Present. I have appreciated today’s discussions and status reports.
For now I think I had better lie low, stay humble, and keep trying.
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@Kinia welcome to the checking-in thread 
congrats on your sober time 
@Misokatsu congrats sober-twin on 3 years 
I feel much like you, it’s in the past, and I just don’t drink alcohol now.
@cloudy thank you, I’ll take a look at some
@Butterflymoonwoman I’m so sorry you didn’t get answers 
I hope they will agree to schedule an early MRI given that your son is experiencing vision issues that no-one has been able to explain 
sending you love and strength 🩵 congrats on 13 years smoke-free in regards to your most recent post, did you do you recovery routine this morning?
@BT824 congrats on double digits
@JazzyS coloured pencils is what I was using all this time before I found the Sharpies yesterday, used a coloured pencil again today to do the background, it just really hurts my hand with the gripping and pressure, same with writing and holding a pen. 
Thank you for the congrats 🩵
@Just_Laura I’m sorry work is so stressful since the new manager came. Sleep is definitely the healthier choice 
sending strength 🩵
@Sabrina80 it sounds so rough for you, I do really hope you find alternative work ASAP I’m glad Insight Timer helped you sleep sending strength 🩵
@Kipper congrats on double digits feel better soon 🩵 maybe have a chat with your partner about your concerns with alcohol being around, maybe she’ll understand
@MrsOdh congrats on 30 days I hope your boss will get back to you with your other questions oh my gosh I just read your next post, unbelievable! 
glad she responded in the end.
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@DogtoothCowboy welcome congrats on your days so far sending strength 🩵
@Soberbilly thank you 🩵 I slept well last night and feel much better for it today. 
1096 days no alcohol.
561 days no cocaine.
76 days no vape.
My leg is improving by the day since I’ve been treating it properly. Today I went for my usual morning walk, I rested for 5mins at the pond, then walked home again. It wasn’t painful during the walk, but it hurt a bit afterwards. I’ve continued to treat it for the rest of the day.
I’ve done my morning routine, meditations, read a chapter of the new book, coloured for 46mins, which went really fast today! I’ve even managed to resist the ice cream van for the third day in a row
It’s the final drumming workshop tomorrow morning, so I’m planning another early night.
Wishing you all wonderful sober weekends.
🩵
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Thank you for your kind words
I’m able to reduce the stress thanks to my new supplements, the second one arrived today and finally I can feel that it works. I had a good nap this afternoon, some stretching and I ate. Now some good music, an overall relaxing evening.
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Fuck i have early in sobriety weekend dread…this will be my second weekend without vaping all the fucking time. Come on cj get it together! Youve made it 10days. You can keep going. FUKKK
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Day 16. It’s been a decent week to be fair. Anxiety levels under control. Desire to drink not a major issue. I will stay sober this weekend and next weekend. I have some more debts to clear. Not as a result of my habit but some medical bill’s for my daughter and I am keeping one eye on Xmas only around the corner.
I like being a good provider to my family and I’m committed to that 100%. The thought of spending a load of money on a binge is another tool to help keep me on the straight and narrow.
Peace and tranquillity to you this weekend 
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Checking in sober day 26.
Still fighting with insurance company about my adhd medication. So won’t have that for a while longer. Sleep is still crappy despite being exhausted all day. My brain just doesn’t stop or even slow down. I’ll have to work some this weekend since I’ve struggled all week to get caught back up. My mood actually isn’t quite as bad as it had been. The adhd diagnosis helps me feel less like a failure. I just now have to learn to function with a neurodivergent brain.
I’m glad my weekend is starting soon. Less pressure to be productive. And today was payday. That helps too.
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I love bakewell pudding and bakewell tarts. A guy who owns a bakery in bakewell explained the difference to me: the butter is melted in one of them, but can’t remember which way round. Overload on almonds, my other half can’t stand it. Suits me well, more for me 
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Completley white knuckling. Chest feels like its about to implode. Fuck everything.
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Take ten deep breaths. Everything gets worse if you pick up that drink. Stay with us.
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Thank you. Ive managed to white knuckle hard enough that the shops are now closed so impossible for me to get a drink. But i am just so, so, grumpy
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Nothing helps me get grumpier than a horrible hangover. Good job on holding out until the shops close. Maybe it’s time for a nap or a walk or a scream into a pillow?
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Yes you can, keep going
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Day 15 no weed. Doing great!
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DAMN those cravings CJ - sorry that they are so damn intense still. Hopefully you have an active weekend planned and possibly changing up the routine to trick the brain. You’ve already made it through 10 + days of hell - keep going love – you don’t ever want to repeat this nightmare. So much better to not be dependent on anything.
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Day 209.
Today was my wedding anniversary and it was absolutely magical. We went to a theme park and got on soooo many rides. I even braved a couple of rollercoasters. Now I’m going to bed. Exhausted. But happy.
Last week I felt this happy after my bday and then I got my monthly female torture followed by near-death food poisoning. Let’s hope this one amazing day isn’t followed by more ailments 
Good night everyone. Hope you all have a wonderful addiction free evening / night / day / morning. 
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…1967…because of sobriety
That is Amanda from Eva Under fire. Not only does she have an amazing voice…she is a physiologist that specializes in addiction. We talked about addiction…pretty darn cool lady!
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Hello sober fam just dropping in to say hello and you all have been in my prayers. I gotta get ready go by some pizza and watch some movies with my sponsors wife while he’s watching airplanes out of town. I’m very blessed to have such a Good relationship with them both. They both have 35 years clean they met in rehab at 30 days clean pretty crazy. Anyways hope everyone has a nice weekend love you all 
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I love that movie!!! Enjoy
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