Welcome @Liam1 I’m glad you’re here, great job on day 3!! Keep checking in and reaching out and you’ll do just fine my friend. This forum has saved my ass more than once. Well done!! 
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Much love back Mike. The race is long and in the end it’s only with yourself. Keep going and screw the haters.
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I love the positive attitude Mike, don’t let that asshole tear you down. Keep your head up and keep working at it 
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Day 19. Good morning. I woke up thinking about how much I have to do this weekend, but breaking it down, it’s not that much. I just haven’t properly planned, so it feels overwhelming. As my brain gets sharper, the tasks fall into line. I am a great list maker, working on being a better box checker. I will get to the point I am not carrying the damn list day to day for a week, month, year! Only box that matters now is the sober box. The rest will come with time and work.
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Hey Michael I’ve seen you talk about that site before with the same problems. Maybe it’s not the best forum or maybe it’s extra motivation for you. All I can say is I’ve seen your work and improvement and I would let you tat me anytime brother. So keep your head up and keep drawing/tating.
I’m glad you’re here
ODAAT
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Yeah man I took a chance thinking hey, it’s on fake skin maybe ppl won’t be assholes. I for the most part use it as fuel, but there is always that little bit in me that is like wtf man. Idk, I’m just not a mean person, specially when im sober and it’s crazy to think how many ppl are cool with hurting each other
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I love a good list! Ever start making a list mid day and add chores you’ve already completed just to 
them off as done? 
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Checking in sober, oh yes, and its going to be a sober weekend aswell. Really craving for something today, so think I migth buy some chocolate and donuts, pherhaps chips to! Really quik clean the “worst” around the house so its nice wake up tomorrow, hit the shower and just chill under the duvet with all this unhealthy snacks and Netflix 
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Stay positive, man. Honestly negative comments like that say a lot more about the commenter than they do about your work, IMHO.
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Still here, been really ill past few days with some horrible stomach bug. Glad I’m not having to negotiate drinking in the mix too. Day 12.
@zzz , this sounds really hard. Stay with it, alcohol only makes everything worse. You only get a very short reprieve from the stress and then it’s all far worse almost immediately. Good luck
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Checking in Day 86 can’t wait to get my red 90-day key tag from NA next week.
Gearing up to spend the weekend with my 15-year-old son. Must shop for Mountain Dew lol.
So happy to be clean and sober I love this journey!
Wish you all a great clean and sober day and weekend!
Kat
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@kat261 nice work on getting rid of that pill and getting chores done 
@Penguin sending strength 
@Complicatedmama I’m so sorry to hear about your friend, sending strength
@icebear sending strength
@4lilcinny sorry about the stressful day, congrats on redirecting your urges 
@MagicILY congrats on the success of your workshop sorry about your partner, that sucks.
@SoberWalker sorry about your eye! I hope it’s calmed down 
@anon53116147 that’s the spirit 
445 days no alcohol.
413 days no cocaine.
6 days no nicotine.
1 days no binge-eating.
I got an interview it’s at the end of next week so I’m hoping I can manage my anxiety okay until it’s over. I’ve got so much hope, this will be interview #10 in the past year. Since I already did the job for 11 years, I know I’m suitable and capable, I just really suck at interviews and have no confidence, and because of my memory issues I do struggle with on the spot questions, alas I will do my best and remain hopeful.
I’ve been having a bad day mentally, doubting myself and feeling pretty negative about myself. So the email about the interview really helped. If I do manage to get this job, I really feel that a lot of other things will improve like my hygeine and self-esteem/confidence.
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I’m the same way, I’ve had 4 or 5 interviews in the past 6 months and bombed them. However, with each one, I get better.
One thing to try is before the interview, say out loud with conviction, “I’m excited!!!”. Say it over and over, I’m excited for this interview, I’m excited for this opportunity, I’m excited to share my experience, my dedication and my excitement!!!
If you say you are excited, you will be. Conversely, If you say your nervous, you will be.
Don’t be afraid to tell the interviewer that you are excited. That emotion is contagious and you WILL stand out.
I only wish I did this during my last few interviews, instead I said “I’m so nervous…”, and well, that too is contagious.
Choose to be excited!!!
Good luck!!
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209 days sober, and as close to a drink as everyone. Just choosing not to pick up today 
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Hello I’m still new on here been sober for 4 weeks having a very Difficult time today very very depressed and start my new job tonight any words of incourgement
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@Dj83 Doyle, new job…new beginnings! You’ve got this! Take some deep breaths. It’s going to be ok! I believe in you!
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Four weeks sober is awesome Doyle! It proves you can do this friend. Good times and bad ones we stay sober because the alternative will just make it so much worse. I know it’s not easy at times, now we can’t hide for our feelings and moods in booze or drugs no more. We have to face to real world and it takes time to learn how to do that. Being sober isn’t a magic cure for our ailments. But it does gives us the opportunity to make our lives better.
And congrats on your new job! Scary but exciting stuff. What will you be doing tonight Doyle? I wish you all success.
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4 weeks…1 whole month, that is huge!! That was by far the hardest part of my sobriety journey so far. Just learning how to live sober and getting into new routines. It gets better, just stick with it and keep up the hard work.
We all have bad days and sobriety doesn’t mean that every day will be perfect but one bad day isn’t a reason to throw away a whole month.
We’re all here for you!! Tomorrow is a new day 
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