I’m so glad you sought and received the help and you’re safe. And thank you for checking in. We were all quite concerned
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I’m sorry very you are struggling like this but I’m so happy and relieved that you are safe and surrounded by people who are able to help get you back on track with hour mental health. Take care of yourself and you know where we all are if you need us.
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Mmm…spanakopita!! 
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Checking in much later than normal today on Day 18 . Work was really good today and my mood hasn’t fluctuated much through the day which has been nice because some days are emotional rollercoasters for me. One of the things I noticed most today was my interactions didn’t feel fake with people like they usually do . Working in customer service I speak with a lot of people through the day and for years my interactions have always been me going through the motions like I was just putting on an act or show because I had to get through the day without anyone finding out who I really was and what my evening were really consumed by. But today I wasn’t an actress anymore I was really talking and joking with people no act , no fakeness…. It was me with nothing to hide anymore. It was kind of a big liberating moment for me. Anyways hope all you great people have had amazing days and those that haven’t I hope tomorrow is better. Stay safe and Sober everyone 
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Checking in on day 40!
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Winding down on day 9. Hardest day so far… right off the bat this morning got thrown a lot of curve balls at work that stressed me out so badly that my brain hijacked me and I went into the “oh why don’t I just press the F-it button” mode and it was the first time I really thought about breaking my sobriety. I fell into a hole of insanity. I wish I could say I grabbed one of my sobriety tools but work kept me so busy that eventually the insanity wore off… still stressed but told my manager I was feeling overwhelmed and we talked a bit and it helped (although he was still annoying, he was at least compassionate). Fast forward to the end of the day and I can see how insane I was and my brain is exhausted from arguing against itself… literally a tug of war going on in there. Depression is still awful… up and down and up and down we go. Hope tomorrow is a little easier… sending love to this wonderful community, it really helps keep me going 
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@CanadianGirl i relate to the authentic interactions… normally I would not have told my manager I was feeling overwhelmed, would have tried to just minimize my interaction with him as much as possible… anyway I related a lot to what you said!
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You did it! You made through the day and are going to bed sober!!! You will be even happier tomorrow, waking up hangover free and too your ten days. You got this! Keep going strong!! @Catmama23
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Felt good today. Started some of the mountain of laundry I now have, cleaned the kitchen, and baked a cobbler for a dinner with my family. It was just a random spaghetti dinner my mom wanted to do, but it was a nice time. We played a boardgame version of Wordle, which was surprisingly fun 
Not much else, just tired. 
&🩷
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Just another Tuesday. Go to work and do my job. Go home. Cook. Watch reservation Dogs for the second time (totally worth it). I don’t think much more is going to happen. Which is good. Do the mindfulness exercise my new therapist gave me. That should do it. Just for today.
Whatever we do, let’s have as good a day as we all can friends. Sober and clean or nothing will come from it. Love from Berlagebrug.
@Naomi Glad you got through that. Good days and bad ones. Drinking helps with nothing. 
@Lighter Thanks for that Marie. Beautiful. I didn’t make it to the chili state yet (covid intervened there), but I will yet.
@Minatasha Thanks for sharing friend. One of the reasons I don’t own a car is the state it would be in when I had one 
@MrMoustache Glad to know your safe friend. Hugs and love.
@CATMANCAM Thinking of you 
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Up early packing and loading the car. Wife came home from nightshift, napped on the couch while I finished up then we drove to stay with some family for a couple days.
Only a 3hr or so drive so easy work.
This is the spot for the next few days
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Good morning. I’ve missed a couple of check ins. I’ve been good but need to remind myself to siwing by here everyday. Consistency in my approach to life as a non drinker.
Have a great day 
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Day 1 finished from sobriety from PMO.
I kept myself busy like the whole day.
Building a magic deck, eating, doing laundry, playing magic today.
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I’m so sorry to read that you’re going through this dark phase again, but also happy that you’re back on the psych ward, in a safe space. Stay connected!
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Not a bad spot to spend the next couple of days!
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Morning check-in! 
Sipping on my first coffee while I’m waiting for my physio appointment. I’m not sure if this is actually helping something… they put me / my shoulder on 2 machines; one for 10 min (microwaves) and laser for 3 min. 
I have gained some mobility back, but sometimes I think it’s because of the exercises I do at home. Probably it’s a combination of both!
Went to bed early, cause I had to get up early. Slept like a baby! 
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Checking in. 57 AF, 28 weed free. Greetings from the psych ward. They gave me pretty heavy meds, so I slept okay. Nothing much to do here except read a book which is fine. So, that’s basically my day for now. Now it’s important to just take it easy and heal myself. I’m glad I’m safe in here.
Have a great one, my sober peeps! Peace and love!
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hey, thanks for the reply! I rested up for a while and I feel better today. Still not great (honestly I think I’m just irritable because my teeth hurt so bad!) but I have therapy and a dentist visit this week, both of which should ease my pain lol.
I’m hoping I can get into the dental hygienist program! Not exactly my passion but it’s something I can see myself doing. I’ve had some bad experiences at the dentist before and I know I can do the job without passing judgement. Plus, luckily, it’s been long enough that the college won’t look at my high school GPA I did really well on my placement testing (277/300) so I think I’ve got a good chance at this!
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Hi love. Do you do any shoulder rehabilitation exercises? There are some good ones for shoulder mobility. Try doing them each day. Rehabbing is so vital yet insanely boring… My instructor says shoulders are notoriously glitchy in the torso and prone to injury. If I feel a twinge, it’s always on my lats or shoulder too. I try to mobilise it daily and it does help a bit.
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Good morning! Day 11 feeling great and looking forward to another sober day. My anxiety has calmed down so much since I stopped drinking, I feel productive, calm and in control. Have a wonderful, sober day everyone. Xx
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