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I am still doing well with my less alcohol journey this month. AF - 17 A - 2 (4 total drinks) My victory today was I had one single Michelob Ultra and then stopped. My friend who came into town for 5 nights had 6-8 White Claws. I enjoyed myself just as much as I do when I have 4 or 5 beers. Lesson learned...I don't need…

I am still succeeding on my less alcohol journey. I am really looking forward to the day that I don't have any thoughts about alcohol and no decision to make. My drinking buddy is coming for a 5 night visit this coming week. I plan to remain AF. AF - 14 A - 1 (11/7 - 3 standard drinks) Keep fighting the fight and have a…

Two more days to add to my AF count this month. I am feeling a ton of anxiety that I had been drinking to mask. I am really looking forward to seeing my grandbabies tomorrow. I will be able to push the anxiety away for 4 days. AF - 12 A - 1

I made it through another day alcohol free. AF - 10 A - 1

No alcohol for me again today. AF - 9 A - 1 I went golfing today and many people do shots for birdies. I was the only one who had a birdie (2 of them). They appreciated getting to do shots for my birdies, but I abstained. I call that a victory! Awesome job @globalhiker and @MissMay. You have great streaks going!

No alcohol for me again today. AF - 8 A - 1 I have also found myself going to bed earlier than when I drink. Unfortunately it then results in waking up super early, but at least I don't crave alcohol in the morning!

@globalhiker Great choice on the bath versus the wine! You will appreciate that choice tomorrow morning. You have an amazing AF streak going. No alcohol for me today. AF - 7 A - 1

I went on a hike with a friend and her sister yesterday. Afterwards we went to dinner and we each ordered one glass of wine. I would be fine with daily drinking if i could just have one glass. When I got home I had 2 cocktails. That is my main issue....one is never enough. Back to wracking up more AF days for the month. AF…

Made it through another day with no desire to drink. I honestly don't think I've gone 6 days without alcohol since January 2022. AF - 6 A - 0

I spent the afternoon listening to episodes of the From Sobriety to Recovery podcast. It is a really good podcast. I didn't have an urge to drink again today, but the depressive mood continued. AF - 5 A - 0

I made it through another day with no urge to drink. I have been drinking daily to numb my feelings rather than dealing with them. I'm feeling more depressed and anxious, but it is probably best to find a constructive way of dealing with the cause rather than burying the feelings in alcohol. AF - 4 A - 0

I made it through today alcohol free again. I'm still feeling down, but am determined to honor my commitment to myself. I again did not have an urge to drink. November totals AF - 3 A - 0

I made it through today alcohol free. I sipped my Pelegrino and Diet 5 Cranberry with lime this evening. I didn't have an urge to drink so that was a plus. November totals AF - 2 A - 0

Well I didn't live up to my October commitment to myself, but I am back to work on less alcohol again. Last night I went solo to a production of Waitress at the Phoenix Theater Company. I enjoyed it immensely and remained alcohol free. This morning I did a 4.25 mile hike and even jogged a little bit of it. My plan is no…

I had an emotional day and finally said what the heck I should have a beer. I had one Michelob Ultra. It didn't taste refreshing, and it didn't improve my mood. Stopping at one was a victory. Onward to more AF days. Start day 10/11/24. AF - 5 A - 1 (1 Michelob Ultra) Everyone on here is doing such a great job with their…

Another day alcohol free. Since my husband passed, I have dated two men. The last one only lasted 2 months, but it was very intense. Ironically it ended the same day I committed to less alcohol. I've been sad this week and feeling a lot of the same anxiety that I felt following my husband's passing. I just finished a book…

I had a quiet day today after another good night sleep. Went to the gym, met girlfriends for lunch, did some chores, and worked on a puzzle. I stayed within my calorie limit and alcohol free. I'm looking forward to going to Green Bay with my youngest son this weekend. We will be celebrating my 59th birthday (how in the…

I finally got a great night sleep last night with the help of a sleep aid. I got up early and went to church and then watched football at my late husband's parent's house. I've been pretty lazy today, but did eat within goal and stayed alcohol free so I consider that a win! Start day 10/11/24. AF - 3 A - 0 Have a great…

Today was a tough emotional day for me with a couple of big triggers (coupled with not sleeping at all last night.) I stayed strong and did not drink any alcohol. Start day 10/11/24. AF - 2 A - 0 I love that Ruby and Sunny have built a real life friendship out of their common bond on this forum! We can never have too many…

I had a great exercise and nutrition day today and abstained from alcohol. 23k steps on my fitbit! Start day 10/11/24. AF - 1 A - 0 @globalhiker Do you still live in Mesa? I'm heading back to AZ on 10/24. Very excited to start hiking at Usery again!

Good morning, everyone! I haven't been on this sub for a couple of years, but decided it is time to get back to moderating my drinking. Some of you that have been on this sub for a long time may remember that my husband of 32 years passed away from suicide in March 2022. Since then, I have pretty much been a daily drinker.…

January 1/1 - 1/ 5 AF 1/6 - 1/7 A 1/8 AF 1/9 A 1/10 A 1/11 AF 1/2 A 1/13 AF 1/14 A 1/15 AF January totals AF - 9 A - 6

1/1 - 1/ 5 AF 1/6 - 1/7 A 1/8 AF 1/9 A 1/10 A 1/11 AF 1/2 A 1/13 AF January totals AF - 8 A - 5

1/1 - 1/ 5 AF 1/6 - 1/7 A 1/8 AF 1/9 A 1/10 A 1/11 AF January totals AF - 7 A - 4

Continued struggling with anxiety yesterday. I did get in a Pilates class and stretch session. Had drinks alone last night. Got up early and had a remote session with my counselor. She helped me work through some anxiety inducing pervasive thoughts I keep having. Golfing with friends today. I may have a few drinks. 1/1 -…

It is the 10 month anniversary of my husband's death today and I am feeling very depressed and anxious. Alcohol would have given me a short term boost, but a depressant when depressed isn't a great idea. Stayed AF. 1/1 - 1/ 5 AF 1/6 - 1/7 A 1/8 AF

Played golf today. The person I was golfing with wanted a beer when we finished. I didn't want to drink, but caved and had one 16 oz Michelob Ultra. Ugh. 1/1 - 1/ 5 AF 1/6 - 1/7 A

What should have been a 7 1/2 hour drive from NM to AZ turned into 10 1/2 hours with an accident delay and then 110 mile detour. Had 2 strong drinks when I finally made it home. 1/1 - 1/ 5 AF 1/6 A

Last day with my grandbabies. AF today 1/1 - 1/ 5 AF

Still going strong. Another AF day 1/1 AF 1/2 AF 1/3 AF 1/4 AF (AF 9 out of last 10 days - since I started tracking on 12/26. Only 1 drink in this period.)