30 Day Challenge!
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Originally Posted by MarathonMan 
starting day 8 today, about to set off on my weekend break so any updates will either by few or non existent. British museum today and then cinema and a meal tonight. Stay strong everyone!!
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Originally Posted by CAPTAINZING2000
I never set a limit to this. Just have had thousands of 24 hours all mount up a second at a time.
Enjoy the journey
Enjoy the journey
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Originally Posted by Blowfish
Wow thanks for that inspirational video Jus! I'm in on this too. March 13th will mark 30 days for me. Lets fight the good fight together.
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Tips that are working for me so far:
1. Exercise. If you're at a loose end, it's amazing how much more lively and positive you feel if you don't sit around. Plus it kills time
2. Don't go hungry. Even if you think you're over-eating, you'll feel better than being hungry, both mentally and physically. Your body will be expecting some extra calories it gets from booze anyway. Making something complex is also good for killing time and keeping you occupied.
3. Stay hydrated. Water is good for you! It helps me just having the glass in my hand sometimes.
4. Talk to someone. If you're feeling lonely, angry, depressed - whatever, it always feels better talking to someone. Text a friend, call someone, post on here or whatever.
5. Keep your mind occupied. Too much time on your hands is a killer! If you can't get out or exercise or something, keep your mind busy - do a puzzle, play a game online or write a list of tips on sober recovery
. I have three books on the go at the moment, just in case I don't feel like reading one, I can pick up another easier one. one of these is rational recovery.
Whatever you do, don't 'dwell' on anything negative. Its sometimes too easy to let the darker thoughts take over when you're feeling low.
This is my two cents anyway :~)
1. Exercise. If you're at a loose end, it's amazing how much more lively and positive you feel if you don't sit around. Plus it kills time
2. Don't go hungry. Even if you think you're over-eating, you'll feel better than being hungry, both mentally and physically. Your body will be expecting some extra calories it gets from booze anyway. Making something complex is also good for killing time and keeping you occupied.
3. Stay hydrated. Water is good for you! It helps me just having the glass in my hand sometimes.
4. Talk to someone. If you're feeling lonely, angry, depressed - whatever, it always feels better talking to someone. Text a friend, call someone, post on here or whatever.
5. Keep your mind occupied. Too much time on your hands is a killer! If you can't get out or exercise or something, keep your mind busy - do a puzzle, play a game online or write a list of tips on sober recovery
. I have three books on the go at the moment, just in case I don't feel like reading one, I can pick up another easier one. one of these is rational recovery.Whatever you do, don't 'dwell' on anything negative. Its sometimes too easy to let the darker thoughts take over when you're feeling low.
This is my two cents anyway :~)
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Originally Posted by 2muchpain
James, I am rooting for you! Sounds like you have a great plan, but you didn't mention going to AA meetings. I'm not a big fan of AA, but being around people with the same problem helps me.
I can see why that would be helpful being around people in the same boat, but AA is not something that sits comfortably with me. I started this relationship with alcohol myself and I'll end it myself. I know, I'm stubborn
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Originally Posted by ReadyAtLast
How's it going James ? Hope you're ok
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Can I come too?
Originally Posted by James18
From today I'm making a commitment to stay sober for 30 days. It will be the longest I have ever stayed sober since starting to drink 20+ years ago. This will take me up to the 14 March (I think?). On that date, the challenge will roll over and start again. Is anyone with me?
Hi there!
Just finished my first 30 days sober and wanna go for more...can I come along for the ride? My wrap date will be March 17th I guess....
BEST!
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Originally Posted by goodkitty
Hi there!
Just finished my first 30 days sober and wanna go for more...can I come along for the ride? My wrap date will be March 17th I guess....
BEST!
Just finished my first 30 days sober and wanna go for more...can I come along for the ride? My wrap date will be March 17th I guess....
BEST!
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