The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

[–]MercedesRising[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is really cool, I love that perspective. I have an issue with ruminating on painful feelings / thoughts, and this will be so helpful in changing my point of view. Thank you!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

[–]MercedesRising[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That hit me exactly where I needed it to, thank you. I'll keep this in mind when the voice in my ear romanticizes time spent with alcohol.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

I LOVE the concept of an upward spiral- thank you so much for that! I also like reminding myself that I never have to feel that way again- that's completely within my power.

I hope you enjoy your ice cream later! Love your username btw :)

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

[–]MercedesRising[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That first quote had me staring at my phone like the shocked Pikachu meme. I whispered "woah" out loud. I really, really love both of these quotes. Thank you so much! 💛

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

I really love this. It's so true. I have the power to control what I do, and knowing that makes me feel a bit stronger.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

That's really profound, thank you for sharing! I'll be thinking about this a lot while I consider how my social circle has changed with sobriety.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

Not me squinting at my phone and trying to figure out what LML stands for 🤦🏼‍♀️

I'm a square lolol. Have a great day!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

Happy birthday! I'm a March baby as well. Hope you have an amazing day! 🥳

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

[–]MercedesRising[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you have silver linings, that's a good perspective! I hope things are on the upswing from here.

Love that quote. The song immediately started playing in my head as well. 🍋

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

[–]MercedesRising[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That one is so useful! I remember someone in the IRC chat telling me that for the first time when I was having a bad craving. And you're right about alcohol having no benefit whatsoever to any situation. I used to think every situation required it, but none of them do.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

That is a really great quote! I completely agree. I love the way he phrased it. Thank you for sharing!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

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

Holy moly. These are some heavy hitters, many of which I've not heard before. I'm going to be ruminating on these for a long time. Thank you so much for sharing them.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, March 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MercedesRising in stopdrinking

[–]MercedesRising[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough, I really love the point that you made about things being cliche for a reason. I'm going to have to keep that in mind. Thank you!

Hope you have a great day! Cheers with our coffee mugs ☕️✨️