# The Feb29ers (Feb 29th, March 1st)
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602
**Category:** Life in Recovery
**Created:** [March 1, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602 "2020-03-01T14:47:44Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 39
### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/771 "2020-03-21T11:38:44Z")
Ohh thats good to hear ❤ do you have nice weather as well . My weather is Beautiful, Sunny, but cold but the sun makes me happy ❤
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### Author:  [@Journey1](https://talkingsober.com/u/Journey1)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/772 "2020-03-21T12:36:59Z")
Yes, we have announced state of emergency in our province, many cities are shutting things down to essential services only… I am helping to monitor media and share back with our leaders to assist with decision making.
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/773 "2020-03-21T12:54:49Z")
Ohh okay sounds quiet intricately
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### Author:  [@anon43625156](https://talkingsober.com/u/anon43625156)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/774 "2020-03-21T13:34:35Z")
heyy everyone
day 6 for me but to be hounest a few times there was a quick in and out thought of having a drink. to help me cope with that thought i write or read on here or just do some simple drawing.
today i feel great. no thoughts of picking up.
that playground that was built looks amazing and i hope it can give you time to do things for yourself while your children play
i hope the economy makes a quick comeback so jobs are available or the recent jobs can be accepted back
im praying you all are staying healthy and strong. my roommates and me bleeched the entire apartment and i continue to sanatize the counters door handles and tables
my motavation is really good thismorning
we will all be ok. i truley believe that
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### Author:  [@SoulSearcher](https://talkingsober.com/u/SoulSearcher)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/775 "2020-03-21T13:51:55Z")
Yes, I have a very hand husband.
@AnonymousD thanks for the love. Still struggling. I’m trying to pick myself back up and get back on a positive road.
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### Author:  [@Three](https://talkingsober.com/u/Three)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/776 "2020-03-21T13:54:43Z")
Day 17 done! Happy hour 2 houses down with a few neighbors ( no more than 10 people and we kept our social distance ). Drank non alcoholic beer. Actually enjoyed the gathering. Getting better at this hanging out sober thing.
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### Author:  [@anon43625156](https://talkingsober.com/u/anon43625156)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/777 "2020-03-21T14:03:09Z")
oh niice
great vibes man
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### Author:  [@Journey1](https://talkingsober.com/u/Journey1)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/778 "2020-03-21T14:52:24Z")
I’m struggling too. Liquor stores are still open but my husband heard they are closing soon… He came home with a bunch of booze yesterday.
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/779 "2020-03-21T15:03:19Z")
You are very welcome dear. Keep reaching out here - i will always try to answer as fast as possible. Its a very rough and uncommon situation the world is in, but hang in there and try to get just a few extra minuts as you can in situations where you are alone. Like staying five more minuts when being at the toilet or while doing laundrying and things like that maybe small things at the moment can help alot right now ❤❤🌸
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/780 "2020-03-21T15:04:05Z")
Great ❤❤🌸🌸 im so Happy for you, hang in there and stay strong dear!!! Amazing work
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/781 "2020-03-21T15:04:42Z")
Ohh do you husband have issues or are you struggling alone dear.
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### Author:  [@Marisim](https://talkingsober.com/u/Marisim)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/782 "2020-03-21T16:53:17Z")
My dears,
Sober day…check.
I`ve been doing alot of thinking and I found a new approach to my problems and coping skills.
I think counting the days in total stresses me out an put a lot of extra pressure on me.
So from now on,I´ll count all my sober days only on a monthly basis.
Like in January i only made 6 days in total and in February only 4.
Since Feb29th I´ve managed 15 days,so I see this as a success.
The drinking didn´t come overnight, so just for ME,it won´t go overnight as well.
This really hit me this morning. And guess what, I haven´t had anycravings all day.
Figuring this out was such a huge relief.
I assume, there are many of you who won´t approve, but I´m really listening to my inner voice and I will follow my inner voice.
@SoulSearcher
Is there anything you need?
I send a lot of love and many hugs!
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### Author:  [@anon43625156](https://talkingsober.com/u/anon43625156)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/783 "2020-03-21T17:05:19Z")
Very smart
Counting each day can influence you. Sometimes i relapsed because i saw how many days i had and it told me i dererved a break or a drink to reward myself.
I need the fact that i have some sort of obbsetion with drinking or useing
I know my date and yeah i check on it every qupple days but i cant obsess over every hour
It can influence a break with my sobriety
Today, i wont pick up in the moment and i need to reach out if needed
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### Author:  [@Journey1](https://talkingsober.com/u/Journey1)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/784 "2020-03-21T18:20:04Z")
I like your approach and am going to adopt the same, for now. I am proud that I haven’t had a big binge for 3 weeks, and consumption is way down from what it used to be. Just need to take it a day at a time, learn, and keep moving forward.
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/785 "2020-03-21T21:38:03Z")
Welcome to the group keep up your good spirit and great attitude.
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/786 "2020-03-21T21:43:02Z")
What ever works for you are great marism, but i hope you stay on here. ❤
On the other hand if i may say something to the approach i think the day counting can be quiet stressfull, i just dont look at it to be honest i think once a week i give it a look seems better to me. One thing i question is :
The drinking didn´t come overnight, so just for ME,it won´t go overnight as well.
Will you then try to drink less each time or have i missunderstood you ? ❤
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### Author:  [@Marisim](https://talkingsober.com/u/Marisim)
#### Post date: [March 22, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/787 "2020-03-22T05:47:54Z")
I’ve been drinking so much less even on the relapsing days since I’ve come here ❤.
I just figured it’s stressing me out of thinking day 1,2,3, watching the counter all the time …every slip made me feel under more pressure, since there are so great guys here.
So, no more pressure for me. I’ll see how it goes. but as I said before, the moment I realized it felt like a huge burden fell off my shoulders. And tadaah… No urges yesterday.
Don’t get me wrong, I intend to free myself from that poisonous habit, and I know I will and I can for good, but no more comparing to others.
I’ll see how it goes. And I’ll stick here and will be completely honest. This is my safe place.
Nobody knows about it in the real world, no body’s ever seen me drunk. I’m not a social drinker and perfectly fine if I’m going out with people enjoying their glass of wine, beer or champaign . I’ve never liked those, can’t stand the taste or the smell. Keeping this secret made me feel so lonely, so I really need this group and TS.
My quote medicine was or is Vodka to numb me out so I could go to sleep.
I can’t explain it but I feel so much more peaceful inside, since I realized all those things.
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### Author:  [@Marisim](https://talkingsober.com/u/Marisim)
#### Post date: [March 22, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/788 "2020-03-22T05:48:59Z")
@anon43625156
Welcome to the group, I hope you like to stay and hang out with us ladies 😉.
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### Author:  [@AnonymousD](https://talkingsober.com/u/AnonymousD)
#### Post date: [March 22, 2020, 7:19am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/789 "2020-03-22T07:19:41Z")
Okay. Im just happy you feel relaxed and that you are staying in this group. It wouldnt be the same without you.
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### Author:  [@Marisim](https://talkingsober.com/u/Marisim)
#### Post date: [March 22, 2020, 9:18am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-feb29ers-feb-29th-march-1st/83602/790 "2020-03-22T09:18:17Z")
And it wouldn’t be the same without you❤️
Speaking of which
@Maria
How are you this morning?
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