I love reading the daily check ins because everyone is just kicking ass. Day 11 here, and man it was hard. My 2nd weekend is approaching and that’ll be the hurdle I need to get through so my anxiety is through the roof. I literally almost had a full anxiety attack for the first time today, at my kids karate class of all places, for the first time in at least 7 or 8 years. But thankfully I felt it coming on and was able to calm myself down and move forward from it.
I read a chapter in This Naked Mind that almost made me sick today because of what we do to ourselves. Because of the things we are brainwashed with from such a young age. If you haven’t read that book, do it.
Other than that, it’s a good sober day y’all. I wish everyone good sleep and an energized morning tomorrow 
12 you say?
Don’t mind waking up this early since I was in bed early.
Because of the lack of sleep the night before I was exhausted which made last night’s sleep a good one.
In addition, work today with some stuff to get my teeth into and then I’m off for a week.
44 days. Still sober.
Thanks Joy, I appreciate your kind support 
@TrueSpiritRyuu its horrible … last year was the worst ever and caused me lots of problems especially financially can ill-afford to be out of work with bills and son at uni so got to work… but feeling threads of strength seeping back… so will look for a couple of no pressure part time temp jobs to help with money whilst i get stronger and then look for something using my experience but only when i know i am ready. Dont want to risk my sobriety… my cv has so many gaps last year got to work out how to explain those… onwards and upwards … hope you are feeling better being on this app?
Good morning! Checking in…
Didn’t sleep well. After dinner I fell asleep on the couch and woke up at 11pm… koekoek! Couldn’t sleep after that… the rest of the night I have listened to music and read old topics on this forum.
2,5 years ago when I had a burnout, depression and suicidal thoughts I deleted all my social media. I’ve been reading here a lot the last few weeks and now this is my social media of choice
Today last day working before the weekend, after work I go to the gym and after dinner I’ll go to the Friday evening meeting.
Stay strong and sober! 
I listened This Naked Mind audiobook around day 10 also, highly recommend it to everyone!
Glad you was able to tackle ur anxiety it really helps when you regocnize the signs and symptoms early. I’ve only had mild to none anxiety after I stopped the boozing. I always knew it played a big part on that, just didn’t want to admit because I didn’t want to admit that I have a problem. It’s amazing how everything got x100 easier when I started being honest to myself.
That’s the only way to go really, to be honest with yourself. It’s the only way to get anywhere at least. I’ve always struggled with anxiety, for as long as I can remember. Whether sober or not, but drinking has always been a way for me to drown it out so when I do stop, of course it comes to the surface again. But I know it will always be there so I’m just putting into play the things I know that will help with it that aren’t drinking or drugs.
I almost ran out the door when it hit me today and I know that would have made it 100x worse, so I just stayed where I was and calmed down. I won today. So thankyou
I know exactly how you feel. Therapist and mental health experts are the worst drinkers. With the highest suicide rates of a professional position, it’s transference.
Co workers usually drink a lot and I just gotta say no, so it test my sobriety on a regular basis.
I find behind here is better than talking to them. I read through post and know there’s others like me out there.
When I think of drinking, I think of the anxiety that follows and let it go. I at times just breath at work and tell myself, it’s okay, you don’t gotta drink to destress.
If you needa talk, let me know
Awesome, just keep winning every day. There’s nothing stopping you
I put on coffee then the serenity prayer. I always end that with telling myself that no matter what happens today I’m gonna stay clean for my own sake and with reading todays text. I have my coffee and a quick meditation and after that I check in here 
I like to start my days this way. What do you do?
Day 227 today! Got the weekend off and I look forward to it.
Happy valentine’s day! 
If it’s a workday my morning starts with some coffe and breakfast. I always need some time to wake up. I check the forum after breakfast en read up on sope threads. That calms me down and gives me strength to get trough the day 
On the weekends basicly the same thing!
Day 515 
Happy valentine’s day!
Quick check in. Nothing wrong, nothing special, just an ordinary day at work. Sober of course
Day 14 - 2 weeks
Today Will be a quite busy day at work , many things to do , and many of them are boring things. Anyway … just one thing is important for me that is not to drink just for today.
Wish to all of us a sober day . God bless us.
Food addiction trigger
Day 55 Still very sober on the alcohol front, but food… this is the second day I have given myself a sugar headache, and am wishing I could get up the ‘courage’ to purge. I am not binging as much as when I had disordered eating, but still it is making me feel physically ill.
And I hate the sneaking around, hiding wrappers, etc. Feels like drinking without the alcohol.
Bye bye personalised beer tankard. I’ve just found this in the back of the cupboard. All the pint glasses have gone ages ago but been reluctant to get rid of this. Think it’s the time
Day 10 today,kept up with sun salutations in the morningfor quite a few days now,just doing it without thinking,.staying humble and calm.its early days,. Off to work.
idk what it is but lately I seem to be getting more excited about your numbers than I do my own, as always, brilliant.
Day 3.
Came back from the Mr. Bungle concert drenched in sweat and now its time to go to sleep.
I think the best way to keep yourself from relapsong is keeping your mind occupied throughout the day so that when you reunite with your bed, you just pass out.
Temptations are easy to keep at bay