siand
January 1, 2021, 9:43am
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Roll call! NB. if you post an introduction thread as a new topic, it may be moved here by one of the moderators
Reboooting for 2022!
I’m Eke. Found this place and my sobriety (no coincidence) over three years ago now.
I was an isolating drunk fortunate to snap out of it before I lost everything. Life was miserable before that. I was just getting up everyday to go through the motions needed so I could drink at night. It was hollow, endless, and I couldn’t wrap my head around sobriety. I realized I became darkly apathetic and was going no where fast.
After reading around here, I figured if I really didn…
(Original 2021 Roll Call here )
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To get started on sobriety, I recommend these two threads ::
2 days ago I celebrated my 2 years sober again. Again, because years ago I had a long stretch of sober days too but relapsed after 5 years.
My doc is alcohol. I started to drink when I was 16 year or so and it increased in my student days. I noticed I had a problem around the aged of 30 I guess. Tried to quit multiple times but couldn’t get more then 30 days sober
And
There are so many helpful resources available to us on our sober journeys. I wanted to share this list for those who are interested.
Please note: I created this with alcohol recovery in mind and it is U.S. based as well. Over time, I have added in resources for some other addictions, but it is heavy with resources for alcohol recovery. Books and memoirs are ones I have read.
A link to a variety of resources
This article contains links to many different types of communities and resources, it i…
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I suggest everyone bookmark this thread! It has so much helpful info!!
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siand
January 1, 2021, 6:10pm
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Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. This thread is so wholesome and lovely.
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This post has been a go to for me. For our new members, figure out how to bookmark posts and start building your own sober toolbox. Reference it often. It helps!
2 days ago I celebrated my 2 years sober again. Again, because years ago I had a long stretch of sober days too but relapsed after 5 years.
My doc is alcohol. I started to drink when I was 16 year or so and it increased in my student days. I noticed I had a problem around the aged of 30 I guess. Tried to quit multiple times but couldn’t get more then 30 days sober
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Calling all forum friends! We have been tasked with bumping this thread with some favorite posts or anything that could help a new or returning member (+me!) And try to keep it bumped regularly. Help us out if you can. @anon27760155 you’re amazing.
Why do you keep coming back??
Is it because you feel with your number of days under you, that you know it all and want to share what has worked for you?
Is it because you’ve woken up one day and know in your heart you can’t go on like this but the mind the mind doesn’t know how to??
Maybe this is your sounding board as we all know that addiction that some people in Real life though supportive just don’t get it??
Whatever keeps you coming here don’t stop, one of your life stories might just m…
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Not for the faint of heart, but it works for me.
Continuing the discussion from Truth and tough love :
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siand
January 2, 2021, 11:07am
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Lots of stories here from people with more than a year sober:
There are a lot of us who have over a year of sobriety and I thought it may be helpful to those who are trying to get sober or newly sober to hear what is was like when we were actively using and what it is like for us now and most importantly how we got here.
I imagine you will see a story that is very similar to yours.
Since I am not a wordsmith and my views on sobriety can be viewed as harsh I would like to elect @DowntroddenGoat to share if he would like to and if not pass it on to someone…
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siand
January 2, 2021, 7:11pm
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One of the best things you can do for accountability here is keep checking in! The daily check in thread is for exactly that. Update on your numbers, your struggles and success, and celebrate with others or cheer them on when they need a lift.
Checking in daily to maintain focus #50
Note that the maximum limit for replies on a topic is 2,500 so there will be new daily check in threads through the year!
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siand
January 3, 2021, 9:31am
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Sobriety and recovery is a process of walking away from the old days of drinking/using that don’t work anymore. It’s embracing uncomfortable change for the better and deciding to not stay where you were. It’s learning to love yourself enough to say “I can’t live like this anymore and I need help”.
Please add here the advice that you would like to gives to others. What tips and tricks has worked for your sobriety? What can someone newly sober expect on this journey?
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This is one of the topics in the frequently asked questions about sobriety thread linked to in the OP, but it’s good and worth posting again!
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Eke
January 3, 2021, 7:45pm
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So you want to work on your physical recovery?
People ask a lot about weight loss. In recovery, especially around substance use, it’s a complicated thing. It depends on our habits before and after getting sober. But for sure a more attainable goal once we get our heads screwed on straight! And a worthy way to pass sober time.
Here are a few currently active, fitness-related threads if you’re interested in sharing your health journey or looking for tips/accountability!
Dont give up dont be hard on yourself take your time see whats best for you and your journey but dont ever give up die trying die winning dont ever give up !! lets chip away at every single pound every pound is a victory lets get it !!!
So apparently excerise is a big thing in recovery. I tend to be a little OCDish so I like tracking everything I do. I use two apps: Strava and MapMyRide. My username on both is Derek English.
If anyone wants to start a talking sober exercise group on these apps leave your screen name here and I will find you.
Props to @DungeonMaster for the idea!
Continuing the discussion from 2020 Hiking Club (Walking Sober) :
Well the plans for walking in 2020 went out the window with Covid. Partly due to the restrictions and partly just lost the mojo to get out as much as I intended.
This year, no goals or distances to achieve, no rigid routines or training plans. Just looking forward to getting out when I can.
Kicked off 2020 with a lovely leisurely stroll along the river with a friend. I guess we covered 8 or 9 miles. Can’t beat a good stomp with …
Hi @Runforit
I’m a runner mountain biker BMX guy, running is more to improve cardio not really a hobby.
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siand
January 8, 2021, 3:21pm
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Sober weekends… Hang out here!
I was told that if I didn’t start the new thread after closing the last one, my Nigerian friend would not be able to transfer the funds to my account and the FBI would visit.
Also, if you don’t post, you will not get the good luck doge birb.
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I was a binge drinker so while I didn’t only drink at the weekends, when I stopped drinking the weekends were the hardest part.
Today I woke up at 8, naturally after a decent night’s sleep. No gasping awake because of dehydration, no wondering how or when I got to bed, no feeling sick, no craving for gross greasy food, no hangover!
The weather was pretty miserable so this morning I chilled out on the sofa with some tea, watched TV, chatted to my boyfriend and had some breakfast.
Met a friend …
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siand
January 11, 2021, 9:26am
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What to do with all that time and money that sobriety has given you?
So I know lots of people here do lots of interesting stuff! Thought it would be good to hear them, mainly cos I’m nosey
Lots of ideas here if you need inspiration, or share what keeps you busy
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A helpful tip…if you want a thread you started deleted and cannot delete it yourself via the trashcan at the bottom of the opening post…instead of flagging yourself, send a private message to @moderators asking us to delete it.
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siand
January 21, 2021, 3:56pm
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For anyone with any length of sobriety, but especially for those in their first few weeks… Working out how to live with a partner who drinks can be tough!
Mine does and I discussed it fairly frequently when I was on here more. I know this question comes up a lot…How do I get sober with a partner who drinks? So often we are told we have to avoid situations and people who drink, sometimes it is even suggested that we cut them from our lives entirely. For those of us with partners who drink and whom we love and respect, that is not practical or helpful advice. Obviously some of us cannot stay with an abusive, reckess or violent alcoholic, but as we …
Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking or them doing drugs? I have. We may be parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, or friends, of alcoholics or drug addicts. No matter what our specific experience has been we share a common bond: we feel our lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
I have been wanting to start an Al-Anonish type topic here ever since I joined Sober Time and TS. This is not Al-Anon.
I do highly recommend Al-Anon …
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siand
January 24, 2021, 4:09pm
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Feeling amazing in early sobriety? Amazing! But good to be aware of the ‘pink cloud’…
So I am 24 days sober
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siand
May 8, 2021, 3:27pm
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This just popped up on my feed and it’s a great resource so dropping it in here:
How it works physical - Roadmap to recovery
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(see ‘Keeping the forum tidy’ in the OP)