Better since turkey day freak out
Better since turkey day freak out
I wanted to check in and thank everyone again since the support on Thanksgiving eve. I've been feeling a lot more grounded to my program since then and have tweeked some thought processes.
On a different note, I've been thinking a lot about how to celebrate or reward myself without drinking. Of course, it used to be 5 thousand gallons of wine for even the tiniest accomplishment or good feeling. Not a possibility now- which actually is a relief. How do you reward yourself with alcohol not being and option?
Thank you!!
On a different note, I've been thinking a lot about how to celebrate or reward myself without drinking. Of course, it used to be 5 thousand gallons of wine for even the tiniest accomplishment or good feeling. Not a possibility now- which actually is a relief. How do you reward yourself with alcohol not being and option?
Thank you!!
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One thing I've realized in the short time I've been sober is how horribly I have taken care of myself. I'd work until exhaustion and "reward" myself by drinking until I could shut down. Now, I refuse to exhaust myself at work or at home: my sobriety is too important. Going to bed early with a good book helps me. And I love treats! Some of my favorites include: Perfume, new workout clothes, shoes, makeup, ice cream , sleep, patting myself on the back. I also just bought myself a new outfit for Christmas to reward myself for not drinking. (Clearly, I'm making up for lost time here with the spoiling)!
It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it Matilda? Go ahead and spoil yourself, you deserve it. And I think it's the best when we do it ourselves and not rely on others for that. The greatest love is loving ourselves (my favorite Whitney Houston song....). But it's so true.
I know it sounds cliche, but in many ways being sober is the reward.
For me drinking was not a reward anyway...it was necessary to keep me from going into withdrawals or my BP and heart rate spiking from my physical dependance.
I did get a new guitar after one year as a milestone gift.
For me drinking was not a reward anyway...it was necessary to keep me from going into withdrawals or my BP and heart rate spiking from my physical dependance.
I did get a new guitar after one year as a milestone gift.
New clothes, books, CDs, haircut, new bag, shoes ?
I like to go to a posh cafe and have a really nice coffee and a bit of cake.
Go out with your friends, somewhere you've never been.
I'm with pumpkinny on the health spa for a day, get a massage, facial and a sauna, you deserve it hun x
I like to go to a posh cafe and have a really nice coffee and a bit of cake.
Go out with your friends, somewhere you've never been.
I'm with pumpkinny on the health spa for a day, get a massage, facial and a sauna, you deserve it hun x
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