Heck yes that counts and I know personally that is a huge deal. It took me a long time to get myself to the doctor after a lot of needless worry. Even with the issues I had, they were treatable. I’m proud of you for taking that step!
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Thank you guys. I am very scared to find out if I’ve done any serious damage from all the heavy drinking. But I need to know. For my own peace of mind and to treat anything that will help me be with my kids and family longer. I wanna be 80 still chasing grandkids 
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Setting boundaries both at work and in my personal life with family, walking daily, daily accountability check-ins with my husband, resting/sleep, doing things outdoors as much as I can!
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I am taking care of myself today by working out 90 min at the gym (a good 20-session with the punch bag got rid of all tension! 
)
Nice dinner (I cook 95% of the time, no precooked or frozen food for me), started reading a new book (thriller, nothing alcohol related for a change) on my couch with a blanket and a cup of tea! 
Day 36 today!
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Doctor appt to nail down plan to taper off val. Not drink any booze. Rest
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I ate healthy for lunch. Took a couple of walks and ordered a motivational journal!
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I ate 3 (maybe 4 
) healthy meals
I listened to some calming music
I did yoga
I made some important decisions about my future
I connected with people on TS 
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Started working out again couple of weeks ago, (Got a good one in after work today). Gonna chill with the family tonight and try and get to sleep by 10. (4am comes around fast) Lol
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I made a walk in nature. Sat down by the river to meditate. I let my boss know I extend my holiday with four days. Drank loads of herbal tea. Spent some quality time with my friends and invited them to eat out diner tomorrow on my b-day (something i find scary to do so it felt good that i did it)
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Cool thread.
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I biked a good 40 km to go to a funeral service of a friend’s dad in a town north of Amsterdam and back home. No racing, real me time. Comes close to meditation for me.
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I got up at 4am left for work extra early. I wanted to try and spot Comet leonard before work. But it was overcast so no luck there. Anyone see it? Anyway, I started work early and got after it. Long day of programming but on a fun project. Left work on time. Stopped on the way home to get a haircut, but the wait was too long for me. I’ll try again tomorrow. Got home and made a sandwich for dinner. Simple is good. Took a hot shower and stretched for 30 minutes. Now I’m laying in bed typing this. Sober and feeling fine. Today was a good day. Going to get to sleep early and do it all again tomorrow.
Bye for now…
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I am taking care of myself today by spending more time on TS, spending some time in the kitchen, eating nutritious foods, and reading and writing in my journal. I might do a little plant rearranging and tending to, also.
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I went to PT which I paid myself so I gave it to me. This is huge.
Now, some minutes of yoga before dinner.
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I love it!
I am 6 days sober of alcohol. That is my gift to myself today.
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Took care of myself today by forcing myself out of a depressive paralysed state to lift some weights. Did It well too. Didn’t overspend. Didn’t eat unhealthily. Taking care of my skin. Getting to bed soon after coming home from work. Will check in with HP before sleep. Connected with a friend on TS today.
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By slowing down. I just need to stop rushing around, stop living in the past/future, stop reacting to things. Just stop and pause and approach things mindfully
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That’s a really good one. Me too.
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