Checking in for day two. It’s my first time quitting with a plan (using this app, I’ve got some small rewards set out, looking at joining a meeting) and I’m feeling great about it so far. I’ve resisted the temptation earlier and it was so satisfying
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@JazzyS Well, last night I threw my boy out after he woke me up and he never came back so…a bit better 
I haven’t seen It Feeds, but I’ll look for it 
I finally saw Smile 2, which I think I like more than the first and found a couple others that look promising on Prime 
And maybe not featureS (bc I haven’t done much) But now when I type, it covers the whole screen so I can’t see anything behind it anymore 
If you use the app, you can find the answer in the timer (under ‘Statistics’ I think 
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Not much to report. Work was better than yesterday and I got out earlier 
I tweaked my back on my first carry, so the rest of the night was pretty painful, but much better since being home. The physical aspect of my job has a sharp decline with the weather and golf. At first the break feels badly needed to recuperate after the go go go of summer. But it’s easy to savor this longer than needed, which creates it’s own issues. Muscle loss, stiffness, injury. There’s a fine line between feeling sore from overuse and feeling achy from underuse for me. Especially at rest, where pain is chronically present. I can’t move all the time, but the longer I don’t, the harder it is to 
Need to initiate some kind of routine again. Anyway, off to bed. Have a great 24!
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Counting down to my November holidays. I’m off tomorrow. Wish I was today too. Writing class was nice last night even though I was tired, and I noticed some anxiety, and some self confidence issues reading my own writings and giving feedback to others. Another reason why I need enough sleep. Which I didn’t quite get this night alas. Funny thing is that I continued a dream from the night before, and it went on in a more positive vein.
Going to make today as good a day as I possibly can. Sober and clean. Hoping you all all do the same. Pic is from 9 years ago today. Life has changed a lot but I’m still me. Much love from my town.
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Day 859
Bit tired. Worked pretty much 11 days straight. Looking forward to the weekend
Next week is busy too but i am sure things will settle down soon
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Day 13 sober from masturbation.
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Have a good day today
Odaat
One day at a time. 
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Hello everyone!
DAY 63 – check‑in
Today marks 30 days since I stopped smoking cigarettes, something I hadn’t planned, but it happened on its own. I’m happy about it, although I’m not pretending to be super diligent with every healthy decision in early sobriety. For today, I don’t feel the urge to smoke; I’m just going with the flow. Staying sober and clean is what really matters for now.
I have a dentist appointment this morning just to give it a check‑up, because I feel something weird when I chew and I want to be sure everything is fine, or caught early enough to avoid useless pain later. Life is running pretty well and drama‑free. I’ve been saving money since I got sober and diligently investing a little in crypto each week to build a budget for the future. I’ve also been “farming” (some professional terms I’ve just learned) and completed a short course on “mining”, that I’m also interested in learning.
When money was flowing in my life I always had other people investing for me while I was drinking and using, as if I were some sort of rockstar, and I lost it all, either because it was stolen, thanks to my naïve belief that people care about you, not your money, or because I spent it on other crazy activities. Now I have a second chance, and I’m doing it on my own without telling anyone. I don’t need any validation… I can keep secrets for myself now. I learned that the hard way and I need to build for myself an exit plan that is totally independent and durable.
Today I’m grateful for:
- privacy
- the ability to refrain from giving an opinion unless asked
- the ability to look long-term but not at time
Wishing everyone a great 24 sober hours!
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Amazing. I’m vape free as well for almost nine months now. Feels good to not be a slave to nicotine.
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Day 132, feeling good and looking forward to staying sober again.
It’s actually sunny this morning cold, but not grey and rainy 
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Last day if the working week, I’m so grateful work lets me condense my hours into four days. Particularly this weekend when Saturday and Sunday are taken up with rehearsals and a concer. Gilbert and Sullivan though so will be a good one.
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- Even more sick, if that was possible…please let these 24 hours kick it to the curb. Been doing all I possibly can to help: no gym, good eating, so much sleep I’m partially hibernating, decongestant pills, vitamin c, more water than you can shake a hose at. I’m still studying for my interview in between bouts of sweating thru all my clothes and being a little on the delirious side. Please please please, I want a healing miracle
. Can’t quite believe this has happened and I never really get properly sick ever. It does prove that an overload of stress = sick. Wish me strength my guys. About to do a vapour stream facial with swimming goggles on because of my dodgy eye syndrome… 
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708 sugar
572 UPF
Sunshine!!! Finally. I love being woken up by the sun 
Want to bake some bread rolls in a few. Have a doctor’s appointment later and maybe I’ll get on the rower later.
Peace and love always 
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Checking in on what may be my worst day so far. After binge drinking the bottle of alcohol I have been sick this entire next day. I feel like absolute garbage but I’m now very convinced alcohol needs to be thrown out the window. I guess that’s a silver lining of messing up completely.
Oh well. Day 1 is now, in fact, day 1 and not day one with 2 months and X days ahead so it’s an easier count.
So apparently I didn’t hit send on this one lol
Day 2 of checking in. I am in pain but I feel heard more than I did before and that helps alleviate some of the agonizing thoughts that come with it.
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Hey all, checking in on day 1964. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Sending hugs my friend. Grateful she has you by her side to help her seek help and get better 
@fingers-crossed nice work on your recovery…keep working your plan and using those tools. ODAAT
Yeah that’s been happening for me since a few updates ago. Maybe different phones get the changes at different times 
. The X at the top three me but it just makes your post a draft (doesn’t delete it). Glad you got the boy out of the room but I’m so sorry you are dealing with pain. Hope today is easier
@Raspberry hope you are doing well
@Lucalds well done on your 30 days no smoking!!! That’s a wonderful milestone 
Good luck with that. My brother finds that layering up like crazy and sweating it out kicks it quicker. I just feel too damn uncomfortable and can’t always go through with it. Sending loads of healing vibes ..I hope you are well enough for tomorrows interview
Checking in on Thursday morning
Oooh…one day away from Halloween 
… very excited. Off to get my day started. Today will be my last acupuncture appointment for a bit.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day… sending you all so much love
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Rough sleep last night so it’s been a slow start to my morning but that’s ok, yesterday was crazy busy for me and I’ve learnt that you need to listen to your body when rest is needed, obviously my sleep hasn’t helped 
only guilt I have is not making it to the gym, another day tomorrow though 
Have ran a few errands and going to chill with one of sons this afternoon before him and his brother go to their dads for the night.
Have a beautiful day people 
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Day 1355
Had such an awful sleep last night. Didnt get to bed until about 130am. I went to bed hungry and couldnt sleep bcuz of it. I have been fasting from 7pm-11am (which I dont find difficult) but for some reason I was just hungry before bed. Maybe it was bcuz I burned extra calories at the gym yesterday. Anyway i ate something small in the middle of the night and went to bed.
Now Im up getting my son ready for school. Plans for the day are gym and heading to the mall to pick up an online order. Bought my son some christmas pjs and a nice Christmas shirt to wear to the event we are going to. Then home to mop the floors, do dishes, and vacuum. Thats about it for me. Have a great day everyone!! 
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101 days THC free and 16 days MO free. I finally feels like Autumn here and I’m loving it. I slept pretty good last night, I didn’t wake up until 5:55am which is late for me. I did wake up a couple of times but I went back to sleep. We did our daily dog park routine, had breakfast, now I’m just sipping coffee and playing a video game until my church group. I’m looking forward to it, I haven’t been in a couple of weeks. No work today so it should be a chill day. Maybe I’ll play my guitar later, it’s been a bit. I’m looking forward to good day 
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It’s so wonderful that your body is ready to quit nicotine, especially since it can be such a tough battle. And yes, I totally get that you don’t need anyone to tell you you’re doing the right thing. I also kept it a secret during early recovery, even from my mother, who lived with me at the time. I realized it was best for me to handle this myself, so my “friends” and users wouldn’t try to pull me back in, and I could avoid the problems with my family, who weren’t very supportive (though they didn’t know any better). You’re doing exactly what you need to do to break free. That’s what truly matters 
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1801… No Alcohol
97.. No Lust
In Jesus name.
EDIT:
@JazzyS
In less than 3 months God granted me management at my job.
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@JazzyS Thanks for the kind words of wisdom and encouragement - i am indeed feeling better today! Hallelujah!
Checking in (on 11/06 i’ll have 7 years off of non-prescribed narcotics, alcohol, and marijuana):
- active recovery day from the gym (no cardio/resistance training)
- 4 hr shift doing my best
- doing good works, freely giving, contributing, helping, having faith hope and love, putting others first
- virtual meeting
- cooking chicken jerky for me and Shadow the dog
- prepping veggies for the next couple days ahead of time so i don’t have to cook veggies every day
- housework
- 1,10,11,12 (some of you will know what i mean)
- telephone apt with my new counselor and being positive with that whole situation so i can get my SMI determination
- patiently waiting
- walks with mom and shadow/family time
- experiencing Him, His Son, and His Spirit
- actively in recovery - self acceptance
- being less (if at all) critical/controlling
@MTSober You’re kicking a** man, i admire your relationship with Him. You are very blessed, praise God.
@Jette enjoy your day off friend!
@Butterflymoonwoman hope you sleep better tonight - maybe you can get a snooze in sometime today
@Amelie if there are hard times ahead, they’ll be a lot easier to handle clean/sober
@JazzyS i’ve always wondered about acupuncture - you feel like it helps?
@SupermassiveDarkStar just don’t give up, you can do this. you’re getting right back on track, that’s awesome rather than just diving back into drinking.
@Tragicfarinelli saying a prayer for healing for you
i’d like to get to the point where i don’t need outside validation some day. thanks for sharing and congrats on getting out of the smoking section my friend. hope you are still well we are
@Anonymous2022 i admire your courage and honesty my friend, that’s amazing. keep up the good work should be 2 weeks today. woohoo!
thank you all for being a part of my recovery and for welcoming me into yours as well. we do recover
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