90 Days sober....question :)
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90 Days sober....question :)
Hi all...haven't posted on here in awhile, just been busy and doing more in-person stuff. I have a question, or maybe it's more of an observation, in that I seem to be getting a little over sensitive to certain things people say and do, like petty little jealousies and such come bubbling to the surface. Or if somebody says something that rubs me the wrong way I find myself wanting to avoid them altogether. I'm aware on some level that all this stuff is irrational and silly, like my own mind is feeding me a line of B.S. I guess it's to be expected when getting sober and I shouldn't dwell on it too much. Anyone else deal with this kind of thing? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you all in advance 
Did I mention today is day 90? 😜
Did I mention today is day 90? 😜
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I was about at 3 months sober and still feeling a bit 'off'. It was suggested that I start practicing gratitude every day. It is now a habit and my focus is on the positive instead of the negative. I don't know if it would help what you're feeling, but it couldn't hurt.
And congrats on ninety days sober!
And congrats on ninety days sober!
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Congratulations on 90 days sober!
I think I had to learn how to manage those kinds of feelings because I was used to ignoring my feelings and that had not helped at all. I believe there is a lesson to be learned from those kind of feelings. I found it a bit like shining a light on myself and looking inward.
I think I had to learn how to manage those kinds of feelings because I was used to ignoring my feelings and that had not helped at all. I believe there is a lesson to be learned from those kind of feelings. I found it a bit like shining a light on myself and looking inward.
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Hey ZenLifter,
Glad to see another lifter in here like myself. Yeah, I can relate a lot to what you're saying. I often find myself in an emotional roller coaster from time to time. I sometimes feel people, who have good intentions, are saying things to hurt me...normally I wouldn't take it the way I do now. Sobriety I believe makes us feel more of what we used to try to drown out.
Now when I feel down and out about something or what someone says, rather than dwelling on it or doing what I did a few months ago that got me in trouble...I take it out on some weights at the gym. I lift heavy and put my focus on turning my emotional scars into physical strength...plus I look and end up feeling better in the process.
Glad to see another lifter in here like myself. Yeah, I can relate a lot to what you're saying. I often find myself in an emotional roller coaster from time to time. I sometimes feel people, who have good intentions, are saying things to hurt me...normally I wouldn't take it the way I do now. Sobriety I believe makes us feel more of what we used to try to drown out.
Now when I feel down and out about something or what someone says, rather than dwelling on it or doing what I did a few months ago that got me in trouble...I take it out on some weights at the gym. I lift heavy and put my focus on turning my emotional scars into physical strength...plus I look and end up feeling better in the process.
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brasil
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I think this is something that relates to your question but I find that my emotional expressiveness has changed a lot since I got sober. For good and bad moods.
90 days is fantastic! Keep on going.
90 days is fantastic! Keep on going.
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