Good evening from a psych ward! This day has been okay especially towards the end. I met a doctor and we had a good chat. They’re monitoring me one day at a time, so I don’t know yet when I’m going home. But I’m glad that I’m safe in here. I’ve been mostly reading books and just chilling. I still have very dark thoughts and I’m sad and full of fear, but I try to remind myself that it’s only my monkey mind talking. I have a tendency to catastrophy thinking, thinking that I’m doomed, I don’t have a future, everything’s gonna fall apart and so on. It’s part of the depression. But overall I’m grateful that I came here because being at home alone… Who knows what could’ ve happen. But all good right now.
Peace and love, my dear sober fam! Don’t ever forget how friggin’ awesome you all are!
Day 1066
Afternoon TS fam! Feeling pretty good today. Went to the grocery store at 830am to pick up some odds n ends. Then went for a workout (which was a struggle to get to, but I did it!!). Came home to make a high protein smoothie and then do some cleaning. Thats really about it for my day. Im thinking of having a nice epsom salt bath before my son gets home from school. Or a nap. Not quite sure yet lol. Overall im feeling pretty good about my recovery. Although i need to work on my spiritual condition. Bcuz i havent prayed or anything for weeks. But ill get back to that soon as its a big part of my recovery. Anyway, have a great day everyone!
Another rather uneventful day
Did Aquacise class today
Some sorting and answering of emails
Cooked some simple but yum food
Unexpected movie night with my daughter now. One of the Harry Potter movies is on telly and we just started watching. That made us think of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. We’ve been a few times, I think I’m ready to go again, there is so much to discover.
Hey from your day 15 buddy. It was a long blah morning for me. Not sure why but I guess you just have to embrace the feelings. Did get a workout in and some chores and got outside… I think that helped the most. Stay strong my friend.
I skip one day of reading your posts and Shit I had over 100 to catch up on. Welcome to the newcomers - You are doing great. I love you long timers keeping us in the loop of your amazing journeys.
@MrMoustache Always on my mind. Will try to send you goofy stuff when I can to make you smile.
@JennyH A Baby Boy! So glad you are healthy and keeping us informed…
@CATMANCAM You my friend are always a pleasure when I see you post.
@JazzyS You remain sturdy, consistent and supportive even when you are not feeling well. Sending much love
Checking in on day 359. An okay day at work and after work I was able to sort through and move some more stuff from my old house…its slow progress, but progress non the less i hope everyone has had/is having as good of a Monday as they can
Checking in a second time today. Work was really good again but the cravings and anxiety are hitting hard since I got home tonight. I know it sounds really lame but I could really just use a hug. But since support on this journey is not something I’ll be getting in this house anytime soon , I’m going to settle for a hot shower and my warm bed with a book to make sure I end this day sober.
Winding down on day 10, better day today, was pretty successful at balancing responsibilities to my work/family and my sobriety. I noticed there are certain times of the day when I tend to be more agitated, usually I’m hungry at those times . Won’t write too much as I’m tired but I’m soooo grateful for choosing this path and that the universe is sending me the strength to be willing each day to continue. My energy is coming back a bit and tasks that used to seem daunting are so much easier! Now I recall that sobriety is a superpower!! Sleep headband arrived and going to try it tonight.
Thank you @Von100 and @JazzyS
Thank you @acromouse and hope you sleep better soon @CanadianGirl keep going, you got this, we all support you!! @MrMoustache that meme made me laugh out loud for real… hang in there
Totally a positive change. It is a blessing to wake up without that hangover and feeling ready to start the day with a bang Keep stacking up the days! @cr84 doing awesome work! Double digits tomorrow Appreciate the sweet words – I did spend time on me today and that did feel good.
I love this and do think you are doing the right things for your recovery … keep at it friend Oooh a cherry farm sounds exciting. Wishing you luck with that @betu 12 days and counting is awesome. Sorry to hear about your noisy wake up calls. I have no tips – just hope your doggo gives you some quiet time to sleep in @ccn31 Thanks Kara! Not sure if it is a head cold or just sniffles and congestion or the start of something but I am trying to take care of me and flush out my system @marit I found the seltzer water to be a great bubbly drink to help with clenching the taste buds for something other than water and coffee. Also – check out the What are you sipping on today? thread for possibly other ideas @pamela Sorry you aren’t feeling well. Hope its nothing serious and you are able to get better soon. No matter how many days I have I will forever have to keep my guard up cause the addict part of my brain is always itching to go back. Moderation is not my friend and I know just one sip is a slippery slope. Keep stacking up the days @mrmoustache Funny meme! I’m sorry that you are still having those thoughts my friend. So grateful that you are at the psych ward and having someone around to take care of you. Glad you reached out for the help and are not dealing with this alone. @tailee17 thanks love – I hear ya on having to catch up on these threads – I saw it jump to 60 unread in just 4 hours and was like LOL. Loving all the activity! I am happy to hear that your step daughter is doing well enough to be released. Much love right back at you @canadiangirl Not lame at all – Here ya go my friend Sending you virtual hugs! I’m sorry you are not getting support at home. We are here for you – sometimes we need to connect with fellow addicts who understand the struggle to get the type of support we need Hope you are having a good evening. @catmama23 Well done on your double digits! Sobriety is a superpower!! Great to hear that your headband arrived – hope you get some solid sleep tonight
Checking in on Tuesday evening
755 days free of alcohol and weed
1170 days free of cigarettes
Been a very productive day. I am grateful I pushed through it all and got some stuff accomplished. Am equally as happy to be relaxing in bed now. Hope to get some sleep. It was a cold and snowy day but seems the snow did not stick or accumulate.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening! Sending you all so much love