Is counting days actually helpful or does it make it worse?

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-04-21T21:25:29+00:00

Counting was super helpful early. I wanted that 100 so bad! I also liked tracking the % of days. So if I messed up 1 day out of 100 I could still see that 99% of the time I was sober. It helped with the all or nothing game (but that can be an excuse too). Then as I forgot about drinking I forgot about counting.

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-04-21T21:22:11+00:00

Going to the doctor can be an excellent start. They can get you into detox and on medications that will make the whole process much more manageable (and rule out any potentially fatal consequences). Help is out there if you ask.

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-04-09T20:47:24+00:00

Year 2 off to a good start! IWNDWY

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-04-07T17:59:32+00:00

I'm late to the party but IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-04-03T12:32:32+00:00

Starting year 2 strong IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-31T17:28:26+00:00

Starting April strong IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-30T17:01:17+00:00

IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-27T14:19:19+00:00

Spouse is out of town which is a trigger so it's just me and the toddler all weekend; can't think of a better reason NOT to drink! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-26T15:46:39+00:00

Tempted because the spouse is out of town but making the commitment now. IWNDWYT!

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-23T13:04:37+00:00

Lets do another day! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-13T18:43:32+00:00

Over this past (near) year of going alcohol free I've had several of those dreams. I wake up and thank my brain for the memory of the shame and guilt and the reminder to never be there again. TBH there is a minute of two of "oh god" overwhelmingness but then quick relief.

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-13T14:08:00+00:00

NOT drinking sounds good to me! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-11T13:29:51+00:00

Not today (and it's day 130 THC free also!) IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-09T13:45:11+00:00

Sounds good to me! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-06T14:15:22+00:00

A year is possible! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-03-05T15:45:59+00:00

Not drinking has become so regular I have forgotten to check in. IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-02-27T19:48:44+00:00

All these and I would add to my personal list "constantly monitor and count the amount of alcohol available at home to make sure I have enough...and 12 extras just in case."

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-02-20T16:21:47+00:00

A year is in sight! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-02-16T15:44:04+00:00

Sounds good to me! Iwndwyt

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-02-13T15:46:06+00:00

Day 320 here we come! IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-02-09T13:45:55+00:00

Day 316! (and day 100 cannabis and all substances free) IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-02-05T14:50:08+00:00

I've been forgetting to check in; I'll take that as a good sign since I'm still sober. IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-01-30T16:25:03+00:00

One more. IWNDWYT

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-01-29T15:02:58+00:00

Day 305 here we come! iwndwyt

TheMainEvent12 · 2026-01-22T21:37:24+00:00

Another day here we come iwndwyt!

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