Originally Posted by
Jeni26 
5 months sober today, and I should be doing better than I am.
I'm finding it near impossible to reach a balance in my life. I am working very hard, long stressful days, and I'm not sleeping well.
This week I've missed all my meetings through work commitments, and through being too plain exhausted.
I'm not close to drinking, but I've lost momentum. Work and not sobriety has become my number 1 focus.
I'm feeling overwhelmed and a little lost.
Still, I've got a week off after today, I need to push through step 5, and move forward. I guess I for the first time am having a nagging doubt about whether I will make it. Just admitting this has helped.
5 months sober today, and I should be doing better than I am. Says who?
I'm finding it near impossible to reach a balance in my life. Me too.. but I've only been at this 23 yrs
I am working very hard, long stressful days, and I'm not sleeping well.
This week I've missed all my meetings through work commitments, and through being too plain exhausted.
I'm not close to drinking, but I've lost momentum. Work and not sobriety has become my number 1 focus. I'm feeling overwhelmed and a little lost. Normal feeling ... see above text.
Still, I've got a week off after today, I need to push through step 5, and move forward. Slowing down and catching breath is also an option.
I guess I for the first time am having a nagging doubt about whether I will make it. Just admitting this has helped What did your sponsor say about your situation?
All the best Jeni
Bob R