Mummyto2

Trying to get into à routine by going to bed at à sensible time and getting up early so I don't waste the days away, I've lost enough days of my life already, have a lovely day everyone

Mizz

Wonderful! I put myself to bed early every night and it really does pay off. Routine is a great thing to have. Its one of the ways I was able to get sober. You are doing well. Keep doing well. We are here for you.

Mummyto2

Thank you Mizz

Lunetta

Mummyto2 I’m on day 6 and it’s slowly getting better! I’m sleeping terribly too but each day is a little easier. I hope you feel better and have a great day!

advbike

You can do this, Mummyto2.. the first week is the hardest, then the cravings will diminish and your sleep will improve.

It will be so worth it!

Mummyto2

Thank you Lunetta

Mummyto2

Thank you Advbike, onwards and upwards

Anna

I hope you start to sleep better soon, Mummy.

Gettingcloser

Hi Mummyto2,
It really helped me as well, in my early days of sobriety, to go to bed early. The afternoons/evenings were always a threat to my sobriety. In the beginning I had to work hard to fill up my days whether I wanted to do the activity or not. As uncomfortable as it was to "kill time" the memory of my awful relapses became so much more uncomfortable. I did feel like I was living in limbo for awhile but I really started appreciating becoming functional and present in my life as I continued to accumulate sober time.

Mummyto2

Thanks Anna, thanks gettingcloser, yes trying to fill your days can be difficult sometimes, I just want that clear head back again and keep it back, I think looking harder at myself I didn't work it as much as I should have, I hated looking at myself and really analyzing, I only half heartedly tried each time, 2 weeks sober 5 weeks sober, bit of exercise etc but I didn't give it my all, it's really hard to look deep inside yourself, thanks everyone

Anna

Omigosh, this was the same for me. I did not want to slow down and really look at myself. I was so afraid of what I would see. And, honestly, some of what I saw I really didn't like, but some of what I saw was quite wonderful. It was the hardest part of my recovery, so I understand your reluctance. But, I believe it's crucial for long-term recovery.

Mummyto2

Yes, thank you Anna it's crucial I think

Be123

Great work on three days MT2.

Mummyto2

Thank you BE123