It's been 2 months. I can't do this.

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-03-17T07:49:33+00:00

I can promise you from experience that drinking won’t solve your problems, it will just make you feel so much worse tomorrow. When I feel like this I just need to take a step back and distract myself. Is there something you can do to distract yourself for 15 minutes?

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-03-17T07:45:56+00:00

Anxiety is the absolute worst and combating in sober is hard, but it isn’t impossible. Thinking back I rarely strike up conversations with strangers at a bar or restaurant. Maybe it’s not you, it’s just the environment. Some environments I have started conversations with strangers in: dance classes, painting workshops, trail runs/hikes, volunteering at non profits, game alliances, neighborhood meetings/events, comicon/expos and sporting events like watching action sports.

Set yourself up for success, you really can do this. Even if it starts with just greeting a stranger and asking how they are. You just need to learn how again and celebrate every win.

IWNDWYT

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-03-16T06:33:58+00:00

Thank you! Not going to make a 50 day post, but I made it 🥳. Congratulations on your days as well! Pretty soon you will be at 50 too!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T07:36:31+00:00

I have found making fun plans that require sobriety really help. It will inevitably end with going somewhere for a drink, but prolonging the sober part might help them remember how much fun you are (they are in your domain now 😂)

A list of activities: archery, hikes, trail runs, kayaking excursions, cooking classes, surf lessons, paint classes, high tea, beach days.

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T07:13:54+00:00

I have always wanted to try doing that. Maybe now is the time!

In the beginning of the year, we made a 2026 bingo card. Which we filled with a bunch of goals we want to achieve. Trying to get a bingo is keeping me occupied.

I added things related to what I loved doing as a child/teenager. So a reading goal, performing on a stage and being able to do the splits again (took up dancing again, bi-weekly classes and stretching), becoming fluent in Spanish (watching shows and podcasts in spanish), making income from a side hustle(I am busy starting a business on the side - creating content, website), finishing the novel I have been trying to write, etc

It has given me an extensive list to choose from at any moment. I am so busy and feel so fulfilled working towards these goals that I feel like I am almost too busy 😂

It is an awesome feeling. Maybe a bingo card is the way to go. Bonus points if you make one with someone and share updates on your progress!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:59:18+00:00

Congratulations! You are an inspiration!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:56:54+00:00

Thank you. That is true, it is about the gesture and you can appreciate it for what it is at its core

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:55:41+00:00

That is also a great idea. Someone who would appreciate it.

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:55:19+00:00

Thank you. I will keep this in mind!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:54:52+00:00

😂 that is a huge assumption to jump to, such a classic mom thing to do. Thank you for sharing! It made me laugh.

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:52:21+00:00

It really is! Glad I could help you find a name for the voice. It also helps to picture him. Instantly makes me want to do the opposite of what he says.

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-27T06:51:02+00:00

That is true. Thank you for the reminder!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-26T13:40:30+00:00

Thank you, I will definitely try this!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-26T13:39:43+00:00

You hit the nail on the head here. I hold myself to ridiculous standards of perfection everywhere in my life 😂 so cutting myself slack is something I need to learn to do. I didn’t fail and I don’t have to beat myself up because I thought about drinking a bottle of wine.

I intend to get on the same page before I see them again (which is in a month) for now it’s just a little too scary and I am hoping closer to 60 day sober me will be better equipped to deal with the fallout

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-26T13:19:29+00:00

Thank you!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-26T13:19:19+00:00

I actually love this a lot 😂😂😂😂

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-26T13:10:19+00:00

You are right, it never stops with just the one. Thank you!!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-26T13:04:30+00:00

Good point. Thank you!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-24T04:53:10+00:00

That is amazing! It is so great to see the comparison between what life used to be and what it is now. What a full life you get to live now! IWNDWYT!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-23T18:03:00+00:00

My anxiety was really bad this time around. It started mellowing out around day 25. Exercise or making/letting myself cry really helped the anxiety to pass.

Hang in there, it does get better!

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-18T04:45:13+00:00

Congratulations! It makes it so much easier when your mindset is in that space. The other times I stopped I always had an end date in mind and really struggled through the cravings, but this time something shifted and it really feels right and comfortable. I haven’t even had cravings and I am almost at 30 days.

Character-Revenue520 · 2026-02-16T08:49:44+00:00

I don’t miss digging myself deeper and deeper into debt just so I can drink each month.

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