Day 115 almost done. Still sober. ODAAT. Trying to not bite off the whole trade show weekend in my mind. I’m sober today.
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281 days clean from self harm
I’m okay today. No urges to relapse or self destruct. I had some college work to get done so I went to the library. Ended up spending 5 hours straight without any distractions and got everything done for the week in one day. Proud of myself. Haven’t focused like that in years.
When it warms up I think I’m gonna try to go to the library once a week to work on school and/or code without my parents ruining my focus
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Day 25 AF. This all started out as dry january but im really liking sober me. I like sober, productive me so much better. Idk if its a new job which is callenging me, sobriety, and/or better communication with the hubby but my mood is way more positive lately. Its refreshing. Then the bipolar introspective self has to ask if its mania. Oh well im not doing harm or being harmed so no harm no foul. Im going to enjoy this
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Nice one!!! 
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Don’t conform to society, why not go crazy and invent Dry February 
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This article is perfect and I’m so glad you posted it here 
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Finally check in for the night
Day 4
My favorite way to unwind right now at night is to listen to relaxing music on Insight Timer while doing my Paint by Number pictures. For anyone who doesn’t have this Insight Timer app… definitly take a look. It’s free and u can listen to it while u do other things on the phone. I love it for doing relaxing activities or meditating. Anyways, these past 4 days have felt sooo long. I feel like I should be at like 100 days clean and sober lmao. Day 5 hits in a couple hours. Goodnight everyone!
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Checking in
Day 2 no sugar
Day 760 no substances
Today was a weird one I had a lot of uncomfortable feelings that I wasn’t quite sure what to do with. I just scrolled through the posts and saw Dan and Mike commenting on that too. The feelings right…? They are hard. What do we do with the feelings when they feel too big for our bodies? Or what do we do with the feelings that make our knees buckle…
Today I just fricken sat in them and honestly I probably looked like a lunatic because they were making me physically uncomfortable so I couldn’t sit still. My back was tight, my neck was spasming, I was fidgeting… no amount of meditation was going to help me get through what I was feeling.
I found someone that I could trust and I talked about how I was feeling. But that didn’t happen right away because at first I had no idea what was wrong. I just felt fucked up and I couldn’t figure out why…
Sometimes all I have is " I feel bad" or “I feel weird” or " I don’t feel right". Through opening a conversation though it starts to unfold and then you can figure out what’s really going on… Then I got my ass to a meeting.
I wouldn’t be clean today if I wasn’t going to meetings, I know I wouldn’t be.
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*Day 1227
Early out of bed because I couldn’t get back into sleep. So downstairs at 5.
Made a appointment with the hairdresser online for my wedding. Living in a small bubble now: working, arranging the wedding, my family and that’s it. A bit to much in my head lately. No motivation (ore time) to walk.
Today I have to work extra because a co worker has Covid. Tonight dinner with my kids because one of them is celebrating his 22th birtday.
The official registrar who we have to talk to before mariage is sick (covid?) so I hope that won’t become a problem.
Like I said: to much in my head… 
Picture from the place where we are going to get married 
It’s the mayor’s office in the old town hall.
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Checking in day 66. Feeling really overwhelmed at work. Lost it a bit today with my manager. I have a ton on my plate and seems to increasing by the day. Alot of it has completely unrealistict expections. Im giving 100% and find myself feeling discouraged and unsuccessful everyday. Its taking its toll. I hate the way i spoke to her. Im glad i did express myself but hate the way i did it. She agreed that too much was being dumped my way and took accountability for her part. Now im back to the anxiety tonight… why cant i just calmly express how im feeling? Why do emotions take over? Whats the problem behind the problem here? . Its been a really tough week! Emotions are definitely at an all time high and find myself questioning so much in my life right now. My addict brain keeps trying to take over but im winning this war. So today im grateful most for a sober day.
@anon52066378 congrats on 60 days
@apes2020 just ordered the book recommendation. The universe has definitely been bringing me the books i need. Thanks for sharing it.
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So exciting C!!!
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Day 129 checking in have a good day everyone 
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Who is the wine witch?. I’m assuming it’s your own thoughts ?. Well done for getting through the cravings. 
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Congrats on the engagement 
! …x
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Oh, so cool Claudia. I totally forgot you guys are getting married. When’s the big date?
How exciting.
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Day 23 AF.
Friday night feeling really good. No negative thoughts and quite pleased that I’ve managed to lose 6kgs in those sober days as well as a joining the NOOM world. Hope everyone has a ripper weekend.
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22 february 
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Day 535
Day of a bit of grading, bit of web-surfing, bit of grading, and so on. Stomach ache, so just want to relax with a hot pad now.
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6kg is a significant loss over 23 days!!! Keep meaning to try Noom but never make it past the download the app stage 
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Day 974 AF.
Friday night - Netflix, tea and chocolate here I come
Everytime I jump on here I intend to catch up on everyone’s progress/journey but there are just so many posts which is awesome as TS is such a supportive community, it’s great to see so many new faces joining.
On our home stretch of school holidays - 1 week to go 
xmas holidays were 6 weeks but got extended for another 2 weeks due to covid… it’s been great overall but now the final leg is dragging and testing my patience and lack of personal space lol
Hope everyone is having a great Friday, and if not, we are always here to listen 
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