Checking in 4Y. 1W.
https://www.serenityvista.com/blog/attitude-of-gratitude-in-recovery
Gratitude Still my go to tool everyday 4 years later.
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Checking in with 3 days under my belt.
Iām currently at work and the day has been going faster than i expected for a late shift! May even go to the gym for a second day in a row depending on how i feel when i get home.
Thankfully the headaches are subsiding. My cravings for a bottle of wine always hit me towards the end of the day so hopefully i can keep myself distracted this evening with either the gym or a good few episodes of Elementary whilst doing my jigsaw puzzle.
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@HolySquid sending strength 
š©µ belated congrats on 10 months 
@Jimz belated congrats on your week
@Divadawn711 welcome 
that puzzle looks epic! 
@Chole welcome congrats on your days so far
@JINXER welcome congrats on triple digits 
@Garry congrats on your new PB
@Lexi_Liu welcome congrats on your sober time
@anon68572606 Iām glad itās comforting that you know heās no longer suffering, but sorry for your loss 
sending strength š©µ
@Riley_1 belated congrats on your week Iām glad your friend was supportive š©µ
@Deelzebub Iām so glad your family visit went well 
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@EarnIt welcome back congrats on 9 days sending well wishes for your further recovery 
@Mauvaisminou welcome congrats on all of your sober timers feel better soon š©µ
@Jules000 guided meditations and reading work best for me
@J_Lo_Ste sorry for your loss sending strength š©µ
@ana.Eli congrats on your week
@Rockstar24777 hoping a new opportunity to do something you love comes your way 
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@Lile01 congrats on your week
@Pattycake congrats on 6 months
@Happy_Trails congrats on your week
@Alycia congrats on 650 days
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@Mira_D I hope youāre all feeling better from this sickness soon š©µ
@Mno I hope today, your first day in your new role, went really well for you
@wahtisnormal congrats on 2 weeks and for your new running PB 
@HillbillyChris Iām so sorry for your loss sending strength and love š©µ
@Noshame congrats on 2 weeks no marijuana
@DresdenLaPage congrats on passing your theory 
and for 80+ days of sobriety
@ShadowCopy congrats on your month
@Ofmiceandroach welcome back congrats on 3 days
1246 days no alcohol.
711 days no cocaine.
226 days no vape.
Checking in with yesterdays numbersā¦
Slept quite well Saturday night, taking my evening medication later seems to be working and Iām sleeping for longer intervals. I keep having nightmares about one of my phobias though, big spiders 
so I hope that stops! (I typed this Sunday night and must have typed too soon because I only slept from 1:30-3am Sunday night). 
Last night though, I fell asleep very late, but then slept for around 8hrs. 
I spent Sunday working my way through the longest chapter Iāve ever came across in a book before, itās such hard reading too, there are so many words Iāve never seen or heard before! I have to keep Googling them out of curiosity. The book is called Happy, and itās by Derren Brown. So far, itās about all the ancient philosphers and their thoughts on happiness and how to attain it. Itās definitely interesting, but feels more like studying than a leisure activity!
I also managed to get out for my lake walk Sunday, so I met my target for physio for last week, so thatās progress. Hoping to get out for it again today once the school rush clears.
Yesterday I didnāt have the energy to do anything, I only managed to do my morning routine and meditations, but then the rest of the day just kind of passed me by.
I have spent all of today catching up here. Itās after 3pm now and Iām about to start my āmorningā routine, before hopefully going for my lake walk.
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Thank you @CATMANCAM I truly appreciate you taking the time to personally reach out to each of us. It takes a lot of coordination to read each post, remember all the important details, and then respond to each of us.
You are a kind and thoughtful person.
May that kind of care and concern be given to you.
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Thatās just awful Chris. So sorry for your loss. Life can be bloody cruel.
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Day 1116,
Bit tired of working on myself, or it just might be something else like fear. Tonight starts my portret photography course, maybe just it, meeting new people. Thoughts what will they think of me, will be somebody there I know etc. . And still maybe more, just some feelings I canāt pinpoint. Had to cancel my meeting with my sponsor due to the course, while I know itās time to spend time on the steps after some weeks without. My fears next, so might be triggering as well. Worked them out, but still need to discuss them. And of course Iām impatient, no quick fixes I know 
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Day 9 harder today, I had an appointment this afternoon and I was all dressed up with my wallet and I nearly caved but I didnāt,back home,thank god.
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Congratulations on the will power. So glad you made it home safely.
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Thanks! So grateful for TS!!
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Checking in on day 181. Keep racking up the days, all!
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Congratulations on 4 years!
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Congratulations Joel! Itās a huge accomplishment. Be proud of yourself.
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Hold on Indie, youāve got this. Iāve done duvet therapy when the cravings were too much. Nothing wrong with that if it keeps you safe.
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I was catching up and just read your post. What a devastating loss! My heart goes out to you and your family. 
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Hey Michael this community is always here to support. The dating apps are brutal. I deleted them as well six or seven months ago because it just added to my depression. Focusing on yourself is a great idea. I did the same before I got sober which ultimately led me to sobriety. Itāll come together before you know it.
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Checking in day 205 AF
It is bitterly cold today in AZ 32 degrees outside. Feeling better again today hoping the nasty cold and flu is behind me.
Checking in early to avoid work. Itās been slow, itās just time to look for a different place job. Iāve got a lazy coworker that drives me nuts. Several for that matter if Iām honest. Fortunately Iāve got another short week this week along with next week.
Feeling well without alcohol and I donāt have the desire as of late to drink. I do kiss a good glass of red wine with a nice steak but I understand alcohol is not for me.
Hoping to start back to the gym in the next few days.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy your day.
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21 days
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My patience was short yesterday because of my overwhelming feelings of loss, but today will be different. Iām sure tears will still occur, but when I feel overwhelmed I will sit and take some breaths and bring myself into the moment.
Getting chilly here and began to snow for the first time this winter where it may stick around for a bit but weāll soon see.
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