Its amazing how quickly it adds up. I did a very very conservative estimate of £60 per week and my counter says I’ve not spent almost £5000.its crazy. I definitely did not have £60 to waste each week.
Hope you have a great time in Vienna, it sounds lovely 
And congrats on 24 days
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You’ve got people here who care. No private message goes unread in my account, unless you’re a creep, which you aren’t. 
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Day 354
Today was better 
Ups and downs at work atm but I still hope it will be better soon.
I was hella tired this morning, didn’t sleep enough…again…damn 
I need someone who grabs my cellphone at around 9pm and puts it far away from me.
Heading home, looking forward to eat a very very delicious cheese I bought yesterday. My whole apartment did smell like it because I forgot to put it in a container haha. Thanks God I have incense sticks.
Have a beautiful sober day friends, stay strong 
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Check in three,
Of course now the discussion with nurses that it might be the tension of going home understand that. But it’s the second time this happens, last year I had the medication as well. It has be building up since a week, but of course I held my back straight because that’s what I did all off my life. My previous psych said it put the paddle down while I should hit the breaks
Curious of what the doctor is gonna say tomorrow, now I feel exhausted.
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Excellent work stadgenoot! Huge congrats!
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@mira_d How are you doing?
@HIDDEN Well done on completing day 1. Keep at it – I do hope the cold sweats and shakes don’t last for long. Smart on using the hair dryer.
@curtis-81 I absolutely love your adventure day with nature. Grateful that you got to go out and explore with Apollo – I am right with you on enjoying and respecting mother nature as so many ways it can go so horribly wrong. Glad you were safe and came back lighter
@Ana20 whats going on love. Hoping you are doing well and enjoying your 3 weeks today.
@jennyh You are doing so well with 6 days – I do think taking it easy today is key – hopefully this will help keep your fatigue at bay (crossed_fingers)
@sigurdurerik Well done on 500 days! That is awesome
@bomdhil missing you Thomas – how’s it going?
AHH yes – getting to know and love our sober selves is so grand! You are excelling at 24 days! Keep at it and what a amazing trip planned ahead! You can overcome this addiction and live a clean / sober lifestyle. We got your back!
@barber508 welcome to the check in thread – one of my favorite places on the forum. Glad to see you doing well on your sobriety journey – hope to see you around
@mx_elle I do hope that typing it all out and putting it out there (even for a second) helps release something for you. There is no judgment here my friend – we are all here for you and want to see you succeed. I am not looking for a reply – just throwing this out there – are you afraid of sharing because of what the responses may be? Or maybe (like for me) – sharing makes me more vulnerable and leaves a bit of me open – then I’m waiting to see what will be said or who will respond. This feeling is intoxicating and damaging too. I’m sorry you are being tested. We are here for you my friend and ready to listen.
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Keep on sharing what’s on your mind, the good and the bad. We’re here to help 
That’s what family is for
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Checking in on day 109.
The depression has been in full force today. I just lay in bed after the kids left for school until it was time to go to my yoga class. I’m glad I made myself go as I would have felt worse about missing it. When I chatted with the yoga teacher afterwards she related about how she’s been on and off antidepressants since her twenties. I took some comfort in knowing that I’m not alone and that it will get better.
Wishing everyone an addiction free day.
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Still sick no sleep
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@onthewagon31 Congrats on day 5 and knowing that you can pick up and restart your life. Grateful for your wife’s support too. You are stronger than the addiction
@misokatsu wow – love that they have dancing as part of the sports days. Will be a lot of fun for you all. Thanks for sharing the clip. Kimchi fried rice sounds delicious 
@trixie1 Man Covid sucks – I do hope you two get some rest and are able to recover quickly. Thank goodness to be going through this sober – I hated being drunk while sick.
Ah man Rob – this sucks royally. I do know the feelings you are talking about but please know you are taking care of yourself and are not a nuisance! I do hope that the doctor is able to help you out tomorrow. I know this is taking so much time but do realize you are not just working on one thing in your life and this takes time my friend (we don’t know how much time and this is the frustrating part). I do hope you are able to feel peace soon. 
OH – I love what Mno just said – YES
@tragicfarinelli YUCK to crappy days! You are right – this too shall pass. Are you able to get some fresh air or do a meditation or just stop and dance like a uninhibited person? Something to get your mind off of all these feelings and sort of reset yourself. You are doing great with 9 days and I know you can keep going. We are here if you need to vent and just release it via words here…
@pattycake Well done on 70 days Patricia! Love the sheep – yup - I can see Friday too 
@deelzebub Grateful you went to yoga and had tea with the instructor. You definitely are not alone in this Delia. I do hope you are able to start feeling better soon. Have you looked into aromatherapy? I know essential oils have many healing effects – maybe they could help along side your meds?
@Butterflymoonwoman Hoping you got some good news from the head guy and someone is able to help cover the night shifts
Checking in on Wednesday morning
I feel like it’s taken me all morning to just catch up here. So much activity
I had a call this morning that my renters need to move out asap so will need to figure out all the logistics of that. So much fun! Just speaking with her for 45 minutes in such a panic (her SO’s father is very ill) gave me anxiety and had me feeling all jumpy - I was fortunate enough to talk with my mom right afterwards and jot down some gratitude’s to help me calm down. I am feeling better mentally today so it won’t take too much work to stay positive Body is not so happy and i’ve got PT in an hour so i know it will be a non moving afternoon LOL.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love
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Still sober n still waiting for my vivitrol sh3
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Are you going to be able to get it today?
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Day 8.
Hey all 
. Anxious past few days as my doctor has been tapering off of anxiety medication prior to treatment. Rethinking glad as hard as it is and even though it’s doctor prescribed for anxiety, I want to be free of all mood and mind altering chemicals. It’s also a requirement for treatment that I not be in them.
Been crying a lot, feeling exposed. Again feeling my feelings and dealing with them rather than running too a person, place or thing.
Going to meetings, reaching out on this forum and others in recovery and praying has been helping.
This too shall pass!
Good sober 24 hours all!
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Checking in on day of 225 sober from my offixe in the States. Happy Wednesday everyone!
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Evening checkin.
Long day with aunty.
Had a craving.
I sit with it.
And it passed…
I remembered the freedom by not being able to control. And so… I didn’t buy shit.
Much love
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30 days in the bank 
I bought myself some effects pedals for my guitars with all the money I’ve saved not buying booze and had some left over. It’s important to have some fun on this journey and celebrate the wins, so that’s what I did (and they sound great 
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Yeahah Martha! 
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Way to go Martha on your 30 days of sobriety!
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@Butterflymoonwoman thank you 
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@Humbriety congrats on 18 months 
@Its_me_Stella thank you 🩵
@JazzyS thank you 🩵 I restarted colouring yesterday, finished the pattern today before my courses. SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a type of depression that comes with the darker seasons.
@Amy30 sending strength 🩵
@PinkyP congrats on 1.5 yesrs
@sigurdurerik congrats on 500 days
@Hoss congrats on 30 days
1136 days no alcohol.
601 days no cocaine.
116 days no vape.
Attended 2 online courses today, they were tiring.
Did my morning routine and some of my activities, including both walks.
The depression is draining my energy so much.
Tomorrow I have 2 in-person courses, then I’m visiting my brother and his family as it’s my niece’s 5th birthday, I cant wait to hear from her how she’s been getting on with school. 
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Thanks Jazzy. I’m more settled this pm though I stayed at work (from home) till nearly 9pm. So I’m reading now and chilling.
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