Well done you! Milestones often bring up uncertainty and low periods.
Just remember, ODAAT. What is in the future is a long way off and may never happen. Why worry about it now.
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Can totally relate to the shitfest… But you are a strong person and what comes your way you are dealing with it sober, proud of you for just carrying on and not picking up.
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No matter how many mornings I wake up telling myself “today is the day I’ll get back on track, be productive, eat healthy, get back in the gym again, mail out of those offer letters, advertise that land, etc” … i get trapped in this mental loop of over thinking, self sabotage, procrastination, etc. At least I’m still sober…but it’s definitely not enough anymore. Idk what I have to do but I think I’ll be praying alot more again. I just need to get out of my head. 
I know every day isn’t going to be perfect but my biggest fear is slipping back into the habits I’d exhibit when I was an active drinker.
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Day 288 not much to say. Made it to work, had a good meeting last night. Probably going to get a jog after work and then hit another meeting tonight. I’ve got the physical part down, I think I’ll survive if I chill on the lifting for a lil bit. It’s time to get the mental part down.
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PROUD OF YOU!!!
You’re right. I’m staring at the mountain feeling super overwhelmed. I’ve got this need to get all of the things and be all of the things and I just get stuck and stagnate. Over analysis paralysis so to speak. Thank you for the advice Liv. 
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Awesome job, Chris 
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Congrats on one year Chris
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Day #81. I find it really helpful to read thru the posts in the morning to empower my resolve through the rest of the day. @anon79808082 what you said about yelling, “No!” when tempted was great. Gonna try that next time Satan comes up and taps me on the shoulder. One day at a time. Not thinking about tomorrow, just today…
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Congratulations Geoff. Some accomplishment. I posted a live version of that track on the metal thread a couple of weeks ago! You’re certainly not “going nowhere” 
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Congrats on 90 days @penguin! 
I relate to everything you just said! Being the fun party girl in early 20s and then by 28 I began drinking bottles and bottles of wine alone in my apt and began having to hide them and then it just got worse from there… Im so proud of you for making the choice and breaking the cycle early on! You are still so young. Ive been enjoying my sober 30s!! I struggle with the depression part too but Ive noticed that it comes and goes. Sometimes it lasts a whole month but then there are always happy days ahead. Yes lots of healing to do, you are doing so great! I am just so proud of you! 
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I was just talking to my friend about this. Before I fell off the wagon I was running 2 miles a day, eating vegan, doing yoga everyday, drinking a gallon of water and then towards the end I was giving up sugar. It was exhausting lol. I noticed you were the same way I mean you were doing the raw food diet!! Thats insane! LOL so my friend said this is the “alcoholic mentality” where its “All or nothing.” Ive never really looked into it. But my strategy this time is to just add one tiny thing to my routine instead of all of it and not beat myself up about it and feel like I am failing. You know what I mean? Im just starting with the yoga in the morning and be proud of that instead of mad that I am not 'perfect"… the rest will come in time and if it doesnt thats okay too. Just one small thing a day WILL make a difference.
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You are so young to have made this really, really important move away from drinking. As someone old enough to be your mother, I have the perspective of life to tell you that you should be proud and amazed at what you’ve done. Do not underestimate this fantastic accomplishment. Your life is going to be so much richer as a result of having the willpowers, resolve, smarts and desire to kick booze to the curb. It might feel like a slog sometimes, but it’s so worth it. Rejoice! Very proud of you.
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Congratulations on 1 year! It truly is an amazing achievement.
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@Hidden Congrats!! One year is amazing. That is an unbelievable achievement and I hope you’re proud. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and good job on all the hard work it took to get where you are today.
@Penguin Congrats on 90 days!! That’s huge!! I think around my 90 day mark (which wasn’t very long ago) was when sobriety really started to be the new normal for me and I started to feel comfortable with it. I realized “Wait a minute, I can do this…and it doesn’t suck!!” Awesome job and keep up all the hard work 
@Figgie So glad your test came back negative! Sorry I’m a little late, I’ve been super busy and only had time to hang on TS in the mornings for the last few days. The night you had with the mocktails and dinner sounds like a great way to fight off the urge to drink. Sorry the show disappointed though.
I’ve never watched it but I did just start Fortitude, which is on Amazon prime. I’ve only gotten through the first few episodes but so far it’s pretty good, just slightly confusing. I can’t tell yet whether it’s the writing or my hamster brain not paying full attention lol
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Cheers. It was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the days. Thought I’d post it! Them were the days!
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Day 168 clean and sober today. I wanted to apologize to the people I offended by the meme I posted the other day, I went ahead and deleted it off the thread. I hope everyone has a great day today, love you guys!!! 
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I never saw it lol but Ive done the SAME thing!! 
It happens… 
Have a great day too!
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I didn’t see it. But who cares who gets offended if you thought it was funny I’m sure some others would of too. Your not responsible for how other ppl react, don’t apologise for trying to have a good time.
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