Good morning sober warriors. I’m super behind on everything here and I even had to make a new profile because I got a new phone and nothing was saved and nothing was working to recover it 
but Im here and I’m working through day 6. This time around I have added NA. So far just The international 24/7 NA marathon zoom meeting, but I’m planning on going to in person meetings as well. I was going to finally share in this mornings meeting I was in, I’ve been on there for about 3 days, but there were just too many people (not complaining, I think that is fantastic) but I had to get going with my day and wasn’t able to, but that’s ok. This forum has given me so much help and so many tools and I do feel like this is the last one I need in my toolbox. It has changed my perspective so much. Actually listening to and seeing all of these people. I hate to say it but I am getting addicted to the meetings 
I think that’s okay though right? Anyway happy Friyay everyone and I do not know what tomorrow will bring but I can say for sure that just for today I am not going to pick up. Have a wonderfully sober Friday all of you beautiful souls 
Day 6
My mental clarity and appetite is improved, currently in AA physical meeting. I was very disappointed the last week because no money and no job. Grace of that energy which i believe in i got small two freelance works. This only happened because im sober . Im so happy one day at time
Nicotine and tobacco suck! Quitting drinking was so much easier, which is crazy to me to think about
Day 3 almost over here. I had a tough moment with cravings but managed to distract myself and they passed. Would have had the perfect opportunity to go drink like I used to go recently, but I reminded myself that it’s just not worth it anymore no matter how much part of my brain keeps telling me it would be the last time now. Happy I didn’t go. Instead ate spicy food and now gaming with a non-alcohol beverage.
So happy that all the fears were faced and ended up being less than what what imagined. I do have a tendency to go far off in left field with my fears and that induced major anxiety.
Yeah 1500+ days of sobriety and clearer thinking 
You were missed! Glad you are back and have a good plan. Way to go with 6 days sober 
. Welcome back
Hey sober fam 
checking in before going to sleep. Today was a relatively good day. Lots of driving which got a bit tiring but saw some really nice historic towns and scenery along the way. At a campsite in a forest at the moment, where I plan to do some hiking tomorrow, and maybe pick some mushrooms to cook with later as they seem to be about atm… Surprised there’s wifi here. The weather is a bit drizzly unfortunately, on and off anyways, hoping tomorrow is better. So far it’s always worked out, but wondering how I’ll squeeze in my calisthenics workouts in bad weather or if I continue the roadtrip with a travel companion… But I’ll figure something out. Last stop before the next big city, Adelaide.
Working on my mindfulness a lot and grateful for it.
Have as good a day or night as you can whoever and wherever you are friend, odaat, sober, learning & growing 
@Butterflymoonwoman sorry the overnight messed with you I hope you’re feeling better after some sleep and self-care 🩵
@acromouse cool photo 
@Laner those are good reminders, sending strength 🩵
@Timbuk welcome to the checking-in thread 
congrats on 32 days 
feel better soon 🩵
@SKhan sorry about your marriage 
I’m glad there is still some good to focus on though
@flux welcome congrats on 3 days
@Dan.h84 congrats on 2 months
@Mischa84 sorry you are experiencing judgement around not wanting sweets, that’s not helpful at all, but I know it well, and even though I’m diabetic and very obese, people are still like it on special occasions 
that looks like a lovely gift though
@Twizzlers sorry the pain is bad try to keep on top of it with the meds, it gives your body a better state to heal 🩵
@jbaldwin84 how awesome that your sobriety has inspired your step-father too 
@Zse enjoy the mountain 
@Noshame congrats on your week of no marijuana
@Frank68 good luck with the open house 
@Misokatsu I’m glad things are going better than expected, anxiety is awful 
congrats on 1500+ days
@Sobermama40 welcome back congrats on day 6 and well done for trying something new 
1501 days no alcohol.
966 days no cocaine.
481 days no vape.
6 days no binge-eating.
I’m so fatigued this week. I’m finding it much harder to wake up properly. I’m having to go back to sleep at my usual wake-up time of 5:30am, then I’m sleeping again until 7am-8am. The only explanation I have for this is the changing of seasons and the extra depression that comes with that. Although in today’s therapy session, it came to light that it may all be due to seeing certain family members tomorrow, for the first time since the 5th of July.
Yesterday I took everything off my shelving unit in the porch type room where the bugs were. I checked through everything and swept any I found onto the floor. There were loads inside one box so I bagged the contents up and took it outside to the main bins, along with the box they were in and some other boxes I emptied. Then I swept down the shelving unit and moved it and I’ve left it in there in front of the door, and I sprayed the whole carpet with both sprays again.
Ugggh! After typing that I went to the kitchen, and on my way through, I noticed 4 bugs on some things I’d moved into the hallway, even though I’d thoroughly checked everything. So I dealt with those and also checked everything over again…there were 4 boxes of sealed, unopened swan and duck pellets… well, I noticed some more bugs on those, so I peeled the lips of the corners of the boxes up, and they were under there somehow! I hate waste, but I wouldn’t want to risk harming the water birds if any of the bugs had gotten into the food somehow, so I quickly took those out to the bins. It really felt like my skin was crawling! I really hope that’s it because I feel like I can’t take much more. 
Even though I’d rather not have bugs inside my hoover incase any were still alive 
I left it to dry out overnight, then I hoovered in there this morning. After that I seriously hope no more appear!
I had Friday therapy today. It was hard as usual, and I felt nauseous after talking about some past experiences. During the final 15mins of mutual silence, I felt like I was going to cry, I didn’t though.
It’s been a while since I missed a day of checking-in, I’ve been working on it since yesterday AM, but the bug issue totally took over.
Wishing you all wonderful sober weekends.
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169 days sober
I’m not feeling well today. Think I’m getting a flu or something. I got some good work done this morning then crashed in the afternoon. I’ve been trying to rest since then. I’m so glad it’s the weekend now and I can rest without feeling guilty about it.
Surprisingly my mood is quite good and my anxiety low despite not feeling very well.
Lots of dog cuddles and laying around. Off to bed now!
Ding dong! I could be a cake person.
Checking in today.
Yesterday’s talk with a friend made me realise that many people just don’t understand or realise. It’s beyond their reality. I told her about my plans to start a group. She asked what for. I explained it to her and she said: oh, I thought you’d be done with it. - this left some sour aftertaste. Somehow. Yeah. And no. I mean, I read and look around, there are people relapsing after years and years of sobriety. I am recovering, learning every day. Struggling still with my emotions. Working through life challenges using new tools, other than drinking and passing out every night. I have days and situations when I think: ah, not thinking, not feeling would be great. Well, it’s not worth it. To get back after I am not sure if I could. So, I am here also to tell people that although life is challenging it’s worth it discovering it sober.
6 months is awesome! Moving isn’t. Sending positive energy as I have some to give since I don’t have to help you move.
Congrats on day 6!
Right on! 
Great job Sarath 
And really nice to hear you got some work coming your way 
Always appreciate you taking thr time to say such grounding and validatinf things, and to share your experiences. So so so appreciate it. I know this is SUPPOSED to be challenginf and scary, its supposed to be a bit hard and maybe take a while and I cant just snap my fingers and boom! Anywho just appreciate what you are saying 
Hope the new googles work out & sound idea to take the old ones for driving 
163 days sober … just come back off a great holiday a dry holiday even went to the Haven club watched a terrible magic show and singer and didnt drink which is massively amazing for me because i associated haven holidays with getting hammered. Very pleased with myself
Congratulations on your 1500+ day AF! 
. That’s awesome Cam!
Yikes …that’s a lot of cleaning… really hope you don’t see any more bugs 
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Sorry therapy left you feeling so nauseous. Sending love and hugs. Hope your day got easier
