Second update for today.
The new nurse called me this afternoon, she had an entire list of more things I should avoid eating.
She had read my journals again and realized that my reactions could be a cross reaction to things I’m already allergic too. She said that in some cases the proteins are extremely similar almost identical. Like in peanuts and soy. But there’s other proteins in the same family where the protein chain is more like cousin bit still can cause a reaction. And those proteins like pea protein, quinoa,chickpeas,beans, lupinbeans and other additives made of those is more and more common in especially dairy free and vegan food.
So she recommended me to avoid those as well.
I didn’t knew that, and my old doctor never told me.
I should still be careful with solids, try to avoid processed pre-made food and now also watch every ingredient even more careful then I already do. She also made a joke about that I should go back to the basics like Steak and potatoes.
She also recommended me to bake my own bread, since glutenfree bread often contain those ingredients and also try to go back to real milk, by adding a little bit everyday. Because she didn’t though milk ever was the problem. We’re going to do some blood tests after two weeks and see.
Interesting,not sure about that milk think but I’ll guess I give it a try. Feels good to have a doctor’s office that actually cares, even if it costs a bit more.
Ive been reading other ppls checkins for encouragement and i have been having a little chuckle to myself cos somone i cant remember who said “anytime under 365 days is baby sober”
This i like alot and i will say it now when i have to tell ppl i dont drink cos i like it and its funny so thanks for that fellow sober warrior. Bank holiday here un uk ive got a good few days off gonna weather watch n might get my butt on the golf course at some point if not no bother. Catch ya later
I relapsed on the shopping yesterday online. I bought an expensive purse that i don’t need. Im returning it once it comes. The addiction kept telling me its not really a relapse if Im returning it. But I realized addiction lies and acknowledge the situation, that its definitely a relapse even if i return it. But i can’t beat myself up over it because that will get me absolutely nowhere.
Day 922
The zoo was sooo much fun! It was really an enjoyable time. There wasnt too many people so it was easy to make conversation. Idk why i was freaking out about it or why i was so anxious Worked myself up over nothing i guess. Got lots of good pics. My fav animal was the penguins. They were sooo cute and swam so close to us.
The outing wore me out tho. Pushing my son in his wheelchair with all the inclines and declines on the path, and then carrying all of his medical equipment in a dufflebag on my shoulder, tired me out! I am sooo sore and definitly out of shape. Will have to get back to the gym asap (when school starts up again).
Did some self care tonight and now just relaxing a bit before my son goes to bed. Have to work this weekend so will prepare for that. Ya… it was an overall really good day! Hope everyone is doing well in their recoveries today
Eh. Feeling a bit if an urge to have “just one.” My mom won’t leave me the fuck alone and it’s overwhelming. I feel it impacting my mood and my motivation. Don’t know what to do with myself because I’m just bored and everything feels pointless right now, but I think I’ll try to draw for a bit.
Boredom was a big trigger for me also. That and stress. Great job not giving into the thought to have just one. I came across this and thought id share. Maybe it will spark an idea for u for something to do
My roadtrip has seen an interesting last couple of days filled with beautiful landscapes and lots of wildlife where I currently am. I’ve been keeping to a daily morning routine with breakfast, meditation and a calisthenics workout to start the day, and regularly throw in little mindfulness exercises throughout the day to keep me on track. My current favourite goes like this:
(& there is no right or wrong way to do it btw, you can take as long as you like, be as vague or specific as you like etc )
Take a break from whatever it is you’re currently doing…
Look around you, what are five things you can see?
What are four things you can feel?
What are three things you can hear?
What are two things you can smell?
Name one good thing about yourself?
Give it a try if you haven’t already it helps…
It also helps to remind myself of the bigger picture: why I started sobriety?; what my goal/purpose in life is?; what my ideal self and life look like? …i.e. what is it I truly seek? What will I consider a ‘successful’ life? Because we only have one all too short opportunity to shine.
I slept in today, I was so exhausted last night I promptly fell asleep once I lay down. Oh yeah, can you believe a dingo stole my shoe the other night, just gone, the cheeky bugger! Had to make a detour to buy new ones which is part of the reason it ended up getting later than planned yesterday… Anyways, that’s all for now, time to get going Have as good a day as you can friend! Sober and mindful
I promise myself to give my best to be my best today
Checking in with 3 years 2 months and 12 days continuous sobriety. Went for a nice long run on the treadmill today but cancelled that out with ice cream tonight Hope everyone has a great start to the weekend
Worked myself up over nothing i guess. Got lots of good pics. My fav animal was the penguins. They were sooo cute and swam so close to us.
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it helps…
Hope everyone has a great start to the weekend 