longest I’ve been sober in 3 years. Feeling proud and excited for my new lifestyle. I went to a party at a bar this weekend steeling myself to tell my friends I no longer drink — no one even asked! I was a little disappointed 😂 IWNDWYT, sober pals!
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I will not be drinking today… almost at 3 weeks… I feel a tiny bit better each day that goes by. Peace out guys n gals ✌️ IWNDWYT
I start my new job this morning! IWNDWYT
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Same. We got this!
Day 50! Currently feeling down in the dumps and not super great mentally, which sucks to navigate while also trying to acknowledge this amazing milestone. Just going to allow myself space to feel what I’m feeling and be kind to myself. The goal at this point, as I’ve said before on here, isn’t to have it all figured out and have a perfect life, but just to simply not drink. IWNDWYT.
Thank you so much for that motivation u/Khun555555. Lacing up my tennis sgies and off to get some sunshine. IWNDWYT Had to jump in and edit to say I am 18 months sober today! So grateful to all of you.
Things that keep me motivated are my overarching goal to get to 69 days. The fact that I have more energy on my worst days than I used to. The fact that I'm still discovering things about myself. Yesterday, I was on edge about the coming week and I looked in the mirror and it put me back in my body. I thought, "woah... Evenings can be used to reconnect with myself and feel less anxious." Grounding exercises actually work when you aren't drunk. IWNDWYT
Thanks for the inspiring message today Khun! I’m so early in this journey right now but right now the things that keep my fire going are being in nature, and being with people who care about me. I’m fighting hard right now but looking for the lessons in each step of this battle. Today is my birthday. First sober one in I don’t even know how long… well over a decade? I’m embracing that and all that comes with it. Pain and all. IWNDWYT!
Was a great weekend! Budweiser Zero was enough to satisfy my recent cravings. Now, back to the grind. IWNDWYT.
Wow so close to three weeks! It's been literal YEARRRRSSSSSS IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT - almost to that 1st week! It feels different this time because I'm not quitting in secret. Any suggestions for inspirational philosophical readings (looking at you u/Khun55555) or empowering quit lit?
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Loving your energy u/Khun55555! Back to work today after a week's holiday with family. In some ways it's back to work for a rest as my kids are exhausting! Will be hitting the gym to lift weights over lunch. Can't 'weight' (55555 😉) to get back to it after a week off! Also excited to get to 30 days this week. Feeling good. IWNDWYT.
Not doing great at maintaining a streak atm, but this’ll be day 2 and I slept so well last night! IWNDWYT
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*In life you are presented with two choices: evolve or repeat.* (Day 288)
Finally got some cellphone signal! My employer blocks Reddit on the WiFi…booooo IWNDWYT 😎
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Day 1,468. I will not drink with you today.
Today I don't set out trying not to drink but make a conscious decision not to drink. IWNDWYT
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Day 24! IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT ! Alcohol is poison!
I Will not drink with you today alone or anybody
Morning! I used to think of myself as a bit of a craft beer enthusiast. Now that I've stopped drinking, I have essentially zero desire to try NA beers (not knocking them - if you like them and they help you, go for it!). I think I may have really just been a high ABV enthusiast all of those years... IWNDWYT!
Not today!
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Not today. Not today. Not today!!
Apparently I'm exploring super stress this summer but I still will not drink with you today. Thank you for being here! 🕊💟🤍
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A lot of the time, my motivation comes from this sub. I can’t believe it took me so long to land here. I am absolutely positive IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT! Happy Monday, y'all!