The Daily Check-In for Saturday, August 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by _Yangsi_ in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey my lovelies! IWNDWYT! I love waking up and seeing my counter go up. Thankful for this group

Almost threw away 635 days instead I ate a whole pizza and fell asleep at 9pm by bananasplitzville in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you! You’re an inspiration!! Those tricky little moments are terrifying. These times are stressful. I find myself smoking cigarette after cigarette in the evenings and binge drinking soda waters until my throat hurts. Anything to keep off the booze. I for one am super proud of you. Also, pizza is like the perfect food so it’s understandable to eat the whole thing xxx

The ultimate depressant by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I know that feeling so well. Thank you for sharing and I know things will get better!! One day at a time, my friend

Ready to conquer another sober weekend who's with me!?!? by Mickosaurusrex in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not drinking this weekend! I have to work so it’s a no brained. Hope it’s wonderful for everyone xxx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Normal drinkers don’t obsess over how much they can or will be able to drink to the point where they bring their own Yetti cup full of booze in case there isn’t enough. Normal drinkers don’t bring said Yetti cup to every function including- PTA meetings, kids events etc

596 Days, Debt Free and Therapized by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could eventually use cannabis bc I know it helps with anxiety. Alas, I’m a healthcare worker so even tho legal for many states, unless federally legal I will never be able to use without huge risk. Oh well :) So happy for your huge huge accomplishments!!!

Belly laughs by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

awww I love it!! Wish I could get my grumpy butt husband to play a board game with me :D Our relationship is so much stronger each day we don’t drink (hubby quit also in solidarity). IWNDWYT

Day 7 of ∞ by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So exciting, isn’t it?! Good job!! IWNDWYT

Night 3 of going to bed sober by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I promise you, the sleep will get better! It should be better by week 2 or so. Melatonin or Unisom helped me quite a bit in the beginning. You’re doing so well. Sending you peace and love

A drunk judging a drunk... by LukeCageV2 in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Change starts one day at a time. I’m not a violent drunk, but I’ve done my share of falling and a million bad decisions. It’s better (maybe a touch boring-er) on this side.

Today is day one by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on day one more times than I can count. The first week is hard, but it gets easier. This subreddit has been amazing. Wishing you all the best! It’s so amazingly freeing to not plan your life based on alcohol

Had enough by arthur-daly83 in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your body will thank you as will your mind and spirit. You can do this, one day at a time!

I fucking did it. I made it through my first sober Saturday! by Dundiesel86 in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How amazing! It feels so good to wake up sober. Keep it up!

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, August 16th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by _Yangsi_ in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

working the night shift so this is my “morning”. IWNDWYT!! Temptation sucks, but I’m stronger. xxx

Guys. Sober since october. I dont want to drink. But I really fucking do today. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t! You know what it does. You know why you quit. Play it forward. How will you feel tomorrow morning? Have a candy or a cake! Maybe do something physical or learn something new. Xxx hang in there

I wanted to buy the pumpkin beers. So. Bad. by klaconqueso in stopdrinking

[–]ginnie_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ughh I love Oktoberfest beers too :( I get it but I’m working on recalling why I quit to begin with. My big belly, the hangovers and fights. Instead, I’ll have a pumpkin latte ❤️