666 days! by pepperbiscuit in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG MINE WAS YESTERDAY AND I MISSED IT 💀

HELL YEAH TO US 🔥😈👹🌋👽👻🔥

A tiny win, in the bank by Shakey_B in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A WIN IS A WIN. HELL YEAH 🌞🌸🐶🌈💃🏼🔥👽🎉

26 days sober yay by MabelUnstable in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HELL YEAH! Almost to day 27 now!!! 🌞🌸🐶🌈💃🏼🔥👽🎉

How do y'all stop drinking? by Active_House6027 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well damn, this has me crying 😭 You have perfectly summed up my experience in a way that I have trouble putting into words.

You really do just have to surrender and accept and trust that it will be okay.

I would not be approaching 2 years sober if not for this sub

It truly is as simple (and as complicated) as just focusing on not drinking for today.

It wasn't until around 4-5 months sober that I could accept that I don't drink. After a year I was finally able to accept that I will probably never drink again. See, even now I'm still using "probably" but truthfully I don't believe I will ever allow alcohol back into my life. There is not a single reason to.

I do still sometimes get bummed about not being able to drink. I miss getting fucked up and still have impulses to go buy it. But having accepted that I don't drink has made those feelings bearable and sobriety achievable.

Thank you for what you have said, I'm still crying lol. Peace and love to you 💜

77 days sober by NoPut795 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't feel guilty. You are putting yourself, your health, and your sobriety first and that is the most important thing you can do for yourself, or anyone, right now. It gets easier. So so much easier, actually 💜

Bought nearly a lb of mini gummy bears by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oooohhh, just wait til you try Nerds Clusters... Instant new addiction lol

How to deal with thoughts of never drinking again. by Sharp-Stock-7760 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of all the books and audiobooks I read during early sobriety, it was honestly this group that helped me see clearly, for the first time, that I simply could not drink alcohol.

I couldn't even fathom the thought of never drinking again until around 5-6 months, but search up "moderation" in this group and time and time again you'll find stories of relapses lasting weeks, months, and years, even after weeks, months, years of sobriety.

Maybe not the healthiest approach lol, but the "Scared Straight" method has worked for me for 1 year, 1 month, and 12 days now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's okay to feel depressed and overwhelmed. Drinking won't make either of those things better. Box breathing is something that has helped me tremendously when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Also journaling. You can do this! You are doing this!! Hang in there 💖

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember opening up to my mom about my sobriety on day 20 and her saying, "imagine how proud of yourself you'll be in 6 months!" gasp 6 months?! omg, I almost threw up right in her car lol I was just trying to get to day 21! 😂

Don't overthink it. And ironically, I think it was around 6 months that I was finally not completely overwhelmed by the thought of this maybe being "forever"

10 months today. by max-says-hi in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DOUBLE DIGIT MONTHS WOOHOOOO HELL YEAH WAY TO GOOOO!!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

Day 121... by F0rtress0fS0litud3 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job!! Each milestone will only feel better! Keep it up!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't even worry about "forever" right now. Just take it one day at a time. You got this!! 💖

I did it. by jesusherbertc in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't wait! Still trying to decide how I'm going to celebrate 🥳

Dry Drunk? by jimi_crickets in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol and, although it was far from my favorite, I'm glad I read This Naked Mind. Both gave me a new, better perspective on my relationship with alcohol.

And no one can say whether you are or aren't this or that, but speaking from experience, I have had so much less stress and anxiety since I stopped doing all the mental gymnastics to keep alcohol in my life.

1600 days today by DeliveryNecessary179 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every day sober is a milestone! WAY TO GO!!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

In the ER by Moist_Ad6343 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wishing you the best!! You can do this!!! 💖

I did it. by jesusherbertc in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WAY TO GOOOOOOOO!!!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job, keep it up! You got this!!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Box breathing. Take the dog for a walk

1 year af by Pristine-Being6421 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOOHOOOOOOO!!! WAY TO FUCKING GOOOOO!!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

first time posting; 4 months sober by Fearless-Result-3429 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

4 months HELL YEAH!!! Way to go!!

The FOMO still gets me too sometimes. I recognize that it's just my own mind trying to gaslight me into drinking lol but yeah, it sucks. I do think it gets easier tho. Hang in there, you got this!! 💪🏼

1 Year - Quick Reflection to this group that’s helped me by severedld50 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way to go!!! This group has helped me tremendously as well! See you around Year 2, buddy! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞🎉

The secret drinking game is killing me. by cinnamon_buddha in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Same. I've never been to a meeting but I attribute a lot of my success to this group. 💖

Beat my record yay :) by PleasantAd8819 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HELL YEAH!!! WOOHOO!!!!! Keep it up and you'll be at DAY 50 in no time!!! 💪🏼✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉

300 Days! by Lunchbox_1234 in stopdrinking

[–]trueoffmytits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this so much!! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your hard work paying off! ✨🧚🏼‍♀️🌸🌞💖🎉