24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 254
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Whoa,I'm going to Barbados........ not really, just fancied singing and upbeat song as feeling great and weather lousy.
3pm UK on day 4 and still going strong - even despite waiting for a call from the garage to let me know how much repairs on my car are going to cost!
3pm UK on day 4 and still going strong - even despite waiting for a call from the garage to let me know how much repairs on my car are going to cost!
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Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper 
Good morning everyone,
It is another sober Thursday and I am so grateful for that. The anxiety I was experiencing has burned itself out. I feel kinda normal this morning--I like that. Alcohol made me anxious, and it keeps showing up in early sobriety but it leaves pretty quickly. Sober, I am pretty high-strung but in a good way. That is something to look forward to. I miss long-term sobriety and wish I could have it now! But am still very, very grateful for the time I have. Thank you God. It's still a million times better than drinking.
Today is my third and final day of class from home. I've enjoyed it so much. No stress or office drama and unhappy people: just learning and growing my career skills. I might make an excellent entrepreneur. Seriously considering setting free-lance work up. It's still in the dream phase as I get sober and get my confidence back, but maybe ? Just not the office politics/drama sort. We'll see. Want to give sobriety some more time before I take on something huge like that. But as I get into middle age I think more and more that I need to be free.
Back to today!
Jo, I am right with you on the clutter and fatigue combined. I still have several boxes in rooms that have not been unpacked from my January move. Ugh! I am a clean person but my energy level is too low to keep up with everything. Sobriety comes first. Energy will come back later, I promise! I do have mild RA and a few extra pounds but know it's mostly down to recovery. You are not lazy, you are successfully overcoming a debilitating problem .
I promise I won't be critical when I come over, if you promise the same! 
We can sit on the boxes and draw pictures in the dust on the furniture..haha. 
. Hang in there, it will all get better.
Love to all and a great day. 24 more please!
Red
It is another sober Thursday and I am so grateful for that. The anxiety I was experiencing has burned itself out. I feel kinda normal this morning--I like that. Alcohol made me anxious, and it keeps showing up in early sobriety but it leaves pretty quickly. Sober, I am pretty high-strung but in a good way. That is something to look forward to. I miss long-term sobriety and wish I could have it now! But am still very, very grateful for the time I have. Thank you God. It's still a million times better than drinking.
Today is my third and final day of class from home. I've enjoyed it so much. No stress or office drama and unhappy people: just learning and growing my career skills. I might make an excellent entrepreneur. Seriously considering setting free-lance work up. It's still in the dream phase as I get sober and get my confidence back, but maybe ? Just not the office politics/drama sort. We'll see. Want to give sobriety some more time before I take on something huge like that. But as I get into middle age I think more and more that I need to be free.
Back to today!
Jo, I am right with you on the clutter and fatigue combined. I still have several boxes in rooms that have not been unpacked from my January move. Ugh! I am a clean person but my energy level is too low to keep up with everything. Sobriety comes first. Energy will come back later, I promise! I do have mild RA and a few extra pounds but know it's mostly down to recovery. You are not lazy, you are successfully overcoming a debilitating problem .
I promise I won't be critical when I come over, if you promise the same! We can sit on the boxes and draw pictures in the dust on the furniture..haha. . Hang in there, it will all get better.Love to all and a great day. 24 more please!
Red
Freelance work sounds great!
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Originally Posted by abcowboy
“Starting something new, or making a big change, requires effort, persistence, and motivation...doubt, fear, & worry will only slow you down. Focus on doing your best now,& celebrate every step of the way.”
5:55am in Alberta. Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!
24 more please, and thanks...
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Originally Posted by Kris47
24 more by the Grace of God.
Congrats to todays Milestoners!!
Congrats to those sober today!
Prayers for all in these rooms.
A day at home!
Congrats to todays Milestoners!!
Congrats to those sober today!
Prayers for all in these rooms.
A day at home!
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Originally Posted by Kris47
24 more by the Grace of God.
Congrats to todays Milestoners!!
Congrats to those sober today!
Prayers for all in these rooms.
A day at home!
Congrats to todays Milestoners!!
Congrats to those sober today!
Prayers for all in these rooms.
A day at home!
How is your husband feeling?
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I'm back for another 24 I'm feeling a lot better today. I think I was down because it was a combo of those lovely PMS hormones and the past 3 group therapy sessions I participated a lot and talked about things that I have kept inside for most my life. This past week I've also been making myself feel emotions. I used to drink them away but I'm now feeling these things and writing down what I feel mentally and physically. It is a tough exercise but it is for the best. I have to get used to experiencing the good and bad instead of blocking out the bad with booze. I also thought more about going to my first meeting. This is going to be good for me and the fear will pass. I'm glad my friend suggested this meeting because when I finally return to work I know Friday night I will always have this place right around the corner from my home. I'm sure over time I'll check out other meetings but I'll always know about this one. So that's what is on my mind this morning. Still moving forward and thankful for the time I have to heal.
I'm feeling a lot better today. I think I was down because it was a combo of those lovely PMS hormones and the past 3 group therapy sessions I participated a lot and talked about things that I have kept inside for most my life. This past week I've also been making myself feel emotions. I used to drink them away but I'm now feeling these things and writing down what I feel mentally and physically. It is a tough exercise but it is for the best. I have to get used to experiencing the good and bad instead of blocking out the bad with booze. I also thought more about going to my first meeting. This is going to be good for me and the fear will pass. I'm glad my friend suggested this meeting because when I finally return to work I know Friday night I will always have this place right around the corner from my home. I'm sure over time I'll check out other meetings but I'll always know about this one. So that's what is on my mind this morning. Still moving forward and thankful for the time I have to heal.
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Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper
Good morning everyone,
It is another sober Thursday and I am so grateful for that. The anxiety I was experiencing has burned itself out. I feel kinda normal this morning--I like that. Alcohol made me anxious, and it keeps showing up in early sobriety but it leaves pretty quickly. Sober, I am pretty high-strung but in a good way. That is something to look forward to. I miss long-term sobriety and wish I could have it now! But am still very, very grateful for the time I have. Thank you God. It's still a million times better than drinking.
Today is my third and final day of class from home. I've enjoyed it so much. No stress or office drama and unhappy people: just learning and growing my career skills. I might make an excellent entrepreneur. Seriously considering setting free-lance work up. It's still in the dream phase as I get sober and get my confidence back, but maybe ? Just not the office politics/drama sort. We'll see. Want to give sobriety some more time before I take on something huge like that. But as I get into middle age I think more and more that I need to be free.
Back to today!
Jo, I am right with you on the clutter and fatigue combined. I still have several boxes in rooms that have not been unpacked from my January move. Ugh! I am a clean person but my energy level is too low to keep up with everything. Sobriety comes first. Energy will come back later, I promise! I do have mild RA and a few extra pounds but know it's mostly down to recovery. You are not lazy, you are successfully overcoming a debilitating problem . I promise I won't be critical when I come over, if you promise the same! We can sit on the boxes and draw pictures in the dust on the furniture..haha. . Hang in there, it will all get better.
Love to all and a great day. 24 more please!
Red
It is another sober Thursday and I am so grateful for that. The anxiety I was experiencing has burned itself out. I feel kinda normal this morning--I like that. Alcohol made me anxious, and it keeps showing up in early sobriety but it leaves pretty quickly. Sober, I am pretty high-strung but in a good way. That is something to look forward to. I miss long-term sobriety and wish I could have it now! But am still very, very grateful for the time I have. Thank you God. It's still a million times better than drinking.
Today is my third and final day of class from home. I've enjoyed it so much. No stress or office drama and unhappy people: just learning and growing my career skills. I might make an excellent entrepreneur. Seriously considering setting free-lance work up. It's still in the dream phase as I get sober and get my confidence back, but maybe ? Just not the office politics/drama sort. We'll see. Want to give sobriety some more time before I take on something huge like that. But as I get into middle age I think more and more that I need to be free.
Back to today!
Jo, I am right with you on the clutter and fatigue combined. I still have several boxes in rooms that have not been unpacked from my January move. Ugh! I am a clean person but my energy level is too low to keep up with everything. Sobriety comes first. Energy will come back later, I promise! I do have mild RA and a few extra pounds but know it's mostly down to recovery. You are not lazy, you are successfully overcoming a debilitating problem .
I promise I won't be critical when I come over, if you promise the same! We can sit on the boxes and draw pictures in the dust on the furniture..haha. . Hang in there, it will all get better.Love to all and a great day. 24 more please!
Red
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Originally Posted by SoberLeigh
Maybe set a goal of a tiny project a day; organize a kitchen drawer, a sock drawer and call it a day. Even a small project can instill a sense of accomplishment. Little projects add up!!! So does the sense of accomplishment and the sources of motivation. ❤️
My energy didn't return for a long time; bit it DID return. Be patient with, and kind to, your lovely self, jo.
My energy didn't return for a long time; bit it DID return. Be patient with, and kind to, your lovely self, jo.
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