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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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The Daily Checkin for Friday January 19th - Just For Today, We Are NOT Drinking! (self.stopdrinking)

submitted 10 months ago by Zerlyna to c/stopdrinking

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We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we’re here together!

Welcome to the 24 hour pledge! I’m pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same.

Maybe you’re new to c/stopdrinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you’re like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you’ve been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.

It doesn’t matter if you’re still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!

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[–] VishousDeelishous 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I've been working on not drinking in my home by myself. It's been a struggle sometimes, and there are days where I end up having a beer. But it's been stopping there at a beer. Not killing half a 1/5 of bourbon sitting alone in my office.

I won't be drinking today. Sticking to my flavored waters.

Good luck out there everyone, and take care.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Tapering off is a valid quiting strategy, have you tried any Nonalcoholic beers yet? They really helped me quit.

[–] Zerlyna 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I drank those at first. Surprised how much like Heineken zero tasted like the real thing. Then realized how much I hated the taste without a buzz afterward. 🤣

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Athletic NA has really helped me.

[–] Zerlyna 3 points 10 months ago

I’ve heard those are great!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Seconding! They taste pretty decent

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Surprisingly I still quite like the taste of Corona, Heineken 0, etc!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Walking to the store in the snow for Sparkling Water instead of Beer! I will not drink with you today!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Sparkling water is so OP, I've been chugging lemon-lime PC bubble water like no one's business trying to cut out beer.

I kinda want to invest in a sodastream now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Holy shit i forgot about sodastream, def gonna have to save up for one of those.

[–] CheesyGordita 3 points 10 months ago

If you have a Costco membership or know someone who does, their package deal is a lot cheaper than Amazon or in other retail stores. They will sometimes go on sale for like $30 off too. We got a sodastream terra bundle with two tanks and two bottles for like $70 when other places they are like $120

[–] CheesyGordita 5 points 10 months ago

Finally Friday! Not drinking today!

[–] AquaTofana 4 points 10 months ago

It's finally Friday!!!! IWNDWYT!