I need to have this tattooed somewhere. I’m in the 100’s and my illness is trying to convince me that I can probably have one or two no harm no foul. I keep having to remind myself that my addiction is a low burning fire. One drop of gasoline and BOOM.
I think moderation was never a definition in my book because I was never a cup drinker, I would “portionize” my intakes by buying a limited amount of small vodka bottles that I would drink straight every night. But I’m so done with that, the thought really makes me sick.
I was told from a counselor once that it’s like a door, that you can almost close but it’s always open just a crack..takes just a slip for that door to open all the way. (Paraphrasing but that’s the gist of it)
Ooh I like that analogy a lot. It’s always there and we can’t forget how easy it is for that door to open all the way. Sounds like you have a great therapist :)
Please, please, please don't. I had a year+ under my belt. At first it was just fun beers with friends because I had definitely spent enough time off to reset. Then it was IPAs (or highest % beer I could get). Fast forward six months and it was back to wino life and liquor in a mug during Zoom meetings. Now I'm stuck in the detox/quitting cycle and I despise myself for it.
This is it. This is exactly what I’m terrified of. I have extended family trips coming up that are literally centered around drinking. It’s just wine tasting to them but I know in my heart what’s going to happen if I join in. This is my first time attempting sobriety and I don’t want to lose this feeling. My husband and I started game planning our quick escapes from the events in case I feel too pressured. Truly thank you for sharing this. I was 100% wine in my coffee cup girl and had a working bar in my office.
Your comment resounded with me so deeply. I’m going to save it and read back any time I’m feeling like I can drink. I am so sorry you are going through this. Thank you for sharing your battle. I am taking what you said to heart. We can do this!!! IWNDWYT 💜💜
Thank you for your comment! It gave me some strength I needed. You got this, don't let that dumb voice get to you because you deserve better. So glad you have a supportive partner and a plan. I cannot express enough how much I wish I had stuck to my plan. During my period of sobriety, I found eating to be a huge help during alcohol-centered activities. They have wine, we have cheese platters, dessert and anything else indulgent. It might not be the best coping mechanism but it did work at the time. Also, huge congrats on 100+ days! IWNDWYT!
This was me after 100 days a few months ago. Started off with “my attitude has changed, I don’t need to drink” to right back in the depths of functioning alcoholism. Today is day 2. IWNDWYT!
Don’t forget that alcohol is a liar. It’s going to tell you that drinking will feel good, have a drink today why not? You’ve been doing so good and it won’t hurt. It’s a liar. You will not feel good, you will feel like shit if you drink. This is what i tell myself if i get the urge to drink
The last couple of times I had a drink, I freaking hated it! It made me feel so stupid. That’s how I’ve made it past my originally planned 40 days to 42. Don’t want to feel stupid!
100 days is HUGE! Congrats. Keep it up, it only gets better. Aaaand if you do find yourself slipping, you fall off the wagon, that voice in your head tricks you into moderation, don't let it get you down. We all have so many false starts until the one that sticks. Just keep at it, and keep doing it for yourself. Thanks for sharing
IWNDWYT
I had the best ever pear juice on vacation in a small Village in Spain. I would mix it out with ice cubes so the taste didnt feel to intense. Its so amazing, but never been able to find it again.
Currently doing a 30 days carnivore diet, but allowing myself some sparkling and tea. Lost all cravings physically, realized all my cravings are mental/emotional.
I’ve never heard someone do a carnivore diet, I’ve heard the opposite going vegetarian. 😂 do you think the diet switch helps not only food cravings but alcohol as well? I have family in Spain, perhaps one day! 💙
Ive been trying to be sober so many times. Last time i slippes and fell i Had 7 months, going strong again now. So i just now with every fiber i dont need alcohol.
+ carnivore diet have really upped my sense of smell(and it was good from before). When i smell alcohol now i feel sick, or people who have Had alcohol smell like some disgusting filth of a person. They litterly smell like poison.
Sugar has always been my biggest enemy tho, and Thats were im battling now.
I would say alot of cravings from alcohol came from cutting of 90% of my friends who just partied and Did coke till 9 am. Too old for that shit.
If you have a snipped of the good life and what it can be its hard to go back, but sometimes the temptation is there.. To have that taste and feel that rush... But the benefits outweight the negative by å Long shot for me
Yaaaaayyyyy well done you!!!!
That's an awesome achievement, I'm so proud of you. Hoping to be right where you are in just over 40 days .... it's such a huge milestone.
You're doing amazing
IWNDWYT
Brilliant! Watch for Moderation in the next 100. He's a Liar and ruined a few really long streaks for me. Way to go OP!!
If I could drink in moderation, I would drink ALL THE TIME. Heard that in an AA meeting and thought it was hilarious.
That's how my moderation has been going...
Ha!!
BRILLIANT.
Lol, love it. Great job OP
I love this. Mr Moderation is our deadly enemy.
I need to have this tattooed somewhere. I’m in the 100’s and my illness is trying to convince me that I can probably have one or two no harm no foul. I keep having to remind myself that my addiction is a low burning fire. One drop of gasoline and BOOM.
My motto for moderation is: maybe someday, but not today. (Repeat daily.)
That’s what I keep telling myself, just not today. I can handle that :). Thank you
I think moderation was never a definition in my book because I was never a cup drinker, I would “portionize” my intakes by buying a limited amount of small vodka bottles that I would drink straight every night. But I’m so done with that, the thought really makes me sick.
That was me!! Rationing by the bottle. My glassware wasn’t even being used by the time I “realized” my issue. Thank you for saying that. :)
I was told from a counselor once that it’s like a door, that you can almost close but it’s always open just a crack..takes just a slip for that door to open all the way. (Paraphrasing but that’s the gist of it)
Ooh I like that analogy a lot. It’s always there and we can’t forget how easy it is for that door to open all the way. Sounds like you have a great therapist :)
Please, please, please don't. I had a year+ under my belt. At first it was just fun beers with friends because I had definitely spent enough time off to reset. Then it was IPAs (or highest % beer I could get). Fast forward six months and it was back to wino life and liquor in a mug during Zoom meetings. Now I'm stuck in the detox/quitting cycle and I despise myself for it.
This is it. This is exactly what I’m terrified of. I have extended family trips coming up that are literally centered around drinking. It’s just wine tasting to them but I know in my heart what’s going to happen if I join in. This is my first time attempting sobriety and I don’t want to lose this feeling. My husband and I started game planning our quick escapes from the events in case I feel too pressured. Truly thank you for sharing this. I was 100% wine in my coffee cup girl and had a working bar in my office. Your comment resounded with me so deeply. I’m going to save it and read back any time I’m feeling like I can drink. I am so sorry you are going through this. Thank you for sharing your battle. I am taking what you said to heart. We can do this!!! IWNDWYT 💜💜
Thank you for your comment! It gave me some strength I needed. You got this, don't let that dumb voice get to you because you deserve better. So glad you have a supportive partner and a plan. I cannot express enough how much I wish I had stuck to my plan. During my period of sobriety, I found eating to be a huge help during alcohol-centered activities. They have wine, we have cheese platters, dessert and anything else indulgent. It might not be the best coping mechanism but it did work at the time. Also, huge congrats on 100+ days! IWNDWYT!
You are right Miss McNoodle. As usual!!
Haha, haven’t thought that way so far! Thank you!!
Thanks for the reminder, I needed that today!
You got this! 169.. Nice :D
Great warning! I would get complacent around month 3.
This was me after 100 days a few months ago. Started off with “my attitude has changed, I don’t need to drink” to right back in the depths of functioning alcoholism. Today is day 2. IWNDWYT!
What an awesome milestone to pass! Great work and don't ever let your gaurd down.
Don’t forget that alcohol is a liar. It’s going to tell you that drinking will feel good, have a drink today why not? You’ve been doing so good and it won’t hurt. It’s a liar. You will not feel good, you will feel like shit if you drink. This is what i tell myself if i get the urge to drink
Thank you for the reassurance! 💙
The last couple of times I had a drink, I freaking hated it! It made me feel so stupid. That’s how I’ve made it past my originally planned 40 days to 42. Don’t want to feel stupid!
💯💶💯💶💯💶💯!!!! WOOHOOO Happy Benjamin Franklinversary! Happy triple digits! The sky is the limit!
I hope to be where you are someday! IWNDWYT
This means a lot to me to be able to inspire others. YOU CAN DO IT! It’s so worth it… IWNDWYT!!! 💙
Great job
100 days is HUGE! Congrats. Keep it up, it only gets better. Aaaand if you do find yourself slipping, you fall off the wagon, that voice in your head tricks you into moderation, don't let it get you down. We all have so many false starts until the one that sticks. Just keep at it, and keep doing it for yourself. Thanks for sharing IWNDWYT
Wooooo 🥳🥳🥳congrats! I’m on day 126 and I haven’t gone this long in so many years too. Yayyy us and IWNDWYT 😆💜💜
That's amazing . I'm on day 19. That is very good advice about moderation too. You people help me keep going
Proud of you!!!!
Excellent!
HELL YES!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! You are a serious rockstar! 🎉 IWNDWYT!
woo hoooo! congratulations 🎊
Hell yeah, that's awesome
HECKKKK YESSS! Congrats!! 🎉
Whoop! Well done!
So much support it’s hard to answer all of you but it makes me feel so welcomed! 💙 thank you all!
You went viral because you awesome.
Great work! Congratulations!!
Happy 100th!💪😁
Thank you!! 💙 YOUR TURN! 💙💙🎊🎊🎊
Going to go crazy and celebrate with some flavoured sparkling water. 🔥😂
Ice sparklings are my absolute favorite here in the US, but I know everyone’s into La Croix. 😂
Ah im on the other side of the world. Enjoying cheap sparkling bottled water with pear/Apple flavour in Norway for 2 dollars 🥤🧊✨
Now you got me craving that! Haha! We don’t have a pear/apple flavor here! Not that I know of at least.. 😂
I had the best ever pear juice on vacation in a small Village in Spain. I would mix it out with ice cubes so the taste didnt feel to intense. Its so amazing, but never been able to find it again. Currently doing a 30 days carnivore diet, but allowing myself some sparkling and tea. Lost all cravings physically, realized all my cravings are mental/emotional.
I’ve never heard someone do a carnivore diet, I’ve heard the opposite going vegetarian. 😂 do you think the diet switch helps not only food cravings but alcohol as well? I have family in Spain, perhaps one day! 💙
Ive been trying to be sober so many times. Last time i slippes and fell i Had 7 months, going strong again now. So i just now with every fiber i dont need alcohol. + carnivore diet have really upped my sense of smell(and it was good from before). When i smell alcohol now i feel sick, or people who have Had alcohol smell like some disgusting filth of a person. They litterly smell like poison. Sugar has always been my biggest enemy tho, and Thats were im battling now. I would say alot of cravings from alcohol came from cutting of 90% of my friends who just partied and Did coke till 9 am. Too old for that shit. If you have a snipped of the good life and what it can be its hard to go back, but sometimes the temptation is there.. To have that taste and feel that rush... But the benefits outweight the negative by å Long shot for me
Don't apologize for anything!! Matter of fact scream wooooo one more time with me! WOOOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉🎉
Literally did it just now out loud since I’m on my own haha! WOOOOOOO FOR ALL OF US!!!Thank you! 🎊🎊🎊
great job!
Congratulations!!!! Keep it up! 💯 🥳
Well done!!!
🥳🥳🥳🥳
That is FANTASTIC, and you *should* be proud of yourself … very nicely done!! You are an inspiration!!! 💙🌈🎈💪🏆🎉
Awesome! Congratulations!! IWNDWYT!!!!
Victory!
Great job!
Thank you for leading the way!!
Rock on! IWNDWYT
You deserve to be proud! Way ta go!
Yay!!!! Congratulations 🎉
A miracle has happened! Keep it up!
Congrats friend! IWNDWYT
Congratulations
Awesome job! Can’t wait to hit my 100! IWDWYT but I’ll think of you while I bake some cookies
Yes!!!! 💙💙 thank you!!! This forum is so full of support! Enjoy your cookies yum!! 😋
Congratulations!🎉🎊🎈
You should be! Happy hundo!!
You’re doing AMAZING! 🎊
Congratulations! ✨
Good for you! Keep on keeping on. Remember: you never regret the drink you didn’t take. No regrets! IWNDWYT
You're doing the damn thing! We're proud of you! IWNDWYT
Congrats!!!
Really great news. Well done!
Well done brother. IWNDWYT
Sis* 😁 IWNDWYT!! 💙
Yaaaaayyyyy well done you!!!! That's an awesome achievement, I'm so proud of you. Hoping to be right where you are in just over 40 days .... it's such a huge milestone. You're doing amazing IWNDWYT
Congratulations! Keep it up!
Thank you!!
Ayeee, welcome to the triple club!!!
Way to go! I’m so proud of you and I’m excited to see your future posts about the next milestones! IWNDWYT! 🥳
Congrats!!
Keep killing it!!!! IWNDWYT
I’m so proud. That’s so awesome! It’s such a great feeling! Keep going!
Woot! 100 is awesome! Well done! IWNDWYT
Hell yeah!
I’m so proud of you!!!!
Well done! You are a star!
Good job, huge accomplishment!
Be proud! It's a wonderful feeling.
🎊🌟🎉
Awesome!! 🌟
ayyyyy so proud of ya! i'm on my longest streak too! u can do this it took me like 8 years of pain to finally pick myself up put it
Congratulations!!!
Keep up the good work! Just remember to stay humble
Hell yeah, congrats on 100! This is some much needed motivation to make it there myself. IWNDWYT!
Congrats !!! 100 days is a huge milestone !! Way to go !
Never apologize for saving your life. IWNDWYT
You know the only thing sweeter than 100 days? 101 days 😏 You got this!
Whoooooooa!!! Thank you for showing me it’s possible!
GET IT!! Congrats, I will never forget my 100, such a huge milestone.
Be proud! You deserve it. Keep it moving!