100 days
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100 days
I posted here once before, at 65 days:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-thoughts.html
It's 100 days today.
Thankfully, it's been a long time since a craving has struck. Exercise is a part of my life again. I feel sharper and healthier. May all these things continue.
Sleep remains an issue, a slowly improving one, but a frustration.
Recovery has its weird little twists. I'm a massive news junkie, but find that these days, I'd rather have the car radio turned to music instead of being locked on NPR. I even listen to the local FM gossip girls sometimes. Similarly, I've always been a movie buff and there are a lot of good ones out right now. Yet I find I cannot bring myself to "Twelve Years A Slave" or anything depicting anguish. On the other hand, I'm practically counting the days until the new "Ron Burgundy" flick!
It's almost as though my mind and spirit are telling me that between work and recovery, they're doing all the heavy lifting they can. Enjoy the music; take the opportunity to laugh.
For me, some kind of transition has occurred. I described to my classmates that it seems as though the sprint is over and now the marathon is underway. I am changing. I am better and I want it to stay that way. I also know that marathons require their own type of strength and endurance. It's serious stuff.
When all is said and done, we have to do this ourselves, no matter what our circumstances. But thanks to SR , it considerably less lonely.
There are many here who are helping. The words "thank you" seem woefully inadequate but must suffice and are most certainly in order. Thanks to all who are helping, though they may not know it, through the wisdom they offer here on SR. Thanks to the pie- and possum-loving chatters; you are all FANTASTIC. Thanks, Class of August 2013 -- you guys rock. Thank you, so much, to my remarkable friend.
Huge, huge, huge thanks to those who make SR possible -- the admins, leaders, moderators, greeters and all. I know it is a labor of love.
I hope our newer members hold on to hope. Be active here. One of the most rewarding things we can do is offer a "way to go" to others when they experience triumphs large and small, as well as a kind word when they express fear. Doing so is a way of giving back to the community that has given us so much.
Thanks for reading. Live in the solution.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-thoughts.html
It's 100 days today.
Thankfully, it's been a long time since a craving has struck. Exercise is a part of my life again. I feel sharper and healthier. May all these things continue.
Sleep remains an issue, a slowly improving one, but a frustration.
Recovery has its weird little twists. I'm a massive news junkie, but find that these days, I'd rather have the car radio turned to music instead of being locked on NPR. I even listen to the local FM gossip girls sometimes. Similarly, I've always been a movie buff and there are a lot of good ones out right now. Yet I find I cannot bring myself to "Twelve Years A Slave" or anything depicting anguish. On the other hand, I'm practically counting the days until the new "Ron Burgundy" flick!
It's almost as though my mind and spirit are telling me that between work and recovery, they're doing all the heavy lifting they can. Enjoy the music; take the opportunity to laugh.
For me, some kind of transition has occurred. I described to my classmates that it seems as though the sprint is over and now the marathon is underway. I am changing. I am better and I want it to stay that way. I also know that marathons require their own type of strength and endurance. It's serious stuff.
When all is said and done, we have to do this ourselves, no matter what our circumstances. But thanks to SR , it considerably less lonely.
There are many here who are helping. The words "thank you" seem woefully inadequate but must suffice and are most certainly in order. Thanks to all who are helping, though they may not know it, through the wisdom they offer here on SR. Thanks to the pie- and possum-loving chatters; you are all FANTASTIC. Thanks, Class of August 2013 -- you guys rock. Thank you, so much, to my remarkable friend.
Huge, huge, huge thanks to those who make SR possible -- the admins, leaders, moderators, greeters and all. I know it is a labor of love.
I hope our newer members hold on to hope. Be active here. One of the most rewarding things we can do is offer a "way to go" to others when they experience triumphs large and small, as well as a kind word when they express fear. Doing so is a way of giving back to the community that has given us so much.
Thanks for reading. Live in the solution.
And thank you for such an inspirational post.
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Congrats on your 100 days, Venecia! It has been such a joy to get to know you through chat!
I can definitely relate to being a news junkie but craving lighter media. I have also found this to be the case with books I have been reading.
I can definitely relate to being a news junkie but craving lighter media. I have also found this to be the case with books I have been reading.
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Venecia, congratulations on 100 days, I too have changed in my reading and my viewing, preferring laughter and escapism to bad news and anguish. And I love singing and dancing around to my music ( but only when I have the house to myself! )
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Way to go on the first 100 days Venecia! I think you're doing great, and I love your contributions to our class! You are very well balanced and thoughtful... and creative too! Regarding the sleep issue, I have had the same problem, however just in the past few days I noticed I am sleeping deeper and not worrying as much if I do wake up. Exercise really helps me. Thanks and keep up the good work!
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Originally Posted by Venecia 
For me, some kind of transition has occurred. I described to my classmates that it seems as though the sprint is over and now the marathon is underway. I am changing. I am better and I want it to stay that way. I also know that marathons require their own type of strength and endurance. It's serious stuff.
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