That is very interesting thank you @RosaCanDo. I am looking forward to a more balanced existence. I tried listening to some meditation tracks which seemed to assist a little bit. I fall asleep fine but it’s like a wake up a couple of hours later almost ready to start my day 
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Rosa…thanks for the info. Sounds like an insult you can hurl at someone. Hey, you hypnotic jerk! I used to get those more when I was drinking heavy. I’d end up getting a charley horse, too. Actually, though, I have been taking magnesium for foot cramps for a few years and that really helps. The foot cramps were not alcohol-related.
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Lol! 
It sure does! I also take magnesium supplements that have helped me.
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Oh yeah, stupid liquor store autopilot. Next thing you know I’m standing at the register with my wallet Not smart. I work 9-5 M-F and on those days when I get home I bring the dog for a walk. Then get dinner ready. Once I am home I am fine, I will not go back out. Weekends are time spent with my non-drinking boyfriend. Actually, we live together and he is retired. You would think my living arrangement would make it easy for me not to drink. Ha!! I tend to make things not easy for myself. I live in a beach resort area and now the weather is starting to turn warm. Lots of beach days. And walks on the beach in the evening. That’s great that you have plans with your mom tonight. Be easy on yourself tomorrow with all that work you want to catch up on. Getting too tired could be a trigger.
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@spursxfanx1991, welcome. It is ironic you mentioned the positivity. Not 5 minutes ago someone was blasting the forum saying all the niceness and “you got it” and fluff made them want to puke. Hmmmmm…there is, I think room for encouragement and also a good kick in the ass when necessary.
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I absolutely agree! Thank you for saying so.
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So do I!! And I kid you not . . . just when I opened this post I was listening to Stevie singing Rhiannon on my Echo. Thanks so much for posting this.
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Had no idea about Stevie Nicks. She is one of my favorites.
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Day 6 
feeling good! Made it through a full weekend sober. I have not done this in a long time. Early days still but it is good to remind myself of this feeling. Thank you for all the support. I hope you are all having a great Sunday. 
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@Anneb. That is great! So…you followed through with your plans - time with Mom and catching up on work??
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I did . I was a bit easy on myself yesterday it was extremely hot. So I relaxed and rested nicely. But today I woke up with a clear head and feeling fresh so worked very well all day. I am sure I am gonna have a productive week next week too. Yay. How was you weekend @Mbwoman?
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Great weekend. Slept in a bit yesterday as I do the 9-5, M-F gig. Helped SO move some stuff for his daughter, walked the dog, went to the gym…all good stuff. Lost an hour with daylight savings, but gaining daylight tonight. Gonna do laundry and other household things. Food shopping and will avoid the wine aisle. As I write this I have zero intentions of buying wine, but MUST be vigilant and not complacent. The addictive voice can pop out of nowhere and harass me. Like you, I am looking forward to a productive week next week.
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Just popping by to say that I love what you all have going on here! Wonderful to see mutual support and checking in with each other, keep it up! And don’t be afraid to be honest and ask for help if you are struggling or come upon a roadblock. That’s what this community is for. Have a great Sunday and start to the week tomorrow!
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@RosaCanDo.Hope you had a great weekend. Mine was quiet. Absolutely thrilling to face Monday and the week alcohol free! Excuse my language…but I hate that 
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Hi there! My new sober date is March 13 2021. For the past 2 years I was resetting my clock almost daily. I plan on never resetting it again. The morning of March 13th after an all night binge dancing session with my husband I started vomiting blood. One of the scariest moments ever and a big wake up call. Everytime I think of beer/booze i immediately picture the blood in the toilet and my face pale in the mirror cycling through thoughts of what may happen to my children if I drop dead. Never again. Im sticking to it on day 3 which is the farthest I’ve made it in a very long time. Looking forward to the counter saying 4 days tomorrow and so on. Yesterday I ordered a 1 month sobriety token and a card written from my 2 day self to my 30 day self which I will open on my 1 month anniversary. I guess I felt it would help me hold myself accountable and that it would be good for me to have a tangible reminder of that milestone. I plan on doing the same for the following month. Ive been realizing where and how I went wrong in my previous tries and am trying to apply my better coping skills and so far so good. Its TOUGH!!! Especially since my husband drinks daily also but I have just been excusing myself when he has his nightly beers and go read my 12 step book or this app in my bedroom with a sparkling water. I am so grateful for this app and for all of you. I really am feeling hopeful and empowered. I hope you are all doing well today too
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Day 1, lots of water, personal trainer on Zoom, clear mind, no sadness, no boredom, no anxiety. I feel strong, I hope I won’t reset the timer soon. Have to stop drinking to regulate cholesterol and acid reflux, and regenerate liver. I love myself when I am lucid, I am the best version of myself when I take care of me. Boredom is ok.
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@Desire88. Boy, that sounds scary. I’m glad you are here and already planning for sobriety. I know AA works so well for many. I have a trip planned to visit my Mom in April who is in a nursing home. On the day of my flight I WILL have 35 days. I’m first thinking how good I will feel and second how present I will be when I visit. One day at a time…but I think it is OK to do what you are doing. Incentive to be strong, right?
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Thank you:) Amen to that! I hope you have a very nice time. And congratulations on your sobriety!!!
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3/10/21 Sober date. Did a meeting on Saturday night… thanks to ITR.
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