Thank you so much!
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day 1! today is my first day of re-committing myself to sobriety from alcohol, after many months of binging. i am SO READY!!! i have been dealing with alcohol abuse lifestyle for a decade, over the years have been sober for months and relapsed for months - SOBER IS BEST!! iām excited to give it another go because i know itās the most important decision i could possibly make and i know i can do it and i know this experience will be AMAZING and LIFE CHANGING!! 
i donāt feel ashamed, (been there done that!!) i forgive myself!!! onward and upward!! love yāall 
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Itās nice to see a post from you 
I always notice you liking my kitty pics 
I didnāt realize how many days you had! Thatās awesome 
Iāve definitely found it more helpful to engage around here. Even on days I donāt have much to say. Keeps the head in the game. So, great idea to get yourself more involved 
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Holy shit! Thatās crazy. (Sounds like something I would do 
) Iām glad youāre okay
Amazing job getting thru all that! And above all, doing it sober 
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Hey guys, checking in day 217ā¦. Iām just amazed Iām this far in the sobriety journey!!! Iām not going to say it wasnāt hard, because it most definitely was and still is. Iām thankful for my support and my will to do and be better. Each day it does get easier for me though. This app and the few close people I call friends and family have really helped keep me grounded and focused on this mission hereā¦ soooo fun fact about me, I havenāt had a drivers license in 16 years, yikesā¦ so Iāve been driving illegallyā¦. I took it upon myself to take a shot in the dark and write the judge who indefinitely suspended them and guess what!? He ordered my blocks and suspension to be lifted!!! Iām about to have my license back ā¦ I canāt express how excited I am because this has been such a road block for employment for meā¦ now Iām thinking about even switching Careers lol, who knows !? All I know is, skys the limit at this point and Iām heading to the top each day I stay focused and soberā¦ still itās just ODAAT but Iām finally settling down and setting myself up for a successful future! I hope everyone is doing wellā¦ ttyl warriors! Peace, love and happiness and rememberā¦ it really just takes ODAAT!!!
Billy
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You got this girl! If I can stay sober anyone can! Iāve been there with numerous relapses and stays in rehab facilities and still would return to binge drinking when something in life would happen. I was an emotional drinker so when my PTSD would act up I went straight to the bottle. I finally found 2 amazing counselors who have changed my life! I now do EMDR for my PTSD, I go to a drug and alcohol counselor, and a psychiatrist for medication for my night terrors, depression, and anxiety. They have changed my life and honestly saved my life as well! If you need anything donāt hesitate to message me! You can do this! One day at a time, and at times 10 minutes at a time! Much love and prayers to you hun!
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8 weeks today. Smoother road with hubby last two days. Makes life great.
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Late check in for day 12.
The days are still running so fast. Moving to another flat is keeping us busier than we thought.
Tomorrow I go on holiday with my boyfriend. The last few holidays were always stressful for me and I felt more prone to relapse. I try to check in regularly every day. Wish me luck.
@Billy85 congrats!! You rock it! 
@JuliaLuna I send you strength. The beginning is difficult but it is worth it.
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So I knew today was going to be a tough one ie to fight the need to drink. I didnt stop at the off licence on the way home and I actually poured the rest of stash away a few mins ago. Im feeling ok about it but this morning was REALLY tough. I almost felt like I was sulking like a child because id decided to try and go sober again. Knowing that drinking tonight after work was simply not an option! I was annoyed with myself for stopping myself from drinking and for allowing myself to become an alcoholic. Anyways im about to start a Recovery Dharma tonight so lets see how that goes.
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Hey Billy 
Yes I was able to reset my sleeping pattern this way. But itās hard for me to stay awake through the night and the next day. I have to do something almost all the time to stay awake like cleaning or playing something, being active. And this was the mistake I made this time, I went to my couch to lay down ājust for some minutesā and bam, fell asleep.
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Checking in on day 99.
I have had a couple of really strong bouts of anxiety last night and this morning. It lasts about an hour and then leaves me feeling exhausted for hours after. I took myself to a menopause yoga session at lunchtime which felt like a huge achievement because I had been plotting ways of getting through the day without getting out of bed. I still havenāt showered and Iām feeling pretty grotty now.
The content of this thread has brought up the times I was homeless and Iām feeling pretty triggered by that. I usually try to put my best foot forward, I think we all do.
Wishing everyone an addiction free day.
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cleaning, reading, praying and playing my saxophones! Might go to a meeting aswell! Tomorrow is a new day. Lets see what it brings. Id say the the need to drink and smoke this morning was about a 6/7 out of 10. Im interested and nervous to see how id react when the need is higher!
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Ugh i am in a MOOD this morning! Son woke up as I was falling asleep, then up at 5am. I can tell hes still tired but refuses to gp back to sleep. I have tried leaving him too to see if he just is yanning and will get bavk to sleep, but doesnt happen. I want us to try moving his bedtime closer to 7pm, but we have tried before and he gravitates to 8pm. Daughter has always gravitated to 8:30, but she slept 12 hours a night and now still sleeps more then him LOL. Son is going to bed at 8, waking at 5. Just been pn my own since Thursday, and Im done. Kids have been at each other all morning and I dont like being in such a mood with them, but my LIMBS are exhausted. Im usually so happy with our time on our own, but I am tpo exhausted and cooked like a turkey. And feeling super low and irritableā¦THANK GOODNESS my MIL just came to take daughter to her skating, and I will try to put son for nap. Hubby is home soon! Feel so bad I have been in such a mood all morning, snappy as all heckā¦but I have also explained to an extent: moms not getting good sleep, and when we dpnt slepe good we are tired. When I am snappy and cranky, its not your fault. Qhen you guys just fight with each other over nothing, make big messes and do not listen/talk back to me when I am feeling so tired, it is hard on mama. So no my mood isnt your fault. Thank you for being patient with me, but that doesnt mean screaming ay eachother, throwing messes all over and givibg me a hard time is great behaviour. TAKE IT EASY ON ME FOR SHITS SAKE LOL.
And i know npt to analyze this. Like when I been sleep deprived for too long and likely that time pf the month is coming like fuxk can send me for a loop. Like feel shit in my nerves. So not going to look for other reasons why im upset,;get myself some fucking sleep first and then see whay happens. Wish me luck guys im in it thick at the moment lol.
Edit: deleted comments about Danny Masterson trial. Just needed to take it out. So sad for all women involved.
Just FEELING SO IRRITATED and this is what happens when I am sleep deprived for extended timeā¦I know the signs and know not to take my brain TOO seriously ay the moment LOL. XO
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I donāt know how good or bad such an experiment is on a person with bipolar disorder 
She definitely should first ask her Dr. if itās harmless for her 
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Sounds like you are doing the right things. Breathe ODAAT. Have a great Sunday
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Thanks, Današ
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@tailee17 Congrats on your 8 weeks Lam! This is fantastic
@catmancam You are so right my friend ā we will not let our ailments keep us down! 
Sounds like you have been doing a lot of moving and cleaning. I do hope you finally did get some rest.
@danam56 OMG ā that is crazy that she came at you like that ā grateful that you handled it so well and have stuck to your boundaries. Glad you and your brother are so close and enjoyed a lovely dinner.
@magsman excess coffee may be a pain at times but a hell of a lot better than our DOC. Greatful you are navigating sober ad hope you donātā have any issues making you go into work today.
@jennyH oh so canāt wait to meet the bundle of joy ā grateful that your sister is finally in active labor ā hopefully it all goes smoothly and with little to no discomfort
@brian1965uk WOOT WOOT Brian ā you are crushing it with 300 days my friend ā keep up the amazing work
@Twizzlers so good to see you love ā glad you are back with us and doing so well with your 710 days! Hope all the construction work is done and you are able to enjoy your space now.
@sabrina80 WOW ā I am so thrilled that the system worked and you got the packages! Yippee
@Saturn81 Fuck yeah on 2 weeks sober and a sober birthday celebration ā you are rocking this sobriety thing! Glad you had a lovely time with your parents as well. Sober living is so fruitful and joyous!
@noshame love when the stacked up days just sneak up on you ā you are doing fantastic ā keep up the amazing work.
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Happy birthday and congratulations to 2 weeks of sobriety 
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Evening checkin.
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Nice job! Keep going!
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