@James0101 I suggest you check this thread.
Please watch the linked video (and let your spous watch it later on) to understand more of what you are facing.
Lisa07
January 3, 2020, 3:54am
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Bumping this back up to the top.
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siand
January 3, 2020, 10:14am
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Yoga! Good for health, strength and mindfulness which are all just helpful things, but especially in early sobriety.
A few of us are doing the new Yoga With Adrienne 30 day yoga series, Home:
VIDEO
And will be sharing our progress on the yoga group thread.
For anyone who partakes in yoga. Share something you are working on and tips… positive quotes.
I’m personally trying to work on a headstand but can’t figure it out how to get my feet off the ground.
Adrienne isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but there are other yoga chats going on here too
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siand
January 3, 2020, 10:17pm
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Sometimes memes are just what you need
Continuing thread for memes
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siand
January 4, 2020, 2:06pm
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With the forum being so busy it can be hard to know where to jump in. I find the daily check in thread is a good place to hang out and get to know people, without having to create your own topics. It’s a place to share struggles, celebrate successes and get support. Being reminded that we are not unique, that others experience similar challenges and that we all have things we can learn from each other, wherever we are in our journey, is a wonderful thing!
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siand
January 5, 2020, 9:06am
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Getting outdoors and getting moving is a brilliant way to start building healthy habits. Walking solo can be a good way to practice mindfulness and process some of the feelings that come up in sobriety. But it’s also a great group activity, a way to meet new people and build sober relationships.
2020 Hiking Club (Walking Sober)
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siand
January 7, 2020, 10:43pm
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The Talking Sober moderation team has reviewed and updated the forum rules and guidelines. We ask all members to read and abide by these rules. We welcome feedback - please send any feedback to me or to @moderators. This thread is closed to comments in order to keep it tidy for further announcements and updates. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring this community continues to be a positive resource.
Talking Sober Rules and Guidelines
Talking Sober is a community where we t…
Snore I know, but useful for everyone to know where to find the rules
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Lisa07
January 8, 2020, 12:37am
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I love that you keep adding to this. I’ve been posting a link to this thread in responses to new comers. Thanks for all this great information!
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siand
January 8, 2020, 5:46pm
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Lots of people find that when they are adjusting to sobriety their sleep pattern goes all out of whack. For your listening pleasure here are some guided sleep meditations:
When I have to wake up early, it works. I use the 10% happier app. You can connect with good teachers. They all have their own specialty. Big fan of Joseph Goldstein. Oren Jay Sofer is my favorite for sleep.
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siand
January 9, 2020, 8:00am
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Sobriety is definitely a journey… It takes time and things change! Here’s a great summary of some of the stages people go through, which you might recognise…
I learned of 5 stages in my IOP group, I’ve come to discover they’re pretty accurate.
Pre-contemplation. The I don’t have a problem.
The “dogs go meow and cats go woof” phase.
Contemplation. The I might have a problem phase.
The “I think cats are actually the meowers, and dogs are the woofers” phase.
Learning. The I want to understand and get some facts phase.
“I was reading and listening to a person describe that dogs actually do woof, and cats actually do meow”
Action. When you …
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This is a great thread @siand .
(Bumpty bumpty)
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siand
January 10, 2020, 10:08pm
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Something about sobriety is feeling all the feels. There’s a lot to process and it’s probably stuff you’ve pushed away, ignored, or made worse through your addiction. It can be hard to face up to.
@aircircle shares some really helpful stuff on this thread, taken from The Language of Letting Go app.
The language of letting go
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siand
January 12, 2020, 9:52am
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Most of us with some decent sobriety time had tried (and failed) to get sober before. These posts are a collection of things that didn’t work… Any of them sound familiar?
The idea I had behind this thread is to start one where some folks with a few 24 hours under their belt can share what didn’t work for them along their way and where they finally found lasting success!
I was thinking this thread could possibly help those that are new to sobriety and struggling by hearing the stories and roads others have traveled. I know we all go down our own paths with it, but there may be something that resonates with others and helps someone else out.
So, where hav…
Learning what doesn’t work for you can be an important part of making sobriety stick, as long as you act on what you learn. Nothing changes if nothing changes!
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siand
January 12, 2020, 3:26pm
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Sober poops! That is all.
It’s past time for a thread dedicated to an issue near and dear to my heart…
[Sober Poops]
Perhaps more accurately, I’m speaking of the alcohol squirts. Booze can give you the poos , and this becomes especially true for chronic drinking.
In my case, ending as a daily drinker for a few years straight, I recognized IBS-like symptoms at least a year before I quit drinking. When I noticed it was becoming a daily problem, I looked it up and saw plenty of articles explaining how the drinking (and of…
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siand
January 14, 2020, 10:39pm
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If things feel all rainbows and unicorn farts in early sobriety, you might have found your pink fluffy cloud
I am currently almost four months sober and life feels fantastic, everyday I am grateful for my sobriety (and my life) and I enjoy the gifts that my newfound freedom brings.
My question is how do you know when this is real and not “the pink cloud”? My first weeks weren’t a walk in the park but I have gone from strength to strength and feel like this new person is the real me feeling all the feelings that go with life on life’s terms but I’m also scared that this may come to an end one day. I’v…
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C_8
January 14, 2020, 11:38pm
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I am not so patiently waiting for these to start. I don’t even care how loud or how frequent. I just need them. Now.
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siand
January 17, 2020, 10:38am
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Sometimes you gotta make your own magic
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siand
January 17, 2020, 10:41am
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It’s Friday! That means the weekend is coming and doing weekends sober can be weird. First events sober are scary for most of us…
Ok so my last drink was 4 days ago and as the weekend approaches I’m feeling anxious and nervous about being in social situations where alcohol may be present. Can you guys give me some tips and tricks, maybe list some things that helped you in social settings. Even if noone else is drinking I feel the urge bc I’m not that social when I’m sober. Kind of a loner. Thanks in advance.
And if you’re not ready to venture out yet then there are always people hanging out here
I was told that if I didn’t start the new thread after closing the last one, my Nigerian friend would not be able to transfer the funds to my account and the FBI would visit.
Also, if you don’t post, you will not get the good luck doge birb.
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C_8
January 17, 2020, 4:27pm
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This is perfect!!! Thank you
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