Starting Over (again). Wish me luck

My advice? Keep yourself busy and make a plan like @Tragicfarinelli already has mentioned.
I did so myself and still use it, you find mine her:2 years sober and what helped me to get there: Sober for more then 5 years now. I still come here a lot it keeps me accountable and focussed.
There is a very active daily check in tread, feel free to join! Checking in daily to maintain focus #64 If you have any questions feel free to ask!

And welcome here ofcourse!! :raising_hand_woman:

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I’d wish you luck, but the truth is, it’s no matter of luck at all. The power to become sober and to thrive is in your possession already, all it takes is a willing heart and an open mind, and I know you got that. Let’s do this!

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Good Luck! I was sober for almost a year but fell into the same patterns. I am now starting over at 5 days. I also put myself into Intensive Outpatient Therapy and am starting AA meetings. One day at a time!

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How is your sobriety going this week?

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Im in South Lanarkshire in Netherburn its out in the sticks near Hamilton , was born in Rutherglen near Glasgow

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How are u getting on Jimmy? :people_hugging:

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Thanks so much for asking. I’m actually kinda glad that I’ve been too busy this week…driven around 2500+ miles for my job this week so barely stopped whatsoever. But I’m keeping on! X

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Beautiful!!! I am VERY jealous. What a gorgeous part of the planet x

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Thanks very very much for asking. It’s going okay so far. Lots of temptations, but luckily I’ve had so much work on this week I’ve barely stopped!!

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Jimmy that’s great stay busy!! I found having some chocolate candy on me like M&Ms or a Snickers/Milky Wat bar helped me deal with urges. The sugar sweet in the candy fooled my brain and toned down the urge.

I was also told to be aware of H A L T - hungry angry lonely tired, and to correct any deficiencies I could identify. Keeping with sober and non using people was another big positive.
Keep on truckin !!

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Back again :grimacing:

Withdrawal is hitting hard today. Smashing headache. Superb muscular aches. Actually limping about like an old man, so the fitness kick will have to wait until I’ve gone through this phase I guess.

Doing my best to rest when I can, and eat healthily. Also, trying not to think too long term, but instead trying to just get through each hour.

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Congratulations on your 10+days! You deserve to feel amazing sober!
It’s great to post on this app. It really does help with the accountability. AA is the best and most wonderful program I’ve ever done. The support and comfort I get from those too who suffer but made the decision to change that suffering is unmatched! Keep up the good work. There’s a small handful of people who quit once and that’s it but for most of us it takes more. I’m proud of you for stepping up and making the best decision you’ll ever make in your life!
Enjoy the sunshine and garden! That is a great way to shift perspective and focus on something good and positive and fulfilling during your days being and becoming sober.
Much love
🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

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Welcome back. Those withdrawls are the worst but luckily you know what to do, and you know it will pass. Take good care of yourself today and find something good to distract you. You can this.

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Thanks so much.
Today’s distraction comes in the form of music. I just drove to my studio which means going past two of my local pubs. Was unusual not to pull in and have 4 pints.

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