Originally Posted by mystified

I turned all the notifications off on my phone because it was beeping or buzzing or otherwise distracting me almost every hour of the day.

This meant I nearly missed my 7th day sober celebration. In 6 hours from the time of posting I will be alcohol free for 7 days and I've barely thought about drinking for most of that 7 days.

I mean, go me, but should I be concerned that it's not on my mind all the time so early into my recovery?

24 more for me please and congratulations to anyone celebrating a milestone today.

Originally Posted by joandmelandhan

Good morning all.
Bit nervous for my first trip back to the gym since we got the dog. That's 4 months! I will just have a swim because frankly I'm not fit enough for a proper workout but I am hoping it gives me some motivation to get back there regularly. In those 4 months I have gained about 10 pounds so committing here to lose it again - slowly and steadily with the main focus being on the positive effect of exercise and diet on my mental health.
Lots of love to everyone facing grief, illness and fear today. Sobriety is of course a gift but it can leave us exposed to the raw emotions we blotted out for so long. That "escape" is not an option any more so hopefully our togetherness will help us find a better way. 24 more please

Originally Posted by Dee74

prayers for your mom Ardy and your BIl Delilah,

Congrats rar and erfra

I was never a pinball kid, guys - too many encyclopedias to read lol

congratulations to everyone recommitting to recovery today and thank you for your posts

D

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

7:00 am

The healing circle was nice last night but then I came home and fed my body junk (bread, cheese, chocolates) right before I got into bed. I feel awful this morning. In tears, irritable, tired. It's my husband's birthday and I could barely muster up a hug for him when I saw him.

I can't take these ups and downs anymore.
I am wondering when I am going to take my life to the next level- what am I waiting for? Hasn't this way gotten old already?

I am considering taking a yoga teacher training. Just need to find one that works with my schedule. I think it will change my life. Also going to do my Reiki Master class soon- just need to save up a bit more. But really, I just want to learn to enjoy each day regardless of my feelings and emotions. I'm so tired of allowing them to dictate the outcome of my day.

Here for 24 more hours of freedom from alcohol. Can't wait to be able to stop depending on food for numbing these huge emotions sobriety has allowed me to feel.

Originally Posted by 1newcreation

Dear V? I was only kidding when said that; I’m sorry Kenton that you too seemed to have taken it personal. Was doing a tongue in cheek response to someone else’s post a page or two earlier. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that’s faced an issue with Chrome- hit thanks & it brings you to very top of page your in! Hopefully, it’s been resolved for good coz I love reading all postings as I never know what might be a blessing to me or how I could be supportive to another
Thanks for your kind words SL! 24 pls

Originally Posted by nmd

No problem. You and everyone else here has always been a big help and sounding board

Anyways, super late checking in tonight, but Im still here just been busy

SR has worked for me. Not having booze around that i wanted to drink worked. Not buying booze for other people (holidays) helps.
Staying away from drinking helped. So did channeling my attention into something positive, exercise, finishing a project.

I've considered meetings but always shy away. A meeting wouldnt hurt, I'd just need to get past the anxiety about it

Just working on making things better a little each day for now. Thanks for being there

Originally Posted by Willow68

(((((Delilah))))) it does take time.
I’ve just booked in to see a specialist grief counsellor. Four months down the track now. Hopefully she can help me work through my feelings.
So much love and support to you, I know how very tough it is, trying to hold it together for your family, when your heart is breaking ❤️❤️❤️

Originally Posted by venuscat

Love you Jack.

Cannot wait to see those kitties.

Originally Posted by mystified

I turned all the notifications off on my phone because it was beeping or buzzing or otherwise distracting me almost every hour of the day.

This meant I nearly missed my 7th day sober celebration. In 6 hours from the time of posting I will be alcohol free for 7 days and I've barely thought about drinking for most of that 7 days.

I mean, go me, but should I be concerned that it's not on my mind all the time so early into my recovery?

24 more for me please and congratulations to anyone celebrating a milestone today.

Originally Posted by julietUK

Hi Mys. what a great post. Really took me back to this time last year. I was 6 days sober this date 2018, here I am just over a year. You can do it. this site (thread) really kept me going. I loved the fact that all my milestones were noted and celebrated. I am a particular fan of the dancing bananas. Stay close. Well done on one week, stay strong. Blessings.