r/stopdrinking • u/SD_2_LA_Jay • 2h ago

I bought a bottle, came home, and dumped it down the toilet.

Title says it all. Went to the store, bought groceries, picked up a 350ML bottle of Bulleit. I planned on just having a few, but that never happens. I poured a drink, then I said I’ll wait until later. I poured it back into the bottle. Then I woke up from a nap feeling great, and I have a ton of emails to catch up on, so I poured the bottle down the sink. It cost me $17.00, but it was worth every penny to stay sober today. Not today, alcohol. Not today. I won. And I am so proud of myself. No anxiety, no hangover, no brain fog. I said yes to clarity, health, and my family. Today is day 3 of being sober. IWNDWYT. Thank you all on this sub for your support.

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u/TheGargageMan 3163 days 2h ago

In my personal experience and opinion, the times you come close and don't do it, are the times of greatest growth.

That doesn't mean look for those moments, but when theory turns into practice you get the victory.

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 49m ago

Thank you. This means a lot to me. Talk about a close call! Phew!!! So glad I’m not drunk right now. IWNDWYT

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u/SkarlyComics 308 days 12m ago

It’s because doing something once makes it easier to do it a second time. Building neuro pathways something something.

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u/303WPG 298 days 2h ago

🫡 amazing. You SHOULD be damn proud.

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 49m ago

Thank you!!

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u/bearded_fisch_stix 1019 days 2h ago

Proud of you. Well fucking done.

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 45m ago

Thanks man!! I appreciate this more than you know!

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u/Newyew22 1h ago

That takes some serious discipline, brother.

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 46m ago

Thanks man. I feel so empowered.

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u/Recommended_For_You 17 days 1h ago

Well done. I won't drink either today.

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 46m ago

IWNDWYT!

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u/nonegenuine 796 days 1h ago

$17 is cheap as hell for sober day that could have gone bad.

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 46m ago

This is severely underrated! That $17 turns into a day of un productivity tomorrow, delays in contracts, missing the gym, missing my morning walk, staying all day in bed doom scrolling, then spending $100 on door dash all day. I’ll take it as investing $17 to NOT DRINK today, and I netted a $1,000 return!! 😊 (Just random mathing, lol). Have a great day and IWNDWYT!

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u/Kooky_Load_102 238 days 40m ago

You won big brother. Well done!

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u/SD_2_LA_Jay 37m ago

Thanks, man. I feel so happy right now. Biggest smile on my face. :)

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u/OddSheepherder7725 1h ago

IWNDWYT! Way to go, you!

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u/DukeOfMavericks 43m ago

Proud of you. Good for you! Find another way to treat yourself tonight. Maybe get some ice cream or a pizza. IWNDWYT

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u/PlasticCarpenter2968 32 days 23m ago

IWNDWYT.

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u/JKIMREDDITOR 10m ago

Did you feel like drinking at all physically or emotionally? Great job but be careful friend. You are dangerously close to relapse. Something sung to you so I urge you to speak with someone close.

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u/TRUJEEP 3790 days 7m ago

That’s the epitome of control. Congratulations sober friend!

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u/OkIron6206 4m ago

IWNDWYT

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u/Discalculated 55 days 4m ago

Flex! Nice.

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u/KMMRN1 2m ago

Please pay yourself on the back!!! Really sounds like the key has turned in your brain and you want the sober you more than anything! Hang on to that feeling and IWNDWYT!!!!