Night time on day 622. I finished my 12 hour shift and don’t have time for much more than sleep tonight. It is great to know that I can maintain sobriety with no one else in my house. Honestly, the sneaky thought crossed my mind a few times. Not a craving but more of a “no one would know”. I’m happy that me knowing was enough of a deterrent. I’ll be checking in tomorrow a.m. too. Thanks for being here all.
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You would know and thats all that matters, you keep you sober no matter what the situation is. Glad youve kept checking in here for support though, your doing great Emilie 
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Morning everyone, checking in from the car park outside the office on day 367 ( day 02 of year 02 ).
Listening to the radio whilst driving to the office, the news report said that “Police in London will no longer respond to emergency 999 calls related to mental health - unless there is a threat to life”. How do we all feel about that?
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Yeahii… Thank you 
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Checking in Day 12)
Todays my first day at my new job. Despite being in the kitchen, it’s still a pub. I had my reservations because well, it’s still a pub. I’m really pulling on the “If you don’t need to be there, don’t go there” today because I do actually need to go there. It’s still the only thing I’m any good at and can earn a good living doing.
I’m optimistic that I’ll be able to achieve a lot of my goals because a lot of them are money driven. Step 4 is really tugging on me today (mostly the need for financial and emotional security, less the sex relations part as explained in the book about the 12 steps)…
I feel like I’m back in my old head of “Set lots of ambitions and lots of goals” and this seems to be where I operate best; having lots of things to work towards. I never did master the old adage of “One Day at a time” and focusing just on sobriety because sobriety to me doesn’t look like that.
Does anyone else feel like this? Just that need to be busy and have 100 things going at once - not for the sake of avoiding the problem but because you’re a natural problem solver and it makes you happy to solve problems and to get past the post?
People keep telling me to slow down; I can’t! It’s just not in my nature. That I bite off too much at once but I’m my best self when I do! It’s almost psychotic I’m sure of it! I wish I could channel it into something entrepreneurial because then I’d be busy and have my brain active all day long.
Verbal diorrhea appears to be my brains way of arranging stuff today. Ugh!
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Congratulations @Juli1 ! So happy for you! Love the affirmation, too!
Congrats @liminal.rehab nice to see you
@TrustyBird you’re doing great, glad you are checking in during this different time for you. Glad you’re being aware and careful. Big hugs for your conscientiousness and care ….
@GC1111 awesome!!
@HoofHearted thats really cool
@Mno enjoy your day, rain, sun, walk, work. Nice to hear you laughing in the rain! Big hugs 
@ everyone else. Congrats on each day without your DOC, each hurdle you’re trying to overcome to make it through your day, and each joy coming around in your days!
Big hugs.
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The police either don’t have resources or won’t respond to much like this anyway. I don’t know how I feel z the world is a cruel travesty to life. Maybe they are all tied up policing marches and other political wrangles… 
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No idea why I checked in at 37 yesterday, must be eager.
A lot to do. Feeling slightly stressed but steeling my will to remain methodical and control what I can.
My holiday is rolling in quickly, just like the new storm front…
Too much to do at the minute including some Deed of certificate for my flat which seems utterly shit and stupid: asking for emails of pdf leases and such, so I can email it back to them. I honestly could hang my head in my hands over this EWS and fire safety palarver. And I don’t imply it doesn’t need addressing, it does. But it seems like the upkeep of the zoo has been left in the hands of monkeys…
It beggars belief 
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Hi fellow sobers 
Wishing a great day! I’m sober just for few days but with clear vision and strong mindset I’m sober for the rest of my life. With your help and support as well, reading your messages and stories to remind myself it’s essential to stay on the target but at the same time to be humble and grateful for everything God or anything what’s around us provides to me. I feel very good, and btw I wear Garmin smartwatch and let me tell you guys even they recognized a good deal of recovery - quality of sleep is better, and most importantly heart is resting more. Be well and have a great day ahead
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A warm welcome @Bunto.
I’m glad you’ve already noticed positive changes on yourself due to sobriety. Your post shows such a positive mindset as well.
Wishing you all the best on this sober journey.
I’m sure you’ll find a lot of support by scrolling and reading through the threads on here.
There are so many lovely and supportive people here.
Have a great addiction free day!
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good morning lovely folks 
i’m 52 days alcohol free 
had a dream last night where i drank, and tried to hide it from my mom & dad but my mom discovered the cup and i just felt awful and sketchy. i even reset my timer! was so relieved to wake up and find out it was not real life. so deeply grateful for sobriety and for this community!
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Day 47 
Back to work after a long weekend
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Day 150 alcohol free.
It’s a horrible day outside so I’ve spent the morning staying cosy and have done a little more painting. I’m about to get ready for the lunchtime yoga class and then I have to get some groceries and I’m scheduled to give blood before the kids get back from school. My daughter has another Halloween party this evening.
Wishing everyone an addiction free day.
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Hey all, checking in on day 1235. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Good morning guys. Merry Xmas 
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. Just checking in, hope you all had a fun/sober night, and have a great Wednesday. Love ya’s 
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Checking in with 1.5 years free from alcohol and weed. Im doing it by finding community here and in the rooms of AA, doing the 12steps, and therapy. It’s not always a cake walk but it is so worth it to have my life back. I dont ever want to go back to the chains of addiction.
All we have is one day at a time. Peace and love soberonies.
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Thank you!! That means alot
I hope you’re doing well!
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@liminal.rehab congrats on 8 months 
@Bunto welcome congrats on your days so far
@Deelzebub I’m glad you’re painting again congrats on 150 days
@Cjp congrats on 1.5 years
1177 days no alcohol.
642 days no cocaine.
157 days no vape.
Checking-in for yesterday…
Nothing new, same symptoms, pain is making me feel extra miserable. Hoping it’s just irritation that needs tine to heal now, rather than the infection continuing.
The psychologist cancelled my appointment 50mins before it was due to start, because she was stuck in traffic. I dont know when our first session will be now, she said she would let me know, so I’ll wait to hear something.
I was already on the bus on my way there when she cancelled, and it meant I had 2 hours to kill before the hair cut I’d booked. I tried to be productive about it, walked to the toilets, then to a card shop, where I bought everyone’s xmas cards, then to Starbucks. Still had another hour so I looked around another store and bought 4 xmas gifts. Then I headed to my hair appointment 15mins early.
My hair is shorter than I wanted it, but it will now be able to grow how I picture it in my head, because it is cut into the correct style for it now. So I’m happy with it. It was an hour of total silence, other than the radio and sounds from barbering tools. I didn’t feel too awkward about it though.
Today, I am just listening to my body, trying to help it recover, and managing my symptoms. Will hopefully check-in again later on for today.
🩵
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@DresdenLaPage I’m in Peterborough, only 2 stops on the train!
@HBT congrats on 40 days
@Juli1 belly strokes! That cat really trusts you 
congrats on 60 days feel better soon 🩵
@Pickles congrats on quadruple digits
@Misokatsu sorry about the dream I’ve had a couple lately too. Sending strength 🩵
@Amy30 ahh that really sucks about your pay and hours 
hoping a new opportunity opens itself up to you asap 
depression also sucks, right there with you sending strength 🩵
@Liz22 I hope the meeting helped. Feel better soon 🩵
@Englishd awesome costumes! 
@Barber508 congrats on 50+ days
@Frank68 congrats on 2 weeks
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Congrats on 555. Hopefully youre not away for too long.
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