I think my “pink cloud” has finally dissipated. I honestly feel kind of lost in my sobriety and like I’m just going through the motions…which honestly really sucks. I got a pretty nasty cold and have been sick for the last month. I’m finally feeling better and want to get back on track. I just need some encouragement. Having the feelings of “is this worth it anymore” in the back of my mind really annoys me. I’m trying to change my way of thinking. I want to get back to my happy self. I deserve it. And my spouse and child deserve it to. Just feeling “bleh”…
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Yes it sucks that it doesn’t stay, but it keeps coming back 
. We settle into more peaceful, steady routines and that can, oddly enough, be uncomfortable. Life has blah periods that invite us to shake things up in new ways. Or just get some rest and let go.
Hang in there. 
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How long have you been sober for?
I got what I call the “one month meh” or “the wall” …you have to take my word for it that if you break and drink you’ll just regret it and feel crap about it. It’s not worth it, don’t bother.
Addiction is cunning and the addictive voice will tell you any thing to get you to drink again. And this is another one of those attempts for it to get heard. Ignore it, you’ll do much better to get thru this phase and see what’s on the other side of it, cause believe me it’s better than going backwards
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I am 68 days sober. It’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Just gotta shake that feeling of “where do I go from here”
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I’m around 72 days and I don’t feel great either, I think I’m just getting used to life on life’s terms
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I totally agree with that.
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Hang in there 68 days is terrific! It does get better. Keep reading here and making connections. It helps so very much.
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Are you in any programs? I was feeling the same way around 60 days. I thought it was time to step things up, so that’s when I went to my 1st AA meeting. It made a hell of a difference for me. Sobriety is the start of the process. Recovery keeps it moving forward. Try something new 
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Maybe try ameeting they will help make new sober friends ,they helped me get sober wish you well
We all go thru changes after we put down the booze, using will power alone, maybe a dry drunk, going on a pink cloud, then having that bubble burst. Hopefully come to an attitude of gratitude. Some changes happen faster than others.
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Ehh I’m feeling okay. I’m not so down and out. Just trying to find the positive in everything. 71 days sober today.
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Good job Carly I know it’s hard sometimes 
but we’re all doing it together odaat .keep the faith we’ve got this 
Hope your trying sober activities you might enjoy . I’m trying a hit dance fitness class tomorrow morning at the biggest gym in town ,they are offering it free so you try their facilities . just trying to keep my positive mental attitude up sending hugs
That’s awesome! I’m going to get back into running. I was sick for a month and I’m finally better. That always helps me feel better!
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I really liked what this guy had to say about happiness and sobriety.
“It’s not about necessarily being happy. In sobriety, happiness comes and goes.
I live in a state of being today that is radically different than the one I lived before. And to me that is a new freedom that I cannot describe with the word happiness. It’s so much bigger than that.”
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I did try jogging but couldn’t pace myself very well and my knee kept giving way ,doc said he thinks I might have arthritis in it so I’ve stopped doing that . I did really enjoy how it made me feel tho 
I’m sticking to my new bike and gym equipment the cross trainer doesn’t hurt my knee at all so I’ll carry on with those and I’m gonna go swimming when I’ve got more money . It’s not stopped heavy raining since I bought my bike it’s crap in the rain my village is all uphill . Sorry about the monologue I get excited when I talk about fitness
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I love that. Thank you❤️
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Absolutely! And recovery is a lifelong thing. There is a running thread if you would like to join.
Running in Recovery in 2024
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