Lixie

I have just promised my partner to have a sober weekend. This will be very different from what we usually do, we have been drinking every day for months. I have had it with alcohol I don't want to drink! I want to have time to do what I really want to do! So, this is my day 0, hoping to do better tomorrow.

venuscat

With you every step, dear Liz ❤️

RunnerF

Pledging late today. Day 165

Offthemast

Day 31. I think pancreas is healing. Still bothersome at times. Especially waking me up at 5am but all in all I am getting better. Ate chinese last night. Went to meeting. Got that red chip. Dealing w weird head ache and a little ear ache at times. I was just w my dad who had covid last week. Now mom has it. Maybe I got a little somethng. I haven't had a sniff of a cold since Dec 2019. This head ache is on inside of top of my head. Not outside. Strange feeling. Like the crown of my head. Like its bruised on the inside.

Anyway It'll be fine. Gonna watch some March Madness, eat, and relax. Have a good night/day Class.

samwitch

Hey everyone, just dropping by.

Offthemast-hope you feel better -enjoy the basketball and relaxation.

Hi Lixie!

Hi Runner--congrats on day 165.

Offthemast

Thank you Sam. Hope all is well in your world.

Dee74

Good for you Lixie - welcome back

congrats Runner offthemast and anyone else hitting a personal milestone today
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BassetDog

Welcome Lixie!

Red I wasn't triggered by your post at all. If anything, I could relate to it. I've read most of those books as well. I hope you can get back on the sober path soon.

I'm having a rough day with anxiety and depression. Had some major brain fog moments at work and made some outrageously silly mistakes I would never make. I have no desire to drink though. That would just make things worse and perpetuate this never ending cycle I've been going through. Wish there was a way to just fast forward and be through withdrawals and PAWS but obviously that isn't realistic. It's cliche, but one day at a time is truly the only way through it. I have to learn to accept that I did the best I could do today and that's all I can do. Didn't drink so ultimately it was a successful day.

I hope everyone has a great rest of their day/night. I'm committed to 24 more. Catch you all tomorrow.

Magpie82

Hi everyone, finishing up day 6 and feeling pretty good. Been exercising at a gym, and I’ve found it to be very helpful. It feels like I’m sweating out the bad stuff. Felt like myself this evening. It’s been awhile. I’m reading all the posts and rooting for everyone.

Red, definitely not “triggered”- I think we all understand. I’m really glad you’re here. Thanks for the kind words ❤️. I keep thinking about how much I’ve punished myself- time spent feeling ashamed, like I don’t deserve to be happy. I guess drinking does that to all of us. Would like to turn that around once and for all.

Nighty night March 2023.

Lixie

Well, here we are. Day one. I came here for the first time seven years ago and joined the marchers of 2016. I could have had seven years sober today. Instead I have been drinking, hurting my body. my mind and my bank account. But, it is never too late to change. I want to be the best version of me, so here we go. Day 1.

RunnerF

Pledging for today. Day 166. Best to all for a sober and safe St. Patrick’s Day.

sending strength to persevere to all who may be struggling. Been there, still do that too. Time really does make things easier and feeling emotions, good, bad or neutral is way better than numbness.

FiveTries

Looks like today is 76 days for me.
I'm feeling great physically. Sleep isn't so good but I've been stressed out. I'm embracing a sober life and going one day at a time. Moving forward.

Mish

Hey Lixie, Remember me? I’m a fellow 2016 Marcher. This time let’s make it stick. So glad you’re back with us x

Lixie

Of course I remember! Good to see you! We’re making it stick this time!

samwitch

Hey everybody! Have a great sober day today. I'm dealing with the usual work stress, but it's okay. I'll get through it, and it's sooo much easier without alcohol in my life.

overforty

I also joined SR in 2016
For me it's been a total waste of 7yrs!
But a small miracle has happened and I'm on day 60 today - I'm still struggling but it comes in waves rather than that permanent craving that was always present - along with the regret, anxiety etc ..
I look and feel a million times better - but the desire to drink is still there - its a fight

venuscat

Hello, dear overforty—60 days is just fantastic!!!!!! s ❤️

overforty

Thankyou venuscat

Zencat

I know that exact feeling too.
I joined SR in 2006.
Me also a complete failure of 17 yrs!

Then on the other hand I have learned 'what not to do' since 2006 here at SR.
2000 exit recovery and use/drink at will. Also with sporadic attempts to get sober/clean. ​​​​​​​
23 yrs of hard knock dumba** fumbling around in the dark.
That's why I greatly appreciate the 'light' (wellness/sobriety POA) I now have.

​​​​​​​The wreckage of my past is vast yet I focus on the future.
I make living amends by practicing 'what to do'.
The rest I 'let go' and let bygones be bygones

@Hawkeye13 Hows it going

Myley

Hello Marchers! I have a lot of reading to catch up here, which I will do real soon. I am just checking in, in to day 12, I have been really busy the past two days. The time change is starting to work for me, and being sober is a definite plus, and I seem to have more energy so I'll take this spurt of energy to take care of things I had neglected.

This class is getting big, so good to see so many people wanting to change for the better.