I haven’t caught up on everyone’s updates yet but I just want to thank everyone so much for supporting me and helping through yesterday. You were a HUGE part of why I didn’t relapse. Thank god the insanity has passed and I’m so glad I didn’t pick up. I can’t tag everyone who reached out but I read every single word. @Binx and @Lisa07 thank you for reminding me I don’t have to tackle everything at once.
I will definitely be reaching out here again for help if I feel weak. Game changer.
As i approach day 226 substance free and 143 self harm free
I’m happy to report I’ve had a pretty good day. Kept reading here as much as i could. Even had to charge my phone in the mid day
But it’s helping me come out of this funk I’ve been in.
I’m feeling better today, but didn’t sleep much. Meditation didn’t help But it’s already Wednesday, humpday
I’m looking forward to the weekend because monday we don’t have to work whoop whoop
Day 12. Up at 6 to head out on the bike before the office. Drinks event tonight with work (ugh) and already planning my lime and soda so I don’t even consider alcohol. Going to duck out early so it’s not too much of a test of willpower.
Congratulations @ArtMama with your 3 months milestone! For me that milestone was the gamechanger my brain needed!
And @RosaCanDo well done for the 600, you earned your profile name lady! @Mno congratulations with the new contract! @Rebabeeba wat a nice milestone you have accomplished, congratulations.
Day 1708
Nothing special lately. Worked yesterday and got to bed early because I was very tired. Today work as well and tonight my grown up kids come home to chill.
Welcome here Marco
Your English is just fine, I’m Dutch and insecure about my writing as well but the longer I’m here the less I worry about it. Can the Americans speak Dutch ore German?
And if they understand what we are typing than we are doing just fine
Congratulations with your day 1, see you around!
Thank you! Yes I seem to always only get as far as almost falling asleep but still be able to hear everything around me. I call it the in limbo sleep state haha. But i figure some quiet rest time is better than none.
Welcome @Venga030 I think your English is great! Certainly a lot better than my GSCE German. There are lots from Europe here (I am from England - love Germany).
Checking in on Day 9. Slept OK. A little nervous about my presentation at work. Summer has finally arrived here and I don’t know what to wear. I know that sounds ridiculous but I still haven’t lost the weight I put on over lockdown. Feel like if I look professional then that is half the battle of a good presentation.
Ah Catmama, I’m so glad we could be of help to you! Remember always, if you feel the threat again, come to us xx
25 days is huge! You should be so proud of yourself I’m only slightly ahead at day 32, so we are sober buddies, okay?
Tackle each day as it comes. Look at your sober number as something you have to defend from attack It’s how I handle it
You are so close to your month alcohol free! So happy for you x
Checking in early, damn this insomnia! But I am working on maintaining and even upping my sleep hygiene, i.e. wind down routine, etc. I read something on IG this morning that resonated with me. This woman was describing not wanting to go to her regular exercise class, she had plenty of excuses like being on her period and sleeping only 3 hours, but she went anyway. At the end of the class when the instructor was wrapping up she said, “If that was challenging for you, don’t mistake that challenge for defeat. You didn’t give up. You DID it!” She got a lot out of that timely reminder and I did, too.
Life is not always sunshine and roses. That’s not realistic. Life is full of hurdles, ups and downs. Finding the right mindset, to quote @Mno , is key to dealing with day to day challenges. For me, it has been to shift away from avoidance tendencies, from the desire to run away and hide out, and to numb my feelings. I WANT to face things and build my confidence and handle tough situations in a rational and effective way. I GET to do that by staying sober and working on my overall well-being and pushing through discomfort.
Just wanted to pass along that little nugget that helped me this morning when I’m struggling through sleeplessness. Sending love, amigx
But it’s already Wednesday, humpday 
It’s how I handle it 
