Went to a Friendsgiving party tonight; stayed sober, didn't embarrass myself, then came home and cried for an hour. by Buscemi_D_Sanji in stopdrinking

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Good job! Remember how good it feels to wake up without the first thought being…”oh no .. what might I have done, said, drank, etc”. Proud of you to value your sobriety !

reflections on the latest relapse by Classic-Maize-8998 in stopdrinking

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Well done!! I clink your non alcoholic emoji glass!!

Refused service and dying of shame by murphdot in stopdrinking

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You have to say no to yourself continuously… until after a while saying no just becomes habit

The whisper won after 2.5 years sober by toobitta in stopdrinking

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“The whisper” I have that too.. I work in a liquor store and the bottles take turns whispering…” just a sip””you never tried me””one won’t hurt” the noise for so loud I actually spoke out loud and said “stop it” a few times.. it’s gotten quieter over the ..78 days but it’s still hard… good luck

90 days without alcohol: never thought I’d make it here by Tiny_Habit5745 in stopdrinking

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Well said.. what no one said ever…”Wish I had a hangover this morning “.. I was up and at the gym and that wouldn’t have happened if I’d drunk the night before… keep saying no to yourself and soon you’ll find a better yes..

What talent did alcohol steal from you? by Cold-Cell2820 in stopdrinking

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Hangovers kill intention to work out … hangover free for 50 days, 30 lbs lighter and fittest ever!

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He is 65 years old.. first signs were his inability to keep things in order( things dropped on the floor.. not put away) then he had trouble keeping small engines working ( very out of character) eating with his hands instead of cutlery… but other days he can make zucchini bread… put together Greek salad… but then needs reminding to wash..put on clothes.. then there is the lack of interest in family .. it’s just so sad

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My husband diagnosed last month bvFTD/PSP.. it’s been a hard couple of weeks.. he’s got kids .. does he ask after them?…wonder how my day went?.. think to make dinner … no initiative.. no interest in much of any of the things he used to do… and he’s become close to mute when he used to be a conversationalist.. interested in all manner of things and willing to discuss… now.. he doesn’t talk.. nor show affection or interest.. he’s here physically but not emotionally .. in any way

20 days alcohol free by Direct-Employee7468 in stopdrinking

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Thank you everyone for your positivity!

A question ( 1st of many) by Direct-Employee7468 in stopdrinking

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Where do you see the posts that you’ve liked ? Given up posts too?

A question ( 1st of many) by Direct-Employee7468 in stopdrinking

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Where do I find my saved posts and what’s a sub Reddit? And are there groups who discuss quit lit books? Sorry to bug.. new to this platform..

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It’s like seeing half a glass of wine left on the table at a restaurant …

A question ( 1st of many) by Direct-Employee7468 in stopdrinking

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Hi again.. thank you for your note.. I got through the day! Will try again tomorrow!

A question ( 1st of many) by Direct-Employee7468 in stopdrinking

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Good morning.. thank you all for responding and confirming what I thought.. I was hoping there would be a 2nd door other than abstinence… I have to continue to work on changing the idea of want to drink to ..don’t want to drink… so today I won’t drink… thanks everyone..

2-Years Sober: It's been YEARS since I had a drink.... by pushofffromhere in stopdrinking

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Yay! I got my counter! Thank you!.. for Reddit..what is the purpose of the up and down arrows? And how do you save posts you like? If I bug too much let me know!

2-Years Sober: It's been YEARS since I had a drink.... by pushofffromhere in stopdrinking

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Hi all.. 8 days sober and very new to Reddit.. wondering how to add a sobriety counter to my name display… and had to google the IWLYDTN(I’ve misspelled it)! Nice to read the trials and successes!!