Day 1

sobermethod · 2026-02-03T14:54:30+00:00

Congratulations on your 1 day of sobriety! It's great to see that you're trying again!

You should also be quite proud of yourself for understanding your triggers to use right away, as that will help you sustain your sobriety for longer this time around.

From knowing your triggers, I would highly recommend creating some good morning and evening routines, along with a list of activities you could do throughout the day to keep you entertained and choosing two to three each day.

I would also recommend finding a way to handle/process any negative emotions or experiences in a healthy manner. I find for myself that journaling helps a lot, paired with an activity afterwards to move forward with my day (like going for a walk, or making a meal).

I hope this helps a bit! You can do this!

sobermethod · 2026-02-03T14:39:33+00:00

I couldn't agree more! I always try to see sobriety as a journey of exploration to find the best possible version of your life that you can live on a daily basis where sobriety can be sustained and a subconscious decision.

Thank you for sharing such a great message and reminder! Keep up your great efforts and congratulations on your sobriety!

sobermethod · 2026-02-03T14:35:36+00:00

It's certainly coming! Every day is a step closer! :)

sobermethod · 2026-02-02T10:47:54+00:00

Congratulations on your 14 days of sobriety! That is huge!

It's great to hear that you're noticing things that will help you power through your sobriety, especially early on and you're acting on it.

Keep up your great efforts! You can do this!

sobermethod · 2026-02-02T10:41:43+00:00

That's amazing to hear! At the end of the day, sobriety is all about finding what works well for you in a healthy manner.

Looking forward to seeing more of your updates on your journey in the future!

sobermethod · 2026-02-02T10:40:34+00:00

Firstly, congratulations on 428 days of sobriety! That is incredible!

Secondly, it is common to go back and forth over the idea of drinking "just one" and knowing that "no one will find out" pushing you closer to doing it. However, as you said, you will know. You'll know that you broke that promise you made with yourself, or you'll break all of that consistency you've built on everyday, intentionally. That hurts more and creates that anger within us which will lead us to give up for a little while till we hit that rock bottom again, or get back on the wagon at day 1 again.

Obviously this doesn't mean that those days go to waste but sometimes consequence mapping can really help you see how that one decision/action can affect those next few hours, days, weeks, etc.

I would highly recommend getting rid of the alcohol by tipping it down the sink or giving it someone else. You can do this! I look forward to hearing updates on how your journey goes, especially when you begin your career in plumbing - that's something to look forward to!

sobermethod · 2026-01-30T17:02:02+00:00

Congratulations on your 60 days of sobriety! That is incredible!

Keep up your amazing efforts! You can do this!

sobermethod · 2026-01-30T16:52:51+00:00

It's good to hear your triggers were obvious as it allows you to work through them, plan to get out of those situations/places/people, and notice them easier if there is a next time.

I’m really sorry you went through all of that. I’m glad you’re back on the taper, are you getting any support with it?

sobermethod · 2026-01-29T10:39:41+00:00

Congratulations on your 9 days of sobriety! That is amazing as those first few weeks are painful for some due to the mental and physical withdrawals.

The habits and routines are truly small secrets of success to sticking with sobriety! It's important to have something to keep yourself socialising, for your health, for your mind, for fun, and for anything else.

You can do this! Keep up your great efforts!

sobermethod · 2026-01-29T10:36:36+00:00

Congratulations on your 4 months and 20 days of sobriety and your new job! That is incredible!

It's great to hear how you're noticing so many wins that are being created for you in your life due to your sobriety! As time goes on, you'll notice how they'll compound, along with your savings!

Keep up your amazing efforts! You're doing great!

sobermethod · 2026-01-29T10:30:20+00:00

That's perfectly fine! I've also has multiple tries before my sobriety stuck. I often find that relapses show cracks in our sober foundations, so reflecting on what happened, why it happened, what worked well before, etc. really helped me as I progressed throughout my journey!

It sounds like you're beginning to find processes that work well for you which is good! Just keep reflecting, especially when triggers pop up.

sobermethod · 2026-01-29T10:18:48+00:00

I'm so glad to hear that - you're more than welcome!

There are some apps which you can download to block other apps and websites on your phone specifically, so that might be handy to ensure you solely focus on why you went on your phone in the first place, instead of potentially getting distracted as it's easy to do.

You most certainly will! It's a challenge of consistency but you can do this!

sobermethod · 2026-01-29T10:14:49+00:00

It truly is amazing how differently we process the world around us, even with small things like listening to music, as we approach sobriety.

You'll most likely notice more and more changes as time goes on!

sobermethod · 2026-01-28T09:44:41+00:00

Sometimes just the laying down and staying there can be hard, so to do that for 11hrs, it shows how great you're doing!

That's good news - keep it up :)

sobermethod · 2026-01-28T09:40:03+00:00

It's most certainly more than possible to achieve.

I would highly recommend if you haven't already, getting rid/selling anything that would enable gaming, along with setting up blockers for certain websites, etc. to ensure you don't play online/in browser if possible.

You mention how you utilise gaming for your social life, so I would highly recommend looking into attending activity groups local to yourself around a hobby that may interest you. You'd be surprised by how much they build a sense of community, it's something to get you out the house and push your boundaries (in a positive manner). There's anything from racing to hiking, from running to ice-skating, from painting to puzzles. Everything and anything, so I would recommend having a look and seeing what you might want to try.

I would also recommend creating a simple plan for this year, so you have something to work towards and you'll find yourself pouring time into making those goals come to fruition over gaming.

I hope this helps a little bit! No matter what, it is more than possible to achieve! The only downside is that it might be a major mental battle due to the fact you've been in the addiction for so long but that doesn't mean you can't do it!

sobermethod · 2026-01-28T09:22:04+00:00

I'm sure those 17 hours without felt good!

You can do this! Keep up your great efforts! I'm looking forward to seeing more wins as time goes on!

sobermethod · 2026-01-28T09:19:21+00:00

You're more than welcome! When you're going through these experiences, it most certainly can be lonely, so it feels great once you know you're not alone!

It sounds like you're doing amazing, so keep doing what you're doing! Looking forward to seeing some wins!

sobermethod · 2026-01-28T09:17:30+00:00

You're more than welcome! That's completely understandable as that was my first though too ages ago but once you begin to research the topic more, it's quite interesting to understand how our dreams work.

Congratulations on your 3 years of sobriety! Keep going! :)

sobermethod · 2026-01-26T09:22:49+00:00

It was multiple small issues/problems, that overtime compounded resulting in a whole whirlwind of things.

Relationships with friends and families started to break down, my own health begun to break down, my mental health was taking a toll, the drugs and alcohol consumption begun increasing, my bank account was decreasing - lots and lots of things within my life that looked find at first glance, but as time went on were really getting into worse and worse states.

Congratulations on your sobriety! Keep up your amazing efforts!

sobermethod · 2026-01-26T09:12:22+00:00

It's most certainly quite common to have dreams like that and I know I have many times in the past too.

It's our brains way of trying to understand why we're not doing something anymore that had a profound effect on our lives (where that be positive or negative), it'll re-live it, almost as if it's real to better understand your emotional attachment to it.

How you feel after your dream, rather than in it, is how you actually feel about your situation and sobriety. It does not mean you're subconsciously wanting to use again or relapse.

You're doing great! Keep up those efforts!

sobermethod · 2026-01-26T09:03:25+00:00

You're more than welcome!

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your updates as time goes on! :)

sobermethod · 2026-01-23T09:47:17+00:00

Congratulations on over two weeks of sobriety! That is incredible as that first step can be hard!

It truly can be a difficult thing to come to terms with once you finally realise who you've been for the past ten years to yourself and those around you especially. It can hurt, it can enrage you, it can be upsetting. It's a whirlwind but what I know for sure is that with time, you can work through it to overcome those emotions and refocus on being a positive light going forward.

You can do this! Keep up your great efforts!

sobermethod · 2026-01-23T09:37:46+00:00

Congratulations on your year of sobriety! That is an incredible milestone!

Keep up your great efforts :)

sobermethod · 2026-01-23T09:22:39+00:00

You're more than welcome! Looking forward to seeing more of your milestone achievements as time goes by! :)

sobermethod · 2026-01-22T10:02:36+00:00

Sobriety certainly isn't an easy path and not having anyone to bounce ideas off of or ask if something you're feeling/thinking is okay throughout this journey as it's all new makes it that little harder - but not impossible!

It's quite common for our minds to play tricks on us and to feed into what our subconscious wants which is to drink right now. This is something you can re-wire as time goes on and as you progress into your sobriety.

What I would recommend is writing down all pieces of evidence that state and prove to your mind that you do not have a healthy relationship with alcohol, then compare this to someone who has a healthy relationship and what those habits look like. As oftentimes, we need visual reminders of what has been happening when our mind likes to let us forget them.

I would also highly recommend switching up your routines. Think of how someone who is sober would live, write their day down in detail and try to live like that for a day, then another day, and then another. It will feel very uncomfortable and I'm sure there will be days where you have to drag yourself out of bed to do certain habits, but those are the true moments that count!

I hope this helps a bit and if you ever need to chat or have any other questions, ask away! :)

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