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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 (WOOT WOOT!) Feb 16th - Just For Today, We Are NOT Drinking! (self.stopdrinking)
submitted 9 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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[–] LoraxEleven 12 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Putting the steel toes right up the ass of day ten! Sleep still about 50/50 for the most part, but I'm still sober! I'm giving it another day today. Somewhat groggy, but nothing anywhere severe as most all of my hangover days were. My body's beginning to re-adjust, and I'm really, really okay with that.

I will not drink alcohol with you all this day!

And on a side note: today marks two solid months of sobriety for My Girl! So fuckin proud of that sweet-assed motherfucker!!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

One thing I learned after I got sober; I hadn't really slept for years, I'd been passing out. Alcohol suppresses real REM sleep. I was having the most vivid dreams. Eventually it evens out. Also, if you want sugar, eat it. Old AA's call alcohol 'liquid sugar' A piece of cake will kill the cravings.

In general, listen to your body. If you feel tired, don't try to power through. It takes about three months for the body to completely readjust to a sober life.

[–] LoraxEleven 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I didn't know the sugar thing! I'm not big on sweets, so I rarely ever crave them.. We had some dreamcicle ice cream on the night I've gotten the most sleep, so far; now that I've considered it a moment.. Thanks for the tip! I've been trying to let my body do the talking, and so far, so good. I know it's gonna be much longer before I'm normalized, I'm okay with that. I didn't get here quick, it'll be a long road back home. But, I'm on it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Personally, I got sober using AA. I found it was easier to stay sober when I had a bunch of people to call when I wanted to do something bad.

Good luck.

[–] LoraxEleven 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think I'm okay so far. I've got good support around me, at home, and at work. If things get too hard, I'll definitely go to the meetings though. I'd prefer that over the medical route. But, I really think I've got this. Thanks for the mention, though, I have given it a bit of thought already.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The thing about the meetings is that they are a lot of fun. People aren't moping about not being able to drink, they are celebrating being sober daily.

Good luck

[–] LoraxEleven 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Right.

I went to a few meetings a couple of different times (gotta admit they were court ordered) and had really good experience with them. I fell off after a while and eventually went back to casually drinking and on into every day drinking, and eventually into frequent blackout drinking, again. There's nothing bad I can really say about those meetings, it was helpful to have people around me that were really doing the damn thing. And if I get overwhelmed, I will absolutely hit the meetings again, but of my own decision this time.

Thank you for taking the time to remind me that they're there.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Life's easier with friends to help.

[–] LoraxEleven 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

True. For certain.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Enjoy the weekend.

[–] LoraxEleven 2 points 9 months ago

You, too.

[–] Zerlyna 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I’m with ya today. Been working 10 hour days for two weeks and I’m exhausted. But I could have never handled it when drinking. High five to Your Girl!!

[–] LoraxEleven 3 points 9 months ago

I fought through hundred-plus hour weeks while at my worst. Long hours and distraction were seemingly a friend to me. It's slacked some since. And honestly I'm welcoming the lull of just having 40/50 hour weeks right now.

Thanks for the high five, she fucking deserves it, and so much more! So damn proud of that woman! Healing together has been really good for us, so far. Having inspiration that close to me is unimaginably good for me!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

SHABOOYEAH ROLL CALL!! So fucking stoked for you! The first 2 weeks are undoubtedly the hardest and have the worst withdrawal symptoms, at least for me. You've got this shit, i Will not drink with you today!!

[–] LoraxEleven 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Thank you! I'm working on week two, and it's beginning to be more clear to me; realizing I went a lot further than I thought I'd gone. I'm feeling much better in some ways, much different in others: good and harsh. I'm really fighting it off every now and then, but mostly I'm okay.

I got this shit! And so do you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

I feel you, I'm a little over a year at this point, was just talking with my partner about how i cant believe we are both sober now, going to breweries and drinking was leget the majority of our personalities before and our alcoholism kept us from acheiving so much in the past. Pretty soon it will get MUCH easier and it will feel like you are soaring. I even quit smoking pot a few months back. Just dont be afraid to see a doctor if its still rough, I'm on antidepressants to treat the depression and anxiety i was self medicating for with alcohol and copious amounts of weed.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

Keep it rolling!

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Going on 7 years since I've had a drink now but I'm here with yall :) I mean it when I say I'm proud of every one of you.

[–] CheesyGordita 3 points 9 months ago

That’s awesome! Congrats man. I love seeing big numbers like that because it shows me this can be more than a week or a month here or there and can be a real lasting change. I’ll drink something other than alcohol with you today

[–] HopeDrone 5 points 9 months ago

Day 777, still the best decision of my life.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

411 days. Life's good :)

[–] AquaTofana 3 points 9 months ago

Forgot to check in but I'm here! Got distracted today between work, homework, and been gaming with the hubby all evening.

I'm still here, and still sober! (And it's also past midnight where I am 😅), but I didn't drink on Friday, and I won't drink on Saturday either!