https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/1j7dy8o/whats_your_favourite_reason_to_stay_sober/
created by _pussyhands__ on 09/03/2025 at 18:23 UTC
215 upvotes, 118 top-level comments (showing 25)
I’m on day 7 and experiencing some unpleasant cravings so I need some distraction.
My favourite is sleeping quality. I love waking up in the morning and actually feeling refreshed and ready for the day. When you’re drinking your sleeping quality is terrible and you wake up still feeling tired with awful hangxiety.
Comment by Roger_Roger27 at 09/03/2025 at 18:50 UTC
179 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Just a few right off the top of my head...
IWNDWYT.
Comment by SatisfactionShoddy99 at 09/03/2025 at 19:44 UTC
114 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’ve never woken up and regretted being sober the night before :)
Comment by Greedy_Variety_1228 at 09/03/2025 at 19:02 UTC
103 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Not wanting to slap myself in the face because of the stupid cringey things I did the night before 🙂↕️
Comment by heyguysimtom at 09/03/2025 at 19:46 UTC
79 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Waking up without being afraid
Comment by ThePRATTologist at 09/03/2025 at 20:27 UTC
73 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Comment by Limewire7448 at 09/03/2025 at 19:26 UTC
56 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Not being 'the drunk one' of any gathering. The title sticks long and hard. But you can shake it in time.
Comment by MountainLiving4us at 09/03/2025 at 18:28 UTC
45 upvotes, 0 direct replies
No blackouts. I mostly remember everything with my day now.
Comment by Healer_21 at 09/03/2025 at 19:08 UTC
49 upvotes, 4 direct replies
No hangover anxiety! Hate that feeling!
Comment by polocanyolo at 09/03/2025 at 19:22 UTC
49 upvotes, 1 direct replies
My self worth has returned
Comment by galwiththedogs at 09/03/2025 at 19:36 UTC
42 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Less anxiety overall, no feelings of dread and doom at 3am, and the ability to be in the moment and enjoy it for what it is.
Comment by Aggravating-Tune-404 at 09/03/2025 at 18:32 UTC
28 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Not looking like a werewolf with amnesia the next day.
Comment by Zestyclose_Dish_6331 at 09/03/2025 at 18:55 UTC
27 upvotes, 0 direct replies
So many reasons! This person who is sober at this moment hates every aspect of my drinking self. I have no good reasons to drink and every reason not to right in front of me. Stay strong. IWNDWYT
Comment by little_eggie_egg_boy at 09/03/2025 at 19:17 UTC
26 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I fall asleep more quickly and sleep MUCH more deeply, no waking up during the night and even if I get up nice and early I still feel super rested.
My days and especially my weekends feel much, much longer.
I generally have less anxiety especially at night!
Comment by Ecstatic_Wall_6741 at 09/03/2025 at 19:51 UTC
27 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Gaining an extra day! 18 weeks sober and let me tell you it just keeps getting better and better!
Comment by Metal666AF at 09/03/2025 at 18:37 UTC
24 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Clarity, peace of mind, calmness and knowing you don’t destroy your body.
Comment by Booplutobella at 09/03/2025 at 20:09 UTC
22 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Driving. Being able to drive anytime. Went out for dinner with an old friend last night in a village with an amazing turkish restaurant. A taxi there and back would have been £100 so I just would have pestered to go closer to home when I was drinking because being able to drink was the most important part of the night. As it was had a fabulous meal and drove home at 11pm listening to some good tunes.
Comment by tattoolvr2003 at 09/03/2025 at 20:10 UTC
21 upvotes, 0 direct replies
not saying idiotic things i regret, not puking my guts out and getting sore from it, not lying to my loved ones,
and most importantly my fav reason i’m staying sober is bc i am THAT bitch and i can be sober if i fucking put my mind to it.
Comment by No_Standard8634 at 09/03/2025 at 21:50 UTC
24 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The anxiety produced by alcohol. It was getting so intense , I was even fearful/anxious to drive. It was crippling me; the dark thoughts of self harm were crazy.
Comment by First-Appointment-37 at 09/03/2025 at 19:13 UTC
18 upvotes, 1 direct replies
my friend called me yesterday and told me all about this drunken brawl her cousins got into the night before, and all i could think about was "damn i'm glad i don't drink anymore"
Comment by InfinityO_0 at 09/03/2025 at 19:13 UTC
18 upvotes, 0 direct replies
That I can think clearly and make the right decisions for myself and those that I love. That I can see things for what they are.
Comment by Appropriate-Brief214 at 09/03/2025 at 19:54 UTC
15 upvotes, 1 direct replies
i found it really helpful to make a list of reasons of why you're sober, i look at it everyday as i'm 4 months sober and starting to feel impostor syndrome about being sober. so heres my list
1: i have way more control of my emotions. 2: my relationships are already so much better. 3: i now have health issues (unrelated to alcoholism) that alcohol is a trigger for, 4: i sleep so much better. 5: i'm able to build back trust, 6: i feel less guilt and shame, 7: my memory is slowly improving
Comment by justlurking43 at 09/03/2025 at 22:00 UTC
16 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You never have to redo days 1-6 again unless you choose to.
Comment by roundart at 09/03/2025 at 19:54 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Knowing that I can look my kids in the eye and they don't give me that side eye look any more
Comment by neeks2 at 09/03/2025 at 20:01 UTC
12 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Stayin ALIVE and living now instead of being controlled by alcohol.
Comment by Its_me_T_ at 09/03/2025 at 20:11 UTC
13 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Being fully present with my daughter 💗 but that could also apply to anyone in your life- a partner, friends, parents, anyone you care about