Checking in daily to maintain focus #76

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Continuing the discussion from Checking in daily to maintain focus #75 - #2539 by james83.

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Whoop whoop 757 days AF
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Hey all, checking in day 3.

Its been an exhausting start to the week. Off for 2 weeks as of sunday. Looking forward to the time with my little man and sorting out my shit. Just need to get through these next few days.

Hope youā€™ve all had a good sober day :pray:

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Checking in with 359 days sober.
On our annual spring break trip, this is my first one sober. Itā€™s a lot easier with almost a year under my belt.
My spouse still drinks and thatā€™s ok. Adults all around me are drinking and thatā€™s ok too.
Canā€™t believe Iā€™ve almost hit 1 year. :slight_smile:

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44 days and had thoughts of getting smashed,but no desire to drink, sat with some feelings today. could ā€˜seeā€™ the way my mind wanted to act out like thinking on buying things to change the feelings. funny the way our minds work :upside_down_face: :sunflower:

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Day 2 complete.

Mid day check in.
Just feeling a little stressed and anxious still.
Brain is rewiring, I can feel it.

Hopefully this all passes soon.

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2nd check-in. Iā€™m so thrilled to live in this new peaceful neighbourhood surrounded by nature. I can already feel the benefits for my mental health. And tomorrow and every morning the staff is making oatmeal for residents and on Thursday theyā€™re offering us pea soup which I love as a vegan. Iā€™m so happy that I can be in peace now, exploring the mysteries of Christianity in my little apartment. Iā€™m scared to admit that life is pretty good at the moment, but it really is. Canā€™t wait for tomorrow to go into the nature where my soul rests.

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is there anyone I can speak to right now :relieved: please

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I just got home from work and was wishing I could get ā€œsmashedā€ too. Just escape, change my perspective somehow. Then my phone rang, it was my temp sponsor I just met last night. Our talk was just what I needed. We are sober and growing.

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Is everything okay @Bunto ?

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I am here Bunto

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Iā€™m also here.

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Checking in
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Hi TS fam! Had a busy day today. Im physically exhausted :pensive: Went to the gym for an intense cardio workout. Then back home to my husband where we got ready to run errands together. Spending the day with him was sooo nice but there was sooo much walking lol We also grabbed lunch which was sooo needed. Today was a good day but im ready for bedā€¦ and its only 330pm haha Waiting for my son now and then will make supper. Have a great evening everyone!
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I understand completely. I will not drink and have no desire to relapse but there are moments I would like to be numb and be disconnected as I was when totally fu*ked up. Keep doing what you are doing to remain sober. Sobriety is my best life ever.

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Evening check in on Day 96
Had busy and good day at work today. Some things came to a head here at home yesterday afternoon that made it very apparent my older daughter is definitely having some mental health struggles. So my lunch break today was spent starting to make some calls to try to figure out what help is available for the issues she is struggling with and how to get it all started. I sure do miss the days where all it took was a bandaid and wiping some tears to fix her problems. Itā€™s definitely hard to not be able to just fix this for her now but we will get through this. At least Iā€™m sober and clear headed. Hope youā€™ve all had a great day. Stay safe and sober my friends :blush:

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@kellykelly WHOOHOO 3 years is fantastic! Awesome work :clap: :clap:
@jms19 Yippee to your 1 week milestone. You arenā€™t giving up on yourself and that is what counts. Hope the stress eases up for you ā€“ remember that going back to old habits really does not offer any relief.
@imnotme How are you doing today? I totally get needing to be along to gather your thoughts ā€“ especially early on in your sobriety. I do hope the therapy will help with providing more coping mechanisms.
@just_laura People living in the basement? Hearing weird noises too? Yeah ā€“ iā€™d be a little freaked out! I am looking for that spring weather too ā€“ need to make sure I have layers on when I leave the house LOL

This had me laughing so hard! Glad you got some chill time with your mom! Hope the meeting with the DA went well today.
@soli So happy to hear that you enjoyed your day with mom and friends and did not let that comment get under your skin or make you think that you could moderate. It is easy for those who donā€™t have an addictive personality or have to deal with the hold of addiction to make these remarks. For us and many like us we know that moderation is just a path back to the slippery slope we are working so hard to escape. Kudos to you on your 50+ days and your new found coping mechanisms. :hugs:
@Tragicfarinelli WHOOHOO 50 days no VAPE! You are crushing it ā€“ look at all your timers! Keep up the amazing work :tada: :clap:
@chevy55 a 36 hour fast? How is that going? How are you feeling? Have you eased up on your workouts for this fast?
@cr84 It totally makes sense. I am just glad that you were able to find some comfort in your music and journalling. 51 days and counting ā€“ you are absolutely doing it my friend! :muscle:
@solareclipse I hate waking up feeling annoyed. I blame it on the dreams I canā€™t recall. Hopefully you were able to get past that feeling and have a good day :hugs:

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@lighter Hope you were able to rest up today and are able to get back to drinking proper coffee tomorrow :hugs: Hope your mouth is also healing well :pray:
@mrmoustache WOW! Congrats on your 3 weeks AF and having a successful moving in day. So happy to hear about the supportive place you are in and that you have someone available if you do feel your mental health slipping. Very excited for you - keep up the amazing work on your journey!
@blankspot987 YIPPEE!! :clap: :tada: So awesome friend ā€“ congrats on your new job!
@ts66 Sorry to hear about the flu. Do get your rest and take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon :pray: :hugs:

This is scary and unfortunately the longer you are sober the more your mind tries to convince you that you are cured or that you didnā€™t really have a problemā€¦ these are all lies. I had to find other ways to ā€œunwindā€ remind myself that having that drink didnā€™t really calm anything down ā€“ it fucked up my sleep, it made me sick, it made me anxious and the problems that I was trying to run away from were all still there when I got sober enough to deal with them. Also maybe reduce your workload at work and at home ā€“ you need some downtime where you can relax and rejuvenate. We really do work ourselves to the bone and that is not a healthy way to live. Keep fighting the good fight :muscle:

What course is not working? At work, home, or sobriety? Sending you hugs as you find your way. 647 days is an incredible journey ā€“ just keep putting your sobriety first!
@vanessa8 Enjoy your spring break trip! So excited to see you closing in on your soberversary! Look forward to celebrating with you soon.
@bunto whats going on? Are you ok since you posted?
@canadiangirl Sorry to hear about your daughter. Grateful that you are sober and clear headed to help her with what she may need. Hope that you are able to find the help for her :hugs:

Checking in on Tuesday night
832 days free of alcohol and weed
1247 days free of cigarettes
Today just flew by. I feel like I am working so hard on my PT with the swimming and trying to walk when I am able but the inflammation is just getting so much worse. Not complaining - iā€™m sure it will all work itself out. I had a decent day. Got to play some cards with my brother after he stopped laughing at me. He found my bed head look with my new cut super funny. Gotta love siblings.
Enjoying a relaxing evening now just watching No Good Deed and catching up here.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening - sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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Day 29, worked all day which is very tiring anyways but especially with the meds im on its almost too much. My boss has said its fine if i leave at 2, go home for a nap and work more from home in the evenings, but its SO BUSY I had to stay all day (I work at a nonprofit in the US that provides legal services to refugees soā€¦ yes things are crazy).

Dont want to drink, just want to sleep :sleeping: goodnight all

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Wassup my sober homies,

The long work hours and little time off are starting to get to me, Iā€™m just constantly tired latelyā€¦ Two friends I made half a year ago in Adelaide have both now joined me in Tasmania, and weā€™ll keep an eye out for work alternatives. Otherwise going good. Still sober and embracing life odaat :seedling::slight_smile:

Keep ur light shining friend! :v:

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Day 2 complete.

Going to bed now.
Still feeling withdrawals. These will last for a bit.

Usually day 17 I start feeling a lot better.

Was a struggle today to try and get the kids to sit down and do their homework.

Gnite my sober friends.

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