r/MadeMeSmile • u/Cupcake_dipper • Aug 12 '21

Don't have someone with whom I can celebrate so I thought to celebrate with my online homies, Guys I am one year Sober :) Small Success

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u/UnusedBowflex Aug 12 '21 edited Aug 12 '21

I’ll celebrate with you. I just gave up booze exactly 4 days ago. A year seems a long ways away so you’re my goal!

Edit: you people are incredible. Thank you for the support!

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u/yuffieisathief Aug 12 '21

I just did the same thing a month ago, I must say the 1,5 hour of walking a day I've been doing since then have been my saving grace. :) make sure to treat yourself to fun and nice things to do! (I bought a new beautiful 1000 pieces puzzle (normally only buy them second hand) and a book I always wanted to read but was always too hangover for) you got this! I'm so proud of you for trying!

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u/Glissandra1982 Aug 12 '21

Heck yeah! Take it one day at a time. I like to reward myself for exercising with non-food things like manicures and tattoos. Lol. Things I don't normally do. Self care is the best care.

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u/yuffieisathief Aug 12 '21

Definitely the best care! And good to retrain your brain, mine was used to see alcohol as a reward and it's helpful to override that impuls :)

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u/Glissandra1982 Aug 12 '21

Exactly! Retraining your brain to see positive things as a reward is so important.