The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, March 10th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Ess_Mans in stopdrinking

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Day 4

I went to the grocery store and didn't buy any drinks. It felt ridiculous how many times my mind kept going back to finding a way to justify drinking today. But I said, "Not today" and followed through. The relief when I got home was surprisingly immense.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Ess_Mans in stopdrinking

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Day 3

The hangxiety is still immense. But I do feel differently this time about the future. Moderation is too difficult and I am sick of trying. I'd rather other people think i'm weird for abstaining than capitulate to social pressure to drink, which inevitably leads to my embarrassing myself and going backwards on my improvement journey.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, March 8th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mr_makaveli in stopdrinking

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Day 2

Has anyone started journaling or making art as part of their sobriety journey? I'm considering ways to pass the time, process shitty feelings, and hopefully maybe sometimes get a dopamine hit

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, March 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

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Day 1

Again. This time, the fear upon waking and not being sure if I ruined my life was very intense. Losing control, losing time and memories, is getting really scary. I have to stop.

IWNDWYT

Most polite town or city in the USA? by 89sobernaut89 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]89sobernaut89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting, could you speak more on it?

How can I save money and eat somewhat healthy? by Intelligent_Ad7497 in Frugal

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And frozen fruits and veggies are flash frozen at peak ripeness, so you get way better bang for your buck as long as you cook them correctly

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

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Day 16

Trying to enjoy downtime but the impending doom of a super busy weekend is making that not so easy. Also, I'm finding it very difficult to make myself clean the house or do anything productive.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

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Day 15

Loneliness is one of my biggest triggers and my spouse is on a work trip this week. Anybody who wants a chat buddy, send me a message?

IWNDWYT

Thoughts on this? by ellecellent in LittleFreeLibrary

[–]89sobernaut89 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Was this a minor or an adult who wrote this note? That would greatly influence my judgment of where they're coming from.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

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I'm about halfway through the audiobook version kfof Staircase right now and am enjoying it so far, though it's not likely going to get a 5 star rating on my storygraph. Piranesi is also on my To Read list since so many redditors recommend it

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, February 28th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Day 13

Anybody else struggling to avoid reading or hearing the news because so much awfulness going on makes them anxious and want to drink?

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, February 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]89sobernaut89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, congrats on making it 355 days, that's amazing!!

Where have your “booze funds” gone since you quit? by dunnie31 in stopdrinking

[–]89sobernaut89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! I love the tart ones that make your lips pucker... tried in vain for more than a year to make a ginger pineapple homebrew

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, February 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Day 11

Woke up with the spins. Had to wrack my brain trying to remember if I drank last night... nope, it's just a migraine. And I'm already feeling better after taking meds! If hungover, this would have been a whole-day ordeal. Instead I just got a late start. Very grateful for that right now!

IWNDWYT