FreedomCA

I still have been struggling with my sobriety. So I made a change and took a medical extended leave of absence from work to decrease my stress so that I can focus on getting well, my recovery, meetings and working the steps with my sponsor. I am currently on Day 3. If I continue to struggle, I can now take a more drastic step such as inpatient or outpatient rehab since I am not working.

thomas11

Glad you are taking action on achieving a much better and more fulfilling life for yourself. Support to you.

Roverdreams

I hope that you find peace. I am finding myself on sort of a roller coaster of emotions but everytime I feel weak I think about all the bad situations that made me realize that what Im doing is 1000% worth it. I haven't been sober this long since like 14 years ago.

bllit

Freedom CA hang in there

DontRemember

I took the time off from EVERYTHING I needed to, to stop drinking. Friends,family,job(s)...everything! I 'realized'(common sense to 'normies') I would lose it all if I continued the way I was anyways.. I had a shot and took it. I'm trying to guard my sobriety with my life. Hang in there and do what you have to, for you.

Dee74

Glad to see you back
make the most of your free time - you can do this!

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FreedomCA

Thanks everyone. I'm meeting with my sponsor in the next couple of days to go over the readings in the Big Book and start my Step 1. The free time is nice. So nice not to be stressed out by anything and just focus on my recovery and getting healthy.

heavencanwait

Hope all is well with your recovery. Sounds like you have a great plan in place. Good luck!

SnazzyDresser

Hang in there, Freedom.

Poppy79

Stay busy have ice cream and chocolate at the ready. Sugar intake really does help with cravings. Not a long term solution but it sure helped me in the early days.
You got this

SimplyFree

Glad to see you again Freedom.