What. A night. I’ve had very little sleep and THREE ocular migraines already today that were crippling. Cold compress to neck and forehead helped some, but I know that my autoimmune syndrome ties in with stress and I’m bloody stressed out to hell today, so they will reoccur. I went to bed just after 9am!! Asleep just after 3am!
Missed Pilates as I was like a zombie at 6.20am when my alarm (cat) went off. Today is about one step in front of the other, I feel absolutely rotten. Painkillers and less screen. I’m listening to audio books instead so I can close my eyes. I thank whatever intervention made me cancel my hospital appointment today; that’s weird cosmic intervention at it’s finest, I really will struggle to even get milk.
I’m questioning everything I know about everything. We do really know very little in this life. What a crazy world.
@Tragicfarinelli Sending all my love. I know how shitty such a night and the day after can be. Hugs and peace friend
457 sugar
321 UPF
195 gluten/dairy
Very late checkin today. Took my time to get up and got sucked into a very long discussion in my meeting’s parking lot after that.
Not much to do today. Some strength training, fiddling around with stuff on my computer. Some books and tv. That’s it.
Today’s picture is street art from Rotterdam last summer.
Checking in. 27 AF, 30 weed free. I slept okay and again slept in. My sleeping pattern is pretty messed up, I should get up earlier. But feeling pretty good. Today I’m gonna go to the groceries and then just watch series and reading books. Have a great 24!
Got my period today - or what counts for it at this time. Meaning there is a chance of improvement, as the week preceeding it is always a pain. Slept a bit better last night. Hoping that’s a trend.
Day 7 check in. A part of me enjoys seeing the daily counter, and part of me is looking forward to the time when the exact number of days will matter to me less. Anyway, one week sober, but also one week since the big fight with my wife that made me take an honest look at myself (spoiler: it was entirely my fault).
So, I’m working from home today, checking in here, and spending time with my wife, trying to repair our relationship.
Good morning friends, day 27. At the office, but my laptop decided to not power up at all this morning. Nice… I think it might have gotten too hot. I shut it down at home and put it in my laptop bag. Maybe it was still doing some updates or something… Last time this happened, I had to wait about 20 minutes and then it started.
I guess I’ll sit here.
Have an awesome day!
@sarahbear Thank you so much. I love this site as I know many like you will be here cheering on and supporting our fellows. @marit Thanks friend. Appreciate your kindness. @soberwalker You are right, it is a lot and I don’t know why my mind wont let me got to a thread without catching up first. I feel compelled to read everything and soak in all the knowledge and then of course the responses come naturally but do take time. I am for the first time since I joined TS going to not read all the posts today. Limit my time on here and see how it goes. I do love this place and will still stay connected @mno Appreciate you friend. I like the way you put it and nothing can come of anything so I need to focus on putting more into myself at the moment yet keep that healthy connection that keeps me sober. It is a fine line – trying to find my balance. @trustybird Much love Em – thanks. I agree with you and need to feel more comfortable in asking for help. The few times I do I feel whiny and I know that it not the case. I just have to remember that my stuff is stuff too LOL. I do love this place and will not be far – just trying to be here less and get my IRL sober legs stabilized. @teacozy Thanks friend. I will listen to my gut and all your beautiful people and take that step back for my own recovery @tragicfarinelli Much love to you and appreciate your words. I do feel stretched for the first time since I joined. My mind is not operating correctly and this is a sign for me to spend more time on me. Thank you for the DM offer. Appreciate your support and kindness. @ccn31 Thanks Kara. Love you too my friend.
Friday morning check in
793 days free of alcohol and weed (26 months)
1207 days free of cigarettes
Happy Friday to all you beautiful souls! I do love this place and appreciate each and everyone of you. First day since I started checking in that I did not read through the thread to catch up. I will still be connected here daily but will limit my time on the screens. Hope you all are doing well and pushing through to another sober 24.
I will do my best to keep moving today and find time to meditate and do positive affirmations. I am also looking into a indoor pool as I don’t think I can wait till the outdoor ones open. It is the one activity that soothes me and is also good for my pain management. The one I went to yesterday was heated like a sauna and full of chlorine which made it very difficult to breathe. Hopefully today’s choice is better.
Wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love
Feeling rough this morning. I think the lack of sleep is catching up and my body is telling me to lay down. Does anyone else ever get cold/ flu symptoms after a few days of not enough sleep?
Checking in today with my 100 day milestone reached!! Joy is greater than any trial we go through through God all things are possible. It’s not impossible, it’s I’m possible.
Slept in on Day 12. My guy and I stayed up all night together hanging out after an amazing day. My face still hurts from laughing so much lol. Now… time for coffee and check up on here. Always feel so behind when I’m away so little time Everyone is an inspiration in some way. Thank you:purple_heart:🩷:purple_heart:
Thank you as always my dear. Sorry you’re dealing with a bunch. I get the needing to adjust time spent. I literally just had to do the same. 🩷:purple_heart:
Back to day 1 after completing one week of sobriety. Really feeling down on myself but I’m not giving up. Lesson learned that instead of driving myself to the wine bar, I need to drive myself to a meeting.
Everyone is an inspiration in some way. Thank you:purple_heart:🩷:purple_heart:
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