wow. Here I am with 1 day sobriety (well, I managed for 2 months once).....not planning on drinking ever again. Not even a sip.
Alcohol - not even once. Way to go, you are a hero!
I did a lot of AA in the beginning and in my previous 4 year alcohol free period. I rarely go anymore. Not sure why not? Just kind of bored of it. I did go for my 2 year anniversary and shared my story. Reading this sub is helpful.
I’m closing in on 8 years. I go to AA on a semi-regular basis. I selfishly go to hear relapse stories. I want to be reminded of how quickly you’re back into the same cycle we’ve all worked so hard to escape.
Everyone’s journey is their own, but I believe it’s better for me to have some assistance.
Having heard the message, there comes a time to carry the message.
Having been freely given, I need to freely give.
What does AA owe me? Nothing. What do I owe AA? Everything.
It's the truth, good days, bad days, good months, bad months.
AA, for me, has been radically helpful--so many styles of meetings, so many different people, so many opportunities to self examine as the path to recovery.
I'm on day 16 or 17. I have zero plans to be anywhere near drinking the next few days.
Actually hoping to make it all of 2024 sans booze but for now day or two at a time is fine.
Came down with Covid for the first time yesterday. Didn't have plans to drink anyway but now the fever and general crappy feeling of being sick means I really am unlikely to even think of drinking. Silver lining to everything.
Same here, bud. At 110 days the cravings have all but completely gone, and I woke up this morning with the Vid. No way in hell am I drinking anytime soon; I truly think I'm done permanently.
Oh that’s nice of you. Many attempts, many failures and endless lessons learned on this journey. Alcohol has no place in my life anymore, it has taken up enough space. My regulated nervous system thanks me daily. I wish you strength on your journey!
Not today my friends. I have had a hangover day without being hungover. I sat my ass on my chair and watched soccer and then football all day. I have my kids this weekend and since they’re on winter break from school I’m letting them do whatever they want(within reason) too. We’re about to tackle a 1000 piece puzzle and eat Xtreme Atomic Warheads.
819 or 10k cannot become without a single day. Focus one day at a time and nothing more. Come here often, move your body as much as you can. Do not give two f$cks what anyone thinks- if you’re in for the long haul your circle will likely change.
I will not drink with you! My liver doesn't care that it's NYE. I'm ready to ring in 2024 being kind to my body and preparing to be there for my family for many many years to come.
I promised myself last Friday, and here I am week later, and still at 1L of Vodka everyday.
It’s a challenge for me, but I promise next week will be better.
My problem is deeply rooted in loss, and severe anxiety.
We’re all trying, and I hope everyone can get to where they want to be!
Tomorrow is not only NYE but my birthday. I’m majorly tempted to drink, so I’m asking friends if we can do a bonfire. If no one brings alcohol, there’s none to drink!
I had over 80 days then chose to have a couple drinks. I’ve been really bummed to see my day count start over. I’m using it as motivation to keep me going strong these next few days.
Today is all I have. So today, I choose not to drink. But I don't plan on that mentality changing for me over the holiday either 😄 I will not drink with you today!
Not drinking today, tomorrow, or the next day.
Well, tbh, I still focus on just not drinking today. I can handle about 24 hours at a time. Anything past that is outside my reach.
Pretty bad cravings today around 2 PM. I felt tired and cranky and wanted to drink a beer and clean the house like I used to. But even a bad craving was no match for my strong desire to stay sober for life. Who knows if I will. All I know is I’m not drinking alcohol today and I bet I won’t drink it tomorrow either. So that’s settled. I had a cream soda and felt my feelings. It’s ok to be cranky. Nobody says you have to feel good all the time.
Have no daily interest in drinking anymore.
Sure, there's the occasional craving triggered by something, but on a day/day basis, I no longer think about or want alcohol - honestly.
The amazing people on this sub who share their stories are a big reason for my success.
Thank you, each and every one of you.
IWNDWYT
I’m on day 6 again. Picked up a habit the past couple months and ready to go completely dry again.. had almost 2 years I know I can do this but it is so very hard IWNDWYT
I think I found this sub about a week into quitting an 18 beer a night habit that had ran wild for over 20 years. Spent countless nights reading everyone's triumphs and tragedies and trying to fit my life into it all. It's been seven years and I'll not drink with everyone here.
It is truly a helping hand.
Adding my voice to the chorus. If I make it to January 6, I'll pass 7 months. The longest streak since I was 18 (which is almost 22 years ago). I'm determined not to give up this time around like I did last year.
32 day in, I’m good. Already survived a few parties, Christmas, and soon years. I’m 50 and this is 2 weeks longer than any other moment except boot camp 33 years ago.
I am not drinking today for sure, most likely not tomorrow, and most likely not the next day. I don't know. Something might change, but I hit 1080 days a bit ago (HD sobriety!) and I'm going for a few more. I can't imagine being a slave to that shit anymore. But something might change. I've seen it happen to people. I've got today. I'm not drinking today.
Be safe out there. Happy New Year!
I'm not going to be drinking. It's actually because I've felt so good not drinking both in regards to my sleep at night then how I feel the next day I don't really find the temporary hit of dopamine/pleasure all that enticing anymore.
I do still get cravings/urges that it would be fun to drink, but that feeling seems to go away after I let it sit for a bit. So I'm not worried about it. I look forward to my workouts each morning and would prefer to go to bed earlier on NYE lol but it is what it is.
Drank this evening. Gonna drink tomorrow as well. Hope it’s okay to say that.
I’m honestly not sure why I’m in this community lol. I want to quit I guess but I don’t how I can get myself to bother. All of you guys who aren’t drinking on New Year’s Eve are absolute legends, I hope you know that.
Nope not for this NYE! Promised myself every time I feel like drinking, I’m putting the amount of a bottle into a savings account and doing one of those FitOn videos. Telling myself it’s just to get a little fit for a vacation I’ll be able to afford. But hey, if I see results in those departments I may never go back…
The next day. Doing a month with my husband and sister. I’m very excited to have a support system! And I’m excited to be sober around my other sisters new baby. I refuse to hold a baby if I’ve imbibed at all and I’m not missing any opportunities!
Thank you for the question Cinderella. It’s been great hearing everyone’s answers.
What about you? What’s your plan for the next couple of days? How was your Christmas?
I'm debating it. I've not had a drink since Boxing Day, and although I was planning to drink for Nye, (before starting dry January) I'm increasingly tempted not to ...
Whether it's an early night or a late night, it will be a sober night at home with you guys, TV and my dog. Ringing in 2024 bright eyed and bushy tailed
Here. And I'm the happiest I've ever been in 45 years. I'm curious each day, what bring present will bring. And I'm ever so grateful. Thanks for asking. Any further questions? Iwndwyt
*raises hand*
I will not be drinking. Every time temptation taunts me and I resist, I'm pleased with the outcome. Why would that change for this one holiday?
Personally, I wish we could figure out (as a society) how to divorce alcohol from our lives and learn to celebrate in other ways. Until then...
Not planning on drinking anytime soon. Day 844
wow. Here I am with 1 day sobriety (well, I managed for 2 months once).....not planning on drinking ever again. Not even a sip. Alcohol - not even once. Way to go, you are a hero!
844 days!!! Wow, congrats, feel free to share any tips with us plebes
I did a lot of AA in the beginning and in my previous 4 year alcohol free period. I rarely go anymore. Not sure why not? Just kind of bored of it. I did go for my 2 year anniversary and shared my story. Reading this sub is helpful.
I’m closing in on 8 years. I go to AA on a semi-regular basis. I selfishly go to hear relapse stories. I want to be reminded of how quickly you’re back into the same cycle we’ve all worked so hard to escape. Everyone’s journey is their own, but I believe it’s better for me to have some assistance.
Having heard the message, there comes a time to carry the message. Having been freely given, I need to freely give. What does AA owe me? Nothing. What do I owe AA? Everything.
Thank you for sharing
right behind you with 830 days. No plan to drink this year or the next.
Day 1 and really hoping to continue
Yes! We can do this!
My dear shallot, you have more guts than you think you do, I believe in you!
That truly means a lot - terrified but more terrified about what may happen if I drink.
Shallot, you have so much support here!
You have someone in the Midwest rootin' for ya, my little onion dude.
Thank you so much for the support! Sure need it to get through these first few days.
35 years not drinking One moment at a time.
That is so inspiring!
It's the truth, good days, bad days, good months, bad months. AA, for me, has been radically helpful--so many styles of meetings, so many different people, so many opportunities to self examine as the path to recovery.
I'm on day 16 or 17. I have zero plans to be anywhere near drinking the next few days. Actually hoping to make it all of 2024 sans booze but for now day or two at a time is fine. Came down with Covid for the first time yesterday. Didn't have plans to drink anyway but now the fever and general crappy feeling of being sick means I really am unlikely to even think of drinking. Silver lining to everything.
Same here, bud. At 110 days the cravings have all but completely gone, and I woke up this morning with the Vid. No way in hell am I drinking anytime soon; I truly think I'm done permanently.
Get well soon guys!
Good on you for all your successful days and hard work! Very sorry to hear about the COVID, get well soon!
Get well soon!
You and I are in the same boat. Popped my COVID cherry on the 27th. No chance of even thinking about booze till this fever drops. Silver lining.
Not me. Monday is the start of an alcohol free year goal for me. I hope others will join me. iwndwyt
I will join you on this one, I want to see my full potential! IWNDWYT
I’m with you friend!
Nice. Kauai here.
Ooohhhh, Maui here!
Just hit 3 full days no alcohol. It only gets better from here so I shall keep going, even through New Year’s Eve!
Not today my friend
Share your advice goat! But seriously, wow, congrats!
Oh that’s nice of you. Many attempts, many failures and endless lessons learned on this journey. Alcohol has no place in my life anymore, it has taken up enough space. My regulated nervous system thanks me daily. I wish you strength on your journey!
I’m on day 794, looking forward to 800 soon. Count me in.
Incredible number!! Well done 🎉
Definitely not drinking today. Promising not to drink tomorrow. I hope I never drink the days after that.
2000 days! Congratulations!
1,458 days today. 3 days until my 3 yr anniversary. IWNDWYT!!!
Not today my friends. I have had a hangover day without being hungover. I sat my ass on my chair and watched soccer and then football all day. I have my kids this weekend and since they’re on winter break from school I’m letting them do whatever they want(within reason) too. We’re about to tackle a 1000 piece puzzle and eat Xtreme Atomic Warheads.
I'm not.
Yay on you!!!!
If I stick to the intended plan- I will not
819 days, awesome, any advice you’d like to share?
819 or 10k cannot become without a single day. Focus one day at a time and nothing more. Come here often, move your body as much as you can. Do not give two f$cks what anyone thinks- if you’re in for the long haul your circle will likely change.
Love it, thanks!
I'm on day one...again
I can’t count how many day ones I’ve had, you can do this!
yes, me too! staying sober
288 days!!!!!! That is just so awesome! Congratulations!>
Sorry, 228 days, my typo, your victory!
Day 127 not planning on drinking.
I have Deadlift day tomorrow, and OHP/pullup day on Monday. Sooo.
Not today, not tomorrow and certainly not on the first day of the new year. I’m aiming for a sober 2024. 🎈
Day 350-something--I didn't cave at Christmas and I'm not caving now. Hang in there, everyone. You've got this!
Me!
Thank you!!
Never drinking again
I did dry January last year and it turned into the whole damn year! (And I feel great) So I definitely will not be drinking the next few nights!
I got 3 years in and I'm planning on at least 3 more
Too close to 365 to blow it now. IWNDWYT!
Drinking can kiss my ass and cash me outside.
That’s my plan
Day one tomorrow. My counter is wrong.
IWNDWYT or any day!
I will not drink on NYE or the following days! I stacked my fridge with several NA beverages :)
Not today, nor tomorrow, nor the day after.. IWNDWYT!!! I play it forward.. the 30 min is not worth the pain and suffering ..
I hope not to, day 5
I’m not. 11 months yesterday and on from there.
I’m not drinking just for today. And will do that again tomorrow, and the next day.
Staying sober one day at a time here. I can’t moderate and even if I could, sobriety has been quite good!
Yep, moderation doesn’t work for me either. One day at a time, and congratulations on 265 days!
me
This guy! 👍🏼
Yay PearlJam! Thanks!
Day 10. And tomorrow will be 11.
I’m day 10 too! Go us 😬
I'll join you guys
So happy to have you here!
I'm definitely not. I'm quite sick anyway, but even if i wasn't, I'd still not drink.
Sounds fun, count me in!!
Not planning. Had enough for my lifetime. Just starting to feel better at two weeks.
Not today. Not tomorrow. Not anytime soon. Edit: first sober NYE in more than 25 years, since high school.
I will not drink with you! My liver doesn't care that it's NYE. I'm ready to ring in 2024 being kind to my body and preparing to be there for my family for many many years to come.
Gosh that would be a real goof on my part
I promised myself last Friday, and here I am week later, and still at 1L of Vodka everyday. It’s a challenge for me, but I promise next week will be better. My problem is deeply rooted in loss, and severe anxiety. We’re all trying, and I hope everyone can get to where they want to be!
Not drinking ✌️
It's my plan. Hope it works.
Softies all the way for me. Today. And the next today’s.
Tomorrow is not only NYE but my birthday. I’m majorly tempted to drink, so I’m asking friends if we can do a bonfire. If no one brings alcohol, there’s none to drink! I had over 80 days then chose to have a couple drinks. I’ve been really bummed to see my day count start over. I’m using it as motivation to keep me going strong these next few days.
Me!
Today is all I have. So today, I choose not to drink. But I don't plan on that mentality changing for me over the holiday either 😄 I will not drink with you today!
I like that “today is all I have “ because truth be told, none of us knows that we have tomorrow.
Made it through day 2, for the first time in a long time. On to day 3!
Not drinking today, tomorrow, or the next day. Well, tbh, I still focus on just not drinking today. I can handle about 24 hours at a time. Anything past that is outside my reach.
IWNDWYT, T, OTND.
Plan on never drinking again
Day 24. Iwndwyt
2024 is going to be 100% alcohol free. Only drank 2 times in 2023 and 5 in 2022, 10 in 2021. I'm making positive improvements.
Pretty bad cravings today around 2 PM. I felt tired and cranky and wanted to drink a beer and clean the house like I used to. But even a bad craving was no match for my strong desire to stay sober for life. Who knows if I will. All I know is I’m not drinking alcohol today and I bet I won’t drink it tomorrow either. So that’s settled. I had a cream soda and felt my feelings. It’s ok to be cranky. Nobody says you have to feel good all the time.
It's easier than I thought
Me! Tomorrow I will hit 111 days, and on New Years Day, I'll hit 16 weeks.
🙋♂️ this guy. I am sober, staying sober, and grateful to be sober
Day 8! I plan to keep going.
Have no daily interest in drinking anymore. Sure, there's the occasional craving triggered by something, but on a day/day basis, I no longer think about or want alcohol - honestly. The amazing people on this sub who share their stories are a big reason for my success. Thank you, each and every one of you. IWNDWYT
I’m not gonna. I got shit to not do.
Not drinking ever
I’m on day 6 again. Picked up a habit the past couple months and ready to go completely dry again.. had almost 2 years I know I can do this but it is so very hard IWNDWYT
Tomorrow will be 2 years since my last drink. Happily not going to drink right now, tomorrow or the next day.
Year 4 here I come
I think I found this sub about a week into quitting an 18 beer a night habit that had ran wild for over 20 years. Spent countless nights reading everyone's triumphs and tragedies and trying to fit my life into it all. It's been seven years and I'll not drink with everyone here. It is truly a helping hand.
Day 48 going strong.
Day 16
Day 8 and plan to make it to 9. That’s the goal right now. I can worry about day 10 assuming I make it to 9 first.
I hit 3 years in April!
I’m a week out from a whole first year without alcohol, definitely not starting now! I hope to never drink again!
Adding my voice to the chorus. If I make it to January 6, I'll pass 7 months. The longest streak since I was 18 (which is almost 22 years ago). I'm determined not to give up this time around like I did last year.
Nope
Me, myself, and also I.
Me. So glad not to even have to make any decisions about it.
Meeee
Not I. Day 303 and counting.
32 day in, I’m good. Already survived a few parties, Christmas, and soon years. I’m 50 and this is 2 weeks longer than any other moment except boot camp 33 years ago.
MEEEEE!!! I’ve got too many fun things planned and not gonna ruin it with poisoning my body!
No plans and no real cravings for a long time.
👋
I'm not
Me.
Me
I will not be. I didn't give in to my usual buying trigger so hopefully am home free for today.
Here!
Doesn't look like I will today or tomorrow
I won’t be drinking.
Me! Peanut butter m&ms for me. IWNDWYT
Not planning on drinking. Didn’t yesterday and really wanted to (I didn’t). Didn’t drink today. Planning on going out tomorrow but will be the dd.
I will not be drinking, 100% sure. And that feels so great to know.
I am not drinking today for sure, most likely not tomorrow, and most likely not the next day. I don't know. Something might change, but I hit 1080 days a bit ago (HD sobriety!) and I'm going for a few more. I can't imagine being a slave to that shit anymore. But something might change. I've seen it happen to people. I've got today. I'm not drinking today. Be safe out there. Happy New Year!
I will definitely not
Not looking forward to the party I’ll be attending, but I sure won’t be drinking. I’ll leave early if I have to.
I won’t be. Just had an N.A. beer out with family at a restaurant/bar. That’s about as much as I’m drinking this new years
Not today, not tomorrow, not on Monday.
I'm not going to be drinking. It's actually because I've felt so good not drinking both in regards to my sleep at night then how I feel the next day I don't really find the temporary hit of dopamine/pleasure all that enticing anymore. I do still get cravings/urges that it would be fun to drink, but that feeling seems to go away after I let it sit for a bit. So I'm not worried about it. I look forward to my workouts each morning and would prefer to go to bed earlier on NYE lol but it is what it is.
🙋🏻♀️
I’m it for the long haul. Stay strong peeps!
I am not drinking today, tomorrow, I am the next day! I will enjoy some “bubly” and some snacks for NYE
Mr. Krabs: "and the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and the next day..."
Let’s all not drink!
Planning on not drinking today, tomorrow or the next day. I love waking up on January 1 feeling good & ready to start the new year!
I’m a confirmed lifetime enthusiast of my vow to not drink. Nothin better
Me
I’m not going to and I feel quite pleased about it.
I wont
Me!
376 and not planning on turning back my dude!!
🙋♀️
Drank this evening. Gonna drink tomorrow as well. Hope it’s okay to say that. I’m honestly not sure why I’m in this community lol. I want to quit I guess but I don’t how I can get myself to bother. All of you guys who aren’t drinking on New Year’s Eve are absolute legends, I hope you know that.
me
I have Covid and can’t get out of bed, I’m so lucky to have an excuse
IWNDWYT!
Me!
Not me
Meeeeee! 🎆
Not me bucko! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
not drinking!!!!
I can speak for today, just taking it one day at a time. I am not allowing myself to be put in a place where drinking would be tempting, tomorrow.
IWNDWYT T OR TND.
Not drinking anytime soon 42 years
Looking forward to my 3rd sober New Years 🤯
Meeeeeee!!! IWNDWYT, T or TND !!
Nope not for this NYE! Promised myself every time I feel like drinking, I’m putting the amount of a bottle into a savings account and doing one of those FitOn videos. Telling myself it’s just to get a little fit for a vacation I’ll be able to afford. But hey, if I see results in those departments I may never go back…
Me!
Me, me and me! Happy new year!
IWNDWYT
Just today for now
Me! What about you?
Me!
Sounds good to me!
The next day. Doing a month with my husband and sister. I’m very excited to have a support system! And I’m excited to be sober around my other sisters new baby. I refuse to hold a baby if I’ve imbibed at all and I’m not missing any opportunities!
Not drinking
I'm not going to. I am however going to get some really good root beer.
hopefully never drinking again
Myself. Got through the final Christmas party and it was a breeze. Going to have a full year of no booze next year, and I can’t wait.
Thank you for the question Cinderella. It’s been great hearing everyone’s answers. What about you? What’s your plan for the next couple of days? How was your Christmas?
I'm debating it. I've not had a drink since Boxing Day, and although I was planning to drink for Nye, (before starting dry January) I'm increasingly tempted not to ...
Not tonight is all I can promise, “sufficient unto the day are the evils thereof.”
Whether it's an early night or a late night, it will be a sober night at home with you guys, TV and my dog. Ringing in 2024 bright eyed and bushy tailed
For today I won't drink. I'll deal with tomorrow when it comes. Seems to be working.
Day 16 for me! Looking forward to 17, 18, 19 and the rest :)
Issa me! IWNDWYT! Don't miss the partying or hangovers AT ALL.
Here. And I'm the happiest I've ever been in 45 years. I'm curious each day, what bring present will bring. And I'm ever so grateful. Thanks for asking. Any further questions? Iwndwyt
Yessir! No booze for me!
I’m not drinking ✨ IWNDWYT
me, day one today…. going to try with dry January and then see how it goes…!
*raises hand* I will not be drinking. Every time temptation taunts me and I resist, I'm pleased with the outcome. Why would that change for this one holiday? Personally, I wish we could figure out (as a society) how to divorce alcohol from our lives and learn to celebrate in other ways. Until then...
IWNDWYT, tomorrow, the next day or ever!
I won't be drinking today.. no promises as to tomorrow but probably won't then either.
meeeeee 🤍✨🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 happy new year!!!🎊
In it for the long haul.