I’m 20 hours in. I’ve done 11 straight days of meditation. I really just want to write here every day to connect to a community. I’ll be back tomorrow.
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Great! Congratulations on your first (soon to be) 24 hours, and here’s to the next 24 hours. 
Welcome to Talking Sober! 
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Well done, looking forward to seeing you check-in tomorrow! 
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Welcome to the community and great work on starting your day 1. This is a wonderful space to connect with people and gain support/ advice as you work on your journey.
Looking forward to seeing you post and stack up the days 
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Best decision you will ever make. Welcome! 
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I had said I would check in here every day. Bumping up against day 2 as I write this. Really trying to be mindful and just get through today. Day 2 is always where I let my guard down.
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I know, Day 2 is a nightmare, but it is also Day 2! No more Days O. F**k the ZERO! You can do this! Stay strong xxx
Welcome. Having a journal of bread is a great idea! You can really keep track of your own progress. 
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Knowing today 2 is gonna be hard is when you make the extra effort to stay focused, stay away from triggers and surround yourself with support. We are here for you … ODAAT
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Had a really busy day yesterday and got stuck in traffic so did not get to check in. I am continuing to notice through mindfulness when I will have thoughts that lead to temptation and how to separate myself from those thoughts. Going to bed now. I’ve got this!
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another day accomplished You are doing amazing work 
Have a great night. 
Noticing that my awareness is waning and I just need to up the effort today. I will come back here tomorrow with news that I’ve come through stronger. I know my thoughts are my warning sign and I just have to create mindful distance.
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Glad you are aware of the thinking and seeing the warning signs … Stay connected, keep busy …reach out for support irl (zoom or live meetings)… Remember that giving in will not provide any comfort or relief…
Relapsed this morning. I definitely had more awareness over the past few days but I faltered. So fucking frustrating. Going to get outside and go for a walk. I just needed to connect thoughts and this was all avoidable.
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Ah man I’m sorry. It is frustrating but learn from it and don’t put yourself in a beat up mode. Do your best to hydrate, get that walk in and start in day one now!
Have a plan in place for when you start seeing those warning signs… A relapse starts eat before that drink. We just need to work on rewiring our thoughts and habits to avoid getting to that drink. Cause just one sip would be the end for me. This is why we have to stay vigilant and protect our sobriety
Went on a long walk after relapse yesterday to try to learn from it. I came to a place that the thoughts that spike my anxiety and lead me towards bad habits are thoughts, not commands. I also came to the conclusion that my actions towards recovery have been mediocre in terms of effort for months. So today I’m starting early by posting here, meditating, working out, and going for a walk.
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That is a great reflection friend. Good for you for seeing what can be improved and working on it. Here’s looking at a solid recovery where you are fully present and vigilant
Had a good day yesterday. Really working through this concept that thoughts are not commands but also not trying to think big picture and just taking it one day at a time. Im honestly tired and feel drained but I know that means self care is even more important. I’m going to go on a walk today, eat well, and get things off my to do list done to stay vigilant.
… practice that self care and know this phase will pass. Glad yesterday was a good day…keep at it friend… many good days ahead
Strong day yesterday. Woke up this morning with urges but I’m starting to build this habit that urges are not commands and I have a choice. I need to just handle today, especially the morning and later after work.
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