Weekenders - What’s it like to be an addict? 28 April - 01 May 2023
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Woo Hoo, Weasel in the house!! Great to see you!
I'm late to the party this week. Lots going on in my life. Stress level and anxiety are high. I'll get through it. I'll have to go for lots of walks and limit my exposure to loud and busy atmospheres. The older I get, the more I realize that quiet and calm places really help me not get too wound up. I went to bed early last night and expected to be awake half the night, but I guess all the worrying yesterday wore me out, and I got a full eight hours for the first time that I can remember. Glorious.
Reid, I hope you can get the car situation sorted. I know how little it can take to set off the bulging disc. I have one in my upper back, and there have been times that I can barely function for a few days after it gets fired up.
I'm late to the party this week. Lots going on in my life. Stress level and anxiety are high. I'll get through it. I'll have to go for lots of walks and limit my exposure to loud and busy atmospheres. The older I get, the more I realize that quiet and calm places really help me not get too wound up. I went to bed early last night and expected to be awake half the night, but I guess all the worrying yesterday wore me out, and I got a full eight hours for the first time that I can remember. Glorious.
Reid, I hope you can get the car situation sorted. I know how little it can take to set off the bulging disc. I have one in my upper back, and there have been times that I can barely function for a few days after it gets fired up.
Free, I could not have said it better. At first it was fun and enjoyable, then I turned to it out of frustration or anger which only made me in the end far more angry, anxious, etc. I thought it was a coping mechanism which was completely wrong and the exact opposite. It only made things worse my life went into a deep dark hole that was darn hard to climb out of. Thanks again for your great insight and comments.
I am here to be sober no matter what.
I am here to be sober no matter what.
Hey Weekenders! Thanks Mags. I am in!
Reid I hear you on back pain. I too have bulging discs in my lower back. I have chronic pain. I try to manage it with stretching, core strengthening, acupuncture and massage. I hope you feel better soon.
Been feeling pretty sad lately because it was just the first anniversary of my mom's death on April 22. Also, lost my brother right before her. I am trying to honor her by being strong. No urge to drink really. Feeling like my sober muscles are quite strong.
Looking forward to a beach vacation next week. It is a good time to go because I am caught up at work. I will try to check in more often here.
Reid I hear you on back pain. I too have bulging discs in my lower back. I have chronic pain. I try to manage it with stretching, core strengthening, acupuncture and massage. I hope you feel better soon.
Been feeling pretty sad lately because it was just the first anniversary of my mom's death on April 22. Also, lost my brother right before her. I am trying to honor her by being strong. No urge to drink really. Feeling like my sober muscles are quite strong.
Looking forward to a beach vacation next week. It is a good time to go because I am caught up at work. I will try to check in more often here.
Thanks again Weasel! Good to see you.
Hi Bim.
Reid, I hope your back is soon better. And the seat in your car sorted out for better comfort for you. I used to have a works vehicle that gave me chronic back ache and it only stopped when I got another vehicle.
I miss the ‘thanks’ button too.
Hi Bim.
Reid, I hope your back is soon better. And the seat in your car sorted out for better comfort for you. I used to have a works vehicle that gave me chronic back ache and it only stopped when I got another vehicle.
I miss the ‘thanks’ button too.
CBS, it must be a sad time for you with the memory of losing your mum and brother. Sorry you’re going through it. It’s good your sober muscles are strong.
Marty I hope you have the weekend off work and can get out walking, ease the stress levels.
Our gas is back on an hour ish ago, after being renewed gas pipes on the road. Yaaay. What a palava!
Marty I hope you have the weekend off work and can get out walking, ease the stress levels.
Our gas is back on an hour ish ago, after being renewed gas pipes on the road. Yaaay. What a palava!
HELLO!!! Always good to see you Bim! Hope you are well!
Getting ready for some grilling as it’s a nice day in Maine. For some, grilling is a trigger as are so many normal things. A cravings life is fleeting compared to ours. They have no power over us as they struggle to catch our attention. Like the crazy person in line at the grocery store, don’t make eye contact. Look away at something else and before you know it you are soberly on your way again. ❤️
Ken
Getting ready for some grilling as it’s a nice day in Maine. For some, grilling is a trigger as are so many normal things. A cravings life is fleeting compared to ours. They have no power over us as they struggle to catch our attention. Like the crazy person in line at the grocery store, don’t make eye contact. Look away at something else and before you know it you are soberly on your way again. ❤️
Ken
Suze, this is what Free wrote: "An active addict feels like (insert negative self description here).
We used, so we wouldn’t feel hurt, shame, depressed, lost, lonely……………
In fact, I think that’s ALL active addicts DO feel." So Suze I guess there is a misunderstanding because you mentioned the "We" part.
We used, so we wouldn’t feel hurt, shame, depressed, lost, lonely……………
In fact, I think that’s ALL active addicts DO feel." So Suze I guess there is a misunderstanding because you mentioned the "We" part.
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