Day 12 sober and alone
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Day 12 sober and alone
Okay, so yesterday was a tough one for me. It was my birthday. My boyfriend is in detox. The only happy birthday wishes I received were from my mother, one former co-worker with a birthday in a couple days, and my dentist's office.
Boyfriend forgot, being in detox and all. Still can't find a job. Need to come up with money for my daughter to come back from Korea. Anyway, I sat around the house all day by myself. Managed to stay sober though. I think it is because everyone I know keeps telling me I won't do it. I can be pretty stubborn. Maybe my stubbornness will help rather than hinder in this situation.
It is amazing how much I have managed to isolate myself with alcohol. Normally If I were alone I would be drinking, so I wouldn't notice or it would be my preference to be alone. I'm going to try to go back to the gym today and maybe a meeting tonight.
Boyfriend forgot, being in detox and all. Still can't find a job. Need to come up with money for my daughter to come back from Korea. Anyway, I sat around the house all day by myself. Managed to stay sober though. I think it is because everyone I know keeps telling me I won't do it. I can be pretty stubborn. Maybe my stubbornness will help rather than hinder in this situation.
It is amazing how much I have managed to isolate myself with alcohol. Normally If I were alone I would be drinking, so I wouldn't notice or it would be my preference to be alone. I'm going to try to go back to the gym today and maybe a meeting tonight.
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That's a big step,being alone and not drinking.
That's a BIG trigger for me and used to be my downfall almost every time.
Sounds like a great plan to go to the gym and a meeting.
When I have cravings when alone I put the dog on her leash and off we go.
That's a BIG trigger for me and used to be my downfall almost every time.
Sounds like a great plan to go to the gym and a meeting.
When I have cravings when alone I put the dog on her leash and off we go.
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Originally Posted by doggonecarl 
Belated Happy Birthday. Sounds like you have some challenges. They are easier to overcome sober. Keep going strong.
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Went to the noon meeting at my old home group. Also went back to the gym.
I also got a sponsor. Finished my continuing education hours and renewed my Nursing license. Much better day today that yesterday. Yay!
I also got a sponsor. Finished my continuing education hours and renewed my Nursing license. Much better day today that yesterday. Yay!
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Birthdays can be sad. On my 40th birthday over ten years ago now I had a horrible day at work, was the victim of a road rage nut on the highway, and nobody ... I mean nobody so much as wished me a happy birthday (I have a good sized family). I decided then and there that everyone I knew would receive a card from me on their birthday. Family, friends, etc. Several times now I've gotten a call from someone saying basically "thanks for the card you're the only one who remembered me". I'm not trying to pat myself on the back. It's just what I did to heal from my sadness at the time. It helps. Turn the sadness around and use it to heal others.
Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday.
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happy b-day!
and you are not alone. we are all here together.
def. get some exercise... can't be alone at the gym either.
go for a walk, you can't be alone with nature all around.
p.s. I know what you mean however, it's tough. but staying sober is more important than feeling lonely.
and you are not alone. we are all here together.
def. get some exercise... can't be alone at the gym either.
go for a walk, you can't be alone with nature all around.
p.s. I know what you mean however, it's tough. but staying sober is more important than feeling lonely.
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Originally Posted by Notmyrealname
HB! and I hope you got to have some cake and ice cream, because that is a good thing to do on your birthday.
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