Day 20 - trying to do too many things at once
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Day 20 - trying to do too many things at once
So Day 20 and I STILL feel really really spaced out - like I’m in a dream or looking on at my life from a distance. I think I’m trying to do too many things at once - stop drinking, sort out my diet, start exercising, do my yoga, hold down my job and produce high quality work etc etc. It’s stressing me. So I’m prioritising stopping drinking (obv), doing my work well ( which gives me satisfaction) and the rest will just have to wait until I am ready ! I had been on a low carb, low sugar regime which I feel increased my spaciness.. so I just made a banana loaf and topped it with dark chocolate and flaked almonds and feel much better !
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Ha ha ha, send some over here, Ican..
I can never seem to eliminate the sugar and carbs completely before I start to get really run-down feeling. Especially if I don't eat carbs, because I do endurance type activities, and carbs are what fuel us. Sugar hits the brain immediately so not surprised you felt better. I think your idea of prioritizing makes a lot of sense!
Congrats on 20 days!
I can never seem to eliminate the sugar and carbs completely before I start to get really run-down feeling. Especially if I don't eat carbs, because I do endurance type activities, and carbs are what fuel us. Sugar hits the brain immediately so not surprised you felt better. I think your idea of prioritizing makes a lot of sense!
Congrats on 20 days!
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Yes, I think it's important to focus on your recovery and your work. Then, when you feel ready, add things slowly. I had lost weight during the last weeks of my drinking, so I really allowed myself to eat whatever I craved at the moment and I think it helped. After a few weeks had passed, I got back to a better diet. The banana loaf sounds yummy!
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Trying to do too much seems to be a common mistake Ican. I believe perfectionism runs deep in a lot of us, I know it does for me.
Got to get everything 'right', get it all done at once, push myself too hard, and it's exhausting. I need to cut myself some slack, particularly when it comes to helping my daughter. Ironically, and when I do, things seem to work out even better for the both of us. I think the saying goes; "we seek progress not perfection."
I'm prioritising myself now Ican. No one seems to lose when I do. Funny that.
Your plan sounds a good one ican. Prioritising your sobriety, and your work. Actually, it sounds perfect.
Banana loaf topped in dark chocolate, and flaked almonds important, and delicious.
Congratulations Ican.
Got to get everything 'right', get it all done at once, push myself too hard, and it's exhausting. I need to cut myself some slack, particularly when it comes to helping my daughter. Ironically, and when I do, things seem to work out even better for the both of us. I think the saying goes; "we seek progress not perfection."
I'm prioritising myself now Ican. No one seems to lose when I do. Funny that.
Your plan sounds a good one ican. Prioritising your sobriety, and your work. Actually, it sounds perfect.
Banana loaf topped in dark chocolate, and flaked almonds important, and delicious.
Congratulations Ican.
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