Checking in daily to maintain focus #71

[JazzyS]

@wahtisnormal Thanks Zoe! That picture just made my day! How cute are they
@sobernow Great work on day 3. For me, finding ways to stay busy helped with the cravings. Love the attitude and keep remembering the awful feeling of that hangover.
@kitster Day 3 is awesome work – glad you were able to get back on track. Learn from what caused the relapse and keep working on your recovery. ODAAT!
@lastry That fog brain is no joke. I know how frustrating it can be and so grateful to know that it does get better. The body is so amazing and it does heal itself over time (to an extent). The key is to keep working on the recovery because we don’t know when it will stop. When I hear others saying “I don’t know if I have another recovery in me” I totally feel this but also want to add and I don’t know if my body will recover from my next relapse.
@soberwalker Oh I’m so sorry Claudia. I know how hard it was for you with that plaster. I do hope that the four weeks go by quickly and your foot is fully healed during this time Hopefully you will have a wonderful time tonight
@bunto Congrats on your double digits! YES – looking into hobbies or activities that will make you happy and fill up time is great for your recovery. I like all that you have listed and you could also search for hobbies as many threads with great ideas have been posted.
@deelzebub Oh that is fantastic advice that your friend provided. Your friend in the psych ward is being looked after and given the help she needs. You need to concentrate on your own recovery / mental health and be there for your family. Have a fantastic day. I am loving that you are painting more – your pieces are always beautiful and thought provoking
@aaboy210 I did sleep A LOT in the beginning of my journey. I think it’s a way for your body to shut down and heal it self and use all its energy on detoxing. Keep up the great work!
@chevy55 OOH a sauna would be a wonderful addition for your home. Have fun with the research. Hope the stretches help
@TeaCosy OOH yeah – rest days do mess with the mental bit as I would feel like I’m being lazy because I’m not doing anything. You are doing something! You are allowing your body time to reset and recover. I am still working on this and always need a gentle reminder that it is ok to rest

@Refreshedperspective

I have had a few pretty rough days, I’m all over the place, but today is a new day

Today is a new day! Hope that you are able to make it a wonderful day. Sorry for the rough days - here if you need to talk it out

Checking in on Wednesday morning
I did manage 5 hours of sleep and feeling decent. The sun is shining bright and it is a chilly morning so i’m happy to be sitting with my coffee and catching up here. Have a few small things to get done today. Would like to start planning the Thanksgiving dinner menu (I can’t believe it is only a few week away). This year really is flying by.

Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day! Sending you all so much love

[Philipwithonel]

Feeling good, feeling great.

I had the opportunity and blessing of hanging out with my little bro (not so little but younger) lastnight. We went to a store that had all of the retro game systems and games for sale along with all of the novelty items. My inner child was happy being surrounded by all of the nostalgia. It brought back so many good memories and we just enjoyed ourselves. The best part, for me, being that I whooped on him bad in some Mario Kart 64 to the point that he quit haha… just like old times.

I have just enjoyed this part of recovery by remaining present and living life on lifes terms. No better feeling than that. ODAAT

Ohhhhh, how his commentary didnt age well haha Big bro will always come out on top.

[sobernow]

Thanks. Yea i got through it. Maybe just gotta be more aware when the cravings hit at night.

[sobernow]

Thanks. Yea. Maybe next time i will shoot you a message so i wont go through it alone. Maybe just talking it out will help.

[sobernow]

Thanks i definitely cant forget the hangovers.

[SudsNStuff]

Made it to day 3. Just trying to take it 1 hour at a time right now. Starting to get a little more difficult to maintain a strong hold. But I can do 1 day of controlling myself. I can do 1 hour. Just trying to remember that 20 years is 20 years from now, day 3 is today. Right now I just need to get to day 4, need to make it to the next hour

[Nordique]

Hey all, checking in on day 1613. I hope everybody has a good one

[acromouse]

You can do it! One day at a time, one hour at a time, one breath at a time. If things get tough, share with us. We are here to support you.

[Mindofsobermike]

Day 364. Today is the 13th so not sure how its 364. But it looks like tomorrow will be one year, im not good at mathin but ill take it much love

[Noshame]

Niiiice man

We do what we need to do and our happyness matters

Good work

[tailee17]

@Dazercat Did you see these guys?

Thank you @wahtisnormal for sharing!

[tailee17]

I hope you are not in pain and only have a heavy foot😍. Thanks for checking in

[Dazercat]

I do now
And thanks much @tailee17

[tailee17]

Congratulations on 10 days!

[scaredsmol]

13 days! Hitting 2 weeks will feel good. It doesnt feel like it should be a milestone but is

[Juli1]

288

Much love

[Refreshedperspective]

Thanks Jazzy! Your words of encouragement always make my day a bit brighter!

[Seizetheday]

Checking in day 317 AF

[james83]

Checking in on day 20. Not much to report. Another gym session, day at the office, day without alcohol. A good day

[SadMemeQueen]

2y 8m 11d no self harm

getting ready to throw away almost 3 years. basically I got accepted into an eating disorder clinic that starts Monday. but I know I won’t have the chance to self harm once I’m in there and now I’m debating whether i should get one last time before I go in