Checking in daily to maintain focus #65

Glad you’re back here again trying. I’ve been on and off here for years doing the same.

The “I think I can do it in my own now” is what gets me every time.
Hopefully not this time.
Best we can do is try again.

In my opinion when a relapse happens we learn something new, another technique to stay sober. And how/what not to do if we want to stay sober.

Wishing you the best of luck. We’re all here for you.

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151 sugar
15 UPF
22 gluten
1 dairy
0 overeating/binge

As I had real difficulties registering satiety and hunger signals yesterday I have no idea if I overate or just felt digestive discomfort.

Today is still sick day here at home. My daughter needs a lot of cuddling and care. Me, I’m going to do my weekly review, maybe take a short walk, maybe some relaxing yoga. Definitely turtle day today :turtle:

I will not try to solve problems or try to feel better through food, eating or some other unhelpful behaviour. Not today. Not interested.

Have a day in peace, kindness and freedom friends :peace_symbol::people_hugging::dove:

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Get back on the path bro. I often remind myself that if I go back out I may never make it back. Glad you made it back, take what you can learn from this relapse and move foward

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Day 302. Quiet walk on another beach with the dog. Lots of quiet spots in Cornwall.

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Day 38. Gym this morning then a walk in the park for the one hour of sunshine we had. Honestly, this is the worst spring I can remember in the U.K. in my lifetime.

Off to meet my new nephew then see family friends for food later. Chilled Sunday. Wishing you all a great day!

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Day 51

Good morning. I need some more coffee

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Made it through day 7, one week down :raised_hands:t2:

Had some brief cravings but let them pass

Was hanging out with my brother while he was drinking, and observing it from an outside perspective was interesting. It makes me feel sad for him because i can tell its not helping him. Was also helpful for me to see and helped remind me and confirm why drinking isn’t worth it. I told him about the 30 day alcohol free podcast Ive been listening to but he wasnt interested in it which also makes me sad. I hope he can get to that point sooner rather than later but I cant make decisions for other people. All I can do is focus on myself I guess.

Cleaned my room today and made a bunch of progress on organizing it which feels good.

Proud of myself for making it this far and for putting in the work to actually change my mindset on alcohol and whether or not i really WANT it, rather than just solely relying on willpower to try to quit like I have in the past. Feeling good about this and im looking forward to the positive changes in my life to come (while still being aware life is still going to suck, too. But I dont need alcohol to cope with it).

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Shit man, sorry to hear but so glad you came right back. Your motivation and attitude are so infectious, but I guess that’s not enough. I hope you are diving into the triggers my friend and hopefully taking steps to remove them as best you can…
Get in that gym my brother. Focus on you a bit more man. It’s contagious and you’ll be rockin’ dad bod for summer!!

Wishing you the best Kenney. Reach out if you ever need to my friend! :heart::peace_symbol:

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Day 107 AF

Hit the gym yesterday and my superset even though I increased weight load by 15-20% just over a week ago was so easy. I blew through it with a heart rate down 20bpm from where I was a month ago with lighter weight… progress I suppose.
Today is supposed to be a gorgeous spring day so I am off to get a 1/2 yard of large river stones for wife’s dry river bed she’s been working on, visit a potential landscape client then come back and work on container so I can clear a shed and begin turning it into a shed/greenhouse for the wife.

I am feeling so good right now, strong, on point. Alcohol rarely sneaks into my thoughts and when it does the thought of being drunk and or hungover repulses me. I know I’ll never be out of the woods from its grip and will always work on abstinence, but it feels good to not have all my waking moments thinking about it.
I feel a balance in my life right now, a peace and a calmness…I’m digging it all.

Love y’all TS peeps.:hatched_chick:

:pray::heart::peace_symbol:

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Feeling good inside and out, and that’s really something that’s increasing lately. Thankful.

Lots of love to you all.

Happy 24 :heart::blue_heart::heart::blue_heart:

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Hey all, checking in on day 1407. I hope everybody has a good one!

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You came back here dude. Start smashing it again. Accept what happened, plan what you need to do different and move on with it.

Sorry it happened to you. :heart:

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@CATMANCAM thanks Cam! Love the attitude…being done with the chaos👍🏽…hope today is treating you beautifully.
@Collins impressive sobriety timer. Congratulations on your 11 months of being smoke free! :tada::tada::clap:t4:
@Laner great tohear this…hope your gay is going smoothly…just waking up to my Sunday here in Michigan :blush:
@MrFantastik another first is awesome Marty :tada: glad you had a fun sober time out.
@NewBeginning1 congratulations on your 1+ month of sobriety. Grateful to see you pushing through the hard days. Keep building up your strength and gaining tools to help you stay sober. Keep fighting the good fight :muscle:t4:
@wahtisnormal yes! One week milestone is amazing Zoe. Glad to see you doing so well and utilizing your tools to beat the urges. You are so right- we can’t do anything about someone elses drinking/ addiction. We can only work on ourselves and maybe our journey will inspire them in the future. All we can do is keep stacking up our sober days. :muscle:t4:

Checking in on Sunday morning
Love waking up to the sound of birds chirping. A cloudy start to the day. Didn’t sleep well and now thinking of trying to get some more sleep since everyone is still sleeping.
Not a whole lot planned for today… gonna go with the flow.
Wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day. Sending you all so much love :heart::heart:

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Happy Sunday, Day 51.

Cold and windy, likely for the last time this season. Will get out and walk the trails. Getting more steps in overall, so I’m ready to ramp up this week. Time to watch for snakes :snake: :face_with_monocle:

Things are ok, I’m just in the middle of some existential sorting. Everything is changing. And I’m getting better, it’s good. I don’t think things will be like this at all in a year! It’s exciting. Not the repetitive cadence of drinking life. Not at all! More like you better get ready… :stuck_out_tongue: And I am.

It would be easy to stay in this morning: 48F/9C….but I’m going. I’ll be glad I did a hike today. :heart:

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Day 33 :white_check_mark:

Cooked curry yesterday it was delicious. Lots left for tomorrow which means I don’t have to cook and can work on the catio and go for a swim.
Today cooking roast dinner and watching movies.
Taking it easy a lazy Sunday :sun_with_face:

Have a good day everyone :sparkles:

:sunflower:

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Goodmorning
347 no alcohol
278 no vapes or ciggs
9.65 no form of marijuana

Nothing holding me back :slight_smile:

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This morning started off really well. I felt refreshed and energized. Had a great hike then road into town to meet up with a home group I attend. It was really nice to be out and see some friends. But in the afternoon I had an anxiety attack and I can’t even think why. It bothers me more when I have an anxiety attack and can’t find a reason why. Since then my emotions have been a bit all over but I’m doing okay. I cooked a nice dinner for me and my friend. And spent some time outside with the animals. Now I’m winding down for the night and will relax a bit.

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Day 35! Thanks for everyone’s support. jumping back on here 3-4 times a day has helped me stay focused over the last week. I think I had this mindset once I got to a month things would be easier or something. I’m thankful for the reality check that cravings can jump in at any moment.
Staying on this app and reading people’s stories helps reinforce the reason for doing this.

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Day 43 sober & smoke free

Wonderful day spent with wife apart from taking her shopping :saluting_face: Mr spare prick at the wedding carried the bags and cooked when we got home :innocent: i know my place

Went out walking early this morning bit brisk but sun was out , quite a few fallow deer (uk) about and Muntjac down forest . Going spend rest of afternoon doing sod all :sleeping: drinking tea

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