MikeM

This is a weird day... Nothing bad happened, but apparently I reached a point in the recovery process where I need some extra rest. This morning I decided to sleep in and now it's 9 pm! And I'm still tired and am going to add the next night to it in a moment.

It also made it so I slept right through my doctor's appointment. It was planned in the afternoon so I didn't think I needed to set an alarm clock...

Ah well, I'll make a new appointment next week.

Btw, I've also noticed that I've added to many threads that don't fit my plan to bring more balance between the forum and the other things in my life anymore. So if I can't follow through on some or overlook them, I apologize. I want to help so much, but there's only so much time.

So slept all through Day 17. And am going to bed again.

See you tomorrow!

Carlotta

Good job Mike and congratulations on 17 days sober.

PurpleKnight

Keep truckin' Mike . . . Day 17 is fantastic!!

Bunny211

Congrats on 17 days Mike! I was thinking about you today because I hadn't seen you online at all. Then I was a bit worried, thinking, Geez, I hope he's ok! Glad to hear you are doing well!

Anna

It's good to hear from you Mike.

MikeM

That's sweet. But no worries! I have entered a "needing a lot of rest phase of recovery".

Grendhar

I was worried too, glad you're doing good!

Soberwolf

Your doing good mike

Fabat50

You are doing great!
I slept a lot in the first few weeks. Just go with your needs.
Some of your recent threads have been so positive. Keep going.
I was unfair to you in the past.. I am so so pleased that you have proved me to be wrong.

Soberpotamus

That's great you're getting to rest.

Dee74

Glad you're resting up Mike. That sleeplessness thing is a dead end

As for replying to others and helping, the golden rule here at SR is we do what we can.

none of us is any good to anyone else if we're sacrificing your own well being to help

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thomas11

It's always good to listen to your body. On the flip side, I don't think I could never sleep that much. Too much to do. Glad you are well.

SoberinSyracuse

Seventeen; great. You're really getting up there now.

Rcvringaddict30

Oops!! I messed up...my smart*** post is below! Goodnight Mike, happy day 17.

Rcvringaddict30

I think you need a job, Mike!!!!

Steely

Good for me to read the Golden Rule on doing the best we can. I have thoughts like that too Mike wanting to contribute here but also having to fulfil my plans. I'm also sleeping more too and I'm now 2 months maybe our sleeper-meter is recalibrating? Balance, o joy.

MissPerfumado

Everyone is different, it goes without saying. But around Day 15 I had moments of utter exhaustion when I could not keep my eyes open and had to lay down and sleep. It felt like deep healing.

Great going on 17 days, Mike!

MikeM

Np problem. Since it was in my posting drunk phase I don't really remember it anyway.

MikeM

I'm in a position where I don't need a job for money, but I am increasingly eager to get more active.

Carlotta

I think it would be really a positive thing for you to do and since you are not hurting for money, maybe look for a job where you get to be of service to people and help the community even if it pays very little or if it is purely volunteer.

Personally, I am a big fan of volunteering. It's a good way to give back and I see it as gratitude in action.
Nothing for me like packing some bags for people who are home bound (sick or elderly) at my local food bank when I feel a bit sorry for myself. It is a good reminder that I am lucky to be mobile and able to work and put food on my table.
You would also get to meet some real nice and interesting people who have interests other than drinking and partying.