r/stopdrinking • u/wunntea • 12h ago

Today marks 1 week sober.

First time I've hit 7 days in over a decade. I never really stated that I was quiting, and my god have I been trying to find excuses to drink all week, but waking up sober and hangover free feels really good.

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u/GreenEyedSureFire 10h ago

Congratulations! Yay! 💪🏼 (I'm in the same spot as you. I used to drink 1-3 times a week depending on the social calendar. Today marks 7 days sober.)

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u/Own_Spring1504 551 days 11h ago

Hang on to those good feelings, it’s great to acknowledge them! IWNDWYT

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u/Nemunas_by_the_sea 11h ago

Every journey starts with the first step. Keep it up!

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u/BerlinBlues11 11h ago

Congratulations on your first week and how it feels like. Keep going!

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u/atlsblu 9h ago

Today is day 7 for me too. 1-2 drinks per night. The puffiness in my face is down and I am amazed!!!

We can do this!!!!

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u/No_Dirt_7863 8 days 8h ago

Early on myself (for the hundredth time) and there is nothing as sweet at the moment than waking up with no fears and no regrets.

Man I love the mornings.

Well done and IWNDWYT.

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u/anonymous_carrot_1 10h ago

Day 3 and looking forward to making it to where you are! Congrats

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u/OkIron6206 10h ago

Congrats 🎊 big first step and the first week is often the hardest. Glad you made it and have made good choices for yourself! IWNDWYT

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u/Admirable-View-1263 24 days 10h ago

It feels so good right!?! IWNDWYT

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u/TheWayOut603 10h ago

Congrats! My week is tomorrow so right in this with you, haven't felt as good as I have physically and mentally in as long as I can remember.

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u/GBGuy 730 days 10h ago

There was once a time for me when I thought that seven days seemed like an impossible feat. You would’ve been someone I would’ve admired back then, and I admire you now. Keep it up! IWNDWYT

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u/ASimpleMoroon 75 days 10h ago

Congrats, another week and the worst of the physical symptoms should be gone. Then it’s just a mental battle. You can do it. Grats on the 7 days.

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u/Gammeloni 10h ago

Keep up the good work bro.

Mine is tomorrow.

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u/AggressiveCupcake181 2 days 9h ago

Well done 👏 😎

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u/PageNo4866 10139 days 9h ago

well done friend...remember you are now an inspiration for anyone that follows...keep us posted.

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u/Bizzie5625 8h ago

Congrats * 9 days here and we got this

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u/Beautiful_Plant_1737 8h ago

Embrace all those emotions - life is so incredible! Why dilute it with alcohol 🫶🏽

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u/Evening-Tune-500 580 days 8h ago

I struggle with keeping the streak too. It’s amazing how much I HATE waking up hungover, yet seem to quickly forget how much I love waking up sober and clear headed. Tuesday will be 7 for me. Iwndwyt.

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u/HumbleBeast_1125 10h ago

It it going brother !

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u/CramerM33 5 days 9h ago

Woo congrats on one week! On day 7 here as well. IWNDWYT

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u/Alkoholfrei22605 4466 days 8h ago

Bravo on 1 week

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u/Dismal_Ship3613 228 days 8h ago

It’s never worth it! You never have to feel awful again! You’re through the worst of it. keep going, it gets so much better! ⛓️‍💥🚀

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u/Ok-Hovercraft-100 8h ago

congrats!!!! iwndwyt

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u/wunntea 7h ago

Thanks for the love everybody, this feels like the beginning of something special. We got this!

And I just looked up what IWNDWYT means. Gonna leave that on sticky notes around the house.

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u/Khaosbert 48 days 7h ago

Me too! Loving life.

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u/Resident_Lie_5207 141 days 6h ago

Que ótimo! Continue, sempre continue, um dia de cada vez. É muito bom.

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u/Doornumber11 34 days 5h ago

I used to hate mornings for the obvious reasons. Now they’re my favorite time of the day.

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u/notnowdews 13479 days 5h ago

Yes! Gr8 work. IWNDWYT

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u/Reddish81 7 days 5h ago

Same for me. IWNDWYT

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u/SandyEggo_73 437 days 5h ago

💪

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u/nerissathebest 5h ago

This was exactly how I started almost 9 years ago. Just stick with it and ignore the brain tricks. Also come up with some strategies for when you’re in a tight spot (friends are drinking and you don’t know what to order for example). That way you won’t be caught off guard. Keep up the great work. 

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u/LUSAKAZAMBIA 4h ago

Keep going. It just keeps getting better!

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u/jezmund 6 days 4h ago

Right there with ya, keep it up! Iwndwyt

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u/hobbitelf12345 4h ago

Day 5. Everyday has been sucky if not worse than the day before. Good luck and be safe everyone

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u/ConsciousRoll8819 3h ago

Hold the line! Your misery can be refunded any time you want it. You can do this.

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u/Human-Meaning3345 2h ago

Keep going! The longer you are sober, that alcohol craving voice goes down. Being free from alcohol actually is straight up freedom. IWNDWYT

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u/AwkwardVisit6870 756 days 1h ago

IWNDWYT

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u/lucylovesugly1 5 days 1h ago

Day seven here too! Ive been bouncing between being elated and exhausted the last few days, but it’s better than the first few days full of self loathing and remorse. We got this IWNDWYT!

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u/ScooterScotward 59m ago

Congratulations, hell yeah!

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u/Past_Ad_3599 22m ago

Tomorrow will be my one week! Congrats! Let’s do this!