https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/1j799sh/waking_up_like_this/
created by Mjmama88 on 09/03/2025 at 14:54 UTC
94 upvotes, 12 top-level comments (showing 12)
It feels AMAZING to wake up without needing to recover from the night before!!! 17 days today, I woke up before my alarm, had a nice healthy bathroom trip, and am ready to take on the day! No needing a hydration packet and feeling groggy! No body aches and constant runny nose! I was triggered at a family function yesterday but stayed strong. The benefits of not drinking are incredible and I’m so grateful to wake up sober today. We can do it ❤️
Comment by sunshinepie1 at 09/03/2025 at 15:00 UTC
20 upvotes, 4 direct replies
I'm on Day 1 again....gathering data points every time I accidentally drink again....I cannot wait to wake up tomorrow feeling like you have described. Thanks for the motivation. :-( Been rough.... feeling rather guilty and ashamed of myself but am trying to forgive and give myself some mercy.
Comment by itsjacksonkollar at 09/03/2025 at 15:00 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Happy you had a nice shit bro
Comment by Shilooooooooooooooo at 09/03/2025 at 15:00 UTC
7 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Today is Day 12 for me and I’ve had my pink cloud/breakthrough feeling. I will not let my brain take that away from me. I’m doing it for me and you will also be successful at this too ❤️
Comment by Tough_Got_Going at 09/03/2025 at 15:21 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Sunday morning hangover free - if you could bottle and sell it you'd be billionaire. Makes the difficult times worth it. Enjoy!
IWNDWYT
Comment by Tess_88 at 09/03/2025 at 15:12 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Great job! And yes - waking up sans hangover BEST thing EVER. You got this. IWNDWYT 🦋
Comment by lilsimmer17 at 09/03/2025 at 15:23 UTC
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Hey! I'm also on day 17 😁 I have been temped a time or two so far but mostly I've been seeing all the benefits of not drinking and for me, that's enough to keep me from giving in!
We definitely can do this!
IWNDWYT!
Comment by Superb_Blue_Wren at 09/03/2025 at 19:58 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
SNAP!! I'm just behind you on 13days and this is my 2nd weekend with a clear head and motivation. It's amazing, right?!! (the sunshine after the winter is also massively helping ☀️)
Comment by Lessthanordinary0232 at 09/03/2025 at 15:17 UTC
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Happy for you!
Comment by Bork60 at 09/03/2025 at 15:32 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Surviving trigger events makes us stronger. Well done!
Comment by on_my_way_back at 09/03/2025 at 16:29 UTC
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I feel the same way as you every day now. I now have to be deliberate about my hydration when I was drinking, I needed to rehydrate just to function as hangover maintenance used to take up my mornings.
Comment by No_Stress3974 at 09/03/2025 at 16:56 UTC
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Best feeling ever! Congratulations! IWNDWYT
Comment by JASPERDECKS at 09/03/2025 at 23:37 UTC
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Sober mornings are the best!! I’m on day 21 and have been waking up before my alarm every day as well. The best part is not having to do the “damage assessment” when I open my eyes to see how bad I will feel that day.