I made it a week and feel amazing!

https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/1j7cber/i_made_it_a_week_and_feel_amazing/

created by muststayawaketonod on 09/03/2025 at 17:12 UTC

52 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)

This is the longest I've gone in months. I'm not bloated and swollen anymore, I've been taking my vitamins and eating healthier, I'm not waking up shaking.

I had a bad craving yesterday so I went to my liquor store for soda and candy, and the cashier (who obviously knows me very well) told me I look good, in kind of a suprised tone. Probably because I was showered, had just dyed my hair, actually had makeup on and my skin wasn't dry and flaky. Apparently sobriety looks good on me, and that compliment just made my whole day.

Today my husband and I are taking our daughter to the zoo with my mother in law and I'm just so looking forward to having a family day out of the house.

I don't know what tomorrow will bring but I'm definitely not drinking today!

Comments

Comment by Additional_Bed3952 at 09/03/2025 at 18:00 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I will not drink with you today! The first few days are horrible but it gets easier. I'm proud you made it this far :)

Comment by Low_Peanut2644 at 09/03/2025 at 22:49 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Congrats on the first week, that really can be a hard time but you got through it. Enjoy the zoo and the whole outing. So much better doing family stuff sober. IWNDWYT