You know I want to be 40 days in already. This is so hard because most of my free time has gone to my addiction. Now I feel like I have so much empty time and space. It’s also frustrating because I haven’t told my partner yet about my addiction or about me getting help for it. I want to but I know she’d be disappointed and it’d effect our relationship even more
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Yeah its definitely good to find new hobbies or activities to spend your time doing. Day 40 will be here quicker than you realize you just got to take it one day at a time. The emotions being all over the place and physical crap at the beginning can be tough but just sit with it and you will be fine you got this
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Izzy, please try not to worry too much. It is so amazing that you’re on Day 2 and recovering with us. I know that feeling of wanting 40 days or 400 days on Day 2. I promise it is worth the wait, though, and like Jack said it will be here before you know it! And as you recover physically and mentally you’ll know how to talk with your partner. Many people have experience and knowledge to share. You’re sober again today and I’m so happy. I came here for the first time yesterday and your Day 1 post was one of the first posts that I read. I smiled and saw it was Day 2 now. Glad to be on this journey with you, Izzy.
Marie
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Congrats on day 2! You will get there, my husbands grandma used to say. “Yard by yard life is hard but inch by inch life’s a sinch” and I believe that more and more each day. I have had so many day 1’s in the last 6 years of trying to quit but I finally made it to my first day 90, I’ve never had one of those, so keep believing inch by inch 
. Just worry about staying sober and all the other stuff will come.
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I’m glad to know that you’ve also decided to get sober. This is my first time trying to be sober. I’m glad to know you and I have started at the same and it’s great to know I’m not alone. Thank you so much for joining me on this part of my life.
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I’m proud of you hitting 90 days! I can’t wait to reach where you’re at. I think your grandpa was a very wise man and I’ll be taking his words to heart
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Thanks! It means a lot the physical pain hasn’t been as bad but the mental part has been a ride of emotions I’m not use too!
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Your brain needs time to adjust. It gets acclimated to this dopamine rush and without it things look pretty dull. But that goes away. Once you develop and get used to good habits, being socially connected, feeling good… Now that is addictive.
I had to do some hard work with my emotions too. Addictions are great for putting this off by making bigger problems. Sobriety is a setting for growth.
What’s one little thing you want to do for yourself? Just something small. Your whole day can revolve around that small thing. See a movie, get your favorite meal, sit in a park and have some fresh air, tidy up your space to feel more homey.
Looking forward to day 3!
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Yeah the emotions can be overwhelming but when they pass also really rewarding in there own small way. In the moment it might be torture but if you just take it one minute at a time during those times when it does pass it comes with a since of achievement like yeah i made i through that.
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I love that saying; thank you for sharing it!!!
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So true not stuck in such a tiring addiction gives u back your time no lying or planning or hiding and no hangovers 
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