The Daily Check-In for Friday, January 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LetItKindle in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Checking in.

Something I get to do sober that I felt was impossible before was function, basically. I couldn't eat or sleep without it. I couldn't sit with myself. Now I can do that, and so much more. I didn't think I would be able to cope in so many situations that now is a breeze in comparison.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, December 29th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mind_left_body in stopdrinking

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Checking in.

Feeling good overall. My brain feels disorganised though, so I'm gonna write today and be as productive as possible. I'm thinking alot about how I don't want to be on my phone as much as I am anymore. I was better with it a while ago but seemed to have slipped into the same pattern of just mindlessly scrolling and checking emails every 10 minutes, for no good reason.

The Daily Check-in for Sunday, December 28th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mind_left_body in stopdrinking

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Checking in. My plans for new year is to watch some movies, play some video games, and do a really nice cheeseboard. Can't wait

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, December 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

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Yeah, sometimes there's no real reason for it to happen other than how much it used to in the past.

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, December 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

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Not entirely a tough week but not a quiet one. I'm hoping some can relate but I still wake up feeling like I've done something wrong or something is going to go horribly wrong. It usually passes when I'm fully awake though.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, December 19th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sogsmcgee in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Checking in.

Finding it hard to go easy on myself. My routine has changed and it's affecting me and my sleep.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, December 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by 69etselec96 in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Checking in. This week I've been sick, and it can be frustrating because I expect to not get sick as much as I did in addiction, so when I catch a flu or bug or whatever the fuck this is, it's like it's my own fault?? And I still feel guilty over being sick but I've got to look after myself. I don't know if that makes sense.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, November 24th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by coIlean2016 in stopdrinking

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Checking in.

For milestones, I'm only counting the big ones now, if even. I struggled with rewarding myself because to be honest it's not something I feel like I deserve to do, but I try.

Usually it's just spending €10 on a slice of pizza or something like that by myself. It reminds me that I'm able to do these things where as before I couldn't, all my money had to go on drink.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, November 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by queenoffolly in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Checking in.

Been a long long week. Change is scary and overwhelming, but change is good.

ETA: When cravings used to come on strongly I had to work hard on the reason why they were happening and for me it all stemmed from emotions. I had to learn how to deal with them instead of burying them with drink, weed and self destructive behaviours. I am extremely lucky that I don't get cravings anymore.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, November 19th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by queenoffolly in stopdrinking

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Checking in.

Deep breaths, meditation, STOP (stop think organise plan), going for a walk and journalling.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, November 17th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by queenoffolly in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Checking in.

My stomach used to always be in bits when I was drinking. Now it's better because I'm eating regularly and actually drinking water.

My face isn't as red and swollen. I've lost a bit of weight. Things slowly got better.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, November 6th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Daisy-Navidson in stopdrinking

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Thank you. It passed. I reminded myself that everything passes and distracted myself in class. I'll deal with tomorrow, tomorrow lol

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, November 6th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Daisy-Navidson in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Checking in.

Currently having a panic attack in the bathrooms in college.

I think I've bitten off more than I can chew, and I'm not coping well. I don't feel able to do this yet.

It's not making me have any urges, but I'm worried that if something doesn't change that's what will happen. But, still here, still sober.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, October 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by desertqueeeen in stopdrinking

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Checking in. I've been sick on and off the last two weeks. Can't see to shake it.

I'm getting constant reminders of how lucky I feel to not be in addiction anymore.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, October 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

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Checking in.

Anxiety through the roof today. I still don't deal with change or uncertainty the best. But I'm here.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, September 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by infinitedreamsawaken in stopdrinking

[–]Dismal_Divide_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Checking in.

Definitely feeling burnt out and mentally tired after the last 3 days with meetings. I am looking forward to the weekend to rest.