I want to clean my house and get my laundry done. The issue I am having is I always did it while drinking alcohol with my music playing. Right now I can’t find the motivation to get it done like I don’t know how. Any suggestions?
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I had that problem cutting grass yesterday. I just started doing it and was like, I can’t stop now. No one else is gonna do it. Then felt more relaxed after it was done and looked better.
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Gosh I had way too much energy I was cleaning toilets at 10 pm.
How important is it right now to clean house? And get laundry done.
I had severe cravings once listening to a playlist on a walk. Near the end of the walk I finally thought about changing the playlist to something completely different. And it worked. Cravings gone!
Today I was listening to reggae, on my walk, which I almost never do. It was great! and put me in a cheery mood.
Very long hot showers were also a good attitude adjustment for me in early sobriety. Which also brought on tears because I cannot drink like a normie. Crying has always been a great release for me.
I like the way you keep asking for support.
Keep up the good work Laura.
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Not extremely important right now I guess. It’s more important that I just don’t drink that’s my main focus 
I actually love cleaning and I know once I do get started I’ll get it done in the mean time I will chill out and watch Grey’s lol 
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Hoping for the same 
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One thing I like to do is set a timer for 10 minutes… I can do anything for 10 min! I will set a timer in each room… and if I am lucky I will keep going after the timer goes off!
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I was the same way and literally could not imagine doing anything without a drink and/or a smoke.
I finally started to do things at different times than I normally would do. Ie. I would allow the dishes to soak overnight and while coffee was brewing would tidy kitchen in the morning. I would also watch a show and pause it as if it had commercial breaks and clean a bit here and there in between breaks. This allowed me to sit after each small chore which was also important for me as my energy levels were shit.
Your sobriety is priority so whatever can wait - let it wait. You are still early in this and soon you will have your new routines in place without the demon on your back.
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Thank you 
I know its a process I didn’t drink today that makes me feel good One day at a time
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Can you try just playing music? I associated music and drinking and cooking for a long time, and the first few times I replaced the strong lemonade with tea it felt ‘empty,’, but eventually I got used to it. I can even listen to sad/navelgazing music now without a drink. You just need to reprogram your mind.
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absolutely right - what a process it is. just remember that we are all going through or have been through the same shit so ask for advice / support / a shoulder … whatever is needed for you at the time if an urge hits.
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I find myself in the same situation… i used to get all my housework done when i would get high because my DOC gave me tons of energy. Now that im no longer using, i feel so unmotivated to do anything at all muchless housework. Laundry is pilled up atleast 3 loads needing to be done, sink full of dishes, house is a disaster, floors need swept and mopped. I just look at it and go back to bed. I have zero energy to do any of it and it makes me feel so useless. I am also looking for suggestions on how to manage daily task without my DOC.
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Hey Jessica, I just wanted you to know that what you are going thru is very normal in early sobriety. You are not alone. I’m going thru a rough patch right now at just over 2 years sober. One thing I’ve learned in recovery is that “this too shall pass”. I’m so glad you are here, Jessica.
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Jessica I feel EXACTLY the same way. I’ve decided to do one chore or one room at a time. I started yesterday made a little progress it’s like sobriety one day at a time. I have 3 days sober and my house is a wreck but I do use today
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I watch videos of other people cleaning their house
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Hilarious 
I was a cleaning machine I got so much done last night made me feel good it occupied my mind and my time NO DRINKING is the best part gonna rest maybe ill do another room today lol
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One thing that you might enjoy if you haven’t discovered already is the Go Clean Go gal. I follow on Instagram though I’m rarely on anymore, but her YouTube vids are very fun and helpful. Cleaning seems to bring you joy, and that’s critical in early recovery.
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CLEANING SOBER SUCKS 
but I’m sober most importantly and I’m getting it done
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Music helps!
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I always have music 
I made it through sober and got it all done
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