discoveringme

Well, I had an hour long massage today. Funny how much your neck grows after one of those LOL!! (my shoulders are down where they are supposed to be).

I have severe anxiety made worse by alcoholism. I promised myself that the money I would've spent on that worthless alcohol, will go to a bi-weekly massage! I feel great for days afterwards and much less stressed!

It is day 17 for me and I am really feeling better. I did also start a new med (zoloft) and it is working wonders for me. I usually isolate, but in the last 7 days, I went out to eat 3 times (two times with the hubby), went over to my friends and watched a movie, Actually emailed a few dear friends who I have neglected. So this is a big difference for me!!

So anyone want to share something special they have done in taking care of themselves since sobriety?

barb dwyer

I threw way all my 'skinny' clothes, and bought really nice clothes (1st hand for the first time in yers) that fit well and look great.

Anna

This is a great thread.

I love the idea of buying nice, good-fitting clothes for yourself. I used to buy very inexpensive clothes and think they were okay. Now, I try to buy fewer things, but only things that are really nice and that feel really good.

I am quite comfortable with the idea that not everyone will like me. That has been huge for me because I used to use so much energy making sure that everyone liked me and it's so liberating to know it's okay if that doesn't happen.

Empty Cartridge

I've gotten some new clothes and have been going to the movies alot. I took some married friends out for dinner tonight and a flick.

I track my non-drinking $ savings, and I want to save up for a trip to Paris this spring.

indigo

I've regained my self esteem and am leading a much healthier lifestyle. I am losing excess weight and looking forward to buying some nice new clothes when I can afford them.

Missymae737

Great topic...

I have joined a gym...

I use scented candles and take herbal baths...

BUT most of all I go to meetings and come here so that I can continue to enjoy lifes simple pleasures...:ghug

kelsh

I try to get enough sleep, eat a good diet, and work my Program for beginners. :morning

I try to keep myself up, no falling apart favorite clothes, a haircut on time, and a new outfit once in a while. :mock

Since I am retired I don't dress up much anymore except when we go to a special event or out to dinner with our friends.

I see my doctor on a regular basis for my depression/blood work.

I take my medications every day.

I reward myself as I go through the day working on chores and hobbies.

kelsh

NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

I've accepted who I really am. I don't try to fit in anymore. I also am being more positive throughout the day.

Captain Kirk

I promised myself that I must get my priorities right (eg: first bills then fun) and whatever I have left over rather then drinking it I'd put it aside to repair my car which I did allot of damage to while I was drunk. (So drunk I don't remember my accident. All I remember is just after it. Then bits of being at the hospital's emergency room). I'd just like to say that I had my accident alone and didn't hurt anybody or damage anything, other then my car.
I was very attatched to my car. It probably makes no economical sense to repair it but I want to. Maybe it's a symbolic thing for me, kinda like making amends with things i've hurt/damaged while drinking.
Anyway i hope you're enjoying your massages!

Jomey

We are saving for a house, so I am not able to buy anything right now, so I am trying to lift my spirits and "reward" myself with little things like a 10 minute rest in the afternoon while the kids are out playing, working on jigsaw puzzles, keeping the house tidy - beds made, kids clothes up off the floor, the whole nine yards ( which is a TON of work at my house:mock ) but it makes me happy to come home to a tidy house, watching the sunrise, stuff like that. Would love a massage!! But need a house first!!!!

Rowan

This thread has reminded me that I'm not doing enough for 'me' - I've neglected my diet, my fitness, and my finances are in a shambles.

BUT. I do get LOTS of rest, I take my meds, I walk my dogs and spend time in nature a couple of times a week, I go to meetings, I work with newcomers, I connect regularly with other women, I spend time with my daughter.

Maybe I'm doing alright after all.

Anna

Good point Rowan!

It's always good to look at what you are doing for yourself, rather than the opposite. And, I think that the more you do for yourself and the more positive changes you make in your life, you will find more and more peace and fulfillment.

tellus

I cannot wait til I'm in a place to say that.

I've decided that my treat for myself is going to be an iPod Touch: It's going to be my sixty-day reward, since I'd have spent far more than that on alcohol in that time period. For a year, it'll be a trip to England (I had to turn down an opportunity to go this year because my health wasn't good enough).

gypsytears

Special things? Yoga & meditation. I take great pleasure in both things. There are other banal things but those are the 2 biggies .

mxchaos

I take my med's and swim daily

jrock

I continue working the steps and attempting to apply them to my everyday life. This thing takes time but when i came in I couldn't and still struggle at times with even the things which seem so simple like washing my face. It seems the more time I spend growing spiritually the more I find that I take care of myself in other ways.