Checking in daily to maintain focus #69

@Laner holy crap! i hope you will have your roof fixed soon. I adore how calm you “sound” posting about this roof situation, i would definitely lose my shit, calmed down, and lose my shit again :sweat_smile: Stay strong!

@HakeemOsman congratulations! As far as i remember your goal was to finish between 1:40 and 1:50 so you made it! Insane time! Big up :muscle:t3:

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Thank you! That was definitely my goal and I’m super stoked I got it done. I’m also grateful it coincides with my 20 days of sobriety. That’s a great way to maintain focus!

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Day 945
Gooood morning everyone! Feeling suuuper groggy today. Left work a little early to grab a 2nd coffee at Tim Hortons bcuz i needed it. Im struggling to find the right amount of my prescribed sleeping pill to take a night. I am prescribed to take anywhere from 1/2 pill - 2 pills a night to help me sleep but either i dont take enough and im wide awake for 3 hours trying to get to sleep, or i take too much to where im groggy the next day. I took 1 last night so will try 1/2 pill tonight.

Im currently at work enjoying my coffee while my client sleeps. Hope today goes by quickly. I have to make the grocery list today also bcuz tmrw is my big grocery shop day. This week in general will be crazzzy busy. So much to do.

Anyway, enjoy ur Sunday everyone!!
:butterfly:

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I had some internal freaking out but then remembered I’ve been meaning to replace the roof for a few years now and now here is my opportunity. :sweat_smile: Inconvenient? Yes. But no real harm was done mostly frustrating timing. Am just glad it got stuck between the buildings and didn’t fly away and hurt someone.

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So sorry about your roof @Laner glad you are safe and can stay with a friend. Nothing to drink at

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@soberwalker Have a wonderful and safe trip – glad you are able to rest your feet on your journey :hugs:
@danam56 OH I’m SOOOO SORRY! How sad to read this. Grateful you did not drink and feed that urge. Sending you and yours love and my condolences
@wahtisnormal Way to go Zoe – 5 months is amazing work :muscle: I see how much you have grown and all the efforts you are putting in. Very proud of you and looking forward to celebrating many more milestones with you :hugs: :tada: Having a plan and taking it slow and steady and building up from that routine is best. Wishing you luck with your new workout regime.
@sussexguy YEAH 4 months and kicking butt! :muscle:
@asp Great work on 2+ weeks and dealing with the triggers. It is not easy especially when you are alone in a foreign city. If you are willing, check into local meetings to attend. This will help you feel connected. Keep pushing forward :muscle:
@damianuk Yippee to your 3 months – impressive work – lets keep that streak going strong :muscle:
@alycia 900 days AF!!! Way to kick ass! Glad you enjoyed a night out. Dancing is so cathartic!

OMG – so much love and happiness my heart felt just reading this. So happy for you friend. Hope you continue to have a wonderful day :people_hugging:
@laner OH Man – I’m sorry to hear about the crazy storm – grateful everyone is safe. I do hope it can be fixed quickly and is not too expensive :crossed_fingers:
@hakeemosman WOOP WOOP – that is awesome work my friend – what a great way to celebrate your 20 days! That is an impressive running time – should be proud! :tada: :tada:

Wow – love this and a great reminder to be present for it all and not waste away in addiction :heart:

Checking in on Sunday morning
slept like crap but managed to wake up for my walk and last swim of the season. Both were decent but not the best times as I was dragging. Still better than not doing them at all.
Had a few coffee’s now and still exhausted so gonna zone out with a Halloween movie.
Happy Sunday you beautiful people – wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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Thank you so much! I’m super stoked because I shave 11 minutes off of my previous run time!

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DANG!!! that is impressive as hell. I would be stoked too.

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Checking in at 44 days sober. Still get the occasional urge to drink but fight through it and move on to the next day. There is nothing good tht will come of drinking again other than a short buzz and self loathing in the morning. I did think I’d lose a little more weight then I have, only 4 or 5 pounds, so that keeps me motivated. I have been walking every day, One day at a time,

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I’m so sorry @Laner :disappointed: I’m glad you’ve got your friend for support today :heart:

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Checking in 10m26d

Hello everyone :slight_smile:

It really is all work, read, meetings and sleep at the moment. People are too people-y for me right now. A bunch of people from my meetings who have been around a while have all set a date to go to a meeting to see me collect my 1 year chip which, is so lovely of them. One day at a time, eh? lol
Very tired at the moment; quite lonely, but getting through it.

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@HakeemOsman congratulations on 20 days!!!
@Laner omg!!! Thays awful! That must have been some wind storm!! Hope its a fairly easy fix.
@Chevy55 i think processed foods and foods high in carbs are very addicting. Its like once u start eating them, ur mind tells u that u need more amd that it is enjoyable. I get like urself at times. Usually i crave healthy foods but i go thru phases where i want greasy, carb filled, unhealthy meals lol Then i end up feeling unwell and start eating healthy again. I can really feel the difference in my energy levels and within my body when i eat better food. Maybe just try to make one of ur usual healthy meals and eat it. Ur body and mind may realize what its missing :slight_smile:
@misokatsu great job on the workout friend!! And yes, this is so true…

What a realization eh? It really puts things into perspective when we think of our past lives and how we wished for what we have today. I do hope ur day improves tho :hugs: Sending hugs ur way!
@alycia wow! Congratulations on 900 days!!! Great work!!
@damianuk huge congratulations on 90 days!!!
@asp proud of u for staying sober last night under the circumstances. Congratulations on 2 weeks!!! (Well 15 days now). Stay close to us and to ur supports. U got this!
@sussexguy fabulous work on 4 months!!! Great to see u posting and doing well :slight_smile:
@wahtisnormal Yay! Congratulations on 5 months!!! Great job!! I love ur mindset and ur positivity! Im very much an all or nothing type of person, especially when it comes to the gym. Like u mentioned… Consistency is key to success. I dont need to be perfect at every workout, but i do need to be consistent. Im proud of u for making positive changes in ur life!

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Thank you! I’m super stoked!

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@JazzyS @19801 @Butterflymoonwoman
Thanks! Yeah was definitely a bad windstorm. Probably the worst I’ve experienced since being here.

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Ten months today. Feels good, been having fun with my girls. Went for a late night ride after they fell asleep last night. Tupper still feels weird to me. But yeah much love

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Yes and yes!! We can sober walk through town, lunch, museum?

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Congratulations dude your rocking sobriety glad you’ve had a nice day :tada:

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Day 3 today, and it’s been a challenging ride so far. Anxiety, low energy, dullness, and sleepless nights are hitting hard .It’s a battle with my mind and body, It’s tough to adjust to a new normal without alcohol😑

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we texted back and forth a little but I ultimately decided I’ll wait until I see my therapist on Thursday to talk any further

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Lovely! I am in France now for holiday. Will send you a pm when I’m back. Hope my feet is better by then too, fingers crossed :crossed_fingers:

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