Day 7 - One week milestone, yay!
Feeling really good today. I was in high gear and got so much done. My sleep still isn’t great, but it was better last night! Tomorrow I’m definitely going take time to rest. I hope everyone else is doing well. 
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Hugs 
I’m thinking of you.
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@Wakikki I hope your first session of EMDR went well 🩵
@YesNoMaybe welcome 
love your list 
congrats on your week 
@OmiiNana welcome
@Charlie_C belated congrats on your month
@SoberWalker belated happy birthday 
enjoy your celebrations today 🩵 and I hope you’re happy with your tattoo now
@Billy85 belated congrats on your year 
@Violagirl belated congrats on 40+ days
@Steve92 belated congrats on 2+ weeks
@pdebs good to read from you and to know you’re doing well 🩵
@Catmama23 belated congrats on 40+ days sending strength as you wait for Friday’s appointment 🩵 (‘The Emotion Ocean’ -love that!) I hope your prescription got sorted 
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@aliennation welcome to the checking-in thread well done for cancelling, sounds like it was definitely the right decision to protect your sobriety 
congrats on your days so far
@Mbwoman congrats on 35 months and another sober vacation
@kj1477 welcome congrats on your days so far
@DanaM56 so happy for you getting to spend time with your grandchildren 🩵
@zzz congrats on 150 days it’s not lost, numbers will come back. I love your check-ins, I hope you will stay 🩵
@HolySquid congrats on 11 months
@Forgive_Yourself wow, I love your dog, it looks like a big fox 
what is the breed?
@Lile01 welcome back congrats on your days so far
@Chevy55 sending strength 🩵
@Moondust sorry for your loss 
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@JP123 I can relate to what you shared, sending strength 🩵
@Tragicfarinelli congrats on 40 days sending strength and solidarity 🩵
@Lisa-B congrats on 40 days
@Lastry congrats on 40+ days
@Juli1 welcome back congrats on 8 days
@Brian1965uk congrats on 450 days
@BrOKenWolf congrats on 800+ days
@CleanHeart welcome back
1276 days no alcohol.
741 days no cocaine.
256 days no vape.
1 day no binge-eating.
Monday I couldn’t stay awake all day or evening. Was craving to binge so let myself fall asleep at 8pm, then was awake from 1-5am yesterday.
I struggled to wake-up yesterday as well, but just about made it to therapy. She said I did really well in the session. This is the therapist I am seeing around my lack of boundaries when it comes to sex. I also spoke about another reason why I feel an aversion to re-engaging with it (it has been 587 days), in regards to addicting to it again, so she has now referred me to someone that offers support in that realm. In the meantime I am to practice asserting my boundaries in messages, to see how that goes, (instead of just ignoring people). I don’t even know if I want to re-engage with it, I can’t imagine not abusing it, and myself, in the process.
Just over 3 weeks left of Winter here in the UK, before Spring starts, and I can only hope my mood and energy levels improve as the weather begins to.
Sending strength and solidarity to anyone struggling, every one of your shares resonates with me. Let’s all stay connected. Together we are stronger. 
(I ran out of 
s around 30 posts ago).
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42 days free of alcohol
36 days free of THC
Oof yesterday was so emotionally exhausting. Today I have an emotional hangover, and because I was so upset yesterday I didn’t eat enough, and today I have the worst headache. Thanks @Misokatsu @JazzyS @Happy_Trails for the advice. They finally submitted the medication I urgently needed late yesterday. I am still waiting on the other one. The bizarre thing is the office manager (the only one I can communicate with) was like I don’t see that medication on your file, was that something you discussed with the doctor? So I had to explain yes, this is a new medication. Very strange that I have to explain to him, this shouldn’t be so hard, the doctor should be the one communicating and updating my medications and file. So, I’ve decided once this gets done I’m going to find a new psychiatrist. I really feel gross having to be angry with this person, but sometimes in life you have to get that way I guess. I will say that a lot of my suffering came from my own reaction to the situation. I have a lot more work to do on not being so easily thrown over by unexpected or unfortunate situations. I also think I was triggered because I felt like I was being ignored or made to feel crazy. Anyway, moving on…
I had a couple interviews this week and was shocked at how much “imposter syndrome” I had…. Felt very inadequate. I don’t trust my ability to read situations or people at all anymore. I really hope something works out:… one day at a time in all things…
Grateful to be sober today, to be present and learning from each experience, good and bad. Grateful to know this headache is not a hangover headache. Grateful for all of you!!
@Tragicfarinelli i hope you feel better soon self love is something I’ve been working on a lot, having also experienced toxic relationships in my immediate family. It will be a lifetime journey, but I always remind myself that recovery is a journey, not a destination
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Thank you @CATMANCAM 
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Thank you 
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Thanks Cam
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Welcome back @Juli1 good to see you around. You were missed. Glad you’re back with your 8 days under your belt. Congratulations 
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True Zse! But sometimes I don’t know if I need rest or if I’m just being lazy. Next week I’ll feel better for sure
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Appreciate that @CATMANCAM 
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You made a point Menno. I totally agree on your statement. I’m glad being part of this odd bunch too
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Glad you are here and still fighting for you!
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Thinking about all of you @Noshame …
Hope everything is going as expected.
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Heyyyyyyy
It happened!! im a dad to my first born and baby boy archer
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Congratulations to you, welcome to your fatherhood! Welcome to the world little Archer! Congratulations to all of you! I’m so glad you’re doing this sober.
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Im as sober as a cup of coffee
The thought of weed exhausts me and with alcohol this would be impossible
Im very greatful for my sobriety
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Congratulations! Welcome baby Archer! 
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@violagirl Love your words my friend. Yes, should be super proud of going in with a sound mind and prepared to maintain your sobriety. A new menu is exciting. Remember this site is active at all times so you can reach out if you find any moments difficult.
@wakikki So sorry friend. I do hope that something gives and you start feeling some relief soon.
@yesnomaybe Way to go with your 1 week milestone friend! Hope you did get that rest today. Keep your sober days stacking high.
@catmama23 grateful you got your meds order in on time. Wishing you luck with the interviews love. The imposter syndrome takes hold of most of us on a daily basis. Have confidence in yourself as I’m sure you will shine in what you put your mind to.
@naomi the beginning days / months of sobriety really did a number on me. Body is going through a lot with detoxing and adjusting to life without drinking so I feel like it is needs that extra time to rest and recharge. I know the desire to get back to your active self. I trust that you will get back to that – just be gentle with yourself.
@noshame Congrats Matt! Welcome to the world baby Archer 
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