@dmcg1987 hope you feel better soon – sending you some healing vibes.
@kevineskay wow – I love to see how far you’ve come in your sobriety journey – super excited to be here with you as you celebrate your 300 days in less than a week!
@elizabeth_w Congrats on your day 1 now 2. This is a wonderful community and a great thread to come to daily for support and accountability. Wishing you luck on your journey – I do hope to see you around.
@hisharleyquinn1318 You are doing great with your sober dates Frances. Sorry that you are struggling today. Anything you want to talk about? Have you been able to make an in person or an on line meeting?
@JennyH Your edit cracked me up. All good love- I hope you feel like a new woman (I always do after a hairdressers appointment) and have a wonderful family party
@wakikki Hey love how are you doing today? Were you able to see a doctor about your symptoms?
@DryIn785 any update on your test results? Are you feeling any better?
@misokatsu WOW sounds like an great time at Fuji Rock – sounds like a wonderful time and adventure. Hope you are able to rest now and massage out those sore legs.
@mrsodh love your sense of fashion – can’t wait to see the Rizzo outfit 
Have a wonderful time. Just saw your update – pirate themed – ooh, I wonder how you will dress up for this? Grateful that you are able to just go with your immediate family and enjoy yourselves.
@chase.e.u sorry that you are struggling – the beginning is supe r touch and you are doing very well with about to be 2 weeks tomorrow. Starting a hobby is awesome – I think the more we can do to keep ourselves busy and occupied the less the urges have a chance to take hold.
@jennajen glad to see you checking in and enjoying the life to the fullest. I am so sorry to hear about your health issues. Sending you healing vibes so that you are able to get better soon. Some strength to in getting back on a diet and exercise plan (I know how hard it is to get back into this when you are not feeling so well).
@rainy7 Oh Roxanne i am sorry that you are dealing with the depression bug. Glad that you did check in here - are you able to call your cousin to talk? How did things go with your councilor yesterday? Are you able to reach them on the weekend? WOuld it be beneficial to go to a meeting (if you can’t physically make yourself go - can you log onto one of the 24 hour zoom meetings)? Are you able to surround yourself if laughter (cartoons or comedy) or feel good music? Here for you love - do keep checking in.
Checking in on Saturday afternoon
I started this last night but then our internet decided to stop working … I did work for 5 hours yesterday and am doing a 7 hour shift today (longest in a while as i’ve been fortunate enough to take it easy and do computer work at home and allow my body to heal) - wanted to give my parents some time to spend with my mom’s siblings as 5 of the 7 are all here and that is very rare. I am fortunate enough to be working with my brother - love spending time with him. I feel ok enough so far… hopefully the fatigue will hold off until after work. Had major swelling yesterday but was able to get it to subside with a detox foot soak so hoping for same results today. We play nothing but Bob Marley here so surrounded by super amazing energy. Hope you lovely souls have a wonderful addiction free Saturday - sending much love. 
Hi yes, I am keeping myself busy and attending meeting multiple times a day. I feel good and I am confident. I just need to use the tools given to me.
It goes up and down. No I have not been to the doctor, its vacationtime so not easy get appointment. But for sure its my anxiety doing this. I have appointment with my psychologist wendsay, and if nest week is not better Ill try get doctor appointment.
Thank you for asking and thinking about me
I hope all is well with you 
I don’t have any urge to drink. And, I’m exhausted of talking. I have work in a bit and think a day of auto pilot work will be okay. I’ll take a sleep med tonight if it’s still feels like this and reach out tomorrow. Counseling was okay, a little hard to take accountability. If it gets crazy tonight theres meetings from 9pm until 11pm I can catch. I’m not going to drink today, but I’ll allow myself to be a lil sad because in all reality I can’t control all these emotions 
I guess I just have to feel them
I can understand it being hard to get an appointment. I just hope you are seriously monitoring your symptoms and will seek help if anything should change or persist too long.
I’m doing well - thank you for asking. Hope you have a wonderful low to no anxiety weekend.
I know it’s hard but yes, we have to re-train our minds on how to deal with our emotions (rather than shoving them down). It is not an easy process especially if you are dealing with depression too. At the beginning we are dealing with all the new emotions and many of the ones that we’ve kept buried for so long. BIg hugs my friend - it does get easier. 
I am grateful that you have planned ahead for the day to seek support if needed. We are also here for you my friend - i do hope that work goes smoothly for you.
Thank you. Just the kindness and compassion here always gets me through. I’ll check in if I don’t know where to go 
Thanks Jazz
Checking in to keep myself accountable. Day 2 is done. No desire to drink. I’m feeling very tired though, zero energy.
Wish you all a happy sober day 
Day 34, feeling good today. started my day with the gym, mediation and started on my chores. 
have a good Saturday everyone! 
I absolutly am,and I will. Not risking anything, I have to be here for my kids.I had this feelings before many times, they never find nothing wrong with me. Maybe my meds are not working good anymore and should higher dose. Will try get app next week to ask about this and my meds.
Thank you for caring
So happy to hear. How is the weather where you live? We dont have alot of summerfeeling atm, more fall feeling 
I want the sun to come 
This was a relief to read. I can’t even imagine dealing with all that and having kids during summer holidays - especially if the weather doesn’t feel summery.
We have had hot days but nothing compared to the heat that the south is facing. A lot of freak storms and a few tornadoes and a lot of humidity - so yeah - summer time. Today is not so bad - the sun is shining and the weather is sweet (sorry - couldn’t resist - just listening to Bob and reciting his words that fit at the moment)…
Hope you get some sunny filled days so that you and the kids can enjoy
Its hard, I do everything I can not to show them how I feel and hurts. I dont want them scared, and dont want to transfer my anxiety to them.
Where do you live? I never experienced tornados, its look so scary! But I live in Norway so no scary weather like tornados.
I hope for a few sunny days, we had alot of them while I still was at work. Me and my neighbor allways joke about if we talk and I say tomorrow Im off and she will replie yeah I know because tomorrow is predicted rain, or tomorrow will be really sunny so I asume you work 
Loads of higs my friend:people_hugging: hoping your anxiety subsides soon. Sending you love and comfort my friend.
I live in Michigan US. We have been fortunate to not have any major tornado touch downs but the weather and definitely the sky is intense during
Sorry that you are cursed with rainy weather on your days off. I remember getting rain only on the days i had to work outdoor markets so i feel your pain…trying to send some of our rays your way…
Thank you, for today’s Greaser meet/cruising outfit just check out the Selfie thread.
I promise to give y’all a Pirate update as well. It’s either going to be full on dressed out Pirate or something with 1700’s Pirate vibes. Not sure yet.
Hope your day will be great and your health getting better.
@JazzyS thank you 🩵 I hope you enjoyed your time with your Uncle
@Starlight14 feel better soon 🩵
@Rob11 stunning views 
belated congrats on 950 days 
@KarenKW congrats on getting your diagnosis maybe the meds will also help with your depression. 
Atleast that’s what I’m hoping when I finally get diagnosed (been waiting 3 years already), glad you got tested so quickly.
@Bomdhil thank you 🩵
@Johann117 I relate a lot, just let me show you I can do the job! I really fail at selling myself in interviews, my mind goes completely blank when I’m on the spot, so frustrating! 
@Jdiaz welcome back congrats on your days so far
@Desire2ChangeToday congrats on 4 years 
@Pagan sending strength 🩵
@Toka wishing you well on your journey
@Juli1 keep trying, you can do it 🩵
@SelfLove_42 congrats on your week
@Noshame congrats on double digits no vape
@mx_elle huuuge congrats on 5 years AF thank you for your gratitude 🩵 congrats also on your week with no weed
@Dmcg1987 feel better soon 🩵
@KevinesKay congrats on your PB
@Elizabeth_W welcome congrats on 2 days
@Sissychris39 I think you did amazing for your first attempt 
try not to lose hope, just start again 🩵 congrats on your week for no grazing
@Eke congrats on 5 years
@Misokatsu congrats on a sober festival 
@Jennajen good to read from you glad life has been going well. I hope your health improves 🩵
@rainy7 sending strength 🩵
1083 days no alcohol.
548 days no cocaine.
63 days no vape.
I haven’t been doing my routine things. Instead, since late Thursday night, I’ve been bingeing cereal and ice cream, gave myself a migraine, keep sleeping then waking up sweating and eating more, basically poisoning myself. As a result of the migraine, I had to miss drumming today. I did let the facilitator know and they replied, I checked how many more sessions there are and they confirmed 2 more, so hopefully I will go to both of those. Have really missed it the last 2 Saturdays.
I’ve been able to do all of my routine things today. The cereal is all gone, I’m relieved. One more tub of Ben and Jerry’s to have after this, then my counter will be reset, hopefully for the last time.
On the 27th, I hit 1.5 years no cocaine, when I got the notification it really made me smile.
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Well, super busy day. By the time we got to the cottage, we’d be going since 5am and after unpacking I felt like my chest was going to explode and head just explode. I kept tryinf to breath, but it was just such a busy day and the kids were so excited they just were wild when we got here.
Anyway, I would have probably taken an anxiety medictation (which I am not longer taking as I see a connection with alcohol use), but took a second to myself said a little prayer and took kids down to the beach. I realized I am EXHAUSTED and need to just RELAX! I dont know since realizing wow youre just tired take it easy, let the kids have a movie night after a bit of fishing…and since then…I feel much better.
Anyway, just wanted to check in. Cant wait to go for a swim tomorrow and hope everyone has a wonderful 24. Xo. I am wiped!
Checking in sober.
Headache off and on all day. This heat is horrible. Also having bad anxiety. Settling in to watch baseball.