Hot weather can bring up these feelings. They are false. Ginger ale, cola, ice tea are just as refreshing. Wooziness in the heat is awful. Be strong.
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Thank you for you support! Youāre right. Iāve got some cold cola in the fridge. Iāll have one later.
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Hey all, checking in on day 643. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Good morning everyone. Few hours of sleep so some caffeine will be needed. Thunderstorms in March with snow still on the ground is kind of crazy to wake up to! But another day AF. Best wishes to everyone and hope you have a great safe weekend!
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Day 17 AF for me. I felt really tired most of yesterday, and extremely tired after I woke this morning but before I got up. I picked up a B vitamin supplement when I was out taking my girl to drama class so hopefully that will help with energy levels.
My weight hasnāt decreased but the puffiness that I had noticed in my face has reduced significantly. I have also noticed that some persistent sores on my scalp have healed completely. My eyes are much brighter.
Iām enjoying browsing this app and hearing of other peopleās experience. Iām finding itās helping me feel less alone with the change Iāve made in my life.
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If you get the chance have your B12 checked. When I first started recovery I had almost zero B12 in my system so was given a 10,000MG monthly injection and worked wonders. Oh and the eyes were the first big change I noticed with me. To see how white they can actually get hahaha
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I was just thinking reading some of these posts about early sobriety; I remember when I finally got it and really wanted it that when the urges showed up I would think, nope; youāre not dictating my actions anymore! Sounds silly but it worked for me. I wanted what was best for me and no one can choose it but you.
And, itās warm and sunny almost always here in FL so I get it, lol
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Happy Saturday all.
Relaxing weekend planned. Tattoo this afternoon. Excitedš
Serene and Sober 24 all.
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Day 6. Today is saturday, the day of the week when I usually shove down a bottle of wine or a pack of beers. It is also my first weekend in months without booze. What I feel is that every single cell of my body is demanding alcohol and I am doing my best to not succumb to this desire.
I hope you all have a nice day.
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ā¦1457. Reflective today, melancholy type dayā¦closing in on a milestone, seems to happen every year. Lots to be thankful for this year. Keeping busy today. Homemade raviol. Filling is made and chilling in the refrigerator. Dough is about ready to be rolled and cut. Then to make some marinara sauce. Once that is started, on to making pesto. Then making bowtie past for the pesto. Long story short Ms. Monkey is having her sister, daughter, and a few friends overā¦doing nails and stuffā¦and I have been put incharge of providing foodā¦I guess an italian feast is in the futureā¦
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Hi there. Iām currently going through someting similar. I feel like every minute is a battle against the urge to crack open some cold ones and enjoy this beautiful afternoon.
Letās try to stay strong together.
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I totally hear you about the nice weather! Sunshine and warmth makes me think of a drink in my hand but I also know deep down that Iāll enjoy my day much better without alcohol. 35 days is amazing and I know you can keep going!!!
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Just remember itās the addiction playing tricks on you to want the alcohol. Your body actually doesnāt want it! Thatās what I think of when Iām craving and it really helps me. I know my body actually feels better without it and itās just the addiction talking. I try to talk louder. Stay strong and keep checking inā„ļø
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You definitely arenāt alone and Iām so glad that youāre sharing! day 17 is awesomeā:clap:
Iām just a couple days ahead. I still feel a bit more tired, still find it hard to concentrate on some things but overall Iām feeling much better! Iām enjoying some true moments of joy and laughter and feeling so much better about myself. Congratulations on your sobriety 
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Deep down I know you are right. I know after my first sip Iāll instantly regret it
Iām fighting the urge so hardā¦
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Feeling pretty exhausted this morningā¦ But still so grateful to wake up sober!
I havenāt been getting much sleep because this kitten wakes me up at 4: 30 every morning, but itās totally worth it.
I had a friend over last night and I had such a super visit with no alcohol involved. I think about how it would have been if I was drinking and I truly enjoyed myself more without the alcohol. She knows Iām not drinking and she isnāt a big drinker herself. My husband had a couple beers but didnāt overdo it, and it didnāt bother me as much last night that he was drinking and I wasnāt. (Probably because I had to company of my friend who wasnāt drinking also)
My hubby and I are supposed to go out this evening for a farewell dinner for one of his co-workers. Iām not too worried about it and in fact Iām looking forward to just ordering a club soda and lime. (Or maybe a peppermint tea because it can be a bit drafty in that restaurant)
My daughter asked if she could have some friends over while we were out for dinner and Iām so happy that I could say yes without hesitation because I donāt need to worry about coming home drunk and embarrassing her.
I think I might try to have a nap later on though Iām looking forward to kind of a lazy Saturday. Kind of wish we didnāt have to go out tonight but I am really excited to go out and not drink itāll be the first time in a social gathering the I get to say no to alcohol. I think itās kind of funny that Iām excited about that. I think itās partly because this community makes me feel so much stronger and not alone. It gives me something to look forward to to come back and say āhey I went out and made it without drinkingā
Hope everyone else has a great day.
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Checking In
Clean Time: 11 Days
Iām proud of myself. 
11 Days is awesome, and my two week milestone is just around the corner. 
Today I do not have work, and my daughter is with her dad. It is days like this where I donāt struggle too intensely with any sort of cravings.
I will be focusing on three things today.
- Living in the present moment. No dwelling on the past, no worrying about the future. Just enjoying the now.
- Getting back to work cleaning and redecorating my house. This is a great distraction for me and keeps my mind off of using.
- Self Care. If I need a nap, Iām taking it. Iām going to do a spiritual bath, and go get my nails done. Just pouring love into myself is a huge goal for today and every day.
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Thank you, youāre incredible as wellā¤ļø Iāll be remembering your kind words, they really mean a lot
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@Jmillwill Im so sorry Jared about ur situation. It upsets me when people are needing help yet money is a factor in getting such help. I have worked and still work in mutliple agencies that provide support for individuals with mental health concerns and intellectual disabilities and even tho this doesnt compare by any means to what u and ur family have experienced, I do see the daily struggle of the person (who has FASD or mental health or intellectual disabilities as well as hear stories and see the pain from the family members). Currently I work in a group home setting where the family pays monthly for their child to have 24 hour support. Most families do experience extreme violence done to them, their family, or their home. It is exhausting and painful and I feel for u and ur family. I feel for ur little one too who is struggling 
I am here if u ever need to chat or vent.
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Thank u 
how r u today?
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