Checking in daily to maintain focus #44

You okay Charlie? I may be reading too much into ur post but I feel like u tend to write abit more in ur check ins. Just want to make sure ur okay :slight_smile:

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Yes!!! Way to go girl! 3 months is incredible!!! So proud of you for working thru what u have all while maintaining ur sobriety! Be proud!

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Thank you very much Dana :blush::sunglasses::metal:t2:

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I hate those blah feelings too. I hope ur day improves :slight_smile: this too shall pass

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Good morning! Checking in on day 28! :grin::grin:

Last day of vacation and Iā€™m trying to prepare for the week ahead. I applied for a house with my best friend yesterday, and Iā€™m jittery with nervousness and excitement about hearing back from the owners. Itā€™s only a rental, but to be living in a house with no up or downstairs neighbors and to have a garage and a yard was a dream that I thought would always be out of reach.

So grateful to be experiencing these feelings sober :tada:

I hope everyone has a lovely day and makes good choices :wink::muscle:t2:

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Day 1179. Iā€™ve learned how much being greatful can have an immediate, positive affect on my day-to-day life.

Also when I feel negative emotions because Iā€™m alive and human, I learn from them then leave them behind letting myself be pulled toward postive energy from somewhere else.

I let the negative emotions be forgotten and move on. It is concious choice. Let the little things slide, work hard to understand the bigger issues, and if possible forget them too and move to a better way of living. Always moving towards what brings peace of mind and a positive outlook in life amoungst the daily insanity of a chaotic existence on this planet earth.
:heart_eyes::muscle::clap:

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:high_brightness: Morning Check In :high_brightness:
Day 135
Morning TS fam! Finished my workout this morning and feeling pretty good overall. Really not alot to say today. Did my daily readings and prayed, listened to some worship music. Having to turn over my thinking alot lately due to anxiety and certain stuff that Im worrying about. But when connecting to my HP I feel that sense of calmness, that I donā€™t have to do anything alone today. Iā€™m stronger than I think! Love u all! Hope everyone has an addiction free day!

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Day 9.

Had a dream I broke sobriety last night, I drank at my desk at home. Even in my dream my brain was in utter disbelief. I just knew that within 3 weeks time, my life would be in a drunken shambles again.

I woke up so relieved I cannot even explain it lol.

Regardless of my actions, it was nice to know even my dreams acknowledge my conviction to sobriety. Before I woke up, my dream self even couldnā€™t believe it was real.

Well, hereā€™s to another day of self-love and sobriety. Such a vastly superior way to live.

Thanks guys, hope youā€™re all keeping healthy and happy.

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Hey guys. Checking in day 33.
Been a nice day at the gym today. Did some deadlift and back.

Have a very nice day guys. Much love.

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Hey yā€™all! I think Iā€™m having a good day. Woke up before 4 oā€™clock, but I felt rested and decided to stay up. Got on the first bus just to get out of the house and move around. About an hour ago, The Voice starts telling me I got enough change for 3 beers or maybe a pint.
So I thought to myself: ā€œI need to get back to the house. Eat something. Take my meds. Consider a nap.ā€ Which is exactly what I did. Donā€™t know what to do with the afternoon, but I avoided the pitfall, so yay!

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Checking in looking for Maxie :pray:t2:
@maxwell
Weā€™re here for you.
I hope your ok.
:pray:t2::heart:

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Great action plan mark! Iā€™m so glad u followed thru on that my friend :slight_smile:

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@Butterflymoonwoman @Mindymoo Thank you both so much! There have been many times in my life when that happened and I didnā€™t even try to resist.
I love hiking, and I sometimes go the Governorā€™s Mansion trail here in Topeka. Lately though Iā€™ve had such a hard time breathing and itā€™ll only get worse since were coming into the hottest part of the day. Interesting you mentioned baking; I always wanted to try my hand a home baked bread. And a friend of mine gave me a cheesecake ring.

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Day 183. Just found out that my 74 year old father has Covid. Heā€™s a fairly healthy guy (and vaxxed) so I hope itā€™s mild and he recovers quickly, but it still rattles me a bit.

I need to go mow the lawn. Hope all you sober warriors are having a good day.

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I donā€™t know what digestive biscuits are, although in America popping bubble wrap is also therapeutic. :yum:

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I feel like this is such a huge change in thinking! Way to go!!!

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Ah, okay! Americans use Graham crackers or Oreo cookies (biscuits) at the bottom. I think Iā€™m gonna go with Oreos.

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It is a big change, but on the other hand, I shouldā€™ve rounded this corner years ago. :unamused:

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Hi Everyone, I want to let you know Iā€™ve completed day 18, halfway thru 19. Many of you know I had a meltdown the other day. The realization that once sober, the physical pain and exhaustion was no longer being drowned by alcohol and I had to face it head on.

Didnā€™t help that my employer rolled out their new healthcare plan which is basically we pay for everything until we spend 7K (I live in the US). 2-1.75 liters of vodka is $20-$25. 1 visit to my DR to get RX was $225. I need to see a specialist and have surgery on my wrist. Another thing I have to put off.

@Its_me_Stella I do understand, we wouldnā€™t wish this on our enemies, and it sucks. Iā€™m always here for you as well. :heart:
@JennyH the exhaustion is hard, weā€™re happy when reading when people are getting their lives back, hitting the gym. And all Iā€™m thinking is do I have enough energy to walk down the hall to use the restroom. :neutral_face:
@Dazercat what can I say, I wouldnā€™t be here or back without you. You care & help so many people, I hope you realize how special you are to this community. :innocent:

So many people reached out with love and hope, you have no idea how much that meant to me and helped me not drink. I stayed off the app, but comments came thru my email.
@Lovelyoutlook @Rockstar24777 @Mindymoo @Piglet86 @Mbwoman @DryIn785 @RosaCanDo

I was only allowed to mention 10 people in a post!? So if I missed you Iā€™m sorry. Please know, youā€™re all so special to me and the reason that I keep coming back. I wish you all the best and have a fantastic AF day! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::pray::sunflower::tulip::hugs:

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Hereā€™s a few more people I had @Cjp @Butterflymoonwoman @siand @SassyBoomer @Miranda

Please read above, meant for you as well. :heart:

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