NewJosh

Today is my 115th day sober. Staying sober has gotten easier. I sometimes go a couple of days without a craving but they're really hitting me today.

I'm having one of those lonely low down feeling days today. It's so tempting to go buy a bottle and let all the loneliness and bad feelings slip away. But I know that's just my inner addict talking. I'm sober and want to remain so. I WILL remain so. I will not drink tonight.

Posting here is therapeutic.

Coldfusion

Congratulations on 115 days!

Spending time at SoberRecovery can help with feelings of loneliness. Read around and post a bit! How about joining a class thread or posting in the 24-Hour Club?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post5891706

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post5894016

tursiops999

Hi NewJosh, I hear ya. I'm glad you posted.

And congratulations on 115 days -- way to go!!

sleepie

115 days is so great. Just try and keep busy or entertained... I like to keep it light myself, nothing heavy- you can do this!

Dee74

Congrats Josh - hope you feel better tomorrow

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thelatheguy

Great job! Being sober 115 days is quite an accomplishment. Don't squander all that hard work just for self pity. Go through it to the other side. It will pass. It will be better. Tighten up...you're worth it.!!! Hope this helps...peace. ..out

bandit112

Grabbing a bottle will cure the loneliness for a few hours. The majority of your day will be crap after that.

I have to constantly pound this reminder into my head so maybe it will do you some good too.

least

Congrats on 115 days sober! When I'm lonely I pet and play with my dogs and cats. They cure my loneliness every time.

MythOfSisyphus

Well done, Josh! Hang in there, the lonely feeling will pass eventually and you'll be glad that you didn't cave.

Kaily

Hi Josh
Being lonely is awful, I also suffer with that. You have done amazingly well, I drank on it and it just made me feel worse its just not worth it.
Only people that are truly lonely know how painful it can be, stay strong.

Soberwolf

Congrats on 115 days Josh

Mags1

Congratulations on 115 days.

FarToGo

So glad you posted, blue days are the worst to get through.
Keep that wonderful achievement of 115 days fixed at the front of your mind. Maybe read some posts of people who have relapsed, they NEVER recommend it. Stay strong, you are doing brilliantly!
xx

Outonthetiles

115 is fantastic. I can hardly wait to get into the 100s myself.

thomas11

Congratulations NewJosh.

MIRecovery

Great job on 115 days.

I just got back from an AA meeting and it was great to see all my friends. I like AA for a lot of reasons but one of them are the friendships I've made.

If you're onely give AA a try

chrcarlson

I'm a little over 115 days and know how you feel. It comes and goes. I try to to dwell on it. I suppose we are all going to get thoughts about alcohol from time to time.

PurpleKnight

Day 115 is fantastic Josh!! Keep it going!!

Anna

Josh, I'm glad you're not going to drink because there is nothing outside of you that is going to make those feelings disappear. It's self-love that will heal you. Congratulations on your 115 days of recovery!