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The Daily Check-In for Thursday August 17th - Just for Today, We are NOT Drinking! (self.stopdrinking)
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Who else is staying ethanol -free with me this day Post-Hump? πŸ’œ

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[–] Newstart 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This is day one for me. Every night I was drinking over 350ml of vodka/whiskey even though I know it’s not good for my health. So on Sunday I decided that would be my last glass. Monday I tapered with 6 beers then 4 beers on Tuesday, and 0 alcohol on Wednesday. I woke up so proud even if it’s barely one day. But my motivation is to the roof for now. Wish me luck as I know some hard days are waiting ahead.

[–] Spacebar 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When I quit, I talked to my doctor and was honest with him. That was scary, but I did it. Doctors don't judge you, they want to help you.

I got on an antidepressant, a drug called naltrexone, and was prescribed vitamins that my drinking was keeping my body from absorbing.

I then changed my routine. I drove home from work a different way and to different stores so I would not pass my usual drinking places and liquor stores.

Great job on deciding to cut the poison out of your life.

[–] Newstart 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your experience. I can’t wait to talk about alcohol as my past my life like you.

[–] Zerlyna 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The first few days are the roughest. We are here for you!!

[–] Newstart 0 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the support

[–] blenderwig 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm so proud of you!

[–] Newstart 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you stranger, your message comes at the right time. Because during the day I really don’t care for alcohol nor have any urges for it. My demons comes after I finish house chores and put my kids to sleep. Thank you for the motivation.

[–] blenderwig 2 points 1 year ago

I'm the same way, it's the evening cool down that is my biggest trigger. I now know that drinking at night actually makes me sleep worse and feel worse, it's not the stress reliever I always thought it was. It's also not a reward for a day well done anymore. Getting out of that mindset does take a little bit. I believe in you, you can do this!

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

IWNDWYT

I wanted to drink on Monday, but called off my plans. It felt so good, I kept it up on Tuesday too. Wednesday was too busy to drink, and today I went to the convenience store and realized as I was walking past the booze to get what I wanted that I didn’t even want to drink today.

So here we go, we’ve got this!

[–] Zerlyna 2 points 1 year ago

Wonderful! πŸ₯°

[–] Spacebar 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I will not drink today.

[–] Zerlyna 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How’s the headache?

[–] Spacebar 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good! I went back to bed for a nap and it went away. I may or may not have eaten too much bacon the say before. Lol.

[–] Zerlyna 3 points 1 year ago

There is no such thing as too much bacon. πŸ˜‰

[–] avguser 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Making a big pot of coffee to help me tackle the day and IWNDWYT.

[–] blenderwig 1 points 1 year ago

Coffee is soooo good. IWNDWYT

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I'm in!

[–] blenderwig 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yesterday went so well, totally in the flow! Day 14 for me, looking forward to seeing what comes along today. Not drinking poisonous alcohol today, I'm in!

[–] Zerlyna 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Congrats on two weeks (again!) 😁 70 is the new goal! πŸ˜‰

[–] blenderwig 2 points 1 year ago

I so appreciate your cheerleading and support...to 70 and beyond!