Checking in day 28 alcohol, day 6 marihuana
I have definitely underestimated the withdrawal effects of marihuana. I was so happy I was finally doing it, doing both, that I took on way too much activities this week while also PMS’ing. Paid with a terrible, horrible migraine yesterday.
I think I remember from ten years ago, when I also quit for a couple of months that happened too in the first week. Brain and nervous system are balancing again of course. Today I am soooo tired, and dizzy, and faint. Am going to try and rest a little more. And if I am up to it a walk later, to circulate the blood.
Have a nice weekend everyone 
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Today is day 25 sober from alcohol. I went to a pool party/St. Patrick day party yesterday. The green margaritas were flowing but i did not have any. I did although jump right into the desserts. And oh were they delicious. It was so nice to enjoy a party, play games, have conversations and remember everything the the next day. Really enjoying sober life and im not feeling like im missing out.
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Day 1009. My Monday and I’m exhausted 
Today is going to be tough but it is what it is. I hope everyone has a fantastic day today, love you guys 
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Hey all, checking in on day 1,007. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Hey my friend 
I really appreciate you! Thank you for checking in. Im on day 398 clean and ya the other night was rough. I got thru it tho. Yesterday during the day was probably the worst tho. Had to take transit to the childrens hospital for my sons medical stuff/formula and I was extra emotional bcuz i couldnt take my meds the night before (they make me very sleepy). So the transit trip was a workout that i wasnt ready for lol We did have homecare last night and so i got to rest and take my meds too. I feel more myself now. Honestly tho a huge reason why i hate overnights is bcuz it reminds me of the nights id be awake due to drugs. Not sleeping and then feeling like a zombie on auto pilot the next day. I absolutely hate it. I have been trying to reframe my overnight shifts to be more about connecting to my HP and less about bringing up past memories 
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Checking in this morning on Day 398. Kind of excited about the upcoming 400s!!
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Good morning everyone. Hope you all have a great day. I’m very grateful for being two weeks sober today 
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Day 291 head is feeling pretty good. Have been tired and lethargic the last couple days. But I’m grateful and grateful to be where I am with my mental health which is in a good place. My counselors are amazing, I feel amazing, even on the bad days I don’t out myself like before. My anxiety is not as bad, I feel confident. Yesterday I was so excited because my new tattoo machine came. I know in the beginning I was done and I’m still going to focus on my recovery first, if I feel it’s a danger to my sobriety then it will be done quick. But drawing for me lately has been awesome, I’m not as critical on my work like usual, I’m enjoying my art and having fun with it and I’m not over thinking it or trying to impress everyone or get anyones validation from it. Yes I still do post alot of my art but that’s just because I love it. My mind is flowing with ideas, last night my mind said it wanted to see a bulb of garlic jousting a Onion on a snail. So yeah I drew it and I’m pretty proud of it 
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@rsvf congratulations on 2 weeks sober!!
@Rockstar24777 Sending energy ur way lol hope ur day goes quickly so u can rest
@Liz22 way to go on enjoying that event sober! Glad u had fun! 
@Hoss congratulations on 2 weeks!
@seb my deepest condolences to you about ur friends passing. Im so sorry. Proud of u tho for staying sober and distracting urself with a book
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Day 26! Headache has persisted for the third day. I searched ‘headache’ on this forum and it seems to be a common symptom regardless of how long one has been sober within the first year. I’m going to do what I can to mitigate it but it is sapping my energy. Grateful because I know this is a sign of healing and recalibration. Alcohol does so much damage to our bodies. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful sober Saturday! 
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314, checking in.
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Congrats on 61 days @Marcio !
Alcohol is a major factor in my business world as well and I have tried to be discreet but honest. My role is to lead and host, but I have to do that sober. The reality is I can’t drink. It is unhealthy for my mind, body, and family.
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8 days is awesome
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Checking in day 195! Had a client and going to get out for a hike. I work tonight and hoping for a chill night at work.
Got my 6 month piercing (a conch piercing) yesterday and really love it! Already planning out my piercings for the coming months. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but feels like a very authentically me way to celebrate these milestones, and they’re constant reminders of my sobriety.
Wishing everyone a superb sober Saturday ahead- let’s make this weekend great and meaningful!
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Day 168
I went out! And I did the laundry! I was laying on my couch half of the day but then the sun came out and I felt the urge to move.
I just came home from a short trip to a new designed EDEKA (a grocery store), I got some rice, salmon, peppers and cucumber. Together with some other nice ingredients this will become a sushi salad. I had none in months because of the high prices but today I just had to!
I had drinking thoughts again, I got some more turmeric shots instead. Every time I feel the urge to drink I have a shot. They’re really ugly haha but healthy.
Now everything is under control again. My mood wasn’t the best but I have to push through. The walk felt really good for my body and soul. And now that the weather is improving I should go out more again.
Have a beautiful sober day friends, stay strong 
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The things that put me out like a light are hot (decaf) tea, binaural meditation beats, and I say the rosary every night - so 53 Hail Mary’s which is obviously very repetitive but it works. It’s not why I do it, but I know if I ever wake up at night (which I frequently do, usually because of dehydration and having to pee) that I’ll get back to sleep before I finish even 10 more Hail Mary’s. Some people count sheep, but this is usually a sure thing for me. Good luck man, love the amount of working your putting into analyzing your situation.
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Day 
With my girlfriend and her little doberman around Soviet nuclear rocket base. That was our first date at this place. I remember security arived in jeep and told us to go away. I said wait a minute and went into talk with the security personel. I offered money to them and said it is our date today. He smiled, and said I don’t need your money, just be careful over there. Now we back here, army patrols running around, looks like they doing some king of training over there.
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Turmeric shots? I’d be interested in hearing more. Turmeric is good for inflammation yes? That’s all I know.
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@icebear congrats on your sober work trip 
@Frank3 welcome 
congrats on your time so far
@anon74766472 
sending strength 
@Seb sorry about your friend 
@Hoss congrats on 2 weeks
@Joyce feel better soon
@rsvf congrats on 2 weeks
@Catmama23 I hope your headache is gone soon
950 days no alcohol.
415 days no cocaine.
37 days no vape.
Slept well, except finding a random msg that didn’t make any sense, to my friend, and a bunch of random tabs open that I had no recollection of, from the middle of the night.
Feeling very defeated by the bingeing atm, it goes completely against all of my goals, but it’s clearly not enough to stop me. I fear I will have a heart attack, that presents to me my rock bottom, but that fear is still not enough. I won’t stop trying, one of these days will be the last day I binge.
I’ve done both walks in the rain today, got soaked as my coat isn’t waterproof.
Did my meditations, plus some extra ones.
Spent some time playing the Pokémon event, completed the missions but then fell asleep and missed my chance to get the 6 shiny ones I needed to complete the set. Very sad about this. Nevermind.
Will be card and gift shopping in the morning, then visiting my Mum’s grave, and my step-mum in the afternoon, as its Mother’s Day. Some social interaction will be nice, plus it means I get to see my niece, and she makes me very happy.
I hope you’re all having wonderful sober weekends.
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Thinking of you.
Be aware if it’s getting stronger.
I would give a lot for not making the wrong decision in december after 5 sober months.
It was a mess of relapses.
But i am no more looking backwards, cause forwards is where the future is written.
Stay strong… I love coconut water as it’s also a good isotonic after sports drink. It’s expensive but I found some that is okay in some Asian markets.
Hugs 
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