Date tommorow (please advice, encoragement)
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Yeah....and tbh alcohol was not helpful at all... Yes I wasn't anxious, but I missed the real, sober me...
I will write a lot in my journal today... I want to remember how I feel today and to read it when my AV is strong again...
I will write a lot in my journal today... I want to remember how I feel today and to read it when my AV is strong again...
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I just started reading these posts. Not just stories- but reality, right here, right now. I often reread my own posts- kind of my alcohol journal. interesting TO VIEW MY OWN JOURNEY ALONG WITH THE ANCHOR OF OTHER PEOPLE'S INPUT. iT REALLY IS (DAMN CAPS LOCK) a great place to learn and grow for me.
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Good morning- how are you today?
What's your plan and program? I am not sure if you have shared that on other threads - I hear a lot about isolation and self-reliance from these posts on this thread, though......having support- like an AA program - is key, perhaps most especially at the start.
I understand the not wanting to spend time "out" part- I had a very small circle at first- but the train of thought that goes toward isolation and alone-ness, especially on a large, consistent scale, would be dangerous for me.
Good luck. Don't drink today.
What's your plan and program? I am not sure if you have shared that on other threads - I hear a lot about isolation and self-reliance from these posts on this thread, though......having support- like an AA program - is key, perhaps most especially at the start.
I understand the not wanting to spend time "out" part- I had a very small circle at first- but the train of thought that goes toward isolation and alone-ness, especially on a large, consistent scale, would be dangerous for me.
Good luck. Don't drink today.
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My journal has always led me in the right direction when I stick to it.
In early sobriety I added a Gratitude list to the top of each day's entry. That was really helpful to start turning my thoughts in the direction I needed to go.
I'm glad you're going to give it all you have. There is nothing wrong with a little alone time - as long as it isn't spent ruminating about past events gone sour or worrying about the future.
Be where your feet are, right here right now.
In early sobriety I added a Gratitude list to the top of each day's entry. That was really helpful to start turning my thoughts in the direction I needed to go.
I'm glad you're going to give it all you have. There is nothing wrong with a little alone time - as long as it isn't spent ruminating about past events gone sour or worrying about the future.
Be where your feet are, right here right now.
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