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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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The Daily Checkin for Friday April 5th - Just For Today, WE are NOT Drinking! (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by Zerlyna@lemmy.world to c/stopdrinking@lemmy.world

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YESSSS.... Finally effin Friday, :)

We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we’re here together!

Welcome to the 24 hour pledge! I’m pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same.

Maybe you’re new to c/stop drinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you’re like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you’ve been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.

It doesn’t matter if you’re still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!

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[–] sylverstream 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I've been sober for 5.5 years. Recently we had a party and someone gave us champagne. I thought, well it's been 5.5 years, I should be able to handle a glass. After a couple of sips I felt the urges so much more intense than before. I had another glass, already causing some weird looks from close people, and felt bad afterwards. Since then, now and then the idea of trying again slipped into my mind. Feels like my mind is tricking me that I should try again. We're on a weekend break away now, so another reason for my mind to say that it would be okay to drink.

I read my notes from when I quit, with reasons why I quit, as I thought I would need them later. That definitely helped. Still, having urges :(

Why can't I drink like most normal people :( Thanks for reading.

Iwndwyt.

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Good to see you again. :)

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

It’s crazy how 28 years of my adult life was centered around drinking. Dinner parties with the intention on getting drunk. Vacations planned, eat drink, walk around town to the next place, drink etc. Not sure if you have it over there, there is a hotel chain by Hilton called Embassy Suites. Managers evening reception 6-8pm, free appetizers, beer and well drinks. Multiple vacations planned with staying there in mind. Going out both locally and on holidays is still very weird now (almost two years for me)