24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 257
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan 
Good evening everyone. Had a pretty good day. Got my tax return finished and went to a lunch time yoga class. For me that was great on my day off. Although I had a snooze when I got back but I needed it so I'm not beating myself up about it.
Worrying thing is that my mind has been wandering to drink thoughts tonight. I've not had many so far this time and normally 5 minutes and it's over but not tonight. I'm home alone all night and the thought of "just one night off" has been raging. I even pictured going to the shop. So I'm sharing here and recommitting to my 24. Seeing Bobbie's coin is giving me a focus right now. I keep looking at it. It seems so far away for me......like a dream. On Monday I will reach 2 months of sobriety and I truly dont want to throw that away. So I'm going to drink herbal tea and read recovery material. Honestly I've thought about why it has reared its ugly head and I think I'm a little bored..... not hungry, not angry, lonely? maybe a little, not too tired.
Okay that's off my chest and I'm very grateful to have all of you guys again in my little moment of need.
Hugs to anyone who needs one. Jojo ❤❤❤
Worrying thing is that my mind has been wandering to drink thoughts tonight. I've not had many so far this time and normally 5 minutes and it's over but not tonight. I'm home alone all night and the thought of "just one night off" has been raging. I even pictured going to the shop. So I'm sharing here and recommitting to my 24. Seeing Bobbie's coin is giving me a focus right now. I keep looking at it. It seems so far away for me......like a dream. On Monday I will reach 2 months of sobriety and I truly dont want to throw that away. So I'm going to drink herbal tea and read recovery material. Honestly I've thought about why it has reared its ugly head and I think I'm a little bored..... not hungry, not angry, lonely? maybe a little, not too tired.
Okay that's off my chest and I'm very grateful to have all of you guys again in my little moment of need.
Hugs to anyone who needs one. Jojo ❤❤❤
Great job, Jo, reaching out. It is done 1 day at a time and is definitely within your reach. Do something for you! I like trail hiking, running, but you could shop, do yoga, clean out a cabinet. (that is really cathartic for me).
You got this! You are doing a great job! (and the coin is so shiny! you need one too!)
Hugs.
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I left work early, and took a drive a few hours away to the city I lived in for many years. Came to see a friend--decided I needed a change of scenery and was ready to do it sober. It is incredibly hot here--heat index is 110F. I am at a hotel. Had some thoughts of drinking, but somehow I really don't want to. Just passing thoughts--and a quick 'ick'! I want some lemonade or iced tea instead! So excited that I have lost my taste for it! Love that. It's finally getting better.
Jo, hang in there!! I will hit my 2 months next week as well, and sure don't want to start over either.
It's going to get easier, and soon sober will feel completely normal. I can't wait! Almost there.
Love to all. Take care dear Kris, I hope you're going to be ok.
RBJ
Jo, hang in there!! I will hit my 2 months next week as well, and sure don't want to start over either.
It's going to get easier, and soon sober will feel completely normal. I can't wait! Almost there.Love to all. Take care dear Kris, I hope you're going to be ok.
RBJ
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Originally Posted by erfra7
Good morning bunch of miracle people.
How are you guys today wishing you a great Friday .
Me I'm at Starbucks having morning coffee and waiting on my sponsor,after going to physiotherapy, went I let go of my sadness and find my sparkle I will let you know guys. But life is good I'm hangover free.
24 more for this alcoholic.
Feeling Good
Having boundaries doesn't complicate life; boundaries simplify life.
—Beyond Codependency
There is a positive aspect to boundary setting. We learn to listen to ourselves and identify what hurt us and what we don't like. But we also learn to identify what feels good.
When we are willing to take some risks and begin actively doing so, we will enhance the quality of our life.
What do we like? What feels good? What brings us pleasure? Whose company do we enjoy? What helps us to feel good in the morning? What's a real treat in our life? What are the small, daily activities that make us feel nurtured and cared for?
What appeals to our emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical self? What actually feels good to us?
We have deprived ourselves too long. There is no need to do that anymore, no need. If it feels good, and the consequences are self-loving and not self-defeating, do it!
Today, I will do for myself those little things that make life more pleasurable. I will not deny myself healthy treats.
How are you guys today wishing you a great Friday .
Me I'm at Starbucks having morning coffee and waiting on my sponsor,after going to physiotherapy, went I let go of my sadness and find my sparkle I will let you know guys. But life is good I'm hangover free.
24 more for this alcoholic.
Feeling Good
Having boundaries doesn't complicate life; boundaries simplify life.
—Beyond Codependency
There is a positive aspect to boundary setting. We learn to listen to ourselves and identify what hurt us and what we don't like. But we also learn to identify what feels good.
When we are willing to take some risks and begin actively doing so, we will enhance the quality of our life.
What do we like? What feels good? What brings us pleasure? Whose company do we enjoy? What helps us to feel good in the morning? What's a real treat in our life? What are the small, daily activities that make us feel nurtured and cared for?
What appeals to our emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical self? What actually feels good to us?
We have deprived ourselves too long. There is no need to do that anymore, no need. If it feels good, and the consequences are self-loving and not self-defeating, do it!
Today, I will do for myself those little things that make life more pleasurable. I will not deny myself healthy treats.
Thanks, erfra.
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Originally Posted by mystified
Today has been long and tiring and I'm glad to be relaxing at last.
It's 6.20pm in the UK and I'm all in for another 24.
It's 6.20pm in the UK and I'm all in for another 24.
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Originally Posted by Delilah1
12:35 in California and checking in for another 24. I am sitting poolside with a book while the kids swim. I have a Leadership conference tonight and tomorrow and decided to stay nearby and make it a little getaway for me and the kids. My oldest will be in charge while I'm at my meeting, and we are right across from the Outlets so they can look around at stuff during the day tomorrow, and swim as well.
Hope everyone is having a great Friday.
❤️Delilah
Hope everyone is having a great Friday.
❤️Delilah
. Enjoy, Delilah.
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan
Good evening everyone. Had a pretty good day. Got my tax return finished and went to a lunch time yoga class. For me that was great on my day off. Although I had a snooze when I got back but I needed it so I'm not beating myself up about it.
Worrying thing is that my mind has been wandering to drink thoughts tonight. I've not had many so far this time and normally 5 minutes and it's over but not tonight. I'm home alone all night and the thought of "just one night off" has been raging. I even pictured going to the shop. So I'm sharing here and recommitting to my 24. Seeing Bobbie's coin is giving me a focus right now. I keep looking at it. It seems so far away for me......like a dream. On Monday I will reach 2 months of sobriety and I truly dont want to throw that away. So I'm going to drink herbal tea and read recovery material. Honestly I've thought about why it has reared its ugly head and I think I'm a little bored..... not hungry, not angry, lonely? maybe a little, not too tired.
Okay that's off my chest and I'm very grateful to have all of you guys again in my little moment of need.
Hugs to anyone who needs one. Jojo ❤❤❤
Worrying thing is that my mind has been wandering to drink thoughts tonight. I've not had many so far this time and normally 5 minutes and it's over but not tonight. I'm home alone all night and the thought of "just one night off" has been raging. I even pictured going to the shop. So I'm sharing here and recommitting to my 24. Seeing Bobbie's coin is giving me a focus right now. I keep looking at it. It seems so far away for me......like a dream. On Monday I will reach 2 months of sobriety and I truly dont want to throw that away. So I'm going to drink herbal tea and read recovery material. Honestly I've thought about why it has reared its ugly head and I think I'm a little bored..... not hungry, not angry, lonely? maybe a little, not too tired.
Okay that's off my chest and I'm very grateful to have all of you guys again in my little moment of need.
Hugs to anyone who needs one. Jojo ❤❤❤
Waking up hangover-free and proud of yourself is going to be extra special tomorrow morning.
Love to you.
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Originally Posted by Bobbieka
Great job, Jo, reaching out. It is done 1 day at a time and is definitely within your reach. Do something for you! I like trail hiking, running, but you could shop, do yoga, clean out a cabinet. (that is really cathartic for me).
You got this! You are doing a great job! (and the coin is so shiny! you need one too!)
Hugs.
You got this! You are doing a great job! (and the coin is so shiny! you need one too!)
Hugs.
, Bobbieka!!!!.
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Celebration time!
Sobriety is Our Priority! Awesome Job Everyone! Celebrating a terrific Month is Time2Rise! Celebrating too are OT and our twin celebrants Gilmer and PurpleKnight with 3 years and 7 months of recovery! Way to GO Guys!
Serving up a Fresh Strawberry Lemon Cake!
and Strawberry mint Ice Cream.
Sobriety is Our Priority! Awesome Job Everyone! Celebrating a terrific Month is Time2Rise! Celebrating too are OT and our twin celebrants Gilmer and PurpleKnight with 3 years and 7 months of recovery! Way to GO Guys!
Serving up a Fresh Strawberry Lemon Cake!
and Strawberry mint Ice Cream.
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan
Good evening everyone. Had a pretty good day. Got my tax return finished and went to a lunch time yoga class. For me that was great on my day off. Although I had a snooze when I got back but I needed it so I'm not beating myself up about it.
Worrying thing is that my mind has been wandering to drink thoughts tonight. I've not had many so far this time and normally 5 minutes and it's over but not tonight. I'm home alone all night and the thought of "just one night off" has been raging. I even pictured going to the shop. So I'm sharing here and recommitting to my 24. Seeing Bobbie's coin is giving me a focus right now. I keep looking at it. It seems so far away for me......like a dream. On Monday I will reach 2 months of sobriety and I truly dont want to throw that away. So I'm going to drink herbal tea and read recovery material. Honestly I've thought about why it has reared its ugly head and I think I'm a little bored..... not hungry, not angry, lonely? maybe a little, not too tired.
Okay that's off my chest and I'm very grateful to have all of you guys again in my little moment of need.
Hugs to anyone who needs one. Jojo ❤❤❤
Worrying thing is that my mind has been wandering to drink thoughts tonight. I've not had many so far this time and normally 5 minutes and it's over but not tonight. I'm home alone all night and the thought of "just one night off" has been raging. I even pictured going to the shop. So I'm sharing here and recommitting to my 24. Seeing Bobbie's coin is giving me a focus right now. I keep looking at it. It seems so far away for me......like a dream. On Monday I will reach 2 months of sobriety and I truly dont want to throw that away. So I'm going to drink herbal tea and read recovery material. Honestly I've thought about why it has reared its ugly head and I think I'm a little bored..... not hungry, not angry, lonely? maybe a little, not too tired.
Okay that's off my chest and I'm very grateful to have all of you guys again in my little moment of need.
Hugs to anyone who needs one. Jojo ❤❤❤
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Originally Posted by erfra7
You are not alone . One night off is going back that hell place that I left behind 4 years ago, at the beginning I thought about it but today I'm grateful not had done it, one moment at the time. " this should too pass"
'Going back' is never an option for us; it takes us to the deadest of ends.
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