Welcome @Princessbabygirl
Here some very helpful threads to go to, not only early in recovery:
To start …
If you hang out on Talking Sober long enough, you will undoubtedly see someone, usually one returning from a relapse, being asked, “What’s your plan (to staying sober)?”. While this question may often be rhetorical, it is an important one to answer for yourself.
I feel that sobriety has 4 distinct phases that you should plan for.
The Pre-quit phase (days/weeks leading up to quitting)
The Withdrawal Phase (Day 1 to Day 30)
The Post-Withdrawal Phase (Day 30 to Day 90)
The Sustain/Recovery Phase…
Not glorifying it; making it out like it’s got to be a part of your life .
There are so many helpful resources available to us on our sober journeys. I wanted to share this list for those who are interested in non traditional resources.
Please note: I created this thread with alcohol recovery in mind and it is U.S. based as well. As a straight white past middle age woman (SassyRocks), it is based on what resonated and helped me in my journey. Over time, I have added in resources for some other addictions (found at the end of this post), but it is heavy with resources …
For daily sobriety excercise …
To check out some health topics (you don’t need to be a wreck to decide you stop drinking alcohol!)
*You wake up with a black eye and have no idea how it happened
*You find empty bottles in the most unlikely places around the house
*You run of excuses for why you can’t make it to work again
It’s past time for a thread dedicated to an issue near and dear to my heart…
[Sober Poops]
Perhaps more accurately, I’m speaking of the alcohol squirts. Booze can give you the poos , and this becomes especially true for chronic drinking.
In my case, ending as a daily drinker for a few years straight, I recognized IBS-like symptoms at least a year before I quit drinking. When I noticed it was becoming a daily problem, I looked it up and saw plenty of articles explaining how the drinking (and of…
Since beginning my sobriety journey, I’ve been researching the “why’s” of my addiction, teaching myself new methods for a healthier lifestyle, and learning how trauma has played a huge role in my life and my behavior.
Medical science has told us for decades that our brains are no longer capable of generating new neural connections past our mid-20’s. I’ve always found that theory to be extremely depressing. Thankfully, more recent research is telling a new story and offering hope for those of us…
For letting out and smiles …
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