What comforts you?
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Originally Posted by Meraviglioso 
I love to dance and sing. I am really a horrid singer, but I never sky away from singing in the car or even doing karaoke the few times I've come across it. I also get great comfort from working in my yard/garden. I love mowing the grass, planting new things, pruning my roses and sawing dead limbs off trees. I just bought a nectarine tree over the weekend and will put that in the ground when I have decided on the right spot for it. I didn't do a winter garden but will start planing seeds for my summer garden in a few weeks. Last year I was full of peas, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, celery, carrots, strawberries and melons. My peppers didn't grow for some reason, but I'll try again this year.
Growing things is a really good idea, also it moves you on from that instant gratification thing as planting and waiting is a whole different kind of satisfaction.
I'm going to plan some planting ready for the spring : )))
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Feeling so much fitter and healthy now my workouts are more than just an attempt at detox.
Loving and caring for my lovely crazy dog.
Feeling so much more on top of things, work, housework, self awareness.
Simple stuff, feeling well and aware enough to notice the weather, the trees, the birds, the season changing slowly.
Reading every night before bed (no blurred vision problem!)
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Loving and caring for my lovely crazy dog.
Feeling so much more on top of things, work, housework, self awareness.
Simple stuff, feeling well and aware enough to notice the weather, the trees, the birds, the season changing slowly.
Reading every night before bed (no blurred vision problem!)
Great thread!
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Since getting sober, I'm reminded of just how much I like exploring new recipes. I've been trying out crockpot recipes as part of trying to get on a better diet. Lots of chicken related things. So far I've yet to find a dud.
I also love the feeling of tucking away into my bed with my heat blanket on a cold winter night sober and ready for a good night of sleep. Equally better is waking up in the morning all warm and cozy without a hangover knowing a new sober day is ahead.
I also love the feeling of tucking away into my bed with my heat blanket on a cold winter night sober and ready for a good night of sleep. Equally better is waking up in the morning all warm and cozy without a hangover knowing a new sober day is ahead.
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I just wanted to say thank you for this post/thread. I am onto 6 days clean for opiates. I posted earlier about struggling to find that thing in every day that will make me want to continue on a happier more positive path. Something that will take my mind away from what it is craving. So seeing all these things that others fine comforting is very reassuring and makes me feel hopeful that I will find my comfort in every day. I'm looking forward to finding enjoyment in the things that I feel I lost. Reading, music, adventures, and all the other things that I put off so many times because I was just so comfy and warm in my little high bubble. So thank you again 
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Originally Posted by brooke85
I just wanted to say thank you for this post/thread. I am onto 6 days clean for opiates. I posted earlier about struggling to find that thing in every day that will make me want to continue on a happier more positive path. Something that will take my mind away from what it is craving. So seeing all these things that others fine comforting is very reassuring and makes me feel hopeful that I will find my comfort in every day. I'm looking forward to finding enjoyment in the things that I feel I lost. Reading, music, adventures, and all the other things that I put off so many times because I was just so comfy and warm in my little high bubble. So thank you again
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Just took the dog out for his 3rd and final walk of the day I was out 15 mins and when I took my hat off my ears were on fire so chilly tonight
My comfort tonight will be a radox for men muscle therapy bath & dove for men extra fresh body wash then a warmed up housecoat & a cup of tea
My comfort tonight will be a radox for men muscle therapy bath & dove for men extra fresh body wash then a warmed up housecoat & a cup of tea
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Everything is no longer an effort! Waking up, eating breakfast, singing in the car... and i haven't even drove out of my drive yet...(OMG I'm becoming Maude Flanders!)
If something or someone chages my good mood today I know it's not from being hungover.
I am fair, level headed and an all round value adding person these days.
If something or someone chages my good mood today I know it's not from being hungover.
I am fair, level headed and an all round value adding person these days.
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It has been too long since I have genuinely felt really good. But to answer the question, helping people or animals makes me feel good. It gives me a sense of satisfaction I can't really describe. On the other hand, I often feel good holing up in my man cave and just spending hours by myself. I know, I'm kind of odd.
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Originally Posted by thomas11
It has been too long since I have genuinely felt really good. But to answer the question, helping people or animals makes me feel good. It gives me a sense of satisfaction I can't really describe. On the other hand, I often feel good holing up in my man cave and just spending hours by myself. I know, I'm kind of odd.
I love colours, I have a bag of scrap fabrics that I want to make something out of, it won't be top quality but I'll enjoy the process!
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