Originally Posted by Pebbles666

Count me in for another 24 please.
Survived my partners Birthday lunch in pub. Drank lemon and lime.
Stay strong everyone.
We got this.
Love from Portsmouth, England. 5.36 pm. X.H.

Originally Posted by Pebbles666

Keep the faith lovely. We are all with you. If I could I would give you the biggest hug. Take it one hour at a time if you have to. Chill with some music. The subliminals on YouTube are very good..they cover everything from drink/drugs / depression / anger. They have helped me so , so much .I just stick my headphones on and escape the World.
You are not alone.
Xxx pebbles xx

Originally Posted by Lostmyoffswitch

In for 24

Originally Posted by PurpleKnight

In for another 24hrs!!

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

I'm sorry you are having those thoughts, I go there sometimes as well and I know how exhausting it is. I like your affirmation at the end about choice- I need to remind myself of the multitude of choices in front of me today and how each one takes me towards or away from my goals..

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

Really struggling today.
I think yesterday was just too much for me- too much socialization, too much stress with the AV tempting me at the pool, and too much stress wondering how much my husband was going to drink (he only had 2 beers.)

I'm just in a bad place and I want this feeling to end.

Originally Posted by Delilah1

10:44 in California and checking in for another 24. Heading to the beach with the kids for a few hours, and then heading to Hatha yoga tonight at 6:00. The class is an hour and a half, and always puts my mind in a good place.

Thank you to all of you who offered positive comment and suggestions on my post last night. First, it is nice to know that others have had those pesky thoughts after a good amount of sober time. Second, it was nice to just have your support.

I'm glad I was never tempted to act on the thought, and also suppose the awareness is good, and will just ensure I continue to work on the things that have really helped me in recovery. That is why I combining two of my favorite things today: the beach for the day to relax by the waves of the ocean, and then yoga tonight to relax, reset, and recharge.

Hope everyone is having a great day.

❤️Delilah

Originally Posted by mystified

Another awesome day.

Life is just better sober. Period.

24 more please.

Originally Posted by joandmelandhan

Some days I feel like a big fat fraud. I mean what gives me the right to give anyone advice? The one and only thing I have managed to do is not drink alcohol for 77 days. Don't get me wrong that's amazing for me and I am happy and proud about it. But my brain is exactly the same. Except now it's sugar it's caffeine it's nicotine it's TV it's social media...... I could go on. Mood swings, anger, fear, lethargy...... all run rampant at times. It's like instead of just an AV my little voice wants to sabotage any progress I make in terms of my self esteem. Maybe it is just an AV trying other tactics to bring me back "see nothing is better yet plus you're moody and getting fatter by the day so might as well drink" I dont really know whats going on in my crazy mixed up head. All I do know is that I have a long way to go and I'm going to try my best
Take care all and hugs to anyone suffering. We are doing an amazing thing ❤❤❤

Originally Posted by joandmelandhan

Some days I feel like a big fat fraud. I mean what gives me the right to give anyone advice? The one and only thing I have managed to do is not drink alcohol for 77 days. Don't get me wrong that's amazing for me and I am happy and proud about it. But my brain is exactly the same. Except now it's sugar it's caffeine it's nicotine it's TV it's social media...... I could go on. Mood swings, anger, fear, lethargy...... all run rampant at times. It's like instead of just an AV my little voice wants to sabotage any progress I make in terms of my self esteem. Maybe it is just an AV trying other tactics to bring me back "see nothing is better yet plus you're moody and getting fatter by the day so might as well drink" I dont really know whats going on in my crazy mixed up head. All I do know is that I have a long way to go and I'm going to try my best
Take care all and hugs to anyone suffering. We are doing an amazing thing ❤❤❤

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Here is a link, jo:

https://www.mindful.org/meditation/m...tting-started/

Originally Posted by Neoo

Not got much advice for you Jo only that you are doing great and do not give it up for anything..

Originally Posted by gregknight

Good afternoon, SR peoples! Checking in from Idaho and am ready for another 24. I hope everyone had a safe, sober, and happy 4th!



p.s., a prayer for you today from me, efra. p.s. 2.0, I know exactly how you feel, Sunflower!

Originally Posted by Kris47

Ah Dear one. It's not a drinking problem. It's a me problem. I found I not only had to quit drinking, I had to change everything. It's slow to go but you'll find your authentic self. Believe it!

Originally Posted by Bobbieka

Keep walking the walk, Jo. You are doing a fantastic job and I am so grateful you are part of my recovery. Get out of your head. Go for a walk, read a good book. You are amazing.

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

Jo-You have me in tears because I could have written this myself. Today I chose food over having fun with my little guy. I am escaping with FB and tv and food, food food. Because I want to drink. Because I want to be thinner. Because I want to be happy in my marriage. Because I can't fix my life as quickly as I would like.
But you know what? We are sober. We are freaking changing the most important thing in the world for ourselves and for those we love. We are choosing to love ourselves after years of abuse. We are choosing life over death. We are choosing clarity over toxic, poisoned thinking.

I think the rest will slowly fall into place.
Let's give ourselves a little break. It's okay to have an "off" day filled with sugar and cigarettes. It's OKAY.

Hang in there, maybe tomorrow we will feel better. You are in no way a fraud- you are loving, caring and helpful towards others. And most importantly you are HERE because you want a better life. Let's try to go easy on ourselves for the rest of the day. It's going to be okay, a few extra calories and some wasted social media time and all. It's really going to be okay.

Originally Posted by Neoo

Goodnight Guys

Originally Posted by Hevyn

I will take another 24 sober ones please!