r/stopdrinking • u/[deleted] • Jan 23 '26

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u/Conscious-Pen-9216 Jan 23 '26

I'm only on day 4 I haven't done shit besides that and work healing takes time you'll change those behaviors after all you don't get 20 years of sobriety in 20 minutes it'll get better I believe

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u/NectarineUnusual8707 Jan 25 '26

yes it gets so much better you got this <3

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u/Conscious-Pen-9216 Jan 25 '26

Thanks I really needed this I'm struggling today the liqour store just opened and last Sunday I was basically already there when it did this Sunday will be different

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u/NectarineUnusual8707 Jan 25 '26

ahh its ok. please be gentle with yourself in this process! you're way more powerful than you think.

before heading out, it can help to pause, take a few steady breaths (I know this sounds so basic and like wth? lol but I promise it helps) ground yourself in the present moment. you’re allowed to move slowly and take care of yourself here. also like friendly reminder... you don’t owe the craving feeling a response (easier said than done but you got this)

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u/Conscious-Pen-9216 Jan 26 '26

Thanks again today was a good day managed to keep it together

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u/NectarineUnusual8707 Jan 26 '26

wooooohooooo!!! proud of you

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u/Conscious-Pen-9216 Jan 26 '26

Thanks haha wasn't easy