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Just try to check-in here everyday… It’s so helpful, to read other inspiring posts, reflect what’s going on with you or even just spit emotions out! You are not alone!
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Day #56
I’m feeling cheerful this morning. It makes a difference from feeling slightly indifferent these last few days; I couldn’t put my finger on what it was that was causing the emotions exactly, but I just didn’t feel right. After speaking with an old friend last night, I was able to get some things off my chest, and this morning, I’m feeling much better. I’m grateful for family & good friends today!
It’s important for guys to be able to speak and express how they’re feeling. Many feel like they can’t, or they shouldn’t, and it’s wrong. It’s much better to be able to have an open dialogue and to talk about whatever is on our mind.
As I was lying in bed last night, I began thinking about my sobriety journey, and how far I’ve come. It’s been difficult, and at times, it still is - nobody ever said it was easy, but for one of the first times, I was proud of myself. The feeling of being present and responsible in every instance made me think back to when I was drinking heavily, and often daily, and the friendships or relationships I’ve lost, and/or the people I’ve upset along the way. My mindset is now different in relation to how I think about alcohol, and I no longer feel like “I want one”; but I now think: “I don’t need one.” And because of that, although I still follow the principle of ODAAT, I am confident that I can take my newfound confidence into the new day and be able to see it out without caving into alcohol and addiction again.
With Christmas and New Year soon approaching, I’m now more aware of my triggers, and what would potentially be a harmful or threatening situation to my sobriety. Therefore, I’m beginning to make a conscious effort to prepare and put things in place that will help me in the coming months. Although I am only two months or so into my journey, if I can make it through to 2023 sober, I know that I will be well on my way to a full year of sobriety without many concerns or issues.
I’m not back at work till tomorrow, so I’m treating myself today: Gym, Cinema and then a family friends birthday meal this evening. Should be fun! Have a fantastic day everybody. ODAAT.
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Day 8. No sleep last night, brain racing like a train , planning work constantly, probably one of thw reasons i drank was it put me to sleep.
I’ve a day off today with my partner, so off to the beach to walk and collect some shells. Have a great day folks
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Checking in on day 212. I also often drank to help me sleep, it did until about 2am! My sleep is my most favourite thing about not drinking, sooo much better.
A lovely day here, here’s a pic from my early walk
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Wow, that’s a nice early walk, I’d love to live near the sea. You’re in Cornwall?
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Thanks for this nice reflection! I feel you 
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Yes
.i moved here during covid. It’s lovely being near so many different beaches
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Thanks @Juli1. Reading about other’s experiences does help a lot. The cravings have already started. The meds are helping but I am struggling to keep myself from going and getting a bottle.
I slept for a while. Need to get distracted now. There’s a nice mystery series on Netflix. Binge watch time I guess 
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Day 140. Don’t have much to say lately. All is well really so just been quiet. Much love
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Checkin in. Not much to report. Goinf ro linch today. Supp to snow and rain here in Michigan.
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Hi 
Welcome to the community.
Take one day at a time, dont get that bottle no matter what. Each time you get theough a craving you are strengthening and rewiring your brain.
We have made our brains think they need alcohol to survive like it does food and water, but we know it doesnt and you can get through this 
Your not alone on this journey you have all of us here and im so glad you joined us.
One day at a time, even one hour or minute at a time if it needs to be.
You can do this, i believe in you.
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I don’t get on here every day so I spend most of my time catching up….but I feel this so much. Not just in this forum, but sometimes I feel like white noise in life. Just know that people are in fact out here reading, relating and saying little prayers for you. Some of us have just gone a little quiet. 
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Using dreams all night 
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Day 6 and committed
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Hey all, checking in on day 856. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Day 858. Wide awake at 2am but was able to get back to sleep for another hour. One of the big bosses starts vacation today and I am tasked with doing progress notes for his clients while he’s gone EEEEEEKKKKK!!! Yes I’m a little nervous and I think that’s why I couldn’t sleep very well. I will do the best I can and if something isn’t right it will be a learning experience for me. Have an amazing day everyone I love you guys 
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