I’m looking at my diary just now wondering how the f**k am I going to get through this? I did 6 days last week and got in at half 5 last night. I had my tea in 30 minutes, took my little man to the park to play football for an hour(which was really fun, he loves training with his dad!) and then went to play football 8 to 9.45 last night. Couldn’t sleep from being in pain and I’m now up at 6.30 to work under a floor all day cutting out cast waste pipework. Next week I’m doing a big bathroom job and the following week a heating system amongst all the other jobs that I need to get done. I’m trying to not overthink it and just do ODAAT.
I’m booking two weeks off after this spell, hopefully with 5 weeks of sobriety and I can really work on my plan, self care and the business. That’s a positive thought and keeping me going. I’m feeling optimistic writing this. This weekend will mark the longest stretch of sobriety in 20 years.
You guys have been so good for me and I will always appreciated it. I hope you all have great day!
@JazzyS and @CATMANCAM thank you for always taking the time to respond to me and others I feel seen.
I’m good, happy to have a few days off. Yesterday was a hectic day at work and a day to practice the serenity prayer a lot
Our storetablet couldn’t connect with the internet and our parcel handheld didn’t work anymore either Sometimes I think a big scream will do.
This sticker (the one below) I saw during one of my walks it says “altijd blijven dansen” “keep dancing forever” I loved it and it reminds me to having influence on my day no matter the circumstances
Have a good day ore night all, are you dancing with me?
Day 53. 4 day week this week due to bank holiday weekend.
The sun is shining and the rail workers are on strike (as they often are) so no commuting today. I’ll use the time to get an extra gym session in after dropping the kids at school.
Omg… So Im going to get passports, have to go by car. My sister drives. And I feel so sick. Like throwing up, feel so nauseous. Anxiety. Cant do this. Cold sweating.
Up and at em at 4am. Slept well, and deep for 7 hours. Have two clients for mows after work. This week will be my litmus test on what this summer will be like.
One thing I know is the lawn care after work and weekends is interfering with gym time, one session in past week. I’m not digging that really.
I’ll revisit that after the week is finished out. Am already thinking of dropping two clients that are an hour away that take up a weekend day…
Be well TS team, Wishing you all a productive and sober day!
157 days
Good day at work. Had a chance to switch out of the ‘hotseat’ at work today, previously I probably would have and that would have been fine, could have justified it by saying my qualifications are needed elsewhere, I’ve done my time etc But the reality would have been that hungover me just wanted an easier day.
But The last few times I’ve been rostered for there I’ve stayed put and really enjoyed putting in work. Was a busy day that saw us all over the city so the day flew by.
Home to one of the dinners I made the other day and then a bit of uno with the kids.
Another day shift tomorrow.
@Danwood85 man then imagine the struggle if you were pissed up or hungover. Keep at it bro you’re getting through the worst of it with the days you’re stacking up @FalloutSign welcome. Keep checking in here. Read and pick up things from others here. This is my longest stint sober and this app was a huge part of it.
I’m here, I’m alive, I’m sober and I’m happy.
Day 69
Had to do an extra long walk today because they are building a new street besides my usual walk.
I took double the time than usual which was great for my exercise. So I’ll probably keep walking that way from now on.
I love that I don’t have to go to a job and be gone for 8-10 hours at the moment. But I’m getting crazy if I have to do like my husband does and just sit in front of the television set everyday doing nothing.
I’ve also started a new strategy when it comes to my eating. Intuitive eating. You’re supposed to eat whatever you want to eat when you’re hungry, and eat until you’re satisfied.
Not sure if it works, it still gives my anxiety to not count calories. It does seem to give me extra energy though. Yesterday I had the energy to give the boys a haircut after school (They still have long hair we just did a Dusting and cut split edges)
Make my own granola and play cowboys.
Can’t remember when I had that kind of energy last time.
Still have anxiety about the current weight gain. But hopefully that’ll pass eventually.
Kids have the week off from tomorrow.
Have to go up even earlier tomorrow to get the boys to the dentist though. But after that we’re free until Monday
Yer killing it Dan. Keeping the balls juggles in the air, and still enjoining that time with your son. Well done man!!
All I know is how crappy we tried to live hungover and how much better we do it all sober. Your son, family, business and clients are going to notice more and more as you go forward, but more importantly you are going to notice just how good it all feels to be living this amazing life well.
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling Julia, and by no means am I educated or knowledgeable on this subject nor will I suggest to “shake it off”,
All I do know, is when I feel down or beaten up a bit I can’t give myself to much time to sit in my own head. I need to force myself busy, whether reading, gym, or a favorite on a nice long walk with earbuds in, listening to whatever makes me happy.
Again, I’m not saying this will work for you, but I hope you can find distraction away from the mindset that pulls you down.
Happily and greatfully checking in on day
363 no alcohol
294 no vapes or ciggs
25.53 no form of marijuanna
I havnt had any loszenges and today is day 3 for that. I feel like stress was lifted off me thismorning. I woke up early and actually had energy for the 1st time in quite a while. Yesterday i woke up feeling so down. I felt like s failure to be hounest but i used all my will to get up and get my chores done. After my chores were done i felt much better.
Better already. When you can’t tell if it’s a or a , take allergy meds! This time of year it’s usually I hit it with nasal spray and an antihistamine and it’s helping.
Still feel so weird and weak physically. I haven’t tidied for 2 days and my goal for today is to get my environment normal.
Struggling with knowing this has hurt My son.
But I can’t change Sunday. But I can only make sure it was a one off.
All your support has been so kind and understanding and it’s sad that no one else gets how hard this (my family) and that the most support I have is from all of you. That means the world to me
Day 174. All is going pretty good, super tired on my days off. The emergency department really drains me. Baught a portable a.c from someone for my room and it doesnt work. So now im gonna have to fork out more money for another one. Dreams have been wild lately, lots of relapse dreams or just idk they have been weird. Otherwise im doing good hit my 3 months at work so that was nice
Sometimes I think a big scream will do.
or a 
, take allergy meds! This time of year it’s usually 
