So.. this is my worst time of day as SAHM
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So.. this is my worst time of day as SAHM
I am 2.5 days sober, and didn't drink most of last week! But.. this is the worst time of day for me. Being a SAHM is incredibly lonely and this is the time of day I usually looked at the clock and said "might as well have one". It definitely takes the loneliness away. So that is my struggle right now.
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Congrats on your sobriety jbhall. Coming here at this time of the day to seek support is a great idea. Someone is almost always online here at SR to help you through tough times, both in the forums and even in the chat room. It's key to surround yourself with those who understand what you are going through and we do.
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Congrats on 2+ days sober.... Keep it up. Push through the cravings and grab something else to drink.. Soft drink or huge glass of water. Have a cookie... Or my favorite .. Stick you finger in jar of peanut butter! (My wife bought me my own jar!!).
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[QUOTE=CansOfOld;6551720]So what do you do instead JB? Any hobbies? Anything you can do with the kid(s)? Do you exercise?
Well, I cook and clean.. By this time of day, the chores are mainly done and the kids have zapped my energy. I do like to sew and craft. I exercise occasionally, which I'd like to get better about, but I usually take care of that in the mornings. I suppose this time of the day is the worst because my kids are all scattered with neighborhood friends and playdates which chains me to the house, and I start to get bored with chores. Maybe I need to do a little yoga or something this time of day..
Well, I cook and clean.. By this time of day, the chores are mainly done and the kids have zapped my energy. I do like to sew and craft. I exercise occasionally, which I'd like to get better about, but I usually take care of that in the mornings. I suppose this time of the day is the worst because my kids are all scattered with neighborhood friends and playdates which chains me to the house, and I start to get bored with chores. Maybe I need to do a little yoga or something this time of day..
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I'm a SAHM also and early evenings are my biggest struggle time. In the first few days/weeks of sobriety, I found it important to create a new ritual. Before I figured out what that was, I just immersed myself in survival mode. Which was, sitting in a quiet room alone and eating twizzlers/checking in on SR. I also love listening to the Home Podcast. Now I've phased out the candy and like to have a Pelligrino or cup of coffee.
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