@ReeBee28 I’m sorry about your stressors, I hope you can establish a new routine that works for everyone involved, and that you still get some down time for Ree @Noshame congrats on double digits @Hollieberry congrats on 60 days @Sabrina80 I hope the migraine has eased up @residentevil good luck for your interview @Brl81 congrats on 50 days @Jon_Ian feel better soon @DryIn785 good luck @Tyland congrats on 2 weeks @Benwa10 congrats on 60 days
827 days no alcohol.
292 days no cocaine.
Very stressful day today. Woke up to no electricity. Was passed from pillar to post and eventually it was decided that my landlord would have to send an Electrician, long story short, still no electric, so no heating, no kettle, no TV, no WiFi, nothing, and the electrician isn’t coming until 9:30am UK time. I am laying here in candlelight, which is quite a nice ambience. It’s going to be a chilly night, I really hope to have power back after the electrician comes tomorrow
@Butterflymoonwoman Glad you got there in time ! Congratulations on your 275 days.
I have started drinking the odd coffee i quit when i quit drinking it nice but i also cut out sugar when i quit so its not as nice as it used to be vut a nice treat.
I like reading your check ins
I have to go to work so this is a quick visit. I saw my GP yesterday and he has made a referral for me to see a psychiatrist. I think it might be a good idea now I am sober to get my mental health on track.
Thank you for your support yesterday friends. It helped that I had so many of you reach out to me on a difficult day. I made it to bed with another sober day.
It’s lovely to see so many milestones in today’s check-in. @ReeBee28 well done on the 50! @Butterflymoonwoman congratulations on 275 and the 9 months!
Today the tiredness really kicked in. I’ve been keeping going over the last few days just looking forward to sitting quietly on my own this evening. This is traditionally the way I opperate. I barrell through life continually agreeing and taking on new things until I am forced to stop through exhaustion / illness or a break appears in my schedule.
I have just sat down for what feels like the first time in a few days and a few things popped up in my mind.
When I am busy I tend to focus on “what next?” rather than enjoy the moment. By doing this I get even more tired and strung out.
Being mentally tired is probably one of my strongest triggers.
I often get more frantic when I have something big on my mind (this time it’s planning for an immenent move to a new flat).
My social battery is a lot smaller than most people. I really do need to recharge on a regular basis or I feel strung out and struggle to keep up with social norms.
I’m trying to change my mindset but it’s hard. A few times this year I have really enjoyed being in the moment and noticed the world around me. I enjoy this feeling and I probably need some help and guidance on how to either maintain it or bring myself back to that space.
I am however really pleased that I didn’t just collapse tonight and give in. I realised I was tired and I’ve planned to do… very little! I may do some painting and reading (my go to relaxation activities) but for now I am going to sit and settle.
I’ll take the win tonight and try and just be here and present.
Yes it a colder evening tonight in the UK oh dear about your electric!
The candles hopefully will help keep the chill down. I hope you get it sorted in the morning asap. Lots of jumpers, blankets, cushions and books might do the trick for one night.
Checking in, so I don’t check out.
After 37 yrs. sober I still use the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book and it’s wisdom.
It has a simple way and process of digging out the WHY I feel so uncomfortable within myself that made me want to drink.
When I removed the alcohol out of my Life I became a raw emotional mess that didn’t have a clue how to LIVE.
Thankfully I surrounded myself with people in AA and they showed me the simple process of ridding myself of that irritability.
PEACE
Afternoon of day 4. I took the afternoon off work as a mental health day. I had therapy at lunchtime and cried the whole time. It’s unusual for me to cry in front of anyone, but that’s what he gets paid for. Was super emotional when I came hope so took time to myself. Managed a nap. Now drinking hot cocoa with a cat on my lap. I’m trying not to stress about the rest of the work week and focus on today. There really are just some many things right now contributing to the depression. Not just quitting drinking. I usually struggle this time of the year. I was hoping therapy would be a magic fix, but I know that’s an unreasonable expectation. There is no quick fix.
Hello beautiful people, I’m an alcoholic and I’m currently 3 days sober and it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done…so far. I found this app and I love it. So many like me, so encouraging, and that is so rare in this world anymore. Xoxo, Steph
The migraine is almost gone. I even ate something before going to bed
I’ll go to work tomorrow. If the pain returns I still can go home again.
Good night
Great news everybody! Looks like I got the job back! I have to go through the application/interview process again, but if they didn’t want me back they would have said so. Alma told me that she only said it was time off for mental health issues and didn’t say anything to them about the alcohol. My MH team is really aces.
Best part? Turns out I had one paycheck left, with a few days on it. Awesome!
Anyway, I’ll check in later. I’m gonna drink my Pedialyte and get some chores done. Peace!
Thats brilliant times and anount of meters.
Im going to keep trying to beat my own record each time.
The pool i use is half the size of yours your a really strong swimmer !
Wow but it looks nice!
This is “my” pool for the indoor season.
The second one you c is the 50m lane sports pool. They have a very nice light concept,
it’s all very modern.
We don’t have to beat each other.
But we can push and remind each other to go and “get that butt up” as you said today
It’s not always about goals and challenges,
it’s about being happy right now.
One second at a time.
Your pool definitely looks amazing to swim in !!
Yes definitely keep eachother encouraging and motivating.
Especially through these colder months its so easy to just not go.
congratulations
I will definitly check that out right now!
