venuscat

Yes, I imagine those memories are hard to shift. s
Maybe there is something you can do that would lift your mood? s

Sober369

Thanks Venus. I know you're right. I am just wanting to feel better now. But, it needs to be a fairly lazy day today, so I'll just embrace it. I do have to grocery shop in a bit, and I will try to buy healthy food that I can cook at home and pack to take for lunch. I'm so sorry to hear about your chemical burns! That sounds horrid. The window cleaner should tell you that ahead of time. I hope it feels all better soon! I love the look your kitty is giving you there. Cats can be so funny! They do not suffer fools gladly, and any dancing about is foolish to them. Charley looks at me funny when I sing.
Hugs to you, Wasting. Sounds like your mother had a problem with alcohol, too. It is awful for the children. I feel low today, too. But lots of Sundays I don't feel low, I love having a day off any day.
I hope everyone has the best possible sober day!

venuscat

Not good here either today.....it is very dull and gloomy.....I am sure that doesn't help. s

DariaM

Good afternoon! It's a lovely cool, cloudy, rainy day here. Sounds weird to say that's lovely... but I love days like this. Sometimes a melancholy day can just feel so cozy.

Wasting - Good job on not drinking the other day!
Mike - Glad you weren't hurt and congrats on a week!
Sober - Congrats on 40 days! Like you and Quit, I'm not in a bad mood per se but have just been sorta "eh" the last few days. I'm sure I'll snap out of it eventually.
Midton - Congrats on 6 weeks
Bob - Congrats on the 5 weeks
Sober - You're making me feel like a sluggard with your running 4 miles. lol I keep feeling like I need to up my exercise but that hasn't happened yet. I'd like to start swimming more.

Day 23 here. Gonna try to get some stuff done around the house maybe, some schoolwork done, and maybe sneak a nap in at some point.

Sober369

Hey Daria, congrats on day 23! It wasn't me running, but I wish it was. I think it was Runner. I am still at the point of having to talk myself into taking Charley for a walk.
I think I'm having depression. It's no fun, but acknowledging it is a good thing. It's probably part of PAWS, and if so, it could easily fade very soon. I've been on anti-depressants before and would do it again if I needed to. I'm hoping on using a holistic approach. Good diet, vitamins, exercise and sunshine. Trouble is, when I'm depressed, all that is hard to do. No thought of drinking, though. That is the most important thing.

DariaM

Oops! Sorry, meant quit... was trying to keep track of too many things!

venuscat

Karen honey, can you see your doctor? You were talking about your plan....I think that needs to go on there....have a chat....see where you are medically.....talk about what is going on for you.....all part of the self-care.

Sending so much love sweetheart. Also many hugs. s ❤️❤️

RattleAndHum

Made it a week. Not feeling so great, but I’m happy to be sober. I hope all are well. Just wanted to do a quick check-in

Jewel72

Congrats to all of you!

Karen, I hope you get out of this dark period soon. I'm so glad to hear you are not tempted to drink during it. That would only make it 100 times worse.

We are doing this gang. I'm so glad you're all here and posting.

Wrapping up a restful Sunday and looking forward to the new week.

Dee74

Early recovery was such and emotional rollercoaster for me - it was hard to work out what was a passing phase and what wasn't.

If feeling low goes on for more than a few days or you feel it's severely impacting your day to day life it's probably a good idea to see the Doc, Karen?

D

bobdrop

Good morning all. Ready to start another week. Tons of things to. Not really feeling low, but lacking in motivation. Maybe just tired. Anyway, not much to say except hope everyone has a great day and week!

Sober369

Gosh, it seems like a lot of us are feeling low. That's too bad, I hope everyone is feeling better fast. If I don't feel better by tomorrow, I will make an appointment. It's nice to have you all to care.
Let's hope we all have a great day full of energy!
Happy Monday!

Jewel72

Good morning!

Today is a sunny fall day in the Midwest, so I’m feeling pretty good today!

Today is day 20 which is now the longest I’ve gone since May (I had 4 1/2 months earlier this year). Really pleased with that, but I must stay vigilant and guarded.

I’ll check in tonight. Have a nice day.

venuscat

Day 20 is fantastic love!! ❤️❤️

So is sunshine.....cool and gray and rainy here.

venuscat

Awesome Sauce!!!! A week is huge Mike.
(Plus I have been trying to work out your date, so thank you ).

Sorry you are not feeling great....I know it took me a few weeks to really feel better. Sending love and hoping today is a good Monday for you....and for all of you. s ❤️❤️

Hope you are feeling a little bit more chipper this morning dear Karen....I know I am....so I am passing it on.

Thanks to Dee and my next door neighbour doctor friend, my eyes are about 3/4 healed. And today is going to be about organisation....clothes and bathroom/hallway cupboards, a bit of cleaning and washing and putting a warmer doona on the bed.....now that is a brilliant story in itself.

I brought an Australian doona with me.....and then bought 4 more on Ebay while I could....can't find them anymore. So I have all different weights, but the issue is that doonas are very different from comforters and things here....they do not go over the sides of the bed much at all.

Now Nick and I decided a double bed (forget what it's called here) would be fine for us, but I had not figured the doona thing properly. He has broad shoulders, and often sleeps on his side.....can you see where I am going?

The doona wars of 2019. He he he.

So now that it is finally cooler, I can have the blanket on top, which is BIG, and the doona war will be over for the year.

Wastinglife

It seems that alcohol is the main culprit in my erratic sleep patterns. I know alcohol disrupts sleep but even with no alcohol in my system, my sleep suffered. That is until I have been completely abstinent from alcohol for at least a month. That's how long it takes my brain to adjust to the absence of alcohol and the adaptive effects alcohol forced upon it. It feels great to naturally fall asleep by midnight and wake at 8am.

Runner1234

Good day all....

Congrats everyone on making it through the weekend!

Venus...I am sorry to read about your injury...Glad you are healing quickly! Wow...a Doona sounds heavenly...enjoy your fall cleaning!

Karen...I hope your mood has lifted. Just a thought...Low levels of vitamin D can cause depression. Also, I am not sure of your age, but when I hit 50 low Estrogen turned me into Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh), I teared up over everything!

Bob...The Saints rocked it yesterday!

It's overcast here today...I love a few gloomy days but too many days without sun is definitely a downer.

Thankful for a relaxing weekend. The games were disappointing for me but the food was great! The kids bought hubby a new grill for his birthday....he makes awesome grilled chicken wings!

A long-time friend called me last night...spent 3 hours on the phone consoling her. I found myself emotionally exhausted after the conversation but glad I was sober to be present for her.

Sending happy vibes to everyone...have a great Monday

venuscat

Gosh 3 hours....that would be exhausting for sure love. You are a very good friend. s

No cleaning or organising today....I found 3 assignments I need to do, one I need to do today. Oops. However, I did get 87/90 for my paper and presentation.....amazing. I had no idea how I would go and was really nervous to look at the result.

Drunk Suze tried to go back to college/uni about 3 times.....even sober I have messed it up two more, but finally I am doing what I wanted to do. Have faith in yourself guys.....if this little black cat can get her life together, everyone can.

And I adore Eeyore. He was always my favourite.

venuscat

It took me a good month to get over being exhausted. s

And yes.....that beautiful healthy sleep is just beyond wonderful.

Runner1234

Good evening all...
I got my wish of a rainy, gloomy day, but I would prefer a sunny day tomorrow...no walks tonight
Venus...You are such an inspiration for sure! Congrats on your paper!
My son will be leaving next week and I am planning on how to conquer that empty feeling that I know too well after the kids visit. Maybe a new recovery book to read?
Hope everyone had a great Monday!