@WCan wow, thanks, it was extremely helpful!
So true! I will definitely have it in mind.
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Seriously when that happen these day I just tell myself that, worst case scenario Iāll cancel my day, order food, watch a movie and go to bed. I might feel like shit and all, but man, cancelling one day to wake up the next day sober is so worth it. What is taking it easy one day if itās to keep myself sober - and therefore mentally health? Thatās a cheap price I rather say.
Hope youāll have a good day 
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Exactly what I did. Early on!
If I woke up and it didnāt feel right then I stayed home. Binged The walking Dead in my first couple of months.
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Oh, man, I wish I could do that. But Iām in lockdown with two little kids, I beg for a bit of silence, I just canāt hear my own thoughts. If it were up to me I would call it a day at 10 am.
Actually watching movies is my job, I write dubbings for films, so at least thatās checked 
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Thank you! I didnt realize how much making other people happy made me smile. I guess thatās why like the meme page so muchš!
It means a lot that you took the time to reply and with such kind words, too!
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Thank you!
Funny thing, Iāve actually been studying psychology since I was fourteen because itās fun. I know a lot, and a few therapists (my own included) have told me that I talk like a therapist. 
One of the great things about trying to stay clean is that I have to force myself to be a little more positive every day.
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This is my go to as well when Iāve felt a bit questionable etcā¦ Well since Ive been In lock down the past 6 months anyway and had the luxury of being able to do thatā¦ It works a treatā¦its a safe bet for me to do that till the hypothetical storm passes. And it always does, pass 
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Yeah, it did feel good. I am perfectly fine with you sharing advice for me!
I genuinely have no problem with my mom going with me, because we are lucky enough to have a pretty good relationship now.
This particular therapist Iām going to has a psychiatrist on call and they work together, so that helps.
(I love that you call your wife āwifeyā)
Honestly, my mom has always avoided medication because she doesnt want me to 1) take it for the rest of my life and 2) act like a zombie because it makes my brain mush. But to get my mom to change her mind on medication, and to have her change it one her own, meant that she really thinks it can help me. So Iām willing to try.
I do not see it as a weakness, persay, but I see more my brain as having weaknesses that the meds will help with. Itās just scary, because I know how fickle they can be.
Anyway, thanks again!
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this is so so great 
Well, sorry to be a negative Nancy, but woke up still really sad about my daughter and the way my ex is handling it. He has untreated PTSD from Afghanistan, and itās ultimately what ended our marriage. He was violent and refused help. So now, he rages when stuff like this comes up, and his wife not only enables it, but encourages it. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Iām forever grateful for this place.
Iām going to stay quiet for a while and let the dust settle. Heās now ignoring me. I said it was best to talk about it, but crickets.
Iām sober and erectile disfunction free, so at least thereās that
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Awwww thank you so much lil sis I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on whatās going on with me. Thank you and have an amazing day today love you! 
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Howās your beard, Beardy? 
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Thank you for the update, Sophia! It seems that thereās been a shift in things for the better? Iām glad. You have such a big heart for your stepdaughter and your family, itās beautiful although things might look messy right now.
Take care today
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Checking in on day 130.
I feel like Iām finally starting to see how truly evil, dangerous and unhealthy alcohol really is.
Now that Iāve had enough time to do a couple trips and other typically big-drinking activities while sober I can tell that my brain has started to rewire itself and accept that I donāt need alcohol to enjoy life. If anything, life is much more enjoyable without alcohol.
I think I saw the comparison here on TS somewhere or it may have been a book I read recently, I canāt remember but it really rang true for meā¦At this point in my sobriety I feel like the old me was living in black and white and Iām finally living in color.
Have a great one guys. Iāve really enjoyed picking up this thread and seeing how everyone is doing every day.
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Good sober morning! Got up and out of the house 4 hours early so I could get rona tested. When I got to the site they were closed because its raining and they test outside. Lesson learned at least i know where it is tomorrow morning when I try again
Standing in line now to vote early. Iām awake I may as well put good use to it haha.
Have an awesome day my friends!
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Sounds like a productive day!!
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Doing my best to adult today. Did some cleaning, shopping (more yarn for my crazy crochet project, yay!) and raided my freezer bc just couldnāt be bothered with cooking. So outwardly thereās a good vibe but inwardly struggling. Iām craving and longing for companionship, intimacy. Itās a funny headspace since some of it is good and natural and some of it just addicted brain whining. If someone were to ask me out now, Iād probably freak out and run away 
What to sing to soothe a lonely heart? 
This little path is close to my home. Itās snowy here, too, Emm 
@M-be-free49
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So far but I see a nap sometime in the future
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