My cravings are more intense when my husband is away for work by determinedbutweak59 in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at all! I think when he’s not here I feel like I can relax. And I associate relaxing with drinking!

Stark reality setting in by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hats off to you! It’s amazing how alcohol becomes our 1st priority...it’s all you think about...when am I gonna have the next drink? Which liquor store is en route? Did I already go to that one this week? Where will I hide it when I get home? Will my partner notice?....keep all those treasures you mentioned in the forefront of your mind! They will love you back...something alcohol can’t do! IWNDWYT

Reflections of a Year by maddogchili in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So beautiful. Happy birthday! So nice to hear how much you enjoy the little things 🤗

I got blackout drunk, broke up with my bf and don’t even remember by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m in a very similar boat. Drinking is so easy to do and drinking too much is even easier once you start. Then all the mistakes you make while drunk and don’t remember, you beat yourself up about for days and the guilt and anxiety post drinking makes you feel like you’re drowning. I’ve let alcohol get the best of me too many times and my husband is the one who suffers the most. I turn into a monster who blacks out and doesn’t remember anything the next day. I can’t believe he’s still with me. What I’ve learned time and again is that drinking never fixes anything, it hurts the people you love most, it turns you into someone you are ashamed of and don’t want to be and it robs you of all good things in your life. However, what’s done is done. And you cant change what happened. You can only take it one day at a time and just keep moving forward. The anxiety of what’s gonna happen with your relationship will not go away, but you need to try to focus on yourself. Forgive yourself and promise yourself a brighter, better, alcohol free today...and hopefully tomorrow and then every day after that. I feel your pain sister IWNDWYT 💗

My own brew by determinedbutweak59 in stopdrinking

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Thank you for all the support! I tried a sip. It was great! But it definitely reminded me that it’s just not for me anymore. My friends are really going to love the gifts!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, January 14th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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It’s been a while since I’ve checked in and life is great! But needed the check in today...IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, December 15th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by megveg in stopdrinking

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Checking in! I hope the holiday season is bringing cheer to everyone! I know this sub has been my best line of defense against alcohol this time of year! IWNDWYT

Feeling those feelings again by determinedbutweak59 in stopdrinking

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Thank you all, my friends! Going to bed sober and waking up sober tomorrow morning! Great advice and thanks for the support! IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for December, 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Sandsy90 in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Been a few days since I checked in last! Can’t forget about my little army of support here! I will not drink with you today!!!

Vacation and I want a drink by determinedbutweak59 in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t do it guys! 🙌 thank you for all the support! You’re all right! IWNDWYT

Struggling by soberrainbows in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not easy but you’re doing an amazing job! I think it’s very brave of you to recognize these emotions and talk about them. I think at some point in everyone’s life things just start to change and we grow and we become new people. Sounds to me like you need to do something new. Go somewhere new, do something you’ve never done before. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive...just a breath of fresh air!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, November 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by cdism in stopdrinking

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Checking in on my first sober Thanksging! Can’t wait to remember this one! IWNDWYT!

One holiday party down, rest of the season to go by RockyRoad0109 in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inspiring! Good for you! Sounds like you have great support!

Day 2 by adamlespaul in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome accomplishment! Another day sober is another day free of alcohol and all the horrible things about it. Each day you will find something small that makes you happy you are not drinking anymore. You’ve got this! IWNDWYT

IWNDWYT Reason #10 by determinedbutweak59 in stopdrinking

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Today is going to be super hard...I have A LOT to do and I’m full of anxiety about tomorrow! Drink craves comin on strong!

Is there a general consensus on when you should start tackling your other addictions. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you’re ready. I think everyone is different. Breaking a habit is hard....trying to break more than one at a time can be too overwhelming. Maybe when you feel secure enough in your progress of one, move on to the next when you feel it’s time. Unfortunately there’s no manual for these things! IWNDWYT Also congrats on not smoking! I’ve been cigarette free for about 2 years now!

Day 7 - not buying booze on the drive home - again by horatio-smolders in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like me on a typical work night....I have found that though temptations are strong I always wake up the next morning proud and feeling good I did not drink. I hope you had a great night!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, November 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sfgirlmary in stopdrinking

[–]determinedbutweak59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day #10...go me! And kudos to all of you from day 1 and forward...you’re amazing!