I am here. I got through my first sober night in a long time - not a huge amount of sleep, and a burst of sudden sweats in the early hours, but I survived. Thank you all for your endless inspiration and support. This is, I hope, my last Day 1 - IWNDWYT.
Checking in again today and all is well.
I have started running again, after alcohol took that pleasure away from me. And reading books. And getting up early and seeing the sunrise. And other stuff too!
I do not know how I coped with all that life throws at you when I was drinking. Today was tough but it would have been so much tougher hungover.
Shine on you beautiful humans
woohoo, nearly done with day two. Definitely still feel a bit shit but an improvement at least. Got zero sleep last night, so I'm looking forward to getting a proper good long sleep tonight.
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today 🌟 things that stop me from drinking: being educated on the negative effects of alcohol and the positive effects of sobriety through podcasts etc. coming here. Only attending events that are actually fun, not ones that are just an excuse to drink. Just to name a few 😇
Spent all day in the garden yesterday, then had a couple of friends over for a little barbecuing. They shared a bottle of Prosecco but I had a passion fruit mocktails. I didn’t miss drinking, because drinking in the sun is actually the worst. Today I’m going to carry on being in the garden. If I’m lucky I’ll get a bit of a tan, which for me means I’ll turn beige.
IWNDWYT ⭐️
It’s a bank holiday in Uk and today we were meant to be going out to some beautiful gardens with the dog .. sun was shining yesterday but you guessed it it’s raining .. so I’m gonna have to be flexible and change my plans - it’s gonna involve food but IWNDWYT
Day 29?! 🫶 Today I am sitting down and taking a hard look at my finances. They are a complete mess.
I’m updating my budget, calling all my providers to look for a better deal, lowering my mortgage payments, and talking to a lawyer about bankruptcy.
I had a stressful day yesterday; a stalker ex re emerged and reared their ugly head once again.
One of the hardest parts of getting sober has been pulling my head out of the sand and taking a close look at the mess that is my life.
But now that I’m sober - I have the power to fix it. IWNDWYT!!
46 days! I have to get a dental operation and I will not drink with you today! I'm not depressed now either thanks to CBT, Tony Robbins, antidepressants and meditation (and probably thanks to not drinking alcohol or coffee).
Day 50 🤍 I bartend and wait tables so alcohol is definitely immersed in my work culture. I’m doing surprisingly well with cravings and temptation—still seeing too many benefits to give in now. Most recent include: watching/remembering movies, remembering people’s birthdays, and major decrease in general anxiety. My mood is better, my mind is clearer, my body is thankful. IWNDWYT!
Now that I've stopped drinking... I still go out with friends or to meet new people but when it gets boring, or the others get drunk, or the group moves on to one of those stupid places where all you're doing is standing around in a group, shouting at each other over the music and constantly moving out of the way for people walking past, I put my NA beer down and I GO HOME AND GO TO BED. It's magic - turns out you can do that!? Turns out enjoying the good bit of the night and not forcing yourself through the stupid bit of the night where everyone is just desperately trying to keep the fun going is AWESOME.
I'm feeling good today, sobernauts. To anyone struggling, I'm thinking of you and I know you can do this, just for today. You don't have to think beyond that. YOU GOT THIS.
IWNDWYT
Meditation streak: 15 days
Day 4. First day 4 in a while, I can’t recall the last time, I generally try and stop every year or so. So a step ahead, maybe it will stick this time, hope so.
Taking each day as they come. My brain is loving to find all the things it can to feel down and shameful. I am, however, very proud of myself for not drinking this weekend. It would have made things even worse, even if in the past I would have drank to make myself "feel better." Ha. It never made me feel better.
IWNDWYT
One and a half years today. I'm in a great mood despite the stress I'm under. I hope you all find what you need out of the day and best of luck on your path.
Now that I've stopped drinking, I read before bed. I love to read. I never did that anymore because I'd have several drinks in the evening until bedtime and fall asleep instantly. IWNDWYT.
I’m glad to not hang out in bars anymore. I had a favorite bar once, it was like my very own “Cheers”, everyone knew my name. How often did I drive home impaired???
I’m more of a homebody now. I spend a lot of time with my pets or my family, or in my garden. That night life had nothing on this good life. I’m so glad to be AF today. IWNDWYT
Good morning gorgeous people 😃. I’m definitely, absolutely not drinking with all of you today. Bring on the Pepsi Max Cherry! 🙌🙌. Have a wonderful day 😃
Good morning friends!
Yeah, the Monday morning hangover sucked ass. The regret and anxiety, knowing I was going to have to somehow fake that I am operating at my best while feeling like absolute dog shit, counting down the hours until I could go back to bed, awful.
Mondays still suck, just not as bad.
Have a good one friends. I will not drink with you today
What up, fam! Up before my alarm…what?!?
I can go to a work event and be ok w out drinking. I struggle the most when I visit my parents. Having a glass of wine (ok, one for her) was almost like a bonding ritual.
I WNDWYT
I used to always say the weekends flew by. In hindsight that was only true because I was drunk the entire time. Now I am so much more productive in different ways. Maybe get a project done around the house, do something fun with my kid, or simply a long boring day doing nothing.
I will not drink with you today. 40 days sober.
Happy sober Monday sober friends!
Great into today, good to be reminded of the hell that was my Monday… life! Which is now unrecognisable! Sober was and is the answer for me.
I love you all 💞
IWNDWYT. Start of a 4-day work week. Goals for week. No drinking. Start work on turning backyard grounds of my house using natural native plants that attract pollinators, butterfly's. Running goals: Beat last weeks long run of 1.8 miles with one over 2 miles, and run for four days. Weight goals, lose 3 pounds. Start a new book.
Hi Everyone - Day 125 here and IWNDWYT!!
The thing that has helped me most days are doing meetings.I have been doing online meetings pretty much daily since quitting but finally got the nerve to go to an in person meeting on Friday and then again yesterday. I definitely plan to do so more frequently.
It’s a great way to start my weekend and also end it on a night when the Sunday scaries would lead me to drink (not that I really needed that to be a reason to drink). I was reluctant to go last night because I have developed a better routine for myself and getting to bed earlier but I’m so glad I did.
Thank you for hosting, Viktor 😊
Recently, I found a 5:30 p.m. yin yoga class on Fridays to go to instead of happy hour. It really does feel like such a treat. I leave totally Zen and it sets the tone for a relaxing and mindful weekend!
IWNDWYT💕🩷
Today marks 4 weeks, 1 month of sobriety! I felt it was different this time, and now I'm on my first ever month!
It gets better day by day!
I'm learning how to live while sober. In this past month I refound a love for tea making, long walks and fostering a creative drive that's fueled by passion of a subject; not a flare of muddled thoughts roughly shaped into a ramshackle idea. IWNDWYT
It used to be primarily ME who wanted to drink in social situations—others usually weren’t drinking. So it was pretty easy to do the same activities without drinking. I will not drink today.
Sober places and sober people. I avoided all social gatherings at the start. The people who I used to drink with didn't really miss me - they were focused on their own mission.
What I found difficult was changing how I saw myself. Junkie brain had been in charge for so long, it's voice was so loud. That's where outside help came in. Learning to listen to others, accepting that I didn't have all the answers, embracing the concept that 'if nothing changes, nothing changes'.
This sober stretch is built on a foundation of self compassion and a willingness to change. It takes time to demolish old habits and rebuild new ones. Luckily, I've got today....that sounds like an ideal opportunity to strengthen a particularly good habit that I've built;-
IWNDWYT 🙂
Iwndwyt. Feeling bit wobbly today and a few temptations but I won’t do it, never ever worth it. Thank you all for being here and continuing on this path together x
Alright, day 2 again. I felt like shit all day yesterday; why did I even bother drinking? I don't even remember what excuse I used, I just decided to and didn't bother fighting it. I have 2 job interviews today, and while I'm not hungover, I'm still not 100%. And to think I could have saved all the money I spent as well. Anyways, here's to another week - I got 5 days in a row last time, let's try to get at least 6 this time. Good luck everyone! IWNDWYT
Checking in. Still here; still not drinking. It’s been kinda tempting because life is pretty lonely, isolating, and there’s really not much to do in this city.
Regardless I’m gonna add another day to the counter
Going on my first AF vacation today. Two weeks to Greece with my partner (who drinks). I think I’m gonna be ok, but it’s certainly gonna be different this time around. Wish me luck!
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Going to my first AF conference this week and I am nervous... Usually I would use alcohol to get past my social anxiety and talk to strangers. I don't know what to do this time round as I do need to talk to people, it's kinda the point of going, but I have no experience of doing this without drinking - so wish me luck!
IWNDWYT
I was doing so well and now I'm back again at day one. I like to write myself out a page in my journal, give myself the grace to stand back up and dust myself off and get back to it.
I would love to replace it with some nice healthy walks or an afternoon at the gym, a healthy dinner, just something that takes care of me instead of harms me.
Thanks for having my back on days like today.
IWNDWYT.
Wanted a drink yesterday. Badly. Didn't have one, because I didn't want to break the promise I'd made here. I told myself alcohol would be there tomorrow if I HAD to have it. Now it's tomorrow, and I'm making the pledge again. I will not drink with you today.
Good morning fellow sobernauts. This is a stressful week in my work life coming up, and I'll have to dodge some opportunities for drinking related to that as well. I feel good about that part, more dreading the work week itself. Not promising for tomorrow but I consciously choose to not drink today.
IWNDWYT!
Day 32. Thankfully most of my friends are not big big drinkers. I went to a social club yesterday with a bar and ordered a lemonade. I do need to practice being ok in such places. NA beer scrtaches the itch a little. Pity there's no equivalent for red wine! Just wish it was cheaper!
Been seeing friends at home more. At a social on Tuesday which will likely have free alcohol so they will likely be difficult. Cos I was ill for half my 30 days I've not had to navigate these challenges yet. My aim for 100 days is so I can navigate these challenges.
Didn’t drink yesterday at a family party. Didnt feel the urge to, because I know how good I feel when I’m not drinking. Felt utterly glorious going to bed. So I won’t be drinking today when I go out with my girlfriends for a birthday lunch. Because I know how good I’ll feel later about not drinking. The incentive to drink has left me! It’s just not my friend.
I won’t be drinking today 💪
I’m not looking forward to this very busy, high stress work week. I have no breaks in sight and my best bet is “maybe I’ll get sick and get a day off.” Sigh.
I know I won’t drink to get through! And at the end of the week I’ll be at three months, which HOT DAMN THATS AWESOME. Especially when I’m still telling myself that this is just a daily decision that only lasts for 24 hours. But now in my head I whisper to myself “or maybe forever!!!!!!!!” Eek!!
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It was weird. I was sick yesterday and I woke up nauseated and with a sinus headache. And when I was going to the bathroom, I felt exceptionally guilty.
It took a moment to pin down why. It was because I have, for so long, associated feeling like shit in the morning with being hung over. And even though I don't drink anymore, my emotions haven't caught up to reality.
It was so nice to pop some Tylenol PM and go back to bed with the realization that I've done nothing bad.
IWNDWYT!
When I was drinking, I was sure I would never run again. But I did start running back in January even though I was more out of shape than I had ever been. Most doctors would have cautioned me against running. But I know my body, and I know my limits, and I haven't been given any reason to stop yet. Without sobriety, I would have never given myself the chance to engage in the activity I find most meaningful and fulfilling.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Hey all - Glad to make it another sober day.
It’s not easy staying away from having a drink.
Some moments I find myself sighing and feeling depressed.
But then There’s the happy feeling I have this morning-
waking up with clarity and understanding why I can’t drink anymore.
Every day is a gift .. Dont let them waste.
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Had a group gathering at a brewery yesterday for the animal shelter I volunteer at. I helped organize it and it was a ton of fun. I went straight for the NA beer option and didn’t even consider the wine or anything else. Other people ordered it as well! Anddddd… one of the dogs we took with us from the shelter got adopted 🥹 I had an amazing day and alcohol wasn’t involved and didn’t ruin it!
I was more of a daily drinker. I would drink after work and drink extra on the weekends. Now I either takes walks or exercise after work. On the weekends I’ll take myself out to lunch, walk, run errands and relax. I’ve gotten really good at relaxing 😎 IWNDWYT.
I had a tough day yesterday. My adult daughter was arguing with my wife and crying which caused strong cravings for me. I left so that I wouldn’t hear it anymore. I ended up going to a couple of stores and sitting in the park for a while. Taking myself out of the situation made it much easier to make it though the cravings.
I didn’t expect to get hit hard like this by hearing a normal argument. Yes, there were tears, but it wasn’t a serious problem, just a lot of emotions between the two. Nothing critical or life changing happened. For me, simply listening to the tears was a strong trigger.
I’m here again today, still sober and committing to joining all of you in refusing booze once again.
Day 11 here. I've now made it through two weekends. One thing I keep hearing in my mind is someone's post I read once that said something like "I've never woken up the next morning regretting that I didn't drink the night before". Man that is so true. Even though I'm waking up to a Monday morning, another stressful day of work, I'm so glad I didn't drink yesterday. So again for today, I commit that IWNDWYT!
Good morning. I’m up earlier than usual, getting ready to take a walk and go to a group fitness class. It is so nice to have a cooperative stomach in the morning. IWNDWYT!
Yesterday was a beautiful day here and my husband and I were doing yard work. We finished by early afternoon and I realized how relieved I was that I don’t drink anymore. I had nothing else planned for the day, so could relax and do little things I wanted around the house.
If I still drank, coming into the house sore and sweaty from all the physical work, I would have had “one” to relax. That would turn into two, and by 5pm, I’d be hazy and tired and want to make another run to the liquor store. Right now I’d be exhausted and sore with a headache, hangover, and full of regret.
So, thankfully, I didn’t have to do all that yesterday because I don’t drink anymore!! 👏 Instead, I feel great except for the sore muscles, but they are sign I did something useful. IWNDWYT
Day 11 and it's almost 8pm I'm still at work, working late tonight but on my own. Usually I'd be drinking. Not today, not for the rest of tonight, and not tomorrow either.
Iwndwyt!
MAN I had a great weekend. I worked on some house projects, ran a bunch of errands, saw my parents, deep cleaned my kitchen, played some videos games, read my book and did it all with sparkling water, happily! I LOVE THIS and IWNDWYT!
I’m productive now. Like infinitely more productive. And I still have time for friends. It was eye opening how most of my friends and most of their preferred activities/hangs actually didn’t revolve around alcohol. It was me that revolved around alcohol. I absolutely do not miss being beholden to it.
I will not drink with you today!!
Happy Monday, Viktor and all who observe the day- I hope it's a great start to a sober week to all! I'm grateful for the ability to be pretty health conscious in sobriety. I exercise, eat well, get my sleep, and hang out with friends. Some of my friends are drinkers and I'll just get my Seltzer and chill out. "Nah I'm good, I don't drink" is all it takes. Happy sober Monday y'all!
I am here. I got through my first sober night in a long time - not a huge amount of sleep, and a burst of sudden sweats in the early hours, but I survived. Thank you all for your endless inspiration and support. This is, I hope, my last Day 1 - IWNDWYT.
This is a great place to be. Glad you are here! IWNDWYT
Just got through my first sober night as well. I am tired but grateful for no hangover. Onward and upward! IWNDWYT
Hello hello there new friend. Thank YOU for the inspiration and support. Being here inspires me to carry on. Go Team!
Looking forward to see number 11 under your name here soon
Well done! It sounds rough - if you made it through that, you can make it through anything. We're all here with you. IWNDWYT
I reckon this is your last day 1! Catch you back here tomorrow.
Checking in again today and all is well. I have started running again, after alcohol took that pleasure away from me. And reading books. And getting up early and seeing the sunrise. And other stuff too!
Starting week 4 - back to daily exercising. Sleep so much better - the 3am middle of night anxiety has passed. IWNDWYT. 😄
Yes, the list of benefits is pretty long! Sleeping well is such a pleasure now :)
Awesome stuff! I’ve been trying to build my running distance up lately too. My left knee has said otherwise lol IT band is not happy.
Let's try this again 😓 Day 1, here we go!
As long as you get up once more than you fall down, you're on the right track! We're all glad you're here. IWNDWYT
You got this! See you tomorrow.
I do not know how I coped with all that life throws at you when I was drinking. Today was tough but it would have been so much tougher hungover. Shine on you beautiful humans
Booze puts life on impossible mode. IWNDWYT
Four weeks and starting week five today. IWNDWYT!
Month two will be even better! Thanks for checking in.
Wait until you get to month three! IWNDWYT
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Glad you are here. Booze never put me in good situations. Just black outs and pain. IWNDWYT
I didn’t drink with you yesterday and I will not drink with you again.
Same here. Onward we march!
Iwndwyt 💕💜💙🍭✨😻🫶💕🐈🐇🐄
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woohoo, nearly done with day two. Definitely still feel a bit shit but an improvement at least. Got zero sleep last night, so I'm looking forward to getting a proper good long sleep tonight. IWNDWYT
Fantastic! It's really rubbish for the first few days isn't it but each day gets better . IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today 🌟 things that stop me from drinking: being educated on the negative effects of alcohol and the positive effects of sobriety through podcasts etc. coming here. Only attending events that are actually fun, not ones that are just an excuse to drink. Just to name a few 😇
♥️ checking in. IWNDWYT ♥️
Hope everyone has a great Monday. IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT. It started here for me. People are here to help.
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Day 3. Dreamed about everything self-critical my brain could dig up. 😰 IWNDWYT.
Our brains can be scary places. I have to consciously stop negative thoughts and remind myself I’m ok and be in the present moment.
Getting close to one year. Eeeeeee! IWNDWYT
Spent all day in the garden yesterday, then had a couple of friends over for a little barbecuing. They shared a bottle of Prosecco but I had a passion fruit mocktails. I didn’t miss drinking, because drinking in the sun is actually the worst. Today I’m going to carry on being in the garden. If I’m lucky I’ll get a bit of a tan, which for me means I’ll turn beige. IWNDWYT ⭐️
Good morning all and welcome to all you brave newbys. It does get better. - Nearly 100 days wooo. IWNDWYT.
Checking in. Let's do this! I'm becoming an early morning person and do not miss that old Monday morning feeling at all. IWNDWYT
It’s a bank holiday in Uk and today we were meant to be going out to some beautiful gardens with the dog .. sun was shining yesterday but you guessed it it’s raining .. so I’m gonna have to be flexible and change my plans - it’s gonna involve food but IWNDWYT
Day 29?! 🫶 Today I am sitting down and taking a hard look at my finances. They are a complete mess. I’m updating my budget, calling all my providers to look for a better deal, lowering my mortgage payments, and talking to a lawyer about bankruptcy. I had a stressful day yesterday; a stalker ex re emerged and reared their ugly head once again. One of the hardest parts of getting sober has been pulling my head out of the sand and taking a close look at the mess that is my life. But now that I’m sober - I have the power to fix it. IWNDWYT!!
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I go to bed when I’m tired now, instead of when I pass out. It feels so good. IWNDWYT
Day 20, checking in. Lets go 🍀 IWND Toxin WYT.
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. IWNDWYT
Good morning. Bank holiday here today (ah, the little joys in life!), IWNDWYT
Day 10 - IWNDWYT
46 days! I have to get a dental operation and I will not drink with you today! I'm not depressed now either thanks to CBT, Tony Robbins, antidepressants and meditation (and probably thanks to not drinking alcohol or coffee).
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Day 50 🤍 I bartend and wait tables so alcohol is definitely immersed in my work culture. I’m doing surprisingly well with cravings and temptation—still seeing too many benefits to give in now. Most recent include: watching/remembering movies, remembering people’s birthdays, and major decrease in general anxiety. My mood is better, my mind is clearer, my body is thankful. IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you in Germany today!
Day 367! Officially into my second year. IWNDWYT.
Back on day 2. I feel shameful and like I can’t trust myself. I want to be able to trust myself. I will not drink with you today.
I made some stupid decisions since relapse I don't want this I will start again. Day 1. IWNDWYT
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Now that I've stopped drinking... I still go out with friends or to meet new people but when it gets boring, or the others get drunk, or the group moves on to one of those stupid places where all you're doing is standing around in a group, shouting at each other over the music and constantly moving out of the way for people walking past, I put my NA beer down and I GO HOME AND GO TO BED. It's magic - turns out you can do that!? Turns out enjoying the good bit of the night and not forcing yourself through the stupid bit of the night where everyone is just desperately trying to keep the fun going is AWESOME. I'm feeling good today, sobernauts. To anyone struggling, I'm thinking of you and I know you can do this, just for today. You don't have to think beyond that. YOU GOT THIS. IWNDWYT Meditation streak: 15 days
Day 2. Yesterday was my first day I can remember not drinking, woke up this morning feeling exhausted.
Starting again Day 1. I w n d w y t 🤍
Not today people IWNDWYT
Day 4. First day 4 in a while, I can’t recall the last time, I generally try and stop every year or so. So a step ahead, maybe it will stick this time, hope so.
Taking each day as they come. My brain is loving to find all the things it can to feel down and shameful. I am, however, very proud of myself for not drinking this weekend. It would have made things even worse, even if in the past I would have drank to make myself "feel better." Ha. It never made me feel better. IWNDWYT
Fuck the zero, I will not drink with you today.
One and a half years today. I'm in a great mood despite the stress I'm under. I hope you all find what you need out of the day and best of luck on your path.
iwndwyt!
Im finally finding substitute activities more productive than eating and scrolling, so a little more motivation to say IWNDWYT
Now that I've stopped drinking, I read before bed. I love to read. I never did that anymore because I'd have several drinks in the evening until bedtime and fall asleep instantly. IWNDWYT.
I’m glad to not hang out in bars anymore. I had a favorite bar once, it was like my very own “Cheers”, everyone knew my name. How often did I drive home impaired??? I’m more of a homebody now. I spend a lot of time with my pets or my family, or in my garden. That night life had nothing on this good life. I’m so glad to be AF today. IWNDWYT
Day 12! Coming up on 2 weeks
IWNDWYT! Day 5!
Good morning gorgeous people 😃. I’m definitely, absolutely not drinking with all of you today. Bring on the Pepsi Max Cherry! 🙌🙌. Have a wonderful day 😃
Coming in live from down under. IWNDWYT
Good morning friends! Yeah, the Monday morning hangover sucked ass. The regret and anxiety, knowing I was going to have to somehow fake that I am operating at my best while feeling like absolute dog shit, counting down the hours until I could go back to bed, awful. Mondays still suck, just not as bad. Have a good one friends. I will not drink with you today
Monday. Meh. That’s about it. Coffees up, horns up, and let’s get this one outta the way. I’m 25 percent done with my week after it. IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
What up, fam! Up before my alarm…what?!? I can go to a work event and be ok w out drinking. I struggle the most when I visit my parents. Having a glass of wine (ok, one for her) was almost like a bonding ritual. I WNDWYT
I used to always say the weekends flew by. In hindsight that was only true because I was drunk the entire time. Now I am so much more productive in different ways. Maybe get a project done around the house, do something fun with my kid, or simply a long boring day doing nothing. I will not drink with you today. 40 days sober.
IWNDWYTD. Thank you for hosting Victor. Wishing everyone a sober Monday. This sub is a big support for me, thank you 🙏
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Happy sober Monday sober friends! Great into today, good to be reminded of the hell that was my Monday… life! Which is now unrecognisable! Sober was and is the answer for me. I love you all 💞
Yes, Mondays are just fine now :)
Changed from IPA's to a lower alcohol content Lager, yes, I still drank over the weekend, no , IWNDWYT!
Day 1051 checking in!
Happy Monday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
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Checking in! Day 10…. Thanks for being there. IWNDWYT
The first day is gone, worse days are coming, but IWNDWYT!
I won’t drink with y’all today
Day 1,755. I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT. Start of a 4-day work week. Goals for week. No drinking. Start work on turning backyard grounds of my house using natural native plants that attract pollinators, butterfly's. Running goals: Beat last weeks long run of 1.8 miles with one over 2 miles, and run for four days. Weight goals, lose 3 pounds. Start a new book.
Good morning! IWNDWYT
Good morning. IWNDWYT
Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
Hi Everyone - Day 125 here and IWNDWYT!! The thing that has helped me most days are doing meetings.I have been doing online meetings pretty much daily since quitting but finally got the nerve to go to an in person meeting on Friday and then again yesterday. I definitely plan to do so more frequently. It’s a great way to start my weekend and also end it on a night when the Sunday scaries would lead me to drink (not that I really needed that to be a reason to drink). I was reluctant to go last night because I have developed a better routine for myself and getting to bed earlier but I’m so glad I did.
I will NOT drink with you today!! I will honor my body by eating healthy and exercising with you today 🫵🫵🫵🫵🙌🙌🙌💰💰💰🏃♂️🏃♂️
IWNDWYT!
I will NOT drink with you all today! ☺️💫✨
Happy Monday, friends! IWNDWYT.
Not going to drink with you today!
Back at One. IWNDWYT.
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Iwndwyt!
Thank you for hosting, Viktor 😊 Recently, I found a 5:30 p.m. yin yoga class on Fridays to go to instead of happy hour. It really does feel like such a treat. I leave totally Zen and it sets the tone for a relaxing and mindful weekend! IWNDWYT💕🩷
Today marks 4 weeks, 1 month of sobriety! I felt it was different this time, and now I'm on my first ever month! It gets better day by day! I'm learning how to live while sober. In this past month I refound a love for tea making, long walks and fostering a creative drive that's fueled by passion of a subject; not a flare of muddled thoughts roughly shaped into a ramshackle idea. IWNDWYT
Hello friends! Fucking Monday again. Still won't drink with you today 🤘
I'm under a lot of stress at work these days... But don't drink. This isn't going to get me. Have a successful sober day ❤️ IWNDWYT
It used to be primarily ME who wanted to drink in social situations—others usually weren’t drinking. So it was pretty easy to do the same activities without drinking. I will not drink today.
Sober places and sober people. I avoided all social gatherings at the start. The people who I used to drink with didn't really miss me - they were focused on their own mission. What I found difficult was changing how I saw myself. Junkie brain had been in charge for so long, it's voice was so loud. That's where outside help came in. Learning to listen to others, accepting that I didn't have all the answers, embracing the concept that 'if nothing changes, nothing changes'. This sober stretch is built on a foundation of self compassion and a willingness to change. It takes time to demolish old habits and rebuild new ones. Luckily, I've got today....that sounds like an ideal opportunity to strengthen a particularly good habit that I've built;- IWNDWYT 🙂
IWNDWT Happy Monday. Today makes 3 weeks sober. I don't think I managed to go this long in the last 3 years.
Day 1 (again). Still in the game. Let’s go.
Iwndwyt. Feeling bit wobbly today and a few temptations but I won’t do it, never ever worth it. Thank you all for being here and continuing on this path together x
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Alright, day 2 again. I felt like shit all day yesterday; why did I even bother drinking? I don't even remember what excuse I used, I just decided to and didn't bother fighting it. I have 2 job interviews today, and while I'm not hungover, I'm still not 100%. And to think I could have saved all the money I spent as well. Anyways, here's to another week - I got 5 days in a row last time, let's try to get at least 6 this time. Good luck everyone! IWNDWYT
Checking in. Still here; still not drinking. It’s been kinda tempting because life is pretty lonely, isolating, and there’s really not much to do in this city. Regardless I’m gonna add another day to the counter
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Day 9, nearly double digits!! IWNDWYT
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Eating more good food instead of drinking my calories.
I will not drink with you today. ❤️
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spending my evening in the gym today ❤️
3 weeks yesterday! Longest I’ve been sober in 2 years. Feeling proud of myself. IWNDWYT
I feel rested after this weekend. I had plenty of time to see people, chill out at home and sleep in. I will not drink with you today
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Going on my first AF vacation today. Two weeks to Greece with my partner (who drinks). I think I’m gonna be ok, but it’s certainly gonna be different this time around. Wish me luck! IWNDWYT 🏖️
Proud to be able to say with you all: I will not drink today.
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Going to my first AF conference this week and I am nervous... Usually I would use alcohol to get past my social anxiety and talk to strangers. I don't know what to do this time round as I do need to talk to people, it's kinda the point of going, but I have no experience of doing this without drinking - so wish me luck! IWNDWYT
Keeping on not drinking with you good people today!
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I was doing so well and now I'm back again at day one. I like to write myself out a page in my journal, give myself the grace to stand back up and dust myself off and get back to it. I would love to replace it with some nice healthy walks or an afternoon at the gym, a healthy dinner, just something that takes care of me instead of harms me. Thanks for having my back on days like today. IWNDWYT.
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Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
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No booze for me today.
Wanted a drink yesterday. Badly. Didn't have one, because I didn't want to break the promise I'd made here. I told myself alcohol would be there tomorrow if I HAD to have it. Now it's tomorrow, and I'm making the pledge again. I will not drink with you today.
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Good morning fellow sobernauts. This is a stressful week in my work life coming up, and I'll have to dodge some opportunities for drinking related to that as well. I feel good about that part, more dreading the work week itself. Not promising for tomorrow but I consciously choose to not drink today. IWNDWYT!
52 days. IWNDWYT!
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Day 32. Thankfully most of my friends are not big big drinkers. I went to a social club yesterday with a bar and ordered a lemonade. I do need to practice being ok in such places. NA beer scrtaches the itch a little. Pity there's no equivalent for red wine! Just wish it was cheaper! Been seeing friends at home more. At a social on Tuesday which will likely have free alcohol so they will likely be difficult. Cos I was ill for half my 30 days I've not had to navigate these challenges yet. My aim for 100 days is so I can navigate these challenges.
So happy to be hear for another Monday … wishing everyone a great week and sending strength to anyone who needs it IWNDWYT xo
Didn’t drink yesterday at a family party. Didnt feel the urge to, because I know how good I feel when I’m not drinking. Felt utterly glorious going to bed. So I won’t be drinking today when I go out with my girlfriends for a birthday lunch. Because I know how good I’ll feel later about not drinking. The incentive to drink has left me! It’s just not my friend. I won’t be drinking today 💪
I will be sober today.
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3rd weekend Sober was so much easier! Just finished working out I cant believe It 🌈
One week in after discovering this community and feeling invigorated. IWNDWYT
Having a day of self care with exercise, a massage, therapy session, meal prep and a good book. I will not drink with you today
Day 2. Didn't sleep much, but still sober!
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Good morning! Day 11. The 10 day mark was a big one for me. Sights now set on 30. IWNDWYT!
I’m not looking forward to this very busy, high stress work week. I have no breaks in sight and my best bet is “maybe I’ll get sick and get a day off.” Sigh. I know I won’t drink to get through! And at the end of the week I’ll be at three months, which HOT DAMN THATS AWESOME. Especially when I’m still telling myself that this is just a daily decision that only lasts for 24 hours. But now in my head I whisper to myself “or maybe forever!!!!!!!!” Eek!! IWNDWYT
It was weird. I was sick yesterday and I woke up nauseated and with a sinus headache. And when I was going to the bathroom, I felt exceptionally guilty. It took a moment to pin down why. It was because I have, for so long, associated feeling like shit in the morning with being hung over. And even though I don't drink anymore, my emotions haven't caught up to reality. It was so nice to pop some Tylenol PM and go back to bed with the realization that I've done nothing bad. IWNDWYT!
When I was drinking, I was sure I would never run again. But I did start running back in January even though I was more out of shape than I had ever been. Most doctors would have cautioned me against running. But I know my body, and I know my limits, and I haven't been given any reason to stop yet. Without sobriety, I would have never given myself the chance to engage in the activity I find most meaningful and fulfilling. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Hey all - Glad to make it another sober day. It’s not easy staying away from having a drink. Some moments I find myself sighing and feeling depressed. But then There’s the happy feeling I have this morning- waking up with clarity and understanding why I can’t drink anymore. Every day is a gift .. Dont let them waste. IWndwyt \~Red
IWNDWYT! Had a group gathering at a brewery yesterday for the animal shelter I volunteer at. I helped organize it and it was a ton of fun. I went straight for the NA beer option and didn’t even consider the wine or anything else. Other people ordered it as well! Anddddd… one of the dogs we took with us from the shelter got adopted 🥹 I had an amazing day and alcohol wasn’t involved and didn’t ruin it!
Day 33 no drinks for me. 💪🏽
I was more of a daily drinker. I would drink after work and drink extra on the weekends. Now I either takes walks or exercise after work. On the weekends I’ll take myself out to lunch, walk, run errands and relax. I’ve gotten really good at relaxing 😎 IWNDWYT.
I had a tough day yesterday. My adult daughter was arguing with my wife and crying which caused strong cravings for me. I left so that I wouldn’t hear it anymore. I ended up going to a couple of stores and sitting in the park for a while. Taking myself out of the situation made it much easier to make it though the cravings. I didn’t expect to get hit hard like this by hearing a normal argument. Yes, there were tears, but it wasn’t a serious problem, just a lot of emotions between the two. Nothing critical or life changing happened. For me, simply listening to the tears was a strong trigger. I’m here again today, still sober and committing to joining all of you in refusing booze once again.
Day 11 here. I've now made it through two weekends. One thing I keep hearing in my mind is someone's post I read once that said something like "I've never woken up the next morning regretting that I didn't drink the night before". Man that is so true. Even though I'm waking up to a Monday morning, another stressful day of work, I'm so glad I didn't drink yesterday. So again for today, I commit that IWNDWYT!
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Good morning. I’m up earlier than usual, getting ready to take a walk and go to a group fitness class. It is so nice to have a cooperative stomach in the morning. IWNDWYT!
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Yesterday was a beautiful day here and my husband and I were doing yard work. We finished by early afternoon and I realized how relieved I was that I don’t drink anymore. I had nothing else planned for the day, so could relax and do little things I wanted around the house. If I still drank, coming into the house sore and sweaty from all the physical work, I would have had “one” to relax. That would turn into two, and by 5pm, I’d be hazy and tired and want to make another run to the liquor store. Right now I’d be exhausted and sore with a headache, hangover, and full of regret. So, thankfully, I didn’t have to do all that yesterday because I don’t drink anymore!! 👏 Instead, I feel great except for the sore muscles, but they are sign I did something useful. IWNDWYT
Day 11 and it's almost 8pm I'm still at work, working late tonight but on my own. Usually I'd be drinking. Not today, not for the rest of tonight, and not tomorrow either. Iwndwyt!
Here 👋🏼 Feeling tired and depressed. Just letting it ride. Last week I read a book. That was cool. IWNDWYT!
MAN I had a great weekend. I worked on some house projects, ran a bunch of errands, saw my parents, deep cleaned my kitchen, played some videos games, read my book and did it all with sparkling water, happily! I LOVE THIS and IWNDWYT!
I’m productive now. Like infinitely more productive. And I still have time for friends. It was eye opening how most of my friends and most of their preferred activities/hangs actually didn’t revolve around alcohol. It was me that revolved around alcohol. I absolutely do not miss being beholden to it. I will not drink with you today!!
I’m in!!!!
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Day 6 here! Really struggling today. I was a weekend drinker so the cravings started setting in this weekend. Cravings are extreme today.
Happy Monday, Viktor and all who observe the day- I hope it's a great start to a sober week to all! I'm grateful for the ability to be pretty health conscious in sobriety. I exercise, eat well, get my sleep, and hang out with friends. Some of my friends are drinkers and I'll just get my Seltzer and chill out. "Nah I'm good, I don't drink" is all it takes. Happy sober Monday y'all!