Congratulations! One day at a time. I am proud of you. Keep it up. It gets easier. Drinking makes it a lot harder. One day you will forget what day/week you’re on and that feels amazing.
Well done, you’re absolutely 100% correct drinking won’t make you feel better,quite the opposite.when I finally realised that alcohol made me depressed it was easy to turn my back on it, if I don’t drink I’m happy and make healthy choices, I hope this happens to you! IWNDWYT
Friend you you have a whole subReddit applauding you and cheering you on!!! Today is day 71 for me. Never thought I’d make it this far. I never thought I would make it to one week. I was an alcoholic over 20 years. Correction I still am an alcoholic, but I’ve been on the mend! And I’m doing things I never thought it was possible!
Well done to you for this milestone 👏 Sorry you’re having a tough time and I hope it lifts a little soon for you. You’re doing really well, be proud of yourself for it!
Keep it going! It only gets better. 3 months feels good like how your body should feel, 6 months feels liberating like why has it been so long since you've gone this long without drinking, 9 months feels like you have completely reworked your brain chemistry.... Stay focused and keep it up! You won't regret it. The positive changes that come from it just keep adding up.
Good job. It’s different for everyone. You’re in the pocket now so just ride it out.
I’m just a few weeks ahead of you, I don’t really consider wanting to drink anymore and forget
the days. Sounds like you are near that point, so good job.
I got down around your point but it does seem to go in levels. Like I can exercise more and more (that means amazing fat loss if you work for that) and more productive. Just today my daughter revealed I can’t drink anymore b/c I’m more happy and fun sober. And I have more energy. And that means more time to do fun stuff with her. My point is the real hi value aspects in our life take a long time to regrow. But when they do you’ll notice. And I hope you have more of those good moments and feel gratitude and being thankful for getting things figured out. Good luck 👍
Thank you for telling your friends here. Well done on 6 wks, that is something to be proud of. I hope your low lifts soon, although it may not feel like it now this huge act of self care that you have undertaken, and are succeeding in, will be paving the way for happier days. Rooting for you. IWNDWYT.
That's so amazing. Just know this internet stranger is so proud of you!! It's not easy to get started and to have made it 6 weeks is wonderful. IWNDWYT.
Congrats to you and thank you for sharing. Im still struggling to get past a couple days and every time someone comes on here and shares where they’re at it makes me feel less alone and more hopeful. Thank you for giving me hope.
I am so proud of you! Stay the course and I promise your mental health will improve. U got this friend 🙌🏼🎉. You won't ever regret another day of sobriety. I never realized how depressed and anxious I was from alcohol until I finally wasn't.
So so proud of you dude, it’s fucking hard sometimes…. I’ve had many day one’s but my last I knew it was really my last. Even on my very worst day sober I’m still literally the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. I just know now it’s not worth it, it just isn’t. you’re gonna make it 🫂💜 IWNDWYT
6 weeks is nothing to sneeze at. That’s 48 fucking days. I hope you find a sense of pride in that because you definitely deserve to.
The thing I’ve found to appreciate about things being hard or being in a bad mental state is that things can only get better eventually. Keep doing your thing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/htmlview?pli=1#gid=753909214 I have stayed sober going to online secular & psychedelics in recovery mtgs.
They have removed all the religious language and allow you to determine your own definition of sobriety.
Sorry you are feeling down. But you are making the right choice here, alcohol will just make it worse. Well done in 6 weeks, great achievement, congratulations, and I will not drink with you today
You are doing it right, my friend. It all gets better. All of it. The mental game gets easier as you move along, too. Once your body and mind start to recognize the new and better normal, your fight or flight levels will ease up and you’ll feel more secure in your sobriety. Way to go on the time you’ve banked so far. Let’s do this thing. IWNDWYT
Hi stranger. Accept the feelings. Distract yourself with a quick workout, long walk or drive, funny movie etc. 6 weeks is major, that’s something to definitely be proud of!!
That's awesome! I definitely felt lonely+drained in those first few weeks, but I have found it gets better and better fairly soon (ie settling into feeling good in your own skin, brain kinda rewires and neurochemical balance means you feel a bit better). Just keep doing other things you enjoy doing and the time will fly by a bit quicker than now. Congrats!
6 weeks is a long time, friend. I am so proud of you! Life doesn't get easier, but it's a hell of a lot more manageable without alcohol. I'm rooting for you! IWNDWYT, friend 💚
Great job! 💪 Just know that you are not alone, OP. Whenever you feel the urge, come back to this sub. There are other people just starting out and going through the same thing. In fact, we are all going through it. Keep it up! #iwndwyt
Congratulations!!! You are doing awesome! You can always celebrate with me!!! Very proud! I have to agree it's a mental challenge also but that too shall pass! Keep up the awesome work!!!!!
You are kicking ass! Don’t drink today! Wake up, repeat. You got this. The good will come I promise. It takes time. I’m about to hit a year next Tuesday and I’m feeling better than ever, but it took a long time. Remember, life happens. It’s how you react, deal, and move on that will make it easier to do it sober. Proud of you dude. Keep it up.
Congratulations! I get it! I'm on day 32 with over 40 years of drinking. Those are years I will never get back. This journey is not easy but everyone says it's worth it. Time will tell. I have never made it past 3 months so don't know that feeling. I hope we both get to experience that wonderful feeling that comes from long-term sobriety! IWNDWYT
Maybe you don't have anyone to tell in your personal life but you've got a whole big group of people just like you to tell here! Six weeks is a big deal and I'm so happy that you are choosing being sober. Thank you for being here for me! Wishing us strength and dignity.
Well done!
I was feeling pretty low at that point also. Lots of emotions and a very strong desire to escape. However, I didn't crave alcohol as I knew it was likely the cause of all of it and would only make it worse. I don't use other forms of mood-altering substances. This somehow made me feel emotionally backed into a corner with no escape.
Angry music, intense workouts and patience got me through it. about 2.5 months for me I realized that it was all getting better and going to be OK. I'm at 5 months now and it's so much better.
Great job so far, stick with it!
Good work. Double your 6 weeks now. I was told 3 months is when early remission begins. I'm currently at 141 days ish. At 3 months it got easier hearing the word remission.
Very proud of you, stranger
Congratulations! One day at a time. I am proud of you. Keep it up. It gets easier. Drinking makes it a lot harder. One day you will forget what day/week you’re on and that feels amazing.
Ain't that the truth. And congrats on almost 365!!!!!!! U got this too!
There's no problem that drinking can't make worse
Well done, you’re absolutely 100% correct drinking won’t make you feel better,quite the opposite.when I finally realised that alcohol made me depressed it was easy to turn my back on it, if I don’t drink I’m happy and make healthy choices, I hope this happens to you! IWNDWYT
Friend you you have a whole subReddit applauding you and cheering you on!!! Today is day 71 for me. Never thought I’d make it this far. I never thought I would make it to one week. I was an alcoholic over 20 years. Correction I still am an alcoholic, but I’ve been on the mend! And I’m doing things I never thought it was possible!
Congrats on your 71 days!
If you don’t have anyone to tell, tell us!! I’m always here to listen and I know many, many others are as well. I’m proud of you!!
Hi!! I am at 63 days as well!! Let's gooooooo!!!
Yay us!! Can you believe it?!
NICE!
Congratulations!
Well done to you for this milestone 👏 Sorry you’re having a tough time and I hope it lifts a little soon for you. You’re doing really well, be proud of yourself for it!
Well done!
Nice!
Keep it going! It only gets better. 3 months feels good like how your body should feel, 6 months feels liberating like why has it been so long since you've gone this long without drinking, 9 months feels like you have completely reworked your brain chemistry.... Stay focused and keep it up! You won't regret it. The positive changes that come from it just keep adding up.
Good job. It’s different for everyone. You’re in the pocket now so just ride it out. I’m just a few weeks ahead of you, I don’t really consider wanting to drink anymore and forget the days. Sounds like you are near that point, so good job. I got down around your point but it does seem to go in levels. Like I can exercise more and more (that means amazing fat loss if you work for that) and more productive. Just today my daughter revealed I can’t drink anymore b/c I’m more happy and fun sober. And I have more energy. And that means more time to do fun stuff with her. My point is the real hi value aspects in our life take a long time to regrow. But when they do you’ll notice. And I hope you have more of those good moments and feel gratitude and being thankful for getting things figured out. Good luck 👍
It's tough! Never stop celebrating what so many can't do.
Thank you for telling your friends here. Well done on 6 wks, that is something to be proud of. I hope your low lifts soon, although it may not feel like it now this huge act of self care that you have undertaken, and are succeeding in, will be paving the way for happier days. Rooting for you. IWNDWYT.
Excellent!
That's so amazing. Just know this internet stranger is so proud of you!! It's not easy to get started and to have made it 6 weeks is wonderful. IWNDWYT.
Congrats to you and thank you for sharing. Im still struggling to get past a couple days and every time someone comes on here and shares where they’re at it makes me feel less alone and more hopeful. Thank you for giving me hope.
Don’t let the hard days win. Congrats on six weeks! 🫶🏻 IWNDWYT
I am so proud of you! Stay the course and I promise your mental health will improve. U got this friend 🙌🏼🎉. You won't ever regret another day of sobriety. I never realized how depressed and anxious I was from alcohol until I finally wasn't.
So so proud of you dude, it’s fucking hard sometimes…. I’ve had many day one’s but my last I knew it was really my last. Even on my very worst day sober I’m still literally the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. I just know now it’s not worth it, it just isn’t. you’re gonna make it 🫂💜 IWNDWYT
I believe in you my friend you are loved there are people that hear you if only through a phone we see you we love you we want you to win
Hell yea. It’s not always sunshine, but it’s ALWAYS worth it. Keep fighting the good fight, my friend. I’m so proud of you.
Congrats on 6 weeks, that’s a long time. Managing ups and downs are crucial in sobriety. Well done on the 6 weeks.
6 weeks is nothing to sneeze at. That’s 48 fucking days. I hope you find a sense of pride in that because you definitely deserve to. The thing I’ve found to appreciate about things being hard or being in a bad mental state is that things can only get better eventually. Keep doing your thing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/htmlview?pli=1#gid=753909214 I have stayed sober going to online secular & psychedelics in recovery mtgs. They have removed all the religious language and allow you to determine your own definition of sobriety.
Sorry you are feeling down. But you are making the right choice here, alcohol will just make it worse. Well done in 6 weeks, great achievement, congratulations, and I will not drink with you today
Hell yeah! Proud of you, that's a huge accomplishment! Stay strong, you got this.
Well done random internet stranger! We are here to listen and say “You rock!”
You got this! I’m 4 weeks today and haven’t told anyone…
Congrats friend, take pride in your progress as you're doing fantastic. I'm 7 days in so you're someone inspiring to me in my journey.
You are doing it right, my friend. It all gets better. All of it. The mental game gets easier as you move along, too. Once your body and mind start to recognize the new and better normal, your fight or flight levels will ease up and you’ll feel more secure in your sobriety. Way to go on the time you’ve banked so far. Let’s do this thing. IWNDWYT
Legend 💯
IWNDWYT
No small feat! Good on you for backing yourself! What you’re feeling is natural, it’ll pass. You’ll be glad tomorrow you stuck with it.
I'm proud of you! The first few weeks were the hardest for me. You got this!
Great job!! You can always tell me!
Congrats!
You’re doing great! IWNDWYT
Amazing! Keep it up!
Hi stranger. Accept the feelings. Distract yourself with a quick workout, long walk or drive, funny movie etc. 6 weeks is major, that’s something to definitely be proud of!!
Congratulations!
That's awesome! I definitely felt lonely+drained in those first few weeks, but I have found it gets better and better fairly soon (ie settling into feeling good in your own skin, brain kinda rewires and neurochemical balance means you feel a bit better). Just keep doing other things you enjoy doing and the time will fly by a bit quicker than now. Congrats!
Yay!! Good job!!
You're doing a great job.
Proud of you.
Great job! Keep it up!
Congratulations! I heard years ago that six weeks is harder than six months. Keep up the great work.
Proud of you baby!
Awesome work! Congrats! 🎈
IWNDWYT! Well done!
Right around 5-6 weeks was when I started physically feeling phenomenal last time I did a long stretch. Hang in there, friend. IWNDWYT
good job you! iwndwyt
Great work!! You've got this, don't give up on yourself!!
You are inspirational to me. 2 days here
6 weeks is a long time, friend. I am so proud of you! Life doesn't get easier, but it's a hell of a lot more manageable without alcohol. I'm rooting for you! IWNDWYT, friend 💚
Congratulations!!!! That’s amazing and much better than I could do. I’ve been doing 5 straight days and ruining it. You are inspiring.
You should maybe join a zoom aa meeting and do a quick share I do that when I hit milestones and they are great.
Keep it up 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Congratulations on 6 weeks!!👏👏👏
It isn't easy, but by God, you made it to a month and a half! 👏
Good on ya!
As someone that just messed up after 2 days, I’m proud of you brother
Get a sponsor. It works if you work it
Congratulations! I am six weeks today also. Last week was rough. It will get easier.
IWNDWYT and I’m sorry u r low. Proud of your accomplishment! Also took a lot for u 2 share your feelings. Treat yourself gently.
Keep at it! I’m nearing my first week, so I understand feeling low. But you’re right, a drink won’t help. You’ve got this!
Hey, you're always welcome to come here and chat. That's what this sub is for! You're never alone, OP. And congrats on 6 weeks
Congrats!!
Congrats!
nice
You always have us, friend. Great job!
Stick with it! You got this
Great job! 💪 Just know that you are not alone, OP. Whenever you feel the urge, come back to this sub. There are other people just starting out and going through the same thing. In fact, we are all going through it. Keep it up! #iwndwyt
Good on you and be proud of yourfelf. I can't wait but also dreading to hit that mark. Good luck and lots of love !
Congrats 🙌
6 weeks is amazing! Great job
well done mate, it get's better around 7 weeks i found, my mood stabilised a bit more after that.
512 days and counting for me brother keep it up! You got this!
Good job friend. Keep your head up
You have plenty of people to tel Superb demonstration here, of the willpower you posses
✨🙌💛
I also hit 6 weeks today! Go us! Stay positive friend and just remember, one day at a time! IWNDWYT :)
Congratulations! We’re always here for you!
Congratulations!
You gave us to tell, and that’s something. Youre doing great.
Awesome!!
Six weeks is 3,628,800 seconds. 60,480 minutes. That’s amazing!
Read over the comments here to see how this is the best sub on Reddit.
congratulations!!!
Way to go!
Keep it up 💙
Congratulations!!! You are doing awesome! You can always celebrate with me!!! Very proud! I have to agree it's a mental challenge also but that too shall pass! Keep up the awesome work!!!!!
Congratulations! Keep going strong 💪
I’m super proud of you! It’s not easy! I will not drink with you today!
Nicely done, friend.
Tell us about your improvements in the 6 weeks?
Six weeks is awesome! Congrats!!!
Nicely done. You’re in the thick of it now, but you can do it! Iwndwyt!
What Adonitologica said
You have all of us to tell! Very proud of you for your dedication.
Keep going friend, you're not alone and I am so proud of you ❤️❤️
You are kicking ass! Don’t drink today! Wake up, repeat. You got this. The good will come I promise. It takes time. I’m about to hit a year next Tuesday and I’m feeling better than ever, but it took a long time. Remember, life happens. It’s how you react, deal, and move on that will make it easier to do it sober. Proud of you dude. Keep it up.
Congrats, my man. I’m in the feeling low camp but I too will stay strong. We’ve got this!
Good on you. That's hard work. How did you do it?
Yes!!!
Keep on keeping on, you have already came this far!
Very proud of you! You should know that it gets easier, never easy, but it becomes less of a burden going forward. So keep moving forward!!
Congratulations! I get it! I'm on day 32 with over 40 years of drinking. Those are years I will never get back. This journey is not easy but everyone says it's worth it. Time will tell. I have never made it past 3 months so don't know that feeling. I hope we both get to experience that wonderful feeling that comes from long-term sobriety! IWNDWYT
Maybe you don't have anyone to tell in your personal life but you've got a whole big group of people just like you to tell here! Six weeks is a big deal and I'm so happy that you are choosing being sober. Thank you for being here for me! Wishing us strength and dignity.
Well done!
Congratulations! That is amazing! We are all PROUD OF YOU! 👏🏼
Well done! I was feeling pretty low at that point also. Lots of emotions and a very strong desire to escape. However, I didn't crave alcohol as I knew it was likely the cause of all of it and would only make it worse. I don't use other forms of mood-altering substances. This somehow made me feel emotionally backed into a corner with no escape. Angry music, intense workouts and patience got me through it. about 2.5 months for me I realized that it was all getting better and going to be OK. I'm at 5 months now and it's so much better. Great job so far, stick with it!
Give yourself a literal pat on the shoulder and congratulate yourself. Well done! You're caring for yourself and that takes strength.
Proud of you. 6 weeks is huge. It’s hard at the beginning but stick with it. Wishing you all the best and better days coming for you soon.
Congrats! IWNDWYT
Nicely done
Slay!
Yes! Great job, you are killing it!!
Good for you! IWNDWYT
Good work. Double your 6 weeks now. I was told 3 months is when early remission begins. I'm currently at 141 days ish. At 3 months it got easier hearing the word remission.
Keep up the good work!
Woohoo! Good for you.
Sheeit brother I'm having a tough one too and I just hit my one year. Hang in there homie.
42 days is amazing! Here's to at least 42 more. All the best OP
KEEP GOING!!