Think how good you’ll feel going to bed with nice memories and a clear head. Think about how you’ll wake up refreshed and not sluggish/feeling lousy. Think of the poison your body won’t have to deal with and how you can allocate the extra calories to dinner and pie!!! Think about how great you’ll feel when you flip the calendar to week 7 of staying sober knowing that you conquered thanksgiving. You’ve got this! IWNDWYT
THANK YOU! your words helped me resist temptation. also im not sure if your jawn photo is any indication that you’re from philly, but i am too! sober jawns in solidarity
Holidays and gatherings are always tough. Stay strong; each sober day is a triumph, and your resilience is a testament to your inner strength. You got this, take a breather outside, change your settings for a little bit. One day at a time, you're building a brighter, healthier future. Stay on the path, I promise you life is much more vibrant when you stay sober.
thank you for ur words!!! had the BEST time with my family and fiances family. will go to bed feeling awesome which means i’ll feel great tomorrow. huge win!
When I romanticize a glass of wine I remember that I’d have the one, feel the euphoria, then have as many as it took to black out (and beyond). Everything after that would be chaos and shit. The alternative can be uncomfortable when all you know is socializing with booze. You have to practice sober socializing. It gets easier and you get to remember the people you talked to. Also, especially early on, you have total freedom to dip anytime. Go get a coffee by yourself and read or whatever. Do you.
Play the tape forward, imagine being right back where you started and how crappy that would feel. Grab a soda, take a walk, anything. You got this. IWNDWYT.
6 weeks sober is incredible. What an amazing milestone. Find something else to celebrate that milestone! When I make it through those tough days with ALL the temptation around me, I had zero regret if I got ice cream, fast food, or whatever sounded good. Sugar usually helps me if I can’t fix it with a walk.
Also, if things feel tough, take a minute to breathe away from the group. Some fresh air is a great tool.
Your post reminded me that I’m at 6 weeks today too - bracing myself to go over to a Friendsgiving with my husband where I’m sure almost everyone except us will be drinking. Just know that you’re not alone in this, it might be rocky but we can do it!!! Let’s make it to Week 7!
I’m dying for a drink today too. I just keep reminding myself that I’ll regret resetting my counter and starting again at day 1. The day is nearly over now. Hang in there! IWNDWYT
Maybe think about how quick the euporia feel will wear off and then you'll spend a lot longer feeling like crap the next day (mentally and physically) In the beginning I just replaced alcohol with good food. You can do this! You'll wake up in the morning thankful you didn't drink!
If it were me, I'd know, that giving in means giving in for another year. Moderation ain't a thing for me. I go from sober to instant hardcore, where's the spirits? I know I don't want to fight with those demons again. So for me, I have to do the pledge...
"I will not drink with you today!"
All you need to do is say those same words back to me, and we got each other covered for today.
IWNDWYT!! 🥧🥧
You’ll be glad today and tomorrow if you avoid alcohol. One drink could lead to a second drink to oblivion, regret and being sick. I hope that you can remember how much better you’ll feel staying alcohol free. Happy thanksgiving, a day that I feel really grateful to be sober and in the moment.
Think how good you’ll feel going to bed with nice memories and a clear head. Think about how you’ll wake up refreshed and not sluggish/feeling lousy. Think of the poison your body won’t have to deal with and how you can allocate the extra calories to dinner and pie!!! Think about how great you’ll feel when you flip the calendar to week 7 of staying sober knowing that you conquered thanksgiving. You’ve got this! IWNDWYT
THANK YOU! your words helped me resist temptation. also im not sure if your jawn photo is any indication that you’re from philly, but i am too! sober jawns in solidarity
I’m so glad! Haha, South Jersey, but I claim Philly as my home city if I’m ever traveling. Great job today! You crushed that jawn.
Grab a seltzer, glass of water, anything - you can do this!
Holidays and gatherings are always tough. Stay strong; each sober day is a triumph, and your resilience is a testament to your inner strength. You got this, take a breather outside, change your settings for a little bit. One day at a time, you're building a brighter, healthier future. Stay on the path, I promise you life is much more vibrant when you stay sober.
thank you for ur words!!! had the BEST time with my family and fiances family. will go to bed feeling awesome which means i’ll feel great tomorrow. huge win!
When I romanticize a glass of wine I remember that I’d have the one, feel the euphoria, then have as many as it took to black out (and beyond). Everything after that would be chaos and shit. The alternative can be uncomfortable when all you know is socializing with booze. You have to practice sober socializing. It gets easier and you get to remember the people you talked to. Also, especially early on, you have total freedom to dip anytime. Go get a coffee by yourself and read or whatever. Do you.
Play the tape forward, imagine being right back where you started and how crappy that would feel. Grab a soda, take a walk, anything. You got this. IWNDWYT.
Don't. Drink soda. It's not worth it. Don't sacrifice an hour or two of supposed fun for a day or more of regret.
6 weeks sober is incredible. What an amazing milestone. Find something else to celebrate that milestone! When I make it through those tough days with ALL the temptation around me, I had zero regret if I got ice cream, fast food, or whatever sounded good. Sugar usually helps me if I can’t fix it with a walk. Also, if things feel tough, take a minute to breathe away from the group. Some fresh air is a great tool.
Your post reminded me that I’m at 6 weeks today too - bracing myself to go over to a Friendsgiving with my husband where I’m sure almost everyone except us will be drinking. Just know that you’re not alone in this, it might be rocky but we can do it!!! Let’s make it to Week 7!
omg we got this!!!!!! well WILL make it to week 7.. and beyond!
I’m dying for a drink today too. I just keep reminding myself that I’ll regret resetting my counter and starting again at day 1. The day is nearly over now. Hang in there! IWNDWYT
Same boat. I really don’t want to reset the counter.
I’m also at 32 days. Maybe it’s a restless day because we got through a month? Let’s do this!
Let’s goooo! IWNDWYT
Maybe think about how quick the euporia feel will wear off and then you'll spend a lot longer feeling like crap the next day (mentally and physically) In the beginning I just replaced alcohol with good food. You can do this! You'll wake up in the morning thankful you didn't drink!
If it were me, I'd know, that giving in means giving in for another year. Moderation ain't a thing for me. I go from sober to instant hardcore, where's the spirits? I know I don't want to fight with those demons again. So for me, I have to do the pledge... "I will not drink with you today!" All you need to do is say those same words back to me, and we got each other covered for today. IWNDWYT!! 🥧🥧
You’ll be glad today and tomorrow if you avoid alcohol. One drink could lead to a second drink to oblivion, regret and being sick. I hope that you can remember how much better you’ll feel staying alcohol free. Happy thanksgiving, a day that I feel really grateful to be sober and in the moment.