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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 April 26th - Just for Today,We are NOT Drinking! (self.stopdrinking)

submitted 5 months ago by Zerlyna to c/stopdrinking

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Happy Friday peeps!! 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/stop drinking 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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[–] rosamundi 6 points 5 months ago

Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT, despite the shock to the system of leaving 24C and sunny and arriving back to 5C and overcast.

[–] DrCatface 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

day ten first proper cravings and horrible gut feeling like impending doom but made it through the day.

[–] Zerlyna 6 points 5 months ago

Welcome to double digits!!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Day 12. Just want to say thank you for all you do. This community really is amazing. I don't really know what my long-term goals are. I just know that the way I had been drinking up until about two weeks ago was leading to worse and worse outcomes and I needed to take a step back. Feeling pretty good. The anxiety of life in general is all still there but at least it isn't compounded by a toxic cloud of guilt and shame. I have a job interview today. Wish me luck!

[–] CheesyGordita 3 points 5 months ago

Good luck! Glad you are here and I know those feelings well

[–] Zerlyna 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Thank you. I needed to hear that today. :) And how was the interview?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Went really well I think, thanks! Trying not to get my hopes up too much, but felt really good. Bonded over some shared interests and felt like I had the headspace to do some proper preparation and clear my mind. Earned myself an extra coke zero after that :)

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