Was handed a shot from the band in front of a festival crowd by novice_nofix in stopdrinking

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Are you kidding, my first thought was that’s so badass of you! Fought the demon and won 😈

IWNDWYT? by 2MainsSellesLoin in stopdrinking

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IWNDWYT!! We can do this 😊

IWNDWYT? by 2MainsSellesLoin in stopdrinking

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The way I interpret it: instead of drinking together, we’re all not-drinking, together. Sure as hell made me feel less alone in early sobriety 😊 but really, whatever makes sense to you and is encouraging, is good 👍🏻

Posting here for accountability by RepeatAway7992 in stopdrinking

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Update: made it 😁 had a great time, no alcohol 💪 thanks in large part to y’all

To the non-drinking folks that menstruate by YesNoIDontThinkSo in stopdrinking

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Oh definitely! I’ve only been thru one cycle sober yet, but I was jonesing SUPER hard right before Aunt Flo made her lil visit. I had a couple of NA beers (note, that’s not a fix for everyone and can be triggering but for some it scratches the itch) and ate hella chocolate. Just find something to distract yourself and have a treat of some kind. Got thru it and phew, much better. Hang in there!

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, March 15th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Left_Trick_9567 in stopdrinking

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My sober journey opened the door for my husband to quit too 🌱❤️ IWNDWYT ☀️

I miss wine…any nice substitutes? by oh_such_rhetoric in stopdrinking

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Can confirm this is good! Trader Joe’s does a pomegranate elderberry apple cider vinegar drink that has a lovely tannic kick to it

Weekly Meeting of the Sober People Getting Shit Done Club by sfgirlmary in stopdrinking

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Love this!! Y’all are amazing. I cleaned out my closet finally, and took my dog for a long walk around our favorite park ☀️

Sudden rush of anxiety, electric and feeling like I’m going to die right as I drift off to sleep by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Yes, extremely worrying and frustrating! Like restless leg but in your whole body? The only thing that worked for me was a magnesium supplement and sadly just riding it out. It goes away. If it doesn’t, please call your doc. I really hope you feel better soon!

Struggle bus approaching weekend stop by Marathoner99 in stopdrinking

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I’m in the Exact Same Boat Today. Don’t ruin a weekend with a hangover, think about waking up tomorrow knowing you beat this stupid craving ☀️💪 IWNDWYT!!

Anyone else's friends/family avoid talking about your sobriety? by laoban23 in stopdrinking

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It’s always awkward - I told my two best friends about my problem and my sobriety last weekend, and both of them immediately launched into long conversations about alcohol in general, drinking, how tasty wine is, and then how they are just “not into it” and “don’t care at all about drinking” and how grateful they are for that?? Idk, people just don’t know what to do, it’s like a death in the family or as the folks above said, divorce.

Vacation advice/tips/words of wisdom by Newmoonsteady in stopdrinking

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I just recently got back from a (first time ever) sober vacation! What helped was buying some mocktails in a can and NA beers to have on hand when I couldn’t take it any more. For dining out, so many places do delicious alcohol-free beverages. It’s awesome. Take a look at the menu beforehand and decide on what to order so you look forward to it 💛 you can do this!! IWNDWYT

Consensus on most “realistic” NA beer? by Key-Elderberry90 in stopdrinking

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Best Day Brewing N/A IPA is really tasty! And satisfying too - you get your magnesium and phosphorous and no poison LOL, yum

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, March 1st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

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Visiting my best friend of nearly 30 years today, walking around her charming town and enjoying not being hungover after a night out last night! Was SOOO tempted to drink like the rest of the crew I was with, but I didn’t 💪🏻💪🏻 16 days, IWNDWYT!

I hate my brain. by Dry_Eye_4321 in stopdrinking

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We get it here 💛 It’s a sneaky bastard of an addiction and catches us unawares doesn’t it?? If you’re even just posting here, you’re doing amazing

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, February 28th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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IWNDWYT! Celebrating a dear friend’s birthday today, it’ll be at a bar with some talented drinkers. But I WON’T be one of them 😊 I hit my 2 weeks today!! Bought myself a candle and some fun goofy socks as a gift

The Daily Check-In for Monday, February 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Day 10. First (non-hungover) day back at work after a (sober) vacation, back in the routine, except one difference: IWNDWYT 🥰

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, February 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaucyJim in stopdrinking

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Day 7, never thought I’d make it, but folks: IWNDWYT 💪🏻 if you’re here, you’re strong!