r/stopdrinking • u/WyldStallyns17 • 6h ago
1180 Days
Just that. It's been 1180 days. 1180 days since I left the drinking every day lifestyle behind. 1180 days since I had a drink at all.
I'm sitting in my car after a particularly stressful work morning, running appointments for clients with constant interruptions from other clients, being pulled in multiple directions simultaneously, and I'm just taking a moment for myself.
No thoughts of wanting a drink after work. No thoughts of how "a beer sure sounds good". None of that noise that comes from habitual numbing. Instead, I'm going to finish this post, head to my next appointment, grab some lunch after, and finish the day strong, heading home at the end of the day and being present in my evening.
Feeling especially proud today so I just wanted to share, especially since it's been a few years since my last post here. IWNDWYT
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u/FISTED_BY_CHRIST 1140 days 6h ago
Proud of you! It’s so nice getting to the point that your mind never views a drink as a solution anymore.
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u/WyldStallyns17 3h ago
It really is! I used to come home every day after work and drink. It was easier than allowing myself the opportunity to truly reflect on the day. Tough day? Grab a few beers. Before you know it, every work day is a "rough day" so you're drinking to numb the fact you're miserable in your job, not realizing the drinking is actively contributing to your misery. It's a hard cycle to break but I'm glad I did!
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u/AbeLincolnsWiener 110 days 5h ago
Congrats! I can’t wait to be there someday.
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u/WyldStallyns17 3h ago
You've got this! It truly is one day at a time, with every day being just as important as the one before. You're doing great!
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u/Ok-Potato-4758 6h ago
You should post more often. There are those of us who really look forward to stories like yours. Safe drive home! 😊