I am 2 years, 7 and a half months clean of Butane, 2 years, 5 and a half months clean of Methamphetamines, 1 year and 1 month sober of Alcohol, 4 months clean of Marijuana, 3 and a half months clean of Nicotine and OHHHHHHH HOW I HAVE STRUGGLED. I have also found IMMENSE STRENGTH travelling down this long-ass journey of clean time and sobriety.
I feel like I have a million years to go but at the same time I feel as though this is the most WORTHWHILE THING I HAVE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE!!!
My heart goes out to all my fellow soldiers out there, sincerely wishing you the best.
One day at a time
-a good structured daily routine
-self care
-exercise
-meditation
-journal writing
-good sleep hygiene
-staying connected with others
-mental health exercises
You are doing amazing Dee. I am having such a low day and am so close to throwing in the towel. I’m lonely, sad, in pain from a back problem and feeling pathetically sorry for myself. Day 32 tomorrow. I cannot mess up but just needed to reach out to this lovely community. Xxx
31+ days is amazing!! Thank you for reaching out before acting on the urges
Our DOC’s offer nothing of value and leave us empty and in despair.
Are you able to reach out and talk to someone in real life? We are here to chat also. It does get better and easier.
I am sorry about the pain …dealing with back issues and pain issues myself. Are you able to do light stretches? It does help me relieve pain - may be useful for you?
For me - I try and watch a ton of stand up comedy on my low days. I feel that it helps me loosen my laughter muscles and does lighten my sadness a bit
I can’t tell you how much it means to hear your voice on here. I’m a special Needs teacher and my child is also autistic. I feel I have nothing left at the end of each day. I love the idea of watching some comedy. My 20 year old is necking prosecco. Tomorrow will be a better day. Thank you thank you for being there xxx
You are most welcome my friend - you are among friends here.
You do have your physical and emotional hands full. I can totally understand being tapped out at the end of the day.
If possible - make time for you - a facial, a hand or foot massage (if your back allows for the foot rub). Meditation? Self care is important in sobriety.
Hope you have some yummy flavored water or tea to drink so you are not tempted by the prosecco.
Fizzy flavoured lemon water. I hope you are well too and thank you again. Alone time in my room with a book and soothing sounds. I raise a glass of fizzy water to a good weekend ahead for all of us xxx
I am having such a low day too atm. Even now I still struggle but I’m on this path and I’ve chosen to stick by it-I hope you do to. I believe everyone has the strength within them. Show yourself some self compassion. Xx
Ah Dee. You are such a kind person. I so hope today is better for you and we can find our coping strategies. I know this must be the right path. I just have to remind myself that firmly when the rest of the planet seems to be drinking ( which I know is not really true, but it feels like it!) I hope you can have a lovely weekend xx
