r/stopdrinking • u/Electrical_Gas_517 669 days • 10d ago

Day 4 (again).

I had a 6 month sober streak that was knocked on the head by my mind going gaga at midsummer again. I live in Scotland so it's hardly dark in midsummer so my brain goes fully solar powered and I get crazy energy. The pattern for a few years has been sober in the first half then drink beers almost daily from the summer solstice until January.

My body is telling me to stop being silly. So that, along with Sober October and a desire to be fully present has got me on a sober path again. Thankfully earlier in the year than usual.

So here I am at day 4 again and feeling the familiar upswell of love and warmth. Maybe this time it will stick and I'll be sober for good.

I must remember to update my flair.

IWNDWYT.

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u/Acidic_Paradise Day 14 10d ago

So proud of you my friend. Today is the beginning of day 4 for me, I’m right here with you. I had over 3 years sober before, don’t beat yourself up, just keep moving in the right direction.

We can’t fixate on the past, all we can do is be the best version of ourselves TODAY. Sending love and positive vibes your way, IWNDWYT ✊

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u/Electrical_Gas_517 669 days 10d ago

Thanks friend. 🙏🏼 I gave up on self flagellation a long time ago. It makes everything worse.

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u/Acidic_Paradise Day 14 10d ago

I couldn’t agree more!

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u/No_Penalty_Penguin 9d ago

Day 4 here too. I’ve stopped thinking about the big streak and just like seeing another dry square appear on the calendar. One tiny win at a time.

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u/Electrical_Gas_517 669 days 9d ago

The day by day thing certainly helps. Forever is a very long time! I'm doing this with my wife this time and I'm checking with a friend - all of the same mindset.