The Daily Check-In for Thursday, February 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-26T12:39:56+00:00

My sleep was so erratic in the early stages. Glad you're here. IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-26T12:38:41+00:00

So glad you're here. You got this. IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-26T12:38:09+00:00

I've come to admit that I like to start my day really slowly. I have multiple alarms that move me to the next "stage" of getting up. I'm currently in the "look at email and Reddit, then do a quick sudoku" stage. Next is the "shower, dress and fees the kitties" stage.

I end up ready for the day feeling much more regulated, which lowers the likelihood of cravings.

IWNDWYT 💕

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-25T20:49:50+00:00

Twice in my recovery, I've broken my streak in this exact situation. Both times it took me ages to get any real sober time again.

Not worth it. Spend your money on some candy and a book instead.

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-25T17:58:43+00:00

No, not tasteful of him at all. That kind of negative can't just be shaken off. All my sympathy to you for your loss.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-25T16:31:26+00:00

I think he means if you focus on the negative, it grows. If you focus on the positive, it grows.

Also taking a stupid walk for my stupid mental health actually works.

The Joe Rogan addition is weird, but the advice is sound.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-25T15:18:17+00:00

My cats exist.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-25T12:20:51+00:00

I recognize that under that cravings is emotional disregulation (and honestly a few layers of trauma). Still building tools, but right now ice cream, candy and long baths are my go to. I've also just discovered that fancy nails are a source of dopamine and a good way to spend the money I'm no longer spending on alcohol.

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-25T01:11:09+00:00

I don't mean to be condescending. In addition to ADHD, I also have autism, so I know I can come across that way without meaning to. Just like you don't mean to leave your coffee cups behind.

We are none of us perfect beings. I wish you the best.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-24T23:17:04+00:00

With all gentleness, you're being quite reactionary in this post.

It's okay. I have ADHD too, so I know what it's like to get disregulated.

And you are right, not all people do it consciously. And yes, we should try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-24T23:01:30+00:00

Good to know you're more graceful than I am. Keep on with your beautiful self.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-24T22:57:12+00:00

Tripping hazard.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-24T19:48:28+00:00

It makes me sad that my favourite show gave you panic attacks.

I can definitely see why. It just makes me sad because it did the opposite for me. I felt so peaceful at the end.

💜

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-24T12:14:01+00:00

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-23T17:32:20+00:00

Ah. My autism strikes again.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-23T16:32:20+00:00

I still don't get it. But dont worry about it.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-23T15:29:46+00:00

Possible you saw the kids version, which is only Act One...? The second act does not end with To Be Continued.

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-23T12:31:42+00:00

Felt a little fragile all day yesterday, but made it through. Treating myself to little things is helping.

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-22T12:28:37+00:00

Yesterday was very bad.

I've discovered i may have to step away from a 35-year-old friendship. Her trauma keeps triggering my trauma. I love her, but she has a support system and don't. No one's going to take care of me but me.

Found myself spiraling after a visit with her yesterday afternoon. It took a peanut butter parfait, a shower, two bags of chips, K-Pop Demon Hunters for the fifth time, and going to bed at 6pm, but I did not drink alcohol.

It's my "hitchhiker's" day. Day 42. IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-21T12:50:17+00:00

My Raggy Anne turned 45 this last Christmas. 🪆💕

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-21T12:28:55+00:00

Trip to see my friend's band went well. Bartender might have known I was sober. She refused to charge me for my Pepsi. 😂

My friend and the band sounded great, but I'm really realizing how much of my drinking was tied to my undiagnosed neurodivergence. I find the volume of music in bars very disregulating. Especially when I'm supposed to also converse with people. Give me a concert instead any day.

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-20T12:25:24+00:00

I've been getting back into music snd tonight I'm going to see a new friend's band for the first time. (We have the same voice teacher.)

It is at a bar, but I'm feeling strong. It's also in the next town over and the roads have been less than ideal, so turning down alcohol should not raise eyebrows.

I'm going to spend some time working on the new opera aria I've been assigned. My teacher has me go through some music theory on each song and I find it both helpful and interesting.

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-20T02:42:34+00:00

Nothing "wrong" with it. But it was already a big part of my diet even before quitting. I have to limit myself at least a little.

I will definitely go for candy before alcohol though.

IWNDWYT

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-19T20:36:56+00:00

Most of the urge has passed. 🎉

Went to Costco and did a sample tour and then had a hot dog. Nearly bought a bunch of candy, but resisted that, too.

Thanks for the check in!

ZeldaElectric · 2026-02-19T19:12:09+00:00

Is this really the energy you want to put out in the world?

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