Day 667 (technically, 668).
Still sick. Still sober. Love you guys 
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258 days sober today. No complaints .
Life is full these days. It is such a good thing I found and live SOBRIETY. .
Thank you for your service all Veterans those no longer with us and all those living among us.
I am looking forward to my AA MEETING in the morning then back home to check off by completing all on my todo list! I can do this! I am strong and determined to be the best I can be!
Thanks to all of you. I caught up on all my reading your posts. You make my day and always give me hope!
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Checking in on 3 years and 5 months of continuous sobriety.
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2200 days today.
I am doing okay I think. Some of it might be the seasonal consequences, no sun and wet cold around here for weeks in general.
This is still so much easier to overcome than waking up bloated, trying to remember what happened last night, how much did I drink? Being ashamed and feeling guilty for being too ‘weak’. Again. I am grateful I had my personal rock bottom before it was too late.
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Congratulations! Wow you are amazing!
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Going to do my trial shift at my possible new work place today. Slightly anxious for that, or maybe I should say excited! Always been hard to differentiate between the two for me. Anyway, just a ten minutes bike ride away instead of an hour long commute by bike and train. Much better. And will see about the work today. Let’s have as good a day as we all can friends. I will. Sober and clean or nothing will come of it. Love.
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Good luck today! You got this bro.
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To any and all veterans, thank you for your service 
My father just before he was sent off to Vietnam
This date holds another meaning for me. Five years ago today was the last time I drank without intentions of quitting. Sure, my life had been shit for a while and I hated drinking so much, but I didn’t know any different. Five years ago tomorrow was the first time I could really see why it was so shitty. It was never anybody else’s fault but my own and it was only up to me to do something about it. The first time I wanted to learn what to do…bc I had no fucking idea. They tried to teach me. Twice. But you think I was paying attention? Fuck no! I was waiting for it to be over so I could drink. If anything, it made me drink more because, ‘Oh, you think I’m an alcoholic and you can control what I drink?! Ha! I’ll show you what I can drink!’ and got away with it every time. Wish I did pay attention the first time, 17 years ago.
One week from today, five years ago, is when I joined this forum. I don’t know where I’d be right now if I hadn’t. I know I’m not 5 years sober, but I do have 5 years of knowledge about recovery I didn’t before. There’s no words for how grateful I am for this place and every single one of you here If you’re just starting out and don’t know what to do, read as often as you can and learn it all. Then go do it!
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Day 212 no alcohol
Day 1 no vaping
Day 59 of running at least a mile a day
Cravings are definitely annoying… I’ve had to constantly be chewing gum or drinking something (hooray zero calorie drinks 
) all day. Not sure if this is gonna last tbh. I’ve also noticed some irritability which I’m honestly surprised by, I’ve never been one to experience withdrawal symptoms before so that’s new. But at least it’s not too unbearable. And thankfully the irritability comes and goes. I have a feeling work isn’t going to be fun tomorrow but on the bright side I get to work with my friend and we keep eachother sane.
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Day 110 check in. All good 
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Best of luck, you’ll do great!
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Rolling into day 4.
I had to go to the post office after work. Which is in the Co-op. Which is where I bought my wine every evening. I hit the sweet isle BIG time. Spent the equivalent of 2 bottles of wine on sweets and snacks. Posted my parcel and came home. Spent 3 hours on In The Rooms while I cleaned and tidied a few kitchen cupboards. Food stuffs from 2018 in the pantry??? WTF. I’ve got a about 5 cupboards left to go through and I am saving those for when the going gets tough and I need a distraction. Baby steps and all that.
Sleep, or lack of it has been the only real concern for me with getting sober and so far, touch wood, the only night I had any trouble has been the first night. I wasn’t sure if I was awake or sleeping and dreaming I was awake or a combination of both but I got through it and have slept solidly both nights since. That’s not to say it may not happen in the future but I am only dealing with today so there is nothing to concern myself with in the future.
After that, bath and hair wash, not always easy when you are drinking! Finally tucked up in front of the TV with a hot chocolate, chocolate brownies and Russell Brands recovery book. His take on the 12 steps is nice for a change from the Big Book.
Why yes Russell, I am a bit fucked. And yes, yes I would like to unfuck myself.
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Another month added 
great work Drew 
@One4theroad nicely done with 2200 days! Great to see you checking in with such an amazing accomplishment. Keep it going strong
@mno best of luck today. 
That commute alone would save so much time for you to do more for yourself 
@Just_Laura thank you to your father for his service . Love this post 
5 years of knowledge and recovery…what a great gift:people_hugging:
@wahtisnormal you are crushing it…way to keep yourself busy and work through the cravings. Sorry that they are so strong. Remember that it does get easier and they don’t last
Checking in super early Tuesday morning
Grateful I did get that nap yesterday as sleep still is not in the cards for me. I found many short Tom and Jerry videos so I have been having fun laughing.
Have a few tasks of importantance later today and then will be able to rest if needed.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day… sending you all so much love
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Welcome here @sobernow and @November_Rain 
Congratulations @Mischa84, @Seb and @One4theroad with those awesome sober numbers 
@mno I hope the maybe new workspot fits you like a glove. Is it also in a recovery facility again?
Succes Menno! 
☆ Day 2246
Had a good day at work but also a lot in my head about the increasing of pain in my foot.
Tomorrow is my hospital appointment, hope they can ease my worries a bit.
Collected a wheelchair so I can visit a big city light show in another town tomorrow.
Today? A bath, because If they put my leg in plaster again tomorrow I can’t do that for a while
). And a high tea with a friend, looking forward to it!Have a good day ore night TS friends and let’s do it sober
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Yesterday was so rough and I’m going to celebrate myself today for getting thru a haircut. That sounds so simple to probably most the public, but I have a big aversion to people (strangers) being near my face or looking directly at me or asking random questions from me closely. For a long time I hated a lot of my face and I carry a lot of trauma from constantly being put down by various family members. I didn’t brush it off, I carried it deeply. All the words became my beliefs and I have avoided strangers and new people for a long time, believing they will automatically criticise my features. A hair appointment is to me worse than the dentist or a drs appointment because I have to look at myself being messed with or assessed in some way in a mirror. It’s torture and very uncomfortable to me. But I did it and have shorter, layered and choppy hair now. I will persist to change these limiting beliefs and try to not go into panic mode. I envy those people who can lightly laugh and have small talk. It still makes me feel like the most miserable person alive that I can’t connect on that level. Oh well. It’s just not me.
I was in a very crappy mood for much of yesterday after this, but I processed it and just made peace. As it’s my partner’s week off, I decided to plan something today that was interesting. So, we are off to strength training class soon, taking a change of clothes… Then I’ve booked us into a little exhibition on tiny food and Japanese culture nearby to a park for a long walk and some Danish pasties. It’s just putting one step in front of the other some days that helps. I wanted to sink into a THC fug last night so badly, luckily it’s illegal here so that wasn’t easily an option. I’m grateful it’s not easily an option here or I might be in trouble. Vaping is still driving me mad with want. But I’m persisting and am over a month off both.
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Day 764
Just keep swimming
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312 AF days!
Slept well last night. Though stiff and a bit sore.
Yesterday did a 45 min leg session followed by 30 mins on the bike. Loved every second of it
Today I have a physio appt to look at my shoulder and elbow on left arm. I have issues bench press, shoulder press and curls… I can push through but want to ensure I get looked at. Then onto my first Sauna session… might even look at booking a massage (it’d be my first ever).
Been thinking of adding in cold plunge and sauna to my health regime. Price of cold baths are insane, then I figured I live on the ocean. Why not use that nice natural sea water for it that chills more and more as we progress through winter. I may purchase a decent sauna blanket also, though haven’t quite decided yet. Perhaps a full sauna 
Anyway, today no weights, but will go for a hike after my appts.
I’m really digging this time off I took. It feels so good to just focus on me, my health and fitness and not think about work…
Have a good day TS peeps
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Check-in Day 3
The day was good, i spent a morning in my hometown and bought some snacks to home, Had lunch at home.
I delivered a project which I got awarded yesterday. Waiting for my client’s reply for any revisions. I will hunt more project on coming days. I’m happy and I’m able to do all these things because I’m sober.
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Thank You
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Checking in on day 8.
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