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**RingingCedars** · January 9, 2013, 08:44 PM

I did not drink yesterday.

High Five Y'All!
I did not drink yesterday.

**mario** · January 10, 2013, 03:29 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

Yesterday is gone now....

Tomorrow hasnt gotten here yet.

All I have is today.....that's it.

I have to ask myself how am i to stay
sober today.....JUST FOR TODAY.....

and so far I have...

**Mein Sonnenschein** · January 10, 2013, 04:14 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

Good job to everyone who did not drink yesterday! I absolutely LOVE this approach. I often get anxiety and think constantly about "not drinking today" so this evening (my weak time) I'm going to only think of what I did yesterday and see if this helps calm the anxiety and helps me feel less of a loser and more successful. Thank you again, I really love this thought process!

**Frequent Traveler** · January 10, 2013, 07:43 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

Good morning all, I just love how everyone has united and supported each other here.

I did not drink yesterday nor did I smoke, looking forward to another great day.

FT

**ToMyHealth** · January 10, 2013, 02:50 PM

I did not drink yesterday.

And I did not drink yesterday. Did not have quite the peace waking up this a.m. that I was looking forward to because I dreamed that I drank too much.

TMH

**RingingCedars** · January 10, 2013, 04:30 PM

I did not drink yesterday.

Frequent Traveler;1441593 wrote: I just love how everyone has united and supported each other here.

FT

Meee toooo FT!
I did not drink yesterday!

**pixie** · January 10, 2013, 05:10 PM

I did not drink yesterday.

I did not drink yesterday.

TMH I had a drinking dream last night too, only in my dream I absentmindedly drank a shot of liquor and then when I realized what it was, I spit it out. That is progress for sure.

Have a good day everyone.

**Mein Sonnenschein** · January 11, 2013, 03:46 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

I am a newbie that found this thread yesterday and I'm so happy to say that I did not drink yesterday! I was so very tempted because my depression and loneliness were very high, but I stayed away by eating chocolate instead and willing myself to just have a good cry and be strong. This morning I was proud I stayed away. 5th day AF. I love this concept of looking back on accomplishments rather than JUST focusing on goals. Don't get me wrong, goals are very important but, for me, they can be very overwhelming and cause me a lot of anxiety. So I send good vibes out to everyone today and best wishes to wake up tomorrow and say "I didn't drink on Friday"!!!

**Frequent Traveler** · January 11, 2013, 07:09 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

Another beautiful morning, welcome Mein Sonnenschein it's amazing the support you find here.
I did not drink yesterday or smoke, feel awesome. Congrats to all of you out there, it's Friday and now to get ready for the weekend.
FT

**Faithful** · January 11, 2013, 08:38 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

I did not drink yesterday and today will be Day 3 AF. When I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, I realize after I have been awake for 30 seconds or so, that I didn't drink yesterday and the feeling of elation is almost indescribable. It is now 6:20 in the morning where I live and I NEVER get up this early. I usually need to sleep it off. I'm up now with coffee and I lit a fire as it's really cold outside. The house is quiet and I feel SO AMAZING...physically and emotionally. I made a decision to carry an affirmation on my person with me at all times now. The last time I caved in and drank, I had a fairly firm resolve that morning. Then, I was in my car and the "feeling" came over me that I could drink and that it sure would feel good to go home and relax with a little (ha!) wine, I had nothing tangible to stop the feeling/urge (no computer to access the wonderful support here). I am now pledging to keep a piece of paper inside my clothing that says "Remember how you feel the day after drinking. Alcohol is a liar and a mocker. Don't fall for it! You have the power to say NO. Go home and take care of yourself. Eat some chocolate. Take a bubble bath. Read a juicy novel. Anything...but drink. Remember, you are a role model to your daughter!"

I just found this on Dr. Andrew Weil's website and thought I would share it regarding ways to reduce stress and anxiety:
Reduce Stress - Dr. Weil

Hope you all have a great weekend!

**Faithful** · January 11, 2013, 09:21 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

In addition to what I said in my previous post about keeping pieces of paper in my pocket during these early days, I realized that the affirmation I wrote would be repetitive and may not be effective after a few days so....as I was reading through so many great posts and quotes, I copied a bunch of them and decided to print them out and change the affirmation I carry every day as inspiration. It's a little like taking MWO with me wherever I go. I need that now.

**FlyAway** · January 11, 2013, 09:45 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

Faithful;1442171 wrote: I did not drink yesterday and today will be Day 3 AF. When I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, I realize after I have been awake for 30 seconds or so, that I didn't drink yesterday and the feeling of elation is almost indescribable. It is now 6:20 in the morning where I live and I NEVER get up this early. I usually need to sleep it off. I'm up now with coffee and I lit a fire as it's really cold outside. The house is quiet and I feel SO AMAZING...physically and emotionally. I made a decision to carry an affirmation on my person with me at all times now. The last time I caved in and drank, I had a fairly firm resolve that morning. Then, I was in my car and the "feeling" came over me that I could drink and that it sure would feel good to go home and relax with a little (ha!) wine, I had nothing tangible to stop the feeling/urge (no computer to access the wonderful support here). I am now pledging to keep a piece of paper inside my clothing that says "Remember how you feel the day after drinking. Alcohol is a liar and a mocker. Don't fall for it! You have the power to say NO. Go home and take care of yourself. Eat some chocolate. Take a bubble bath. Read a juicy novel. Anything...but drink. Remember, you are a role model to your daughter!"

I just found this on Dr. Andrew Weil's website and thought I would share it regarding ways to reduce stress and anxiety:
Reduce Stress - Dr. Weil

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Thank you for that link. I read it and now I'm interested in finding out more about the Trager technique.

**RingingCedars** · January 11, 2013, 11:55 AM

I did not drink yesterday.

I question the validity of your post Tarrant. Why this thread?

Anyhooo, for the genuine posters, you're making me love this thread even more!

Congrats on everyone's successes! Ayagayo!

I did not drink yesterday.

**southernbelle47** · January 11, 2013, 02:49 PM

I did not drink yesterday.

I did not drink yesterday.......... Anybody else on here been sick with the crazy flu that is going around?

**pixie** · January 11, 2013, 03:16 PM

I did not drink yesterday.

I did not drink yesterday.

No flu for me - I got the flu shot, though I know that's no guarantee. But everyone in these parts is in a media-fueled panic, which I suppose is what was intended - flu vaccines are now in short supply.

Hope you feel better soon southernbelle.

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