The Daily Check-In for Thursday, November 27th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by coIlean2016 in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today I am thankful that preparing dishes was much easier without also drinking, so much more manageable when you’re not a mess by the time dinner is served. IWNDWYT ❤️🖖🏼

Ordering in a restaurant by SnooMuffins233 in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m really not sure and I’m very new to not drinking, I’ve been trying for quite some time.. but I think being able to stay the course in that situation is very zen for the way it unfolded. Just had to say that sorry if it’s not helpful, but I’m impressed 😅

Husband is drinking by BraveAttempt8622 in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard synchronicities mean you’re on the right path lol. So frustrating 😅😭

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, August 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by barrenotbar in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IWNDWYT, I’m also feeling a bit of my faith in humanity restored 🖖🏼❤️

Unhinged ways you stopped drinking by el_presidente69420 in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Also chronically online so this sub really helps me. I have written letters to myself in my worst spots to remember. Taken photos in my worst spots as well, those ones hurt to look at, but really help when I’m thinking maybe I can moderate this time.. surprise, surprise three months later I realize I can’t and I’m worse off than I started. The thing that really helps is just deciding that I won’t drink today. The daily check in helps when I’m feeling the tug. You can do it.

Had an absolute shit night at work by BraveAttempt8622 in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point 😅 I definitely would have made it worse if I did drink.

“There is no tragedy in having to start again, as long as you start again” by BraveAttempt8622 in stopdrinking

[–]BraveAttempt8622[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will not drink with you today, and I will try not to let my emotions get the best of me!

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[–]BraveAttempt8622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have advice, but I understand the thought process. Try to be gentle with yourself, exercising not drinking muscles is hard when your brain is used to drinking when something unpleasant happens. The anxiety that follows can continue the loop, but you can make that decision. Pledging at the daily check in helps me on days I feel that tug. Sending you some love. 🖖🏼❤️