9 months
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9 months
I've been wanting to say something really inspiring and uplifting and all that jazz but I have nothing 
9 months of sobriety is a few days away. Will I make it? Yes. I will absolutely make it. I cant imagine going back to alcohol. I don't want to imagine where I actually would be had I continued to keep drinking bottle after bottle of wine. I was so caught up in self destruction and a toxicity that it took me months to get level and to find a foundation to work from. So, going back is not an option and never will be an option.
I fought extremely hard to get to this place of being well mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Everyday I work towards improving my mental state and making sure that there is harmony in my life.
I have some circular thought patterns that I get into and my latest mission is to rewire my brain and stop the thought pattern that takes place from around 7:50 am until I get to work at 9am. Its strange that my brain is addicted to thinking about the same thing over and over. I have yet to be successful. I've been working on this specific thing for months. LOL! Months. That being said, I have been thinking in a circular way for years so I think its going to take me awhile to get some traction.
I admire all of you and the work every single one of you are doing to change your life and raise your life condition. You are a powerful group of people! I'm really happy to be here. I'm really happy to be sober. We can do hard things.
9 months of sobriety is a few days away. Will I make it? Yes. I will absolutely make it. I cant imagine going back to alcohol. I don't want to imagine where I actually would be had I continued to keep drinking bottle after bottle of wine. I was so caught up in self destruction and a toxicity that it took me months to get level and to find a foundation to work from. So, going back is not an option and never will be an option.
I fought extremely hard to get to this place of being well mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Everyday I work towards improving my mental state and making sure that there is harmony in my life.
I have some circular thought patterns that I get into and my latest mission is to rewire my brain and stop the thought pattern that takes place from around 7:50 am until I get to work at 9am. Its strange that my brain is addicted to thinking about the same thing over and over. I have yet to be successful. I've been working on this specific thing for months. LOL! Months. That being said, I have been thinking in a circular way for years so I think its going to take me awhile to get some traction.
I admire all of you and the work every single one of you are doing to change your life and raise your life condition. You are a powerful group of people! I'm really happy to be here. I'm really happy to be sober. We can do hard things.
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That is awesome Mizz!! 9 months!!
I think that thought-loop is pretty common to us addicts. I did that my whole life and still do. Just not nearly as much. Sober I was able to recognize it as abnormal and a waste of time and I work on that now. Redirecting myself is hard but has quieted my weird head a bunch.
You are such a great presence here on SR!!
I think that thought-loop is pretty common to us addicts. I did that my whole life and still do. Just not nearly as much. Sober I was able to recognize it as abnormal and a waste of time and I work on that now. Redirecting myself is hard but has quieted my weird head a bunch.
You are such a great presence here on SR!!
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Congratulations Mizz! You are so determined, helpful and upbeat in your outlook on life - you are truly an inspiration to all of us! I also love the subtle sense of humor that comes through in your posts. So happy for you in your milestone and wishing you continued success in your steady path of personal growth.
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I have thoughts in my head too. Some are totally useless and serve no purpose that I can tell. I decided not to worry about them too much, and they seem to less bothersome if I don't worry about this odd phenomenon. Look at it this way, maybe. They could be worse thoughts. You know, the kind where they put you in an institution. As long as the guys in the white coats aren't coming, you probably don't need to worry.
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Oh, you mean like, "Don't think about a pink elephant?"
Or the song that WILL NOT leave my head All.Day.Long.
Ugh.
I know what you mean. Brains are weird. Good luck with that. There is something to be said for having a few go-to mantras or memorized prayers/sayings. I find that helps the most.
Congrats on nine months. That was a big changing point for me.
Or the song that WILL NOT leave my head All.Day.Long.
Ugh.
I know what you mean. Brains are weird. Good luck with that. There is something to be said for having a few go-to mantras or memorized prayers/sayings. I find that helps the most.
Congrats on nine months. That was a big changing point for me.
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Congrats on 9 months and thank you for your support on SR. I always love reading your posts. 9 months was a turning point for me. Somewhere a long time ago I got the idea that it takes 9 months to break a habit and that always stuck with me.
Here in year two, I'm really starting to see the fruits of my labour, Mizz. It's turning out to be like some sort of spiritual awakening for me. Emotional, yes, but the rewards are off the charts right now. A wildest dream is coming true. I can very clearly look back and see how sobriety led me to this place where I am now. You have lots to look forward to!
Here in year two, I'm really starting to see the fruits of my labour, Mizz. It's turning out to be like some sort of spiritual awakening for me. Emotional, yes, but the rewards are off the charts right now. A wildest dream is coming true. I can very clearly look back and see how sobriety led me to this place where I am now. You have lots to look forward to!
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All of the above, you rock.
I was just thinking about my morning thinking the other day and realised, I dont do it any more... so weird. I ruminated every morning of my life forever and now I don't.
Good stuff happens to those who wait.
XXX
I was just thinking about my morning thinking the other day and realised, I dont do it any more... so weird. I ruminated every morning of my life forever and now I don't.
Good stuff happens to those who wait.
XXX
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Love it Mizz. You are a valuable member of this family. Congrats on a huge milestone. And congrats to all who you like, love and come in contact with. They are certainly reaping the benefits of your hard work as well.
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