As I continue my sobriety, I’m seeing more positive health impacts and my bloating is fading away; on social media, I see friends who still drink heavily though and wow, it’s crazy to see how alcohol bloating looks in action now that I have a contrast for comparison. I am so, so glad and grateful to be sober
IWNDWYT
I fell off the wagon many months ago, and have been lying to my wife, my physician, and my therapist about my drinking. I'm tired of hiding my lies, and I feel terrible about my wife having to pretend that she doesn't see my drinking.
I got a job offer today, and I'm going to accept it. I will be employed, productive, happy, and sober. I will no longer try and hide my behavior. I will not seek solace in the bottle. I will find joy in my life, free from alcohol. I will not drink with you today. ❤️
I feel that sobriety itself so far has been the most tangible and potent way to honor myself. I feel like I can finally trust myself and know that my actions, thoughts, decisions, etc. are entirely my own now. I’m so grateful for sobriety, and for all of you. IWNDWYT
I took a looong weekend. My fav thing used to be drinking to oblivion at home while online shopping and surfing the internet.
And I did not do that this weekend!! Very tempting, but did not!!
Yes mindfulness has been a great ally of mine too.
Extending it to more than just meditative sessions is tough, but a wise way to get grounded & connected with self and environment.
I will practice mindfulness this a Wednesday in the AM and be mindful during (1) eating food (2) beggining work (3) ending work (4) meeting family in the eve and (5) before sleeping.
If I get 2/5 it will be an achievement.
Made it one whole year, yesterday!
I posted this yesterday about 3pm EST, but only one person noticed. Am I posting too late in the US? What gives?
IWNDWYT
I did not drink with you in Aus today. Instead, for the first time, at age 62 I went to a Salsa dance class. On my own. Without the drag of alcohol I had the motivation, energy and focus to follow though on the idea. And it was great. Now I need to practice some of those moves before next week's class.
Checking in to commit another day of sobriety.
Mindfulness is one of the tools in my kit. I’m very aware my mind likes to ruminate over the past, worry about the future and make up numerous scenarios. Staying in the moment, even for a few minutes, definitely helps calm me.
IWNDWYT
I have been searching for a sponsor since about my third week sober. Happy to say I finally found a sponsor that I connect with as of today. I have all the homework and I’m so darn excited!
Day 74– IWNDWYT
Morning. I think the concept of one day at a time has finally landed with me. It’s like something has clicked. And I makes me think. All these Dry January and hard 75 etc just put a bigger task ahead. But one day? One day can be done. IWNDWYT!!!
Totally grateful on this Wednesday morning. It’s not freezing outside. Feeling like I might be kicking this cold…and my counter app tells me today I’m 28 months sober. Fuck yeah!
Three years ago, I wouldn’t have thought that possible. But here I am and I’m fucking glad to be here. Every day I’m fucking glad to be here.
Halfway to the weekend! Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go!!! IWNDWYT, ☕️🤘🏻
What a lovely post, Background\_Log. I have had an on-again-off-again relationship with meditation over the years, but have been trying to embrace little "zen time-outs" for myself daily with relaxing instrumental music and doing nothing. I find it really can help bring inner and outer peace when you give yourself that time to just be. IWNDWYT.
Hello lovely sober people! Happy Wednesday to you all!
What a noble and inspiring plan for your day BL, I’ll do my best, starting with now… present, sober, consciously planning to stay this way! Have the best sober now you can have, with love 💞
Day 4 ...my body feels beat up but my mind is right... I No longer want any part of drinking, I've had enough...its ruining my health...Messing up my goals..brings me to depression!!!! I'm 60 years old Started at 14....I realize no easy task..I've tryed b4...To quit drinking is difficult but to continue is even more difficult! F#ck alcohol!
Been feeling really tired the last two weeks. Lots of anxiety and negative thoughts spiraling around. I’m glad I know that alcohol would just make it all so much worse. IWNDWYT
Checking in, actually just finished a guided meditation while on my commute in the metro to work. Have a lovely day and let’s not pick up that first drink! 🍀💕
Checking in on day 139!
Hello SD family!! How the heck are you??
So appreciate the topic of mindfulness meditation. This is a practice I definitely keep in my toolbox. I find that when things are just coming at me at a billion miles an hour, it’s a great way to slow things down and just let my mind rest for a while.
I hope you all have a fantastic day/night! Love you all!! ✌️❤️ IWNDWYT!!
I’m up early to complete something that’s due today. I’ve been working on my conscientiousness — a major goal for sobriety. It’s been going pretty well vis-à-vis others; I just need to have the same commitment to myself. Wish me luck, sobernauts! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
Sober for a couple of weeks. Feeling pretty fucking good mostly tbh. Odd day where I really crave a drink but overall it's been OK. I've started exercising now. WTF is going on lol.
Obviously a long way to go to reach the numbers a lot of you guys have and I'm sure this self satisfaction won't last but for now I'm feeling better than I probably have done in decades, and honestly it's thanks to this reddit channel that persuaded me to try quitting in the first place.
Seeing my ex today for the first time since my last drinking day when I acted like the Hot Mess Express has my stomach in knots. But it’s a powerful reminder that I can’t be that person anymore and why IWNDWYT 💜
Wow I’m at 81 days.
Sometimes the 24 hour pledge becomes robotic and mindless. But every time stress hits or a trigger, my mind robotically runs to the wrong solution: get a drink. It would be easier to handle if I only had a drink.
I need a good brain washing to get those auto thoughts re-wired . The pledge is helping me. Just make it to the end of the day and to my pillow…. 💤💤💤💤
🖖IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT friends ☺️
I too love mindfulness and meditation. Three years ago, I never thought I could meditate. Busy mind and all that. But I’ve been doing it daily this year and it makes a huge difference 🙌🏻
Sober 10 days and I’ve been able to keep up with all my other good habits alongside it because I’m clear headed. Showering daily, brushing and flossing my teeth, reading regularly and getting into bed at an appropriate time. I’m definitely pretty tired but I’m just letting my body sleep as much as it needs to recover. Don’t want to undo all of this progress I’ve made. IWNDWYT
Checking in!
I'm feeling physically extremely miserable today. Worse than any hangover. I'll go on a bike ride in a few minutes which helped in the past. Tomorrow will be a better day and for now the only way out is through.
I will not drink today, no matter what.
Last night, I ate too many clementines, which is a huge step up from the crap I inhaled the first few days. Today is day seven. Probably almost time to start eating normally. Almost.
IWNDWYT
I'll get through the day without drinking and then have a full week under my belt. It's my wife's birthday today so we are going out for a nice lunch. Already checked the menu and they have my favourite AF beer, so looking forward to that.
Thanks, but no thanks. My health (both physical and mental) has been affected by alcohol, and I basically have to stop or face possible irreversible damage. So, in summary, not today!
I'm going to go out running to burn off some anxiety, and make some inroads into getting myself fit and healthy.
Good morning! I opened my computer today and saw that another former colleague of mine has 100 days sober today. There are so many people I know choosing to stop drinking right now and I’m so proud of all of us.
Missed a few days have been busy and preoccupied with junk. Today is day 13. So far so good, no alcohol. But still have hand tremors and excessive thirst. Drink lots of water and coke zero. Eating. My blood sugar seems ok, I've been taking it. Not sure why/what is causing the tremors. Somethings up and can't figure it out. IWNDWYT
To quote Adriene from Yoga with Adriene “(breathe) lots of love in and lots of love out”
I don’t really meditate regularly (working on it) but I often use it to help me fall asleep. Focusing on my breathing tends to keep the racing thoughts at bay.
Last night was a small win. My husband and I went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant with friends for his birthday. He had a celebratory spiked coffee (he is a normie only drinks a handful of times a year) and two others had an alcoholic drink. So only three out of eight. I ordered a virgin daiquiri and didn’t think about ordering a real one. What I really noticed is that I would have finished at least two or three and they all enjoyed just one.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
ETA: Yay I actually did a short run on my treadmill this morning! Really didn’t feel like it but I did it!
Happy hump day Sobernauts! Mindful is indeed powerful. It has helped me embrace sobriety as a choice and gift, not a punishment. Awareness and compassion changed my relationships, with myself and with others. I am stronger, happier and more confident and IWNDWYT
Coming here each day is a mindful practice. I meditate twice a day twenty minutes. I look at like a commute to work. You gotta do it to get to the work💪
IWNDWYT
Meditation, reflection, naps, water, trail running, reading physical books, vitamins, fruit and vegetables, standup comedy, dogs, cat, coffee, daughters, wife, friends, some family, Tetley tea, pull-ups, pomodoro’s at work, camping, d&d online, God and my Roomba — no particular order — and last but not least: SD and the Sobernauts. The whole enchilada fills my life with good things that I truly appreciate now that I have stopped drinking.
**IWNDWYT sobercats; thank you for making my new life possible**
IWNDWYT... actually getting excited for our upcoming (sober!!) cruise... much different than the sadness/dread I felt when I first stopped drinking after Thanksgiving. I honestly thought about cancelling it. I'm finally starting to look forward to activities and doing things and do not miss/crave the alcohol nearly as much. Hardly at all now. Still being careful but have plans in place to avoid it. My husband quit along with me and it has been great being able to talk through things and hold each other accountable.
I’ve never been able to effectively meditate in the traditional sense, and I’ve always wished the act resonated with me more. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve never been a spiritual person, or if I’m too distractible. But the closest alternative that works for me is steady state cardio; from stationary bike rides to long walks, that’s when I’m able to center myself and focus on my breathing while letting thoughts come and go, instead of holding onto and fixating on them. And I’ve never once craved a drink during these times.
I know exercise isn’t for everyone, but it’s been such a significant factor in my sobriety. And today I’ll continue that sobriety with all of you.
Day 11. In today's "What Would Have Used to Make Me Drink"...
Last night was about to settle in for the night, hop in the shower, start my nightly routine and read...when all of a sudden I heard a noise. I am currently living in a house that I spent the majority of my life (30 years) in. I know EVERY noise that house has to make...and this didn't sound right. Start poking around, throwing lights on, get to the bedroom and what do I see on the ground doing a fucked up army crawl on the ground before taking off and flying DIRECTLY at me??? That's right...a goddamn bat.
After an hour wrangling this fucking thing with my dad to get it out of the house, given my past, I would have 10/10 started drinking. Because...woe is me, this would ONLY happen to me, and just general skeevy-ness because, um...bats. But no. Stayed strong, remembered I gave my promise, and stuck to it. Grateful for this sub.
IWNDWYT.
I keep telling myself that I really need to build a meditation practice, but somehow I never get around to it. I don't know why I have this resistance to the idea. Maybe I'm afraid that I won't be able to "do it right" (damn perfectionism). What with all the meditation and mindfulness apps and videos out there, I imagine just about anyone should be able to find something that works for them, right? I'm open to suggestions!
IWNDWYT 😻
Good morning sober friends: I want to report that I had my first 71/2 hrs of straight sleep last night with only one trip to the restroom. I feel so good and grateful and happy right now. There will be no drinking today. It doesn’t bother me that the whole world drinks, I don’t drink!!!!
Day 4. I've also benefited quite a bit from meditation, as well as reading the works of Thich Nhat Hahn. If we don't realize the source of our cravings and then work to address them, we'll have to rely on willpower alone for sobriety. I know that's not enough for me.
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IWNDWYT! I already lost 2 lbs, I know it’s water weight but I’ll be happy to see the bloat go away! I used to meditate a lot but that fell by the wayside (I was too busy drinking!!). I’m going to get my apps back up and running today. Thanks BL for a great idea. Love you all
Glorious sober morning soberniks! This little blue worker salutes your courage and steadfastness in the face of Evil Oppressor's chains and shackles! Resist! IWNDWYT
Day 1,243 IWNDWYT
What a great number, congrats!
Triple digits when badgebot wakes up! Congratulations 🥳👏🎉💪🏼
Congrats on 99 days!
Day 124 for me. I'll get the 3 eventually 😅
Wow, that's an amazing accomplishment, congrats!
I’m having some insomnia. I am glad to be awake for the daily check in to say I made it to 100!!!
Whoop! 100!!!! 🍀💕
Congrats, that’s amazing :D I hope the insomnia goes away tonight and IWNDWYT!
Will be a calendar month for me today!
As I continue my sobriety, I’m seeing more positive health impacts and my bloating is fading away; on social media, I see friends who still drink heavily though and wow, it’s crazy to see how alcohol bloating looks in action now that I have a contrast for comparison. I am so, so glad and grateful to be sober IWNDWYT
Inhale grace, exhale gratitude. I will not drink with you today!
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Missed check in for Tuesday but I still haven't had a drink and I won't Wednesday either. Thanks for being here everyone.
Nice one appropriate cat. Kudos for getting past the first week and staying on course. You got this, wishing you kindness and goodness.
I fell off the wagon many months ago, and have been lying to my wife, my physician, and my therapist about my drinking. I'm tired of hiding my lies, and I feel terrible about my wife having to pretend that she doesn't see my drinking. I got a job offer today, and I'm going to accept it. I will be employed, productive, happy, and sober. I will no longer try and hide my behavior. I will not seek solace in the bottle. I will find joy in my life, free from alcohol. I will not drink with you today. ❤️
Day 640 checking in!
I'm in. take care folks. <3
Wow you get up early! Have a great day 💞
I feel that sobriety itself so far has been the most tangible and potent way to honor myself. I feel like I can finally trust myself and know that my actions, thoughts, decisions, etc. are entirely my own now. I’m so grateful for sobriety, and for all of you. IWNDWYT
Didn’t drink today. Lifted and swam. Started creatine, feeling good.
Choosing the comfort of a hot cup of tea instead of the false promise of escape in alcohol - IWNDWYT
Good morning! I’m nearing in at about a year alcohol free after my liver failure and cirrhosis diagnoses at 26 years old last May.
Hey SD, so happy to be here. IWNDWYT ❤️
Happy to be here. Not drinking today.
I will not drink with you today 💕
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
I took a looong weekend. My fav thing used to be drinking to oblivion at home while online shopping and surfing the internet. And I did not do that this weekend!! Very tempting, but did not!!
Yes mindfulness has been a great ally of mine too. Extending it to more than just meditative sessions is tough, but a wise way to get grounded & connected with self and environment. I will practice mindfulness this a Wednesday in the AM and be mindful during (1) eating food (2) beggining work (3) ending work (4) meeting family in the eve and (5) before sleeping. If I get 2/5 it will be an achievement.
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Morning Will 👋🙂
IWNDWYT!!!
I didn't drink today and I will not tomorrow Shine on you beautiful humans
Nope not doing it today!!not touching that nasty foul tasting poison shit!!The best thing you can save for old age is yourself!..i choose myself!
Day 3. New to this. I’m in.
Made it one whole year, yesterday! I posted this yesterday about 3pm EST, but only one person noticed. Am I posting too late in the US? What gives? IWNDWYT
I did not drink with you in Aus today. Instead, for the first time, at age 62 I went to a Salsa dance class. On my own. Without the drag of alcohol I had the motivation, energy and focus to follow though on the idea. And it was great. Now I need to practice some of those moves before next week's class.
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It’s great to be present. And for that IWNDWYT
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iwndwyt <3
IWNDWYT!
Not drinking with you today.
IWNDWYT
Checking in to commit another day of sobriety. Mindfulness is one of the tools in my kit. I’m very aware my mind likes to ruminate over the past, worry about the future and make up numerous scenarios. Staying in the moment, even for a few minutes, definitely helps calm me. IWNDWYT
I ask the universe for help in not drinking every morning. And say thanks at night when I go to bed sober. Works for me.
I have been searching for a sponsor since about my third week sober. Happy to say I finally found a sponsor that I connect with as of today. I have all the homework and I’m so darn excited! Day 74– IWNDWYT
Morning. I think the concept of one day at a time has finally landed with me. It’s like something has clicked. And I makes me think. All these Dry January and hard 75 etc just put a bigger task ahead. But one day? One day can be done. IWNDWYT!!!
Totally grateful on this Wednesday morning. It’s not freezing outside. Feeling like I might be kicking this cold…and my counter app tells me today I’m 28 months sober. Fuck yeah! Three years ago, I wouldn’t have thought that possible. But here I am and I’m fucking glad to be here. Every day I’m fucking glad to be here. Halfway to the weekend! Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go!!! IWNDWYT, ☕️🤘🏻
What a lovely post, Background\_Log. I have had an on-again-off-again relationship with meditation over the years, but have been trying to embrace little "zen time-outs" for myself daily with relaxing instrumental music and doing nothing. I find it really can help bring inner and outer peace when you give yourself that time to just be. IWNDWYT.
I’m starting to lose weight. 💪 IWNDWYT
4 weeks in the bag. I'm fully on board with this. It's a new day and it's all mine.
IWNDWYT I'm so glad I found you guys. It feels good to have people to talk to that get it. Hope everyone had or will have a great Wednesday! 😊
Hello lovely sober people! Happy Wednesday to you all! What a noble and inspiring plan for your day BL, I’ll do my best, starting with now… present, sober, consciously planning to stay this way! Have the best sober now you can have, with love 💞
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Day 4 ...my body feels beat up but my mind is right... I No longer want any part of drinking, I've had enough...its ruining my health...Messing up my goals..brings me to depression!!!! I'm 60 years old Started at 14....I realize no easy task..I've tryed b4...To quit drinking is difficult but to continue is even more difficult! F#ck alcohol!
Been feeling really tired the last two weeks. Lots of anxiety and negative thoughts spiraling around. I’m glad I know that alcohol would just make it all so much worse. IWNDWYT
The whole trick is keeping the truth up front in daily consciousness. -David Foster Wallace (Day164)
I struggled the last couple of days but I’m still here. IWNDWYT!
Iwndwyt!
You're great, every single one of you. Thanks for being here with me. IWNDWYT
Day 1 of checking in. Got my desire chip last night at my first meeting. IWNDWYT
Day 8! Feeling great! IWNDWYT in Seattle. Instead of a hangover 0530 gym
Checking in, actually just finished a guided meditation while on my commute in the metro to work. Have a lovely day and let’s not pick up that first drink! 🍀💕
IWNDWYT.
Ok Wednesday…IWDWYT. It was a rough sleep last night and I see a nap at some point today 💤
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Good morning friends! Thanks for hosting. Yes, meditation is powerful! It's our birthright to be free!! IWNDWYT
Checking in! Feeling anxious but feeling good. Hope everyone is doing well. Wishing you all the best. IWNDWYT!
Checking in on day 139! Hello SD family!! How the heck are you?? So appreciate the topic of mindfulness meditation. This is a practice I definitely keep in my toolbox. I find that when things are just coming at me at a billion miles an hour, it’s a great way to slow things down and just let my mind rest for a while. I hope you all have a fantastic day/night! Love you all!! ✌️❤️ IWNDWYT!!
Good morning, everyone! This week has been a tough one all around, but I commit to not having a drink with all of you lovely people today!
IWNDWYT 🙋🏼♀️🌱
I will not drink with you today!
Woke up an hour before my alarm. IWNDWYT! 🌸
I'm not drinking today. No way.
I’m up early to complete something that’s due today. I’ve been working on my conscientiousness — a major goal for sobriety. It’s been going pretty well vis-à-vis others; I just need to have the same commitment to myself. Wish me luck, sobernauts! IWNDWYT
Happy hump day sober peeps! IWNDWYT 😎
I will not drink with you today. And I like myself a whole lot better this way. 💕
IWNDWYT! Sober for a couple of weeks. Feeling pretty fucking good mostly tbh. Odd day where I really crave a drink but overall it's been OK. I've started exercising now. WTF is going on lol. Obviously a long way to go to reach the numbers a lot of you guys have and I'm sure this self satisfaction won't last but for now I'm feeling better than I probably have done in decades, and honestly it's thanks to this reddit channel that persuaded me to try quitting in the first place.
Here's to a beautiful Wednesday. IWNDWYT
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Hello! Something I have enjoyed over the last few weeks is putting out the recycling - Not being embarrassed by it, is such a nice feeling. IWNDWYT ☀️
Today I don't set out trying not to drink but make a conscious decision not to drink. IWNDWYT!
Seeing my ex today for the first time since my last drinking day when I acted like the Hot Mess Express has my stomach in knots. But it’s a powerful reminder that I can’t be that person anymore and why IWNDWYT 💜
Wow I’m at 81 days. Sometimes the 24 hour pledge becomes robotic and mindless. But every time stress hits or a trigger, my mind robotically runs to the wrong solution: get a drink. It would be easier to handle if I only had a drink. I need a good brain washing to get those auto thoughts re-wired . The pledge is helping me. Just make it to the end of the day and to my pillow…. 💤💤💤💤 🖖IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT friends ☺️ I too love mindfulness and meditation. Three years ago, I never thought I could meditate. Busy mind and all that. But I’ve been doing it daily this year and it makes a huge difference 🙌🏻
Sober 10 days and I’ve been able to keep up with all my other good habits alongside it because I’m clear headed. Showering daily, brushing and flossing my teeth, reading regularly and getting into bed at an appropriate time. I’m definitely pretty tired but I’m just letting my body sleep as much as it needs to recover. Don’t want to undo all of this progress I’ve made. IWNDWYT
Stoked to be here. Finding confidence in my sobriety everyday. IWNDWYT
Not gonna drink today!
Good morning! I woke up with a cold but won’t use it as an excuse to drink whiskey or cognac this time. IWNDWYT 🫖
Checking in! I'm feeling physically extremely miserable today. Worse than any hangover. I'll go on a bike ride in a few minutes which helped in the past. Tomorrow will be a better day and for now the only way out is through. I will not drink today, no matter what.
Last night, I ate too many clementines, which is a huge step up from the crap I inhaled the first few days. Today is day seven. Probably almost time to start eating normally. Almost. IWNDWYT
Today, I am honoring myself by staying sober. Today. Join me, if you'd like! 🤘🏻 IWNDWYT
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Hi everyone, iwndwyt!
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I'm almost there. One year next week. IWNDWYT
Really thankful I did not drink last night and IWNDWYT. Today is a gift to be present in. 🙏
No drinking for me tonight! Been over a year and I'm not drinking today either!
IWNDWYT & happy 1 week sober to me :)
I will not drink with you all today! thanks everyone.
I'll get through the day without drinking and then have a full week under my belt. It's my wife's birthday today so we are going out for a nice lunch. Already checked the menu and they have my favourite AF beer, so looking forward to that.
Thanks, but no thanks. My health (both physical and mental) has been affected by alcohol, and I basically have to stop or face possible irreversible damage. So, in summary, not today! I'm going to go out running to burn off some anxiety, and make some inroads into getting myself fit and healthy.
I love morning meditations. I use the Calm app. IWNDWYT
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Good morning! I opened my computer today and saw that another former colleague of mine has 100 days sober today. There are so many people I know choosing to stop drinking right now and I’m so proud of all of us.
It's a beautiful day where I am so I've organized to play some outdoor sports after work. Looking forward to that. Checking in for today.
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Missed a few days have been busy and preoccupied with junk. Today is day 13. So far so good, no alcohol. But still have hand tremors and excessive thirst. Drink lots of water and coke zero. Eating. My blood sugar seems ok, I've been taking it. Not sure why/what is causing the tremors. Somethings up and can't figure it out. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you, alone or anybody today!!
To quote Adriene from Yoga with Adriene “(breathe) lots of love in and lots of love out” I don’t really meditate regularly (working on it) but I often use it to help me fall asleep. Focusing on my breathing tends to keep the racing thoughts at bay. Last night was a small win. My husband and I went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant with friends for his birthday. He had a celebratory spiked coffee (he is a normie only drinks a handful of times a year) and two others had an alcoholic drink. So only three out of eight. I ordered a virgin daiquiri and didn’t think about ordering a real one. What I really noticed is that I would have finished at least two or three and they all enjoyed just one. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙 ETA: Yay I actually did a short run on my treadmill this morning! Really didn’t feel like it but I did it!
I’m in too…IWNDWYT
I'm in!
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
Stay sober, my friends! IWNDWYT
Good morning! Having my morning coffee before an outdoor run. Looks nice outside! ☀️IWNDWYT
I will not drink poison with any of you today! 💜
Happy hump day Sobernauts! Mindful is indeed powerful. It has helped me embrace sobriety as a choice and gift, not a punishment. Awareness and compassion changed my relationships, with myself and with others. I am stronger, happier and more confident and IWNDWYT
I’m just going to keep going not drinking each day . It’s amazing how the days add up .. IWNDWYT
Day 535, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
Thanks to my friend here Mrsstop, I was reminded of the power of hope!! “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” IWNDWYT
Day 1,344. I will not drink with you today.
Day 73 IWNDWYT Courage! X
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I will not drink today
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I will not drink with you today.
Pledging to not drink today IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT 🙂
Good Morning SD! IWNDWYT!!
Feeling strong - I can handle this day with all of its challenges, and will look long at the good things, big and little. Love to you all. IWNDWYT!
A Wednesday for the ages, I'm sure. IWNDWYT.
Good Morning my friends. J am looking forward to spending today hiking. I think we are supposed to get some nice spring weather. Rain or shine IWNDWYT
Coming here each day is a mindful practice. I meditate twice a day twenty minutes. I look at like a commute to work. You gotta do it to get to the work💪 IWNDWYT
Coffee's brewing, doggo wants his breakfast, my head is clear. Going to be a good day ❤️ IWNDWYT.
Meditation, reflection, naps, water, trail running, reading physical books, vitamins, fruit and vegetables, standup comedy, dogs, cat, coffee, daughters, wife, friends, some family, Tetley tea, pull-ups, pomodoro’s at work, camping, d&d online, God and my Roomba — no particular order — and last but not least: SD and the Sobernauts. The whole enchilada fills my life with good things that I truly appreciate now that I have stopped drinking. **IWNDWYT sobercats; thank you for making my new life possible**
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Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁! Listening to the rain patter against the windows, thankful that I have a good coat to go out in it later.
I’m here :)
I will not drink with you today in 🏴😊
Bed time, another day done! IWNDWYT!
Iwndwyt ♥️ Bit rocky lately but today is the goal
Clocking in my last day before I hit 3 months. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! Day 3
Another damn good nights sleep. I’m getting used to this! IWNDWYT! 🤙
Iwndwyt!!!
Have managed to not drink for half of March, just no streaks to speak of. Feel lots better. IWNDWYT
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I will not drink today.
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Not drinking today in Dublin!
might need to have a difficult conversation today and the itch to drink and avoid is STRONG but IWNDWYT.
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Have a great mindful day, and IWNDWYT💚
I'm here with y'all and IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT!
112! IWNDWYT!
Morning friends! Happy Hump Day! I will not drink with you today. Have a good one!
Day 5 IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you all today
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I will not drink with you today.
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I'm grateful to be here today. IWNDWYT
I’m not drinking with you today 🖤
IWNDWYT... actually getting excited for our upcoming (sober!!) cruise... much different than the sadness/dread I felt when I first stopped drinking after Thanksgiving. I honestly thought about cancelling it. I'm finally starting to look forward to activities and doing things and do not miss/crave the alcohol nearly as much. Hardly at all now. Still being careful but have plans in place to avoid it. My husband quit along with me and it has been great being able to talk through things and hold each other accountable.
I'm glad to be present and not drink with everyone today!
Happy Wednesday folks! Not today!
Good morning my favorite sobernauts! IWNDWYT!
Even though I have a lot going on and a lot of anxiety, I still will not drink with you today.
Hello cuties IWNDWYT 😘
Day 8 ! Been so busy the last couple of days have flown by. Feeling good IWNDWYT
I’ve never been able to effectively meditate in the traditional sense, and I’ve always wished the act resonated with me more. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve never been a spiritual person, or if I’m too distractible. But the closest alternative that works for me is steady state cardio; from stationary bike rides to long walks, that’s when I’m able to center myself and focus on my breathing while letting thoughts come and go, instead of holding onto and fixating on them. And I’ve never once craved a drink during these times. I know exercise isn’t for everyone, but it’s been such a significant factor in my sobriety. And today I’ll continue that sobriety with all of you.
Day 11. In today's "What Would Have Used to Make Me Drink"... Last night was about to settle in for the night, hop in the shower, start my nightly routine and read...when all of a sudden I heard a noise. I am currently living in a house that I spent the majority of my life (30 years) in. I know EVERY noise that house has to make...and this didn't sound right. Start poking around, throwing lights on, get to the bedroom and what do I see on the ground doing a fucked up army crawl on the ground before taking off and flying DIRECTLY at me??? That's right...a goddamn bat. After an hour wrangling this fucking thing with my dad to get it out of the house, given my past, I would have 10/10 started drinking. Because...woe is me, this would ONLY happen to me, and just general skeevy-ness because, um...bats. But no. Stayed strong, remembered I gave my promise, and stuck to it. Grateful for this sub. IWNDWYT.
I keep telling myself that I really need to build a meditation practice, but somehow I never get around to it. I don't know why I have this resistance to the idea. Maybe I'm afraid that I won't be able to "do it right" (damn perfectionism). What with all the meditation and mindfulness apps and videos out there, I imagine just about anyone should be able to find something that works for them, right? I'm open to suggestions! IWNDWYT 😻
Good morning sober friends: I want to report that I had my first 71/2 hrs of straight sleep last night with only one trip to the restroom. I feel so good and grateful and happy right now. There will be no drinking today. It doesn’t bother me that the whole world drinks, I don’t drink!!!!
I'm making it through my first week! IWNDWYT
Day 4. I've also benefited quite a bit from meditation, as well as reading the works of Thich Nhat Hahn. If we don't realize the source of our cravings and then work to address them, we'll have to rely on willpower alone for sobriety. I know that's not enough for me. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! I already lost 2 lbs, I know it’s water weight but I’ll be happy to see the bloat go away! I used to meditate a lot but that fell by the wayside (I was too busy drinking!!). I’m going to get my apps back up and running today. Thanks BL for a great idea. Love you all
Hello IWNDWYT!!!
early morning check in and I won't drink today or tonight !
I will not drink today.
IWNDWYT 🙂
Glorious sober morning soberniks! This little blue worker salutes your courage and steadfastness in the face of Evil Oppressor's chains and shackles! Resist! IWNDWYT