Hello everyone, im new to this app and i am just under 24hrs clean. I just want to know what did you do to distract your mind that leads to temptation. My poison is Marijuana and yesterday i had decided to become clean so i can be a better person for both me and my daughter who is almost a teenager. Unfortunately she has seen me through all my high stages in her life and i just want to become a better mom to her, and a better person for us both.
What did you replace your poison with?
How did you distract your mind from the triggers and temptations?
Thank you sorry its long. Im looking forward to this fresh start of my new Journey.
In early days i distract my mind with this https://www.nana247.org/ meetings, bingeing on tv series, eating regular, loads of cups of teas, tidying up the cupboard that has needed sorting for years, decorating or patching up house, sorting out clothes, walking… good luck
Gave me a lot to think about that wasn’t drinking. Things that pointed me back in the right direction.
I couldn’t even remember what sober felt like at that point. Before really jumping in I didn’t really get what people meant by “working their recovery.” It really is more than abstaining.
That rewired my brain and got me back to the life I loved! Full of all kinds of better things to do I’d completely forgotten about. Met a lot of cool people too.
I’m glad you’re here sharing! I know it can be difficult, especially in the early hours of sobriety! It’s amazing you want to be a better person for you and your daughter, those are both great reasons to stay sober!
I found distractions like reading, painting, and going for walk to be really helpful and healthy! Deep breathing exercises like 3-5-7 were really useful in the moment of urges/cravings as well!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need extra support! TS is a great place to find support of all kinds!
Hi! I’m almost 2 weeks sober from cannabis addiction. The first week was rough, not gonna lie. I distracted myself with accomplishing chores and working on projects I had been putting off. I also quit social media at the same time. Lots of cleaning… taking my dog to the dog park, cooking, doing laundry. Working on a commission piece at my studio. I’m an artist and have used cannabis as part of my creative process until I realized it was sabotaging my drive, ambition, creativity, and self esteem. I’ve been using recreationally and more with some breaks for about 38 years. My children are teens as well, I want these years to be great and not what I experienced as a teen ( I started smoking weed at 15) I am open to chatting with you if you’d like. As a fellow mom going through it!
I feel this in my bones! I always thought I was more creative or capable after smoking, but I think for me that was just an excuse to maintain the addiction. I’m 105 days weed free and I am painting now more than ever in my life, and with a confidence I’ve never known before.
This link is to the TS thread where people can post their artwork, I’d love to see some of your work if you’d feel comfortable sharing!
I can also relate to the social media purge, I’m on day 133 with no social media! While difficult at first, it does get easier to not think about it. I do have FOMO occasionally, but other than that I’m SO much less depressed/anxious now that I’m not spending 10 hours a day doomscrolling. Added bonus of a lot of extra time to spend on art, reading, and focusing on my family!
I’m glad you are here and wanting something better for your kids than what you experienced, that is really beautiful! Like I mentioned to Jah, Talking Sober is a good place to find support and resources of all kinds! I hope you continue sharing about your sober journey, and don’t hesitate to reach out to someone if you need more support!
I seriously cannot imagine what is in store for me regarding my work! I’ve been in school and working PT these last few years getting certification in Interior Design, learning digital design etc. because my BFA was from the almost non digital age. I manage to do well in my work and straight A’s but the inner art demons have told me I’m not worthy and have given me serious imposter syndrome. I hope sobriety helps me heal and focus. I’m starting on actual non stimulant adhd meds as I’ve been self medicating with cannabis all these years. It’s made my brain feel like a dark drawer of twisted and knotted wires all firing, but getting no where.
I’m new to this App, I definitely felt a need to connect with others who can understand what I’m going through… since I’m off FB and IG and certainly don’t want to broadcast my issues there, this seemed like a great alternative.
Thank you again for acknowledging my post.
I will post on the link you sent when I can, going to my husband’s opening and artist talk here in a few.
Only time will tell I suppose! Just try not to lose hope or be too hard on yourself if it doesn’t come back as quickly as you like or expect! For me it took almost a whole year before I started being creative again! Good for you for adapting to the digital age, I can imagine that must be pretty annoying at times!
I am very familiar with imposter syndrome, it sucks! I hope that, despite those inner art demons, you can find a way to see the value in your work/creations! I hope that for you as well! Also glad to hear you will be addressing your ADHD with prescription medication, hopefully that will help!
That sounds like a huge struggle. I have felt massive amounts of stagnation during my active addiction, I can understand the feeling of trying and getting no where. I can say from my experience, with the help of professional therapist and counselors as well as in and out patient rehabilitation programs, that the feeling fades in time! Now that I’m sober I feel like everyday I don’t use/drink is progress, and day by day the momentum builds and builds, giving me more and more confidence!
I’ve found this forum to be a great place for supporting my recovery and the recovery of others! I’m glad you decided to give it a try!
Of course, we share a common struggle, to me it only makes sense to help each other!
Thanks guys appreciate you all and i love reading the comments.. iv started going for walks around the block as of yesterday…one in the morning and one at night. Iv started drinking heaps of water and i have my first meeting tonight. I was clean for a bit there, i went to rehab and NA meetings but i did relapse and im wanting a fresh start, so il be heading back to my old NA meetings and im actually excited. Itl be cool to catch up with other sober people who might still be there. My main distraction is music…i did think about getting off social media and just leaving messenger open to stay in touch with my family…but yeah thank you guys i appreciate use all
Welcome @Jah! 112 days without cannabis here. Checking in here helps me a lot with accountability. Keep reaching out and share your difficulties and your successes!
