Anna

I hope you're doing well today, Ekohe.

Hevyn

I'm thinking of you too, Ekohe.

Ekohe

Thanks everyone, I am sober and on day 6. Managed to work all day yesterday and my body still seems to be so strong and I don't honestly know how. I am sitting with breakfast and coffee, then going to make my list for the weekend to keep me busy. I am also going to make a list that I put up in my room as my Sobriety daily list. I was hoping I could get your help in putting that one together.

Things that have kept me sober for periods of time in the past:
-Check in on SR
-Exercise regularly, especially weight training
-Having routine
-Making an effort socially
-reading

I have also cut ties with my drinking buddies, they are great guys but I can count on 1 hand in the last 10 years how many times we hung out without drinking. I realize it's going to take drastic changes for me to survive this

Jo43

Well done on day 6

thsts a fab list already but I would have eating healthily on it. Having a sobriety toolbox to help when you are struggling is good too. My go tos are Mars hot chocs, Mars bars and bubble baths lol but by the time I’ve done that or watched father ted or Miranda and laughed my head off I realise I have got over the idea of a drink. I joined online AA meetings too as I find them very helpful. I have connected with a few ladies and we swapped numbers so I have someone who knows how it feels that I can ring or text if I’m having a bad day!

You are doing brilliantly well done!! xx

Hevyn

I'm so glad you've reached 6 sober days! Something to be very proud of.

Ekohe

Thank you for the recommendations Jo! I may just add a "sinful snack" to my craving destroyer list. I do eat very healthy and have for the last 8 years or so (thanks to a bout with health anxiety haha) I do also attend online meetings from time to time but I may schedule some so I am always in some weekly to keep my head in the game.

Anyone have any recommendations on books, particularly with an aim at dealing with moderate depression, rumination and such? I replay in my head a lot that I failed my brother, and couldn't protect him which eats away at me. I also focus on a lot of regret I have in life. I know that's not healthy, but I am having a hard time finding peace since his death.