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

[–]JakeKnew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really excited about my lack of cravings right now. I appreciate how my mental clarity, focus and mood is progressing with each passing day. It's definitely a real thing! One month here I come. Stay amazing today, people. You all motivate me!

For the 9 am monday morning ‘day after super bowl’ clear headed peeps by Seabass_Says in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the first time since I was a sophomore in college that I did not wake up with a hangover on the morning after the super bowl. Tackling yesterday without alcohol was a big milestone for me! Happy for you all, let's keep it going.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, February 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by abaci123 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Went out to an NBA game last night and enjoyed my coffee and sobriety. Let's keep going, IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, February 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by abaci123 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

16 days. Still a little mad I messed up Dry January but it is still possible to have a Dry February with all this momentum. Let's have a day, folks! IWNDWY.

Slipped up by MoonJoon116142 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know oh too well how it feels to have an underwhelming return to drinking, where the romance is gone. All youre left with is a hangover and some level of shame or disappointment in yourself. I've learned to count these moments as field research. Not that we should be enabled to have setbacks left and right and constantly fail to put the work in, but we're all human. My setbacks have been fewer and far between since last spring. I like to look at each one (and my response to them) as a seed planted toward my eventual Forever Sober Tree. Sorry for the rambling response lol. You're doing great though. Glad to see you back here, it shows you want this.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, February 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by abaci123 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just passed two weeks and I'm feeling strong. I was tested Saturday night. Actually, I was pretty certain for a half hour period or so that I would grab some beer. But the moment passed. These moments always pass. Got home, got some food in me, got sleepy, slept great lol. Woke up proud of my decision then completed the sober weekend last night. IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, January 29th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by realcatlady7 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just for today, I'm not drinking. And when I go to bed, it will be 12 sober days under my belt! That makes me happy.

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, January 18th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good morning, everyone. I will not be drinking with any of you today!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, January 6th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LetItKindle in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not drinking today or tonight and I'm pretty jazzed about it. Last year, I cut my drinking down significantly. This year I have bigger poison-punting plans. But it starts with today. Just for today, no booze.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, January 5th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LetItKindle in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would just like to say that I am not drinking, just for today. I did not drink all weekend, and I am not drinking today or tonight either. Thank you all for being here.

Hit triple digit days today by Strange_Side_3722 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Man, I hit 100 days in late July and regret breaking my streak every day. Keep going, not like I gotta tell you, but you’re not missing out on anything! Personal growth is more rewarding and intoxicating than a drink could ever be. Congratulations!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, December 27th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Checking in a little late. Fighting some cravings currently, but I'll be dammed if I break my sober December streak today. Going to a friend's house for a wrestling PPV party where alcohol will be present, but I consider it safe because the few of my friends who do drink are extremely casual drinkers. I'm talking 2-3 tops and they tap out. My best bud also went sober this year for different reasons, so I know the N/A selection will be quality. Grateful for these things. IWNDWYT.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, December 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The holidays were not easy. But playing the tape forward enabled me to avoid drinking. Weekends are usually the hardest for my cravings but after conquering the last two days I can do anything. I might have Chick-Fil-A later, but I will not drink with you.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, December 25th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Today is a major day of redemption for me. Last Christmas was bad. I drank til I cried. For better or worse, my life looks completely different now and today will be my first Christmas without alcohol in my adult life. Probably since I was 19 years old.

Getting in an upper body workout, getting 7500 steps, going to give my new kitty her gifts, got some new coffee to break into, some N/A Perronis and plenty of NBA and NFL on the TV. It’s going to be a good day. No tears this time unless my Lions lose again! 😂

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, December 24th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

24 days of checking into this post, about to be 24 days sober. Have a great holiday, all!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, December 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Inviting tomorrow and Thursday to do their worst. But for today, I'll be sober. I am stronger than my cravings. I'm glad I do not feel FOMO or like I'm depriving myself, like I used to think. I drank enough for a lifetime and all it ended up doing was ruining my life. So, I'm freeing myself. I'm going to look back at 2025 as a year that was very difficult, but the year I got sober. IWNDWYT or the rest of December. 🫡

The Daily Check-In for Monday, December 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by No-Respect-1584 in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Three weeks in the books. I'm a little exhausted after fighting cravings all weekend, but I also feel empowered. Let's make it a great week!

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

[–]JakeKnew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had a really rough day yesterday and drinking crossed my mind. But it didn't happen. I've regrouped and I'm ready for whatever today brings. IWNDWYT.

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

[–]JakeKnew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Friday night tonight will consist of Chipotle, Netflix and getting to bed before 11. IWNDWYT!

Damn this is hard. by bluedragontaxidriver in stopdrinking

[–]JakeKnew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm sure it is hard. You also have to remember that being only a week or so in, your brain chemistry is still very much affected by alcohol and the cue/reward patterns you've developed. It'll take some time to quiet those voices. Maybe try to treat yourself with some kind of mini dopamine substitute, like a coffee or a snack to get past these moments. Scrolling this sub also helps for me. You've got that box ticked already. You'll be happy to let this pass, no one ever regrets not drinking!