200 Posts & over a week sober!
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200 Posts & over a week sober!
Tomorrow marks 10 days sober, a number I have seen a handful of times in the past five years, when I first realized I had to quit. In fact, it was rare I got past three days without thinking I was somehow "cured" or "matured" or had somehow see the light of moderation, just to start drinking again (I'll just have one). All lies from the devil.
I am taking some big steps in managing my bipolar, as that is the enemy of sobriety. I am finding that if I stay on top of that, I am able to stay on top of the addiction a lot easier. That doesn't mean I am letting my guard down, as that is what has gotten me in trouble in the past.
I've taken steps in getting into better physical shape. Emotional, mental and spiritual fitness often follows physical fitness, at least in my experience. Eating better (far from clean!) and keep moving every day. Laying in bed watching youtube vids and movies/TV never got anyone anywhere by fat. I am committed to this in many levels.
So here's to another 200 posts, and another week sober!
I am taking some big steps in managing my bipolar, as that is the enemy of sobriety. I am finding that if I stay on top of that, I am able to stay on top of the addiction a lot easier. That doesn't mean I am letting my guard down, as that is what has gotten me in trouble in the past.
I've taken steps in getting into better physical shape. Emotional, mental and spiritual fitness often follows physical fitness, at least in my experience. Eating better (far from clean!) and keep moving every day. Laying in bed watching youtube vids and movies/TV never got anyone anywhere by fat. I am committed to this in many levels.
So here's to another 200 posts, and another week sober!
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You may find that with continued sobriety your bipolar becomes just a background noise. In my experience all the symptoms of BP are similar to alcohol use disorder.
Well done.
Exercise and good food and eight hours of sleep are my basic no-excuses-just-do-it regimen.
Keep it going.
Well done.
Exercise and good food and eight hours of sleep are my basic no-excuses-just-do-it regimen.
Keep it going.
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Two more days and I'll have two weeks. Had a rough patch this afternoon.... on the way to Home Depot and passed my old liquor store.... just kept driving. Was better off browsing the plumbing aisle than the bourbon aisle!
Was glad I walked the line. After supper, I took the ruck for a walk at the park. Got to see a few trains, that always makes me smile. Time to read a bit and then lights out.
Was glad I walked the line. After supper, I took the ruck for a walk at the park. Got to see a few trains, that always makes me smile. Time to read a bit and then lights out.
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Tomorrow is day 14. Been a while since I've seen a number like that. Managing the bipolar has had a few rough spots, just have to stay ahead of it. Working out every day, wishing for some rain so I have an excuse to rest.... but I'm starting to look forward to my walks and rucks. Thinking about adding some running to mix it up a little. I have the shoes & gear, so why not?
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