Sounds like a good plan to me. I love the mayo analogy! Totally makes sense. How cutting back helps you. I’ve done the same but still do my best to check in with my sponsor or another alcoholic on a daily basis. Going to multiple meetings a week was just too much for me. Hope it works out for you!
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You’re crushing it!! Congrats on these awesome numbers.
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Day 231~ Been super busy… Still sober. Still fighting the fight. My spirits have been a bit better… I’m feeling a little more positive. I can be my own worst enemy sometimes. I get WAY into my head and let emotions get the best of me. My thoughts have a way of consuming me. I’ve been working on controlling this and finding other ways of managing it. I’ll always be a work in progress and you know, I’m ok with that. It’s not a bad thing. As long as each day I’m learning and becoming the best me I can be… I’m good. Keep trying y’all. Much love.
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Way to go on your 2 days. 
One day at a time. Sometimes my mind fantasizes about someday I’ll have a drink. But like you I’m always saying to myself. “I’m not drinking today. And I’m probably not going to drink tomorrow.” Hope to see you around. This is a good place for support and friendship.
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It makes me happy to see all these great milestones everyday.
Congratulations @Brookiemonster618 on 2 years, @Axsis on 1 year and @anon12657779 on 700 days!! Woo hoo!!
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378 Days. I’m struggling to find balance lately. I’ve been attending 3 in person AA meetings a week. Working back in the office and going to meetings is keeping me away from home causing other things to pile up (dishes, laundry, paying bills, paperwork, cleaning). I’m just too exhausted when I get home at night to do it all which reminds me why I used to do a lot of coke. Back then I was working 70 hours a week and the drugs gave me superwoman powers to get everything done. I don’t wanna cut back on meetings because they’re important for my recovery but I may have to. If I do, it could be detrimental to my sobriety. I guess I could cut it back to 2 meetings but I love them all. It’s the only socialization I get with people outside my family. I guess it’s taking time to get back into routine after that long stint in isolation. No matter what, I will not go back to using even though I have thoughts of the benefits. I constantly remind myself of what I lost while using. The benefits do not out weigh the risks.
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Day 94.
A real mixed bag today, and that’s okay. Had fun with my coursework, was less stressed with work (though I have a pile o’ stuff on my desk - still working from home and was feeling distracted today), and always enjoy my time on the trails with the dog girl. Was going to catch up at my desk tonight - for having low motivation today - but am just going to tuck in early instead. A heavy heart with lots of changes in Mom’s condition. I’m going to head down this weekend to see her next week - might be hard but will be good too.
There’s always good in each day. Today I’m grateful for a second (or trillionth?) chance to do life sober, day by day, moment by moment.
G’night all - big love. 
@anon27760155 so good to see you here. you are wayyyy stronger than any gremlin.
@Rockstar24777 lots of change has come your way lately, but so many good things and some nice momentum building! It puts a big smile on my face, big bro 
Congrats on 2 years @Brookiemonster618! (Watch out though, @anon12657779 is catching up! 
) That is simply amazing. And so is your 1 year, @Axsis!
@Mno enjoy your days off, friend. you deserve the best of every day.
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Night sweats and insomnia… happy day 2
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Thanks @M-be-free49. I’m feeling you on the low motivation thing today and tonight. I’m calling it a night too lil sis. Sweet dreams tomorrow’s a new day 
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Hi there! welcome to the forum. Good for your 11 days.
I suffer from a chronic progressive pain disorder as well… Did not drink at all for years but the pain and helplessness towards future drove me there a few devastating months. As you say. The only way to stop the pain and even though a few days after drinking it gets worse, the brain quickly learns this destructive way to cope.
I feel for you and love to share this sober journey. I am at 31 days now.
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nice ones.
and then when meeting this hurdle.
You do not have to be a fire for every mountain blocking you.
You could be water
and
soflty river your way to freedom
too
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Good morning everyone. Checking into day 5! Bring it on Friday 
found a sponsor last night. That’s a start. Will check out the 24/7 online meeting today. Got these sites from my lovely friend Natalie. Thank you @Natnat 
I hope you guys have all a lovely Friday and a great start into the weekend
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Day 52
I really have a problem with unexpected free time. I have Wednesdays off, but have made a nice schedule of ts zoom, Japanese lesson and aa zoom, so I am not tempted even with all that free time. Today my daughter had a fever at school and I had to leave work early to get her, and yet I had the thoughts of drinking on the way home. I didn’t act on them, but I really had to talk to myself. Anyway, at home now, and my daughter is fine.
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I noticed the sugar counter too and thought damn what a good idea.
it’s too hard! i had a big bowl of ice cream before bed tonight. i should try though - my daughter and I are both sugar lovers and we indulge way too often.
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At my sister’s 30th bday party right now, with many family and friends, everyone here drinks, except me. Not just because I don’t drink, but because of a myriad of other reasons too, I am often the ‘odd one out’ at these celebrations… and it is hard. I used to drink it all away and “join in”, but now, I often just want to run away. Right now I’ve excluded myself from the party area, and I’m sitting out the back in the sun. I know everything is okay. I’m glad I’m able to come on here and speak how I feel. I will be happily and proudly be putting my head on the pillow sober tonight! 
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Day 39, it’s Friday 
Not that I do anything at the weekends 
Need to sort that out as boredom is setting in and it coupled with anxiety is a bad mix.
Hope everyone has a great Friday
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77.09 Days
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Checking in on the 18th or 19th day, I don’t really know. I’m feeling quite ill, have fever, I’m really weak and cold, my cheekbone hurts. I hope I just have cold. Yesterday I started to watch Sense8 on Netflix, quite cool so far. Today I wanted to work, but probably will postpone it to weekend or next week.
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I hope you feel better soon
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