Dee74

great advice here - glad you came out the other side Zoe

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ZoeM

Thanks Dee - it was your tape forwarding thingy that did it. I remembered it

George3334

Hi ZoeM... Looks like your sobriety date is Aug. 8? Mine was Aug. 9.... Today was tough for me, too... Just gotta push through and hang in there! Hope you feel better.

Croissant

Good girl. x I did that yesterday when I was feeling a little overwhelmed, I went and had a sleep and then felt ok. Today's been great, but I've had a rough few days, so completely get it....as we all do.

I don't feel AA is necessarily right for me just now either Zoe, although I have looked at some other groups as back up if I hit a real low. I wasn't here the first few weeks of my sobriety, but since I've been here over the past week, I am so glad to have a little lifeline and sharing wins and struggles...we can all do it.x

Sashas, your posts today that I've seen have been so helpful too. Thank you for taking the time to share. It means a lot.

Acheleus

I had a strange day and I took three long walks. I just had to get out of my head so walking and listening to music helps me.

ZoeM

Thanks again everyone for yesterday. Just woken up and feel a lot better this morning
I had actually run out of hot choc and ice-cream yesterday and am wondering if that was part of it (was trying to cut down the sugar again)? Going to pop into town this morning and stock up on those - bank holiday here tomorrow so lonnnnnnnng weekend.
Ok, time for my first coffee of the day and a catch up around the boards x x

ReadyAtLast

great stuff on getting through it. I'd go with the ice cream if it stops the cravings Zoe. I ate loads of it in the early weeks. Diets can be looked at whenyou're more comfortable and used to your sobriety. Enjoy the BH weekend. I miss them-we don't get it in Scotland

ZoeM

Hi Readyatlast and thanks Yes, I think I did try to cut the sugary stuff a little fast. Also, yesterday was one of those 'hot, clammy' days and a bit too close to what we all feel like when we're coming off the booze. Hoping that particular 'phobia' will pass in time, but was just a little close for comfort (if you know what I mean). Lovely cool day out there today, so am happy
You get bank hols that we don't down here, I think? Like 2nd January? Dad's a Scot and I remember getting stck up there in January (snow) and not being able to get back home for school Loved it lol x

Amajorityofone

How are you feeling today?

ZoeM

hi Majority.. I'm fine today, thanks for asking Just back from town with 2 litres of chocolate ice-cream and a big bag of jelly sweets - I walked in and back so figure those 2 miles will balance out the calories (fingers crossed) x

HeadLump

Way to go, Zoe! Enjoy every innocent mouthful - and let's hope it's not our usual Bank Holiday!

ZoeM

Rain, rain and more rain you mean and thanks x

ACOAHappyNow

I'm glad you are feeling better today!

hayley86

Glad you are feeling better today Zoe, be kind to yourself and have a great day.

ZoeM

Thanks ACOA Thanks Hayley

IOAA2

Hi Sasha. I just would like to say your post is on the spot. Hopefully many will read it and get another idea of How it Works in real time. To me this forum is very helpful for new comers and old timers as well. I see a need for encouragement of pats on the back etc along with more how to not pick up. Thanks again.

ChefUK

Glad your ok zoe can't believe we've been dry this long now.

Looking forward to gardening tomorrow. The weather is meant to be nice.

ZoeM

Yeah, we're doing good Chef You had me worried with your thread though, ya wee sod lol

LadyBlue0527

GO ZoeM! I posts like this!

Here's the banana sobriety dance for you

HeadLump

Love this!