Mummyto2

The way I think about things, because my brain determines my actions so for me negative thinking needs to bugger off, it's harder than I thought but I will get there as I'm determined to do it, I have an online meeting in a minute can I be bothered no, am I going to do it yes, because I need that in order to keep myself from thinking about poison, anyway have a great happy sober Sunday everyone 👍

ClearPath64

Congrats on your progress Mummy and I hope that you have a good meeting. Thankfully our thoughts don't necessarily have to lead to action, so any negative thoughts, or thoughts about poison, can simply be let go, replaced by other thoughts. Keep posting. You're doing great!

fishkiller

Whatever it takes to not drink.

Look at those negative thoughts as the addiction begging you back. Because that's exactly what it is. You don't want to go back so don't listen to it.

Khorhey

Find things to keep yourself occupied and active. Exercise, cooking, yard sales, volunteer, help a neighbor with chores, yoga, meditation, hobbies, pets etc. Make a schedule for yourself if needed.

The lockdown was hard on people. Getting outside is a big help for me. Get your mind off thinking about something other than not drinking. If you let your mind just worry about not drinking it’s harder.

For me sitting eating chips and watching TV will let my mind wander to hey maybe I could go to the pub and see my old buddies.

Instead we need to say at 5 PM I’m going to the gym or walking in the park and then dinner, then zoom AA meeting etc.

Mummyto2

Thank you, had a great meeting all about defects, I'm just off to the football stadium with my husband a son for a kick about 👍

gypsytears

Good work on the introspection and doing the meetings even when you’d prefer not. Have fun at the stadium! I’m off to yoga with my hubs and then the nearby farmers market. Staying productive leaves less time for trouble.

Mummyto2

Thanks, enjoy, yes keeping busy is a good thing 👍

Anna

I'm glad to hear that you're tackling your negative thoughts. It's a hard thing to do, but as you said, it's so important.

Mummyto2

Mizz

Tackling the negative is 1005 possible.
It is a daily effort for me but I accept the challenge to retrain and reframe.
Keep on going. You are doing so well.

Mummyto2

Thank you, yes definitely a daily effort 👍