Checking in daily to maintain focus #79

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Continuing the discussion from Checking in daily to maintain focus #78 - #2558 by Mno.

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@Tragicfarinelli Congrats on your 600 days! You should treat yourself to a soda, sweetened with…:smirking_face: SUGAR!!! Jk :winking_face_with_tongue: (that’s a dumbass tax :face_with_raised_eyebrow:) Seriously tho, well done :clap:

@JVKE Sorry for your loss :folded_hands: But yeah, I’m glad we’re all sober now together. Me, my dad, brother and…probably my mom :thinking: I never see her drink anymore, but also never been an issue for her (tbh, she’s probably enjoying this the most, like, finally :upside_down_face:) Anyway, our family time has become alot more meaningful for sure. Glad you experienced that as well :heart:

@Outsider76 Being capable of being bored is a learned trait, but worth the pursuit. It was my number one trigger. I couldn’t just be by myself. Now I find it enjoyable, as well as necessary.

@Seb Yo, your background is sweet! But not as sweet as that number :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Heh, I’m the first one :smirking_face:

I just watched Weird Science for the first time. I thought I saw it years ago, but no I did not. What a great movie :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: Anyway, I had a great day before that. Idk why :woman_shrugging: It was like there was something wrong with me I felt so positively energetic :smiley: Maybe I finally paid off my sleep debt! And I got 2 days in a row off! Everything’s coming up Milhouse :raising_hands: I mean Laura :rofl: ODAAT

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  1. Second in command, right next to Captain Laura. Checking in sober. :sunrise_over_mountains::waving_hand:t2:
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Morning check-in! Kicking off day 3! I slept better than the night before, wasn’t too hard either, tbh. Today seems like it will be a better day! Off to work now! :index_pointing_up:t2::slightly_smiling_face:

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Day 3… again. Feeling ashamed? Yes. Dissapointed? Yes. Guilt? Yes.

Do I need to asap realise that the party is over and I need to get my ass back on track? Absolutely… but how…

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21 days sober and at the gym. A great way to start the day, so why did it take me 30 years to realise ? :joy:

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Thanks heaps @tailee17 @Butterflymoonwoman @JazzyS @Just_Laura

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Well what have you tried to do to get sober?

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Getting in to day 3, but not sleeping very well since, lots of anxiety and struggle to work and going to the gym. :pensive_face:

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Day 622

Need to protect my knee so no run for me the next days/weeks, gotta focus on that upper body also taking care of the cat of a friend of mine which is giving me oxytocin and the feeling of being needed.

Wish y’all a good and sober day :slight_smile:

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Sleep gets better as you complete the detox. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and the days WILL keep adding up :+1:

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How many days the detox?

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Super variable. For me, my DOC was alcohol and my worst was a physical detox which lasted 5 days. Mentally, lasted longer and that presents physical symptoms too. Afraid it depends on lots of factors… but one thing which might bring you comfort is that everyone here has been through detox and can relate

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Remeber to give yourself a little extra love. Don’t try to take on too much too fast. Sometimes our bodies just need rest from all the damage we’ve done to them. Don’t compare yourself to others who may be at the stage where they are beginning to incorporate gym and exercise. When you feel rested and ready and have the energy to take on more. Then start incorporating more exercise into your routine. But do it slowly! I’ve been guilty of jumping into a plan to exercise so hard that I burn myself out or injure myself. Start with small goals you can accomplish and steadily build on those.

It’s about loving your body, not abusing it as we addicts are prone to do.

Welcome! And best of luck on this new chapter of your life!

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Hey all, checking in on day 1893. I hope everybody has a good one!

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Good morning,

First time checking in. Day 7 today. I went out to see a movie with my daughter and friend and after stopped for margaritas, I had a non alcoholic margarita. I was happy they made them without alcohol. I told a few people of my plans to get back to an AF life. I need to remember how much I enjoyed life AF for 12 years and I didn’t need alcohol to do so.

Wishing everyone a happy AF day!

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Just checking in day 34. Heated to a different morning meeting. Going to have to hike some hills to get there. Fit & sober.

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Day 1284
Morning Check In :sun:
Had more strange dreams last night but I woke up feeling pretty rested. Todays going to be a fun as me and my boy are heading out this morning to go school clothes shopping. I was also able to make the last payment on my credit card which makes me very happy! Im still working on my other debt tho but at least my credit card is paid off. Will do some cleaning once home and then maybe play a board game with my son. Thats about it for me. Have a great day everyone!!
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Congrats on getting that credit card paid off! Once you’ve got a few savings I’d advise chopping it up. The amount charged for credit is outrageous and designed to keep everyone trapped paying interest I swear.

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Check in day 40 part 3 of doing whatever it takes, one day at time. Stress and all. Off to work for my daily of dose of childish work games. I love what I do, but sometimes it feels like I’m back in school with all the little click groups. And I’m still the outcast.

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