24 Hour Recovery Connections Part 399
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Portland maine
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Late signing in. Called into work. We need the money, so I went in. My drinking made me lose my beloved job, so it's karma that I work a low paying, physically hard job now and feel grateful I have at least that. Still, feeling pretty sad right now. No drinking for 24 hours. Thank you all for being here.
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Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 8,762
Hi everyone 
Checking in for another 24 hours of sober life please from lovely Queensland in the land of Oz
it’s Sunday 7.30am and another perfectly gorgeous winter’s morning and I’m off to the beach
Have a lovely day/night everyone!
I’ll be eternally grateful to every single one of you here, for being part of this amazing community of awesome supportive people who have helped me to change my life ❤️
Congratulations to people reaching milestones
Love and hugs to anyone struggling today ❤️ xx
Together we are stronger❤️
Checking in for another 24 hours of sober life please from lovely Queensland in the land of Oz
it’s Sunday 7.30am and another perfectly gorgeous winter’s morning and I’m off to the beach Have a lovely day/night everyone!
I’ll be eternally grateful to every single one of you here, for being part of this amazing community of awesome supportive people who have helped me to change my life ❤️
Congratulations to people reaching milestones
Love and hugs to anyone struggling today ❤️ xx
Together we are stronger❤️
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posts: 28,637
Support to you Leigh
Congrats Yuko
I shared at my home-g yesterday that sobriety gives a firm foundation to build from. My life has taken on a new purpose in the last week with studying which would not have been possible without being sober. It takes time for our brains to rewire..and patience is so necessary. Even this morning- wanting to do some revised study- the alcoholic resistance to any change kicked in...after 2y5m..still as strong as ever. That is why a daily recharge (just like a phone) by going to meetings, SR, a routine, HALTS- all those things. Also- remember that any emotion in the moment- will lessen in intensity over time...as already by typing these words- that resistance is fading. I also shared it is important to remember tools for sobriety are not there to learn or heal from other physical or mental issues..of which I have both. So a GP for the meat part of me- and a psychologist for the mental bits.
Any bad situation gets worse with drinking. Play the outcome out- the day after.
Post when you do not want to- 30 times a day if necessary.
Support to all.
Congrats Yuko
I shared at my home-g yesterday that sobriety gives a firm foundation to build from. My life has taken on a new purpose in the last week with studying which would not have been possible without being sober. It takes time for our brains to rewire..and patience is so necessary. Even this morning- wanting to do some revised study- the alcoholic resistance to any change kicked in...after 2y5m..still as strong as ever. That is why a daily recharge (just like a phone) by going to meetings, SR, a routine, HALTS- all those things. Also- remember that any emotion in the moment- will lessen in intensity over time...as already by typing these words- that resistance is fading. I also shared it is important to remember tools for sobriety are not there to learn or heal from other physical or mental issues..of which I have both. So a GP for the meat part of me- and a psychologist for the mental bits.
Any bad situation gets worse with drinking. Play the outcome out- the day after.
Post when you do not want to- 30 times a day if necessary.
Support to all.
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Thanks for sharing that PJ! I'm studying too and struggling with that resistance biiiig times. I haven't really connected it to my alcoholic brain, maybe that'll help me to deal with it. Just like I know that it's the alcoholic part when I don't want to take care of myself, don't feel like going to a meeting, don't want to do the right thing.
And congrats on starting to study, that's amazing! What fields is it in?
And congrats on starting to study, that's amazing! What fields is it in?
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 4,553
Thank you PJ. You have a such a calming steady way with words and I'm so grateful I've checked in again to read your post.
Sadly my safe little plan didn't work out today. More fighting (and eventual calmish discussion) with my partner then found out I've been defrauded of a lot of money from my Amazon account. My head is spinning and I'm exhausted. But through it all I am sober and free of addiction today.
Grateful for my sobriety.
Goodnight all
Sadly my safe little plan didn't work out today. More fighting (and eventual calmish discussion) with my partner then found out I've been defrauded of a lot of money from my Amazon account. My head is spinning and I'm exhausted. But through it all I am sober and free of addiction today.
Grateful for my sobriety.
Goodnight all
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Joand- you are perceptive to see not to tackle stuff when very tired. Remember the HALTS thing
Kev- I am doing a Bachelor of Visual Arts. The recovery program I was in runs a 2 hour art tuition group thing- run by an artist. The 2 ladies that did/do this went to the same art school I am in. It is by their direct influence I am there. I have some talent for it and it has given me new purpose and meaning. A good place to be after 2.6y of very tiring hard work in recovery from a huge number of crappy things.
Kev- I am doing a Bachelor of Visual Arts. The recovery program I was in runs a 2 hour art tuition group thing- run by an artist. The 2 ladies that did/do this went to the same art school I am in. It is by their direct influence I am there. I have some talent for it and it has given me new purpose and meaning. A good place to be after 2.6y of very tiring hard work in recovery from a huge number of crappy things.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,036
6:50 pm and checking in for another 24. Started the day with a long walk, and then headed to the beach for a few hours. There is something cathartic about listening to the ocean and smelling the sea air.
I am determined to sleep in tomorrow morning since I am back to work on Monday.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Congratulations to all celebrating a milestone.
❤️Delilah
I am determined to sleep in tomorrow morning since I am back to work on Monday.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Congratulations to all celebrating a milestone.
❤️Delilah
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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Originally Posted by Delilah1 View Post
9:28 pm in California and checking in for another 24. We are safe and snuggled in at home. Started the morning hiking in the mountains, then aqua jogged fir an hour when we got back home. I go back to work on Monday. The past theee weeks have gone by quickly, but I feel like I had a good balance of fun, relaxation, and organizing my house.
I am going to hike tomorrow morning while my daughter runs, and I think my husband and I are going to use a gift card we were given to go out to dinner tomorrow night.
I cannot believe we are getting close to the end of July, this year is flying by.
Congrats to all celebrating a milestone today.
Hope everyone's weekend has gotten off to a good start.
❤️Delilah
I love hiking but aquajogging sounds pretty fun too... is it more difficult? What is the landscape like where you are? I recently got to visit the West coast for the first time in Oregon and it was gorgeous.
Hi Evan,
Aqua jogging is fun, it is easy on the joints. You can get your heart rate up if you move your legs quickly. Also, you can get weights and get some arm work in too.
I live in Southen California, so pretty amazing weather all year long.
Originally Posted by Delilah1 View Post
9:28 pm in California and checking in for another 24. We are safe and snuggled in at home. Started the morning hiking in the mountains, then aqua jogged fir an hour when we got back home. I go back to work on Monday. The past theee weeks have gone by quickly, but I feel like I had a good balance of fun, relaxation, and organizing my house.
I am going to hike tomorrow morning while my daughter runs, and I think my husband and I are going to use a gift card we were given to go out to dinner tomorrow night.
I cannot believe we are getting close to the end of July, this year is flying by.
Congrats to all celebrating a milestone today.
Hope everyone's weekend has gotten off to a good start.
❤️Delilah
I love hiking but aquajogging sounds pretty fun too... is it more difficult? What is the landscape like where you are? I recently got to visit the West coast for the first time in Oregon and it was gorgeous.
Hi Evan,
Aqua jogging is fun, it is easy on the joints. You can get your heart rate up if you move your legs quickly. Also, you can get weights and get some arm work in too.
I live in Southen California, so pretty amazing weather all year long.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan 
Good morning all and thank you for all of your kind words. It blows me away how wonderful you all are.
I just knew the pre milestone drinking thoughts would be a thing. Sheesh!
Makes sense really. I mean, the little inner bugger isn't going to disappear without another little go is it?
I think I'm going to be alone all day today. Hannah is at work, Melly at her dad's and bf has gone out.
PJ you're right of course. Knee-jerk actions of what I "should" do won't help either so plan plan today is this.
Relax with huge coffee (and take my antidepressant)
Go to 11 am yoga
Food shop (healthy things)
Some light housework
Call my sister for a chat
Start a book or afternoon nap if necessary
I know from experience that staying safe and taking baby-steps is what helps me the most so I will carry on with that.
Thank you again and with gratitude I would like to ask for another 24 please
I just knew the pre milestone drinking thoughts would be a thing. Sheesh!
Makes sense really. I mean, the little inner bugger isn't going to disappear without another little go is it?
I think I'm going to be alone all day today. Hannah is at work, Melly at her dad's and bf has gone out.
PJ you're right of course. Knee-jerk actions of what I "should" do won't help either so plan plan today is this.
Relax with huge coffee (and take my antidepressant)
Go to 11 am yoga
Food shop (healthy things)
Some light housework
Call my sister for a chat
Start a book or afternoon nap if necessary
I know from experience that staying safe and taking baby-steps is what helps me the most so I will carry on with that.
Thank you again and with gratitude I would like to ask for another 24 please
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,036
Originally Posted by SoberLeigh
Count me in, please.
Eye area is worse today so signing off.
Lots of love to all!
Eye area is worse today so signing off.
Lots of love to all!
❤️Delilah
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,036
Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
Support to you Leigh
Congrats Yuko
I shared at my home-g yesterday that sobriety gives a firm foundation to build from. My life has taken on a new purpose in the last week with studying which would not have been possible without being sober. It takes time for our brains to rewire..and patience is so necessary. Even this morning- wanting to do some revised study- the alcoholic resistance to any change kicked in...after 2y5m..still as strong as ever. That is why a daily recharge (just like a phone) by going to meetings, SR, a routine, HALTS- all those things. Also- remember that any emotion in the moment- will lessen in intensity over time...as already by typing these words- that resistance is fading. I also shared it is important to remember tools for sobriety are not there to learn or heal from other physical or mental issues..of which I have both. So a GP for the meat part of me- and a psychologist for the mental bits.
Any bad situation gets worse with drinking. Play the outcome out- the day after.
Post when you do not want to- 30 times a day if necessary.
Support to all.
Congrats Yuko
I shared at my home-g yesterday that sobriety gives a firm foundation to build from. My life has taken on a new purpose in the last week with studying which would not have been possible without being sober. It takes time for our brains to rewire..and patience is so necessary. Even this morning- wanting to do some revised study- the alcoholic resistance to any change kicked in...after 2y5m..still as strong as ever. That is why a daily recharge (just like a phone) by going to meetings, SR, a routine, HALTS- all those things. Also- remember that any emotion in the moment- will lessen in intensity over time...as already by typing these words- that resistance is fading. I also shared it is important to remember tools for sobriety are not there to learn or heal from other physical or mental issues..of which I have both. So a GP for the meat part of me- and a psychologist for the mental bits.
Any bad situation gets worse with drinking. Play the outcome out- the day after.
Post when you do not want to- 30 times a day if necessary.
Support to all.
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