@JennyH thank you, today was a bit better 
I’m sorry you’ve struggled with ED behaviours too 
@Lotusflower thank you congrats on making the right decision for your sobriety 
@Misokatsu thank you hugs appreciated
@Becsta congrats on your week off the cigarettes 
@Hopeful777 thank you
@kat261 congrats on 200 days
@SoberWalker I hope you enjoyed the party 
@Dolse71 congrats on 17 months
@anon42928441 sorry to read this congrats on coming back and being honest
@Hazy congrats on 50 days AF
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@Butterflymoonwoman maybe because it’s the end of your working week and you see it as a ‘reward’, that’s what my addict liked about Fridays. Congrats on recognising a pattern
@Jennajen congrats on staying sober whilst you were confronted with it all going on in your home, I’m glad your flatmate stepped in to support you too
559 no alcohol.
24 days no cocaine.
1 day no binge-eating.
It’s amazing how that first 24 hours can turn into 24 days. All being well, weeks, months, and years too. One day at a time of course.
Have felt more compassion towards myself today than hate, regarding the ED stuff, so that’s progress. Really going to try to hold on to the lesson that complete abstinence from junk food is the only way for me to maintain a binge-free life.
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I don’t know how the hell I’ve made it this far.
I’m usually apathetic over my milestones and this one is no different. My life is so different than it was half a year ago. I miss laughing til my face hurt with my partner, but I don’t miss the constant self destruction from the alcoholism.
Today, I will celebrate quietly with a dinner including just my mom and my daughter.
Trying my best to keep positive, there were some points where cravings were almost overwhelming this past week.
Just doing my best to take this one day at a time.
Feels like so much time has passed by so quickly.
Another day is in the books.
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Congrats on 5 months
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It’s been 21 days sober , and about a year since my separation , we separated At the end of January , however lived together until the end of October, I drank , and there was a lot of issues , fighting , chaos , and so much more , I blamed him for being toxic , and causing all the issues , but I know I had my part in it. However now that I’m sober I don’t know what was my fault and what wasn’t. I started seeing someone last year around august, and have been dating ever since. I can’t bring myself to get closer anymore to him because I can’t stop thinking about my ex and our family together wondering if I had made a mistake. He had a lot of issues with my drinking because his sons mother was an addict and an alcoholic , he is also an ex opioid addict but bas been off them for about 10 years.
My mother , my friends all think he’s toxic because of how I portrayed him and made him out to be so no one wants to see me go back to him.
The feelings of regrets are flooding lately, and I don’t know how to tell if it’s real feelings or just me going through emotions.
I’m going to my first meeting on Tuesday , hoping that I can get some clarity. My heart hurts and I miss my family lately so much lately .
Just want this feeling to ease or go away 
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Congratulations on your 5 months PB. It’s been awesome watching you take down ODAAT. You come a long way. Really happy for ya.
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Yesssssss love this! 
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Doing okay today. Finally slept. I spent most of the day talking to my new friends. They’re just so much fun.
Only bad thing about today is that I can feel my anorexia getting worse. I didn’t eat today, which hasn’t happened in yeats. I normally eat at least one small snack. Buying new clothes has reminded me how much I hate my body and that just feeds into the spiral.
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I’m so glad you were able to sleep. I hope you can put a bite of something in your system so you can feel as good as you deserve to feel for all you’re doing. 
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Congrats to you! Nice always to have a friend to help you when you need them most
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- Coffee. Followed by work. I slept pretty good and I’m sober and clean. Both very helpful for making it through this day. Which I will. I’m hoping you’re all as good as you can be and wish you a good clean and sober week. ODAAT. Because we’re worth it. Love from Amsterdam. I see some daylight from my window at 7. Yay!
@paper_boats Congrats on 5 months!
@Kacialyn Congrats on 21 days and keep going Kaci. You gave yourself the gift of sobriety so you can make some sense out of all that happened. Take it one day at a time. Recovery is a verb and you got some work to do. Take it one day at a time. As with all. You’ll learn to know yourself just as long as you stay sober and don’t take flight in numbing yourself no more. Hugs.
@SadMemeQueen Hoping for another good night for you Megan.
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Checking in
Day7
Hit 1 week just now! Feeling proud about that! I am also feeling sad right now for other reasons. I’m thinking my thoughts may be distorted right now and that’s what’s causing me to feel some self pity etc. So I think it’s time to just go to sleep. Hope everyone is having an addiction free and joyous day/night! Hugs to all!
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Awesomeness!
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Thank you so much!! Hops ur doing well too!
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My first week to! Proud of you 
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Congratulations on a week 
Can i just ask is your DOC cocaine ?
As i think thats what i read in the past (apologies if its not).
It was one of my DOC along with alcohol.
Its a horrible drug and the come down from it doesnt start until day 5-7 after last use and can last for days to a week this is one of the reasons people relapse, as the downer can cause other stuff like low mood, other mental health conditions, emotions etc to become hightened and sensitive and im thinking maybe you know all this already but just incase it may help to know if you dont, i found it helpful knowing that when i was going through this stage that if i just got through today tomorrow will be better and that it does go away. Knowing also helped me stay strong through those waves of up and down knowing it does get better.
I think maybe you could be going through this stage, iv been there over and over and it feels horrible.
Remember these feelings are only temporary and you will feel better, you know it gets better and you can do this i wish you well for your recovery so keep going strong. And i hope you feel better when you wake up.
I know you can do this, i know in my heart you can do this.
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Thank u so much for ur thoughtful post my friend 
my DOC is crack. So yes concentrated form of cocaine. Similar withdrawal and stuff I’d imagine. I find that after 3 days, the physical cravings go away (this is where I’d usually relapse). Buy yes my moods are all over the damn place. I also have Borderline Personality Disorder and am currently not on meds (which I so badly want to be on… but they are expensive and we are STILL waiting on benefits). I thank u so much for ur hopefulness and love n thots I only wish the best for u as well and am always happy to see u posting! U seem to be doing well and I’m proud of you
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Hey way to go!!! Congrats on your 1 week!!! Sooo proud of you too let’s keep going!
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That’s great Mike, really happy for you and well done.
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