I’m the same with not wanting juice or soda with meals and I like the alcohol free pils from Lidl myself. Many people find alcohol free beers a trigger, and I avoided them in the first few months just to break the habit.
Day 35 alcohol free and day 10 smoke free. Still quite tired from the no smoking, but all good. The no drinking is going great. Have zero desire and I’m glad I’m over the 30 days which a therapist had said was a good stage to get to (to break a habit.). I’m proud of myself as I cannot remember the last time I’ve not either been drinking OR smoking. It’s really exciting (which sounds bizarre!). Hope everyone is having a lovely long weekend if you have one where you are. Onwards and upwards 🩶
Checking in on day 59.
Emotions are up and down over the job news but I have always been taken care of.
Have a great day everyone.
We’re having an early Easter dinner tomorrow evening with some friends. This will be my second recent social gathering not drinking (not counting the many years I spent sober, so I know it’s not a big deal for me). I’m pretty sure one person coming doesn’t drink at all but does enjoy some herb. I just prepared the meal to marinate… normally that would involve mandatory wine…not this time Hope everyone is feeling at peace. Much love.
Day 40 AF
Today I am feeling proud. I watched a show last night and there was a character who was 70 days sober and him talking about his struggles and accomplishments really hit home with me. We can be given all the tools and information to become/remain sober, but ultimately it depends on US. Our willpower, our determination, our dreams, our strengths.
Peace to you all.
Checking in on day 1. Feeling scared, but also tired of waking up feeling like crap when I drink. And tired of how much time and thought I put into analyzing whether or not I have a problem with alcohol even on the days when I’m not drinking it and not even in the mood for it. So let’s try something different.
Welcome, I wish you well on your AF journey.
I’m excited about this:
I’m treating myself to a pedicure tomorrow. It’s been a long road to get here with countless day 1s. Things finally clicked this year. I’m still struggling with depression, but my anxiety is better. And a lot less shame and self-loathing.
It’s all about remembering that what ever the problem is, drinking will just make things worse.
Thanks for supporting me on this journey.
This makes me sooooo happy, Karen! You have fricken earned this, you have worked so hard and it paid off. Well done and congrats!
Join us on the Foodies thread if you like! Looks tasty!
Foodies Unite #7(trigger warning food) GNOC, GNOC, GNOCCHI ON HEAVEN’S DOOR!
Thanks Rosa!
Day 4 no weed
Day 154 no alcohol
Long day today
I was just not in the mood for people
I hope tomorrow will be better
Welcome . I remember those times. Just accepting I have a problem and then doing something about it was much easier than wrestling with if I have a problem or not.
@KarenKW Congratulations!
Huge congratulations on 3 months!!!
Day 5 well I did way better than I thought. It’s Friday had to go be around family and I did not drink. Was offered even though I said I wasn’t drinking. Just left and now I’m going to head to bed (I know it’s early) I know I feel great in the morning!
Checking in with 38 days AF. Our day started with a call from my husband’s aunt to let him know his uncle passed away. He was 84, and had throat cancer, so not shocking. What was a bit odd was Aunty asked my husband to write the obit. She has 2 grown capable children. My husband has only met his uncle maybe 6-8 times in his life. Of course he did it, he is wonderful with that stuff. But just kinda set our day a bit crooked. Got our last (shortened) ski day in, and we leave my happy place tomorrow. Always easy to stay AF (for me) on the road. Just hoping my mind can turn off a bit for a decent night sleep.
OK, take care all!
1400
Have as good a day as you all can friends. Sober and clean. Love.
Out of bed early on the first day of my holidays proper. I kept waking up and every time after I fell asleep again my dreams got worse. So here I am. Awake and sober. And tired. I’ll be OK.
I had some intense experiences in therapy yesterday. I feel I really made some progress there. Might have opened me up a bit, I may be a bit more receptive to stuff. Both good and bad. And not hiding myself in booze and drugs. Never again. I’m alive and I’m awake. Not going back to sleep. X
@KarenKW Huge congrats Karen! Enjoy the pedi, you deserve it! So glad you’re here with all of us. We’re in this together. Hugs.
@JenMar Welcome to Talking Sober and this thread in particular JenMar! Glad to have you aboard. This place has been such a huge support in my sober journey. Hoping it can be for you too. Hoping to see more of you, getting and giving support, learning, sharing, growing. Wishing you all success.
@Seb You have every right to be proud Seb. I’m glad for you friend.
@KevinesKay Huge congrats on six months! Thanks for being part of my journey friend. On we go.
Pic is six years ago today, McKay ID, on my first USA roadtrip. What a view for a boy from the polder.
Wel done Kevin!
Have fun at the pedicure Karen! You deserve some really good “me time”
3 months down!!
So I have these lovely guys for you doing the soberdance!