Today is day 8 without alcohol. I felt amazing all week. I even felt okay this morning. But now, midday, it’s like a switch flipped and I am very irritable. Trying to think of ways to get back to feeling good, without drinking. That, I know, isn’t the answer.
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Youve gotta take the rough with the smooth here, it was never going to be all plain sailing…sometimes weve just gotta ride out the uncomfortable, know that it will pass and better days will come…its not necessary to reach for the drink here, keep reaching out, working on yourself and your sobriety you are doing great
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On days and moods such as these, some alone time with a book or a movie, or hitting the gym are what gets me through.
And fortunately they are my only options as I am officially snowed in with 400m of lane between us and the road with nigh a plow in site.
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On the Atlantic Ocean side of Nova Scotia currently. And thank you.
It’s really lovely when we aren’t having a 3 day snow storm with 60km winds off the water blasting the snow at ya… haha. But all good. I dream of days like these.
Fire is on, books in hand.
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Pause and reflect on how far you’ve come. You’re doing amazingly. Try an online or in person meeting, keep reaching out and as @Starlight14 said we do have to take the rough with the smooth unfortunately, it will pass and you will be stronger for it!! Always here 
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Just remember that all feelings are valid feelings. You’re allowed to feel/be irritable. Just let it exist and and soon enough those feelings will change.
YOU CAN DO IT!!
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Hi Stephanie, do you have audible? I highly recommend listening to “Happy Sober Solution” from Craig Beck (he’s also the author of “Alcohol lied to me”) Both are excellent for working on your subconscious mind, and totally change your perception and false beliefs about alcohol.
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That is a beautiful picture! Glad you are staying warm and toasty! 
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Thank you everyone for the positivity and supportive words. I had a really rough afternoon but I didn’t drink and I’ve calmed down.
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