Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. I joined an online group for OA. It’s helpful, but i find it to be extremely rigid. Abstinence from food It’s different from a substance like alcohol. I have to worry about not eating so many foods I love. I become robotic, obsess about being perfect instead of enjoying life in healthy ways.
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I woke up in Gratitude this morning. Yesterday was hard, i was too tired to do anything and felt lonely. I hate feeling lonely. Yesterday was a perfect example of a day where i would indulge in my addiction. Instead I fasted 16 hours, binged on good movies abd rested. Today is a new day. I will meditate this morning. That is a far as i can plan.
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WOW Ana - so grateful to read this and see how well you handled your feelings and stayed away from the addiction. Should be super proud of yourself.
Love your plans for today - have a wonderful addiction free Sunday.
I think you may find the Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5 thread to be helpful – i have found daily gratitude to be super helpful in my recovery 
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Congratulations! Ten days is a good start. Welcome Ana.
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Thank you, i stayed busy, that helps
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Today was a day of reflection. A little triggered watching 9/11 memorial. It made me feel guilty for ruminating on my addiction. There are people with worse problems. Anyone feel similar?
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Ah Ana - I know that day 9/11 is forever with me like it is for everyone else. Just read that you actually saw the 2nd plane hit - that is got to be so traumatic.
The gratitude’s are overflowing today. We do need to always remember that we have been given a 2nd chance at life -getting our health and strength back. 2+ weeks in the books for you and going strong 
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Yes it is, thank you for your kind words, encouraging
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Love this! Such a great thing to read this morning in sunny UK
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Welcome to the community Sarah!
How do you self soothe when you are feeling worried, obsessing about what comforts you but I s not good for you. I am selfish, I want what i want l Iike right now. I think I will pray.
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THIS helps me the most - meditation and prayer! I also practice positive affirmations and repeat them over and over.
A few you may want to try…
I am worthy of an addiction free life
I am strong and capable
I am young and healthy
I do hope that some if not all of these help you today! 
Hey Ana - how is your day going? Did the prayer help?
Thank you for checking in. Yes, it did. I am triggered when i am tired. I prayed and rested. I do the big book prayers. When i take the focus off myself, I have a different perspective.
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Well done on using the tools you have and keeping on the sobriety path! Yeah to another 24 hours in the books 
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I really love this place because there is true anonymity. I find it very freeing I can say whatever I want without worrying about what people think.
It does help to have a safe space, welcome
Grateful for 15 days sober from obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and trying to control things i have no business controlling. Thank you all for your support.
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Doing so great Ana! Well done on your 2+ weeks of sobriety…keep strong 
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Almost slipped today. I was about drive and engage in my addiction. However, changed my mind and decided to tap into healthier choices. I said to myself, I go tomorrow. The thing is tomorrow is not here yet. Maybe when i wake up I’ll pray, meditate and hope that i my craving and thoughts will change.
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