ventura47

Day five,

I know we all cant help it, but does counting the days sober help in any way? I know what I like counting and thats the money im saving. About fifty bucks so far. I still have change from a ten I started with on Friday. For those of you who read my post re: getting my steel back from ex exployer, did that, no problem. They actually didnt have mine but antother one waiting for me on the desk; I would have been able to just pick it up and leave. But NO... I had to go into the kitchen and let them know I had the worng one. But it was good, no small talk just biz./

Thanks all,

Dee74

It helped me in the beginning...

I was so demoralised back then that even counting days sober was an achievement, and helped my self esteem

There's no right or wrong answer - do what works for you Ventura

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topspin

Ventura,
Ha, ..... I used to count days for exactly the same reason.
Calculating the 10. a day.

I don't count days anymore, ( various reasons) .....but it's hard for me to visualize ever forgetting the date I finally quit for good.

Ananda

counting days can help or hurt...so just do what works for you. If it starts to feel like a negative give it up, if it lifts your spirits go for it.

Seen both sides of this, but its just one tool that helps some hang on when they get off balance and hey! sometimes we just need something to get through a bit longer! Plus I think it does sometimes help people to know some one made it 3 days! I mean, my god what a miricle for an alchoholic!!!!

least

I counted days until I got to a year, now I count months. It's important to me as it shows me just how far I've come.

ACT10Npack

I think at the beginning most people count but after awhile they stop and move on with their life.

Bikeguy

I don't keep a daily tally but when I'm having a bad day I take a minute and figure it out, sometimes that can help get me through a rough spot.

CAPTAINZING2000

We always give chips for every month here. Little incentive to keep adding another 30 days onto your total..

Make every day count though

lovingit

I'm sorry to disagree with most, but when not even thinking about the count, then your on the right road.

MsJax

It helps me. I don't check every day but whenever I'm needing to check my progress I look it up on my iPromises app! Helps me especially when I'm having a crappy day or don't feel like I'm accomplishing anything.

LosingmyMisery

Helped me. I remember going through withdrawals and getting through minutes seemed a challenge. I no longer count days, but whenever my anniversary day comes up every month, I think, yes, made it through another month. Now, I count years. I am still amazed that I have made it. I thought I was hopeless and would never be able to get sober. It just goes to show that anyone can do it. Where there is a will, there is a way...

ventura47

Thank you all for your insight, Ill see how it goes for me. I like the month counting once you get up there. But I have a ways to go.

soberlicious

I count years too, but then I like to celebrate all kinds of things in life If counting time causes you a problem, i.e. some people begin thinking "well look I've gone x long now...maybe I could safely drink..." (or anything even remotely along those lines), then I would say obviously don't do it. I've heard alot of different thoughts on this. All very interesting to me.

Zebra1275

I don't count days anymore. Today was a sober day, that's all that matters to me. I really try to live my life in 24 hour increments, and not dwell on the past or future too much.

sugarbear1

I stopped at 120. Living in today, I have a little over 4 months (last sober calculator was 133 days a few days ago).

I have no desire or urge to drink today.

Threshold

counting days was counter productive for me. But of course I have a sense of how long it's been and I see that I made it this long, and through this many things clean, so I guess I can keep on a going.
At this point I am counting steps, for me, this time round, that is important, to be truly working the steps and feeling progress.

Maybe down the line I'll be counting something else..goals met, good days, healthy relationships, or maybe I'll be too busy to count.

NoelleR

I have 9229 days +some hr's 'n min's...........uh oh.....guess I'm on the wrong road..................eh....? LOL


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ElvisInASkirt

I've heard this too.

For me counting days causes a bit of unnecessary friction. I've made the decision to never drink alcohol again and counting runs contrary to that.

I must admit that it was entertaining at the start to count.

I guess everyone is different though. I get obsessed with numbers.

MrSilver

Does it work for you? That is what you need to focus on.

sissy07

I am at only 50 days, so counting days helps me a lot (as in I can't believe I haven't drank for 50 days), but as time goes on I previously counted months, then years. Whatver works for you is what you should do.