I’ve made it 2 whole fucking weeks without fentanyl. I’m proud of myself. I had 1 set back last week when I allowed myself to drink. I hadn’t had a drink since last summer and alcohol is as much a problem for me as drugs, but i gave in and allowed it to happen. I quickly remembered how much i hate drinking, how terrible i feel after and how much i need to remember that my one addiction is not exculsive of the other. They are the same beast and need to be treated as such. I mean, i always knew that deep down, but i guess i just needed the reminder to be fresh. Im choosing to not beat myself up over it, i just reset the clock and moved on.
My biggest struggle is the evening time, i have a hard time shutting my brain down. What does everyone like to do to try and keep the mind busy? Im trying to get back into my art and i have been reading a lot but sometimes its hard to focus on anything…
I create like a haven for me in evenings I’ll find hard. I’ll blitz the house that day shower pamper and get the evening ready to bake some cookies buy coffees. Workout get in my fav jammies ect. I’ll make the evening feel special and treat myself. Sometimes it’s hard and I kinda gotta just push myself each step but it keeps me moving and before you know it the times ticked by you feel relaxed and your ready to call it a night
Congratulations on 2 weeks clean! In the evenings i usually do my self care. It allowed me to work on winding down from the day and setting me up for a good sleep which was crucial for my recovery (emotional and mental weell being). I really got into lavender baths in early recovery. That and meditations through the free Insight Timer app. In fact i still do meditations almost daily and always have a self care shower/bath every night. With self care i also have a skin care routine. I enjoy these things bcuz it makes me feel like im taking care of me. Then ill watch some netflix and go to bed around 1030 to get a good sleep. Evenings for me all about relaxation from the busy day
Congratulations on your 2 weeks clean Sara. #fuckfentanyl
There’s a great thread a few of us use for meditation. Meditation for Serenity 2023! (tips, tricks & discussion/ 2 years running woot!) - #873 by Dazercat
Many of us us Insight Timer. It’s a great meditation app. I’ve been needing to use it a lot these days. Life things. You know.
Anyway……great job on your 2 weeks.
Keep up the great work.
How much exercise are you getting? Personally I go to the gym every morning before work Monday to Friday. Maybe find a time that works for you, or go for a good brisk walk every evening when your mind is in that state.
Ever since I quit drinking, I added exercise, and I go to sleep at 9pm every night because I am so tired.
I have issues with my spine that severly limit my physical activity. That being said, i have been trying to do some simple yoga and stretches and trying to be better about taking my dog for walks. I see a lot of people who credit physical activity to their mental health, so i will try to do what i can!
Gosh. I feel you. Congratulations on your two weeks. I am on Day 10 of no drinking. Just a little short of two weeks. It’s so hard I can’t shut my brain off, ever. I can’t focus on a single thing, all day. The struggle is real
It really is. For when im laying in bed trying to go to sleep, i bought a headband bluetooth set that are actually really cozy and dont hurt when i lay on my side. Ive been putting on “brown noise” and it has helped tremendously in easing my brain into sleep mode. Otherwise my mind is spinning to much to fall asleep.
Damn. Another thing I’ve been doing as well was meditation at night. Specifically transcendental mediation. Check it out. I use meditation music to help.
Don’t underestimate how awesome two weeks are. It’s a start. I’m coming up on eight months. I completely forget about booze now. However I do have days I’m completely annoyed with everything.
This is what I recommend.
Stay busy. I only drank at night so I made sure I got up extra early went to the gym so nights were short.
Eat whatever you want the first 90 days. I ate quality ice cream. Never had a sweet tooth prior?
Start something new. Start piano lessons, sign up for an online course. I started an online course, started Spanish and a huge construction project at my house.
If you’re bored come here. It’s great for vented. Don’t underestimate how you can help. Plus I didn’t want to let people down on here by drinking.
I had as much sex with my partner and myself as possible. Kept me feeling relaxed.
Spent way to much time exercising or just going for walks.
I read a bunch of books.
Volunteer somewhere. Doesn’t have to be sober related. You’ll be busy and feel rewarded.
I can’t shut my brain off, ever. I can’t focus on a single thing, all day. The struggle is real 
