That’s a great attitude to have - hope everything comes out fine for you. Enjoy your evening as well
Day 0… I know this app since almost 4!!! Years. I haven’t come here in a Very long time but That’s where I got sober and that’s what I remembered now how to get sober again. I tried so many times on my own. I can’t fool myself I can not make it on my own. That’s why I am back here ashamed that it is day 0… Again…
Welcome back Julia
Please dont be ashamed. We are all here to better ourselves and get/give support. Youve made the first step towards your sobriety. This is an amazing community and has totally helped me maintain my sobriety.
Hope to see you around!
Your support of others has definitely made a big difference. And it’s unfortunate, but I know all too well that it’s much easier to give good advice than to take it.
Sorry, I don’t have a whole lot of wisdom to share. I hope you feel better and hang in there. I know it’s very hard. At least you’re sharing on here and not self-isolating (I tend to do that a lot).
Take care. I’m thinking positively for you.
Don’t be ashamed sunshine. Welcome back. Im newer.
Thanks for saying that. I realized I am the same. I hate waking up even when things are going well.
Checking in with 55 days AF. Feeling somewhat uninspired with life today. But hey, we all have days. I did grudgingly go to early morning spin class and I did do some golfing. So at least my lack of inspiration didn’t leave me on the couch. Or with a drink.
Take care all!
Day 24. An OK day. Not bad and not amazing. Still going to bed sober, so it feels like a win at least.
it’s not a contest for who’s stronger. everybody has their low points. everybody has days where they want to slip back into their old ways. but you are aware of how bad that is and that shows you deep down want to remain sober. of course there’s urges but at this point in your sobriety you know exactly where giving into those urges leads. one day at a time.
you’re a good person, always building people up, including myself. i know you’re struggling, I hope that this community can provide to you what you’ve provided all of us
I don’t think anyone is stronger than you. It sounds like you have a hell of a lot on your plate, and that is affecting you physically and mentally.
If you feel things are slipping away, well, at least you noticed in time to do something. It sounds like so much is going on you won’t have a perfect easy life tomorrow, but what small changes can you make to improve things?
If you are eating lots of junk food, that will surely affect ibs and energy. What things could you do to make work more bearable? I struggle with letting things go too, I am trying to read positive affirmations daily to get into a forgiving frame of mind.
I am at least glad you reached out. Life can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be tough and lonely.
Day 16 checking in still struggling with a chest infection and need to work only positive is I work from home hope everyone is well
Nice catch Flo.
And very impressive numbers.
1417
Have as good a days as you can friends. Sober and clean. Love.
Glad I have to a day off after a very busy Monday at work, trying to get back in the flow. There’s a lot of stuff to think of, a lot of routines to follow that already after 2.5 weeks away aren’t automatic no more. I don’t think I made any major mistakes or forgot anything big. I could never do this job when I was using. Never again. X
@Misokatsu Nice one Flo
@Catmama23 Recovery at times is slow, tedious, hard work. One thing recovery is not is linear. It still feels like 4 steps forward, 3 steps back for me. Frequently. I’m just 100% sure going back to my old ways would only make stuff worse. So much so. Never again. Hang in there and hang with us friend. You’re as strong as we all are. That’s because we’re in it together
#Day 1680
Had a boring day yesterday. My own fault ofcourse. Sat at the couch doing nothing but surf on my phone A waiste of time.
Today? Work and tonight a dinner with friends. Decided to walk to that appointment, it’s a 3,75 miles walk (6 km).
Have a good day all!
Checking in on day 199 sober!
Have a great day everyone. One day at a time.
Hi everyone.
Im curious for those 1 year or more sober, how do you go with sobriety and being with someone who drinks alcohol, or do you only have relationships with those who are sober?
Xxx
No, we are not ‘stronger’ than you. This is all part of it and its brutal…keep processing it all, keep moving forward, youre trying so hard. It took me 4 months to feel any better, i felt worse, my skin went to shit, my sleep was shit, i had anxiety, i cried endlessly. But i kept processing all the stuff i had repressed over the years. If youve used alcohol whenever youre stressed, hurt, grieving, angry, etc…you now arent using alcohol to deal with those emotions, so you have to find a new way. Those emotions will still come, they dont disappear when we quit. Everyone has different ways and they evolve through the journey. Honour yourself, reach out like you have been, share your feelings, find gratitude in as many things as you can, remain humble…youve got this!
Day 13
Checking in to be sober today from:
- alcohol
- toxic relationships
- eating drama
I am sober. I got some more power and the covid test is negative again. Had a walk and some grocery shopping. All goes easy…
I am still afraid to relaps!
Atm i have no cravings at all and am very happy that my body is slowly getting back to normal fitness after this shitty virus.
Much love
Welcome back home
I’m a newb (as the kids say!) here on the site, but it’s good to see you returning