One Year And Under Part 73
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Originally Posted by samwitch 
Clear headed, rested, and capable. That's how I describe it.
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Day 270.
Practicing sitting in the feels. When bad feelings come you gotta look at it as an opportunity to sit through it then push through it and let them fall away. No more running from bad feelings. A year ago I would look for an escape hatch. Now I say, Thank you for the opportunity to grow.
Practicing sitting in the feels. When bad feelings come you gotta look at it as an opportunity to sit through it then push through it and let them fall away. No more running from bad feelings. A year ago I would look for an escape hatch. Now I say, Thank you for the opportunity to grow.
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Originally Posted by LowBones
I remember the day before, eat regularly, and pay my bills. The brain fog has lifted, which is great. Am still struggling with the headspace I used the alcohol to dull down.
OTM you sound like you are definitely growing into your sobriety
DDog you're racking up those sober days my friend.
Sam, how's life? I'm so happy you're doing so well and sounding strong.
Christmas is almost upon us, I hope it treats us all well regardless of denomination, it is a holiday time.
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Originally Posted by Offthemast
Day 270.
Practicing sitting in the feels. When bad feelings come you gotta look at it as an opportunity to sit through it then push through it and let them fall away. No more running from bad feelings. A year ago I would look for an escape hatch. Now I say, Thank you for the opportunity to grow.
Practicing sitting in the feels. When bad feelings come you gotta look at it as an opportunity to sit through it then push through it and let them fall away. No more running from bad feelings. A year ago I would look for an escape hatch. Now I say, Thank you for the opportunity to grow.
But I also chose to stay home by myself which didn't help at all.
So this year I'm going to a friends house for Christmas Eve and hanging with them and I won't be drinking. Completely different than last year.
Last night I was at a holiday dinner at a lovely restaurant -lots of folks were drinking. But I didn't miss alcohol one bit, I enjoyed the food, the conversation and I had a fantastic dessert. Woke up this morning feeling wonderful.
Such a better place to be emotionally and mentally this year. All due to giving up drinking.
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It's freakin manic this first year! Today I'm thinking about drinking and also thinking about a move and I'm crossing places off the list bc of alcohol. No beach-I'll want a drink. No lake-I'll want a drink. Etc.
It's almost limiting instead of freeing if that makes sense. I still got a lot of work to do.
It's almost limiting instead of freeing if that makes sense. I still got a lot of work to do.
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Originally Posted by Offthemast
It's freakin manic this first year! Today I'm thinking about drinking and also thinking about a move and I'm crossing places off the list bc of alcohol. No beach-I'll want a drink. No lake-I'll want a drink. Etc.
It's almost limiting instead of freeing if that makes sense. I still got a lot of work to do.
It's almost limiting instead of freeing if that makes sense. I still got a lot of work to do.
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Originally Posted by samwitch
I am honestly surprised I am still sober. I mean, old me would have never made it this long but I'm so glad I did, as it is a whole different life.
Go team and all that, lol!
Go team and all that, lol!
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Yeah, alcohol is everywhere, and the advertising is non stop. Escaping into oblivion sounds tempting at times, like today for me, I think the last month has just caught up with me--so much work pressure, all the "extra" holiday events and stuff, and today I woke up to a sick dog. And I have so much to do today, ugh!
I'm trying to hang in there, with the "this too shall pass" mentality so I don't crack and grab a bottle of wine. Luckily, I don't have any time to drink till much later which by then hopefully this urge will be gone.
I also was beating myself up for all the stupid things I've done in the past while drinking. UGGGHHH.
I'm trying to hang in there, with the "this too shall pass" mentality so I don't crack and grab a bottle of wine. Luckily, I don't have any time to drink till much later which by then hopefully this urge will be gone.
I also was beating myself up for all the stupid things I've done in the past while drinking. UGGGHHH.
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OTM when are you thinking of moving? There are places I go now and happily spend time sober where before I would have been drinking. Don't limit your vision based on past actions, this is a who.E new you now, able to be whatever and go wherever you want
Sam, funny how much we used pressure as an excuse to drink (and used drink to escape reality)
You are all beginning to find new ways of dealing with the onslaught of the 'festivities' this will be the toughest one you go through, next year you will be old hands at sober Christmas and new years!
Sam, funny how much we used pressure as an excuse to drink (and used drink to escape reality)
You are all beginning to find new ways of dealing with the onslaught of the 'festivities' this will be the toughest one you go through, next year you will be old hands at sober Christmas and new years!
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