Class of November 2020 part 1
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just in case there is anyone here who is counting days and is reading, thinking maybe they’re doing it wrong that way, I counted days for the first 90 days or so.
It was motivating for me. I’d never been able to stay sober for long before, and a day count was a tangible reminder that this time was different.
I wasn’t worried about Relapse because I was saving my life.
I wasn’t caught up in breaking Day records or personal bests because I realised pretty quickly this had to be a new way of life, not a fad or something like a diet.
But, yeah, at least initially that day count helped me.
Everyone’s recovery is their own so things will be different for each of us.
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It was motivating for me. I’d never been able to stay sober for long before, and a day count was a tangible reminder that this time was different.
I wasn’t worried about Relapse because I was saving my life.
I wasn’t caught up in breaking Day records or personal bests because I realised pretty quickly this had to be a new way of life, not a fad or something like a diet.
But, yeah, at least initially that day count helped me.
Everyone’s recovery is their own so things will be different for each of us.
D
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To me, for now, counting is a measure of accountability. I put it on my calendar and it’s motivating for me. I also make notes about other things as well such as my blood pressure and pulse rate so I can remind myself what happens if I drink.
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I agree everyone’s different and that’s a good thing. Counting the days for me motivates me especially when I’m around drinking and have major urges. I think about Day 1 being awful and that I don’t want to have that again.
it’s nice to celebrate small wins too. Can’t wait until I can start looking at it in months and years!
it’s nice to celebrate small wins too. Can’t wait until I can start looking at it in months and years!
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Hi guys. Checking in with you for day 3.
Had a fairly easy day yesterday. Had a three hour walk in the morning, made some photographs, did some work and ate quite a lot. I'm already getting my appetite back at day 2.
Diego Armando Maradona, one of the greatest soccerplayers of all time, died yesterday. Even though he was merely a drug addict and had a complete bizarre life(style), those people are always an example of how I don't want to become. That it is a good thing to live a life relatively calm with not much hassle or whatsoever. But that doesn't tame the alcohol voice, right?
It's sad to see everyone can get caught by this. I promise to myself I won't drink today, and I hope you guys promise that to yourself too.
Have a good one!
Had a fairly easy day yesterday. Had a three hour walk in the morning, made some photographs, did some work and ate quite a lot. I'm already getting my appetite back at day 2.
Diego Armando Maradona, one of the greatest soccerplayers of all time, died yesterday. Even though he was merely a drug addict and had a complete bizarre life(style), those people are always an example of how I don't want to become. That it is a good thing to live a life relatively calm with not much hassle or whatsoever. But that doesn't tame the alcohol voice, right?
It's sad to see everyone can get caught by this. I promise to myself I won't drink today, and I hope you guys promise that to yourself too.
Have a good one!
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I'm part of the counting gang, day 19. It just helps me going. I can see since when I have been strong and how much money I have already saved 
And health... well RIP Maradona, however, I was kinda shocked to learn that "collectively, smoking, alcohol and illicit drug use kills 11.8 million people each year", info available here https://ourworldindata.org/drug-use
Not preaching, just sharing, I am in the same boat
And health... well RIP Maradona, however, I was kinda shocked to learn that "collectively, smoking, alcohol and illicit drug use kills 11.8 million people each year", info available here https://ourworldindata.org/drug-use
Not preaching, just sharing, I am in the same boat
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That it is a good thing to live a life relatively calm with not much hassle or whatsoever. But that doesn't tame the alcohol voice, right?
I feel untroubled
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Good morning friends, Happy Thanksgiving for those here is the US and to all of our other friends across the globe, Thankful that you are here with us. I am committed to another day of sobriety today. I am hosting a family dinner, total of 8 including us. I have made a healthy dinner, Low fat and low sodium. Will try to get a walk in after dinner. Hope that you all have a wonderful day wherever you may be. Stay strong and stay sober.
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Dinner meaning tonight?
I get super confused re thanksgiving...some people do the big meal early and others later I guess.
Did you end up cooking with your mum Puck? :hug s xx
I get super confused re thanksgiving...some people do the big meal early and others later I guess.
Did you end up cooking with your mum Puck? :hug s xx
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Originally Posted by venuscat 
Dinner meaning tonight?
I get super confused re thanksgiving...some people do the big meal early and others later I guess.
Did you end up cooking with your mum Puck? :hug s xx
I get super confused re thanksgiving...some people do the big meal early and others later I guess.
Did you end up cooking with your mum Puck? :hug s xx
Eh, kinda. When the argument about a pie started I bailed. I don't wanna hear it lol...
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Was it the pie crust or the choice of pie?
Just kidding...but I shouldn't....I know how serious you guys are about the pies.
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Hang in there Puck....you can get through today. xxxxx
Just kidding...but I shouldn't....I know how serious you guys are about the pies.
sHang in there Puck....you can get through today. xxxxx
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