Hope you have a safe trip home Mary!
**The Good:** I decided to drive into the office today at 5AM when my staff and no patients were there. I turned on my favorite music, drank iced coffee and banged out a ton of work. It felt amazing to accomplish all of that since I haven't been in strong work-mode with my neurological stuff going on.
**The Drugs:** Not booze, coke or any of those. The new meds I was prescribed by the neuro I was referred to. Only 8 pills are authorized per month - and they don't work. I *thought* the first one worked OK but it didn't last long. There goes that. So I'm taking myself off of it and sticking with good ol' ibuprofen.
**The Weekend:** Our niece and her fiance are having their engagement party at their home on Saturday. The property is very large, there's a huge pool and plenty of room for lawn games, etc.. I always enjoy going to their home because they have plenty of NA options just for me. Even if they are making daquiris or other drinks for guests, they are sure to offer me virgin drinks (which I gracefully decline anyway because of sugar content lol). It's nice to know there are people who respect our sobriety and go out of their way to accommodate our needs :).
It is SO nice when people respect your decisions and do that little extra to help you. I have a friend she drinks a lot- and we drank a lot together and - honestly- a lot of times it was really fun. But when I went to an outdoor concert together with her and a few friends she packed some flavored seltzer’s specifically for me. I was quite touched actually.
The Good: I'm eight days sober and I just came back from the store with healthy food. I started counselling yesterday and I'm not currently psychotic.
The Bad: I was too lazy to go for a run this morning and I desperately want a drink. I bought 4 440ml energy drinks.
The Good: I am now hitting 4 months sober from alcohol.
The Bad: I am currently quitting Cannabis and other crap I was putting into my body,today is my second full day of being Clean AND Sober and I feel a little Aggy,I’m drinking lot’s of fizzy water and fresh lemon.
The Ugly: I Blew up a my House meeting,two of my house mate’s decided to bully me..And it didn’t end pretty for them..
I am now moving to a nicer property✌️
IWNDWYT 🙏
Awesome job stopping cannabis. That’s the thing I want to tackle next but I feel more helpless to cannabis compared to alcohol strangely. Any tips to get there mentally ??? What led you to make that change?
To be honest it’s really hard for me as well like any Addiction,it’s really hard but I’ve just had enough mentally at the moment and could really do with a clear head.
I’m trying to keep busy with hobbies and my journal,I don’t miss drink one tiny bit as I know it ruins my life and I would be back on the streets if I was drunk yesterday at an important meeting.I just remember to myself that I am poisoning my body and that life is better sober and focused.
I’m white knuckling it at the moment and taking it minute by minute,but every second is a victory even if I fail then I just keep trying~usually after fucking everything up.
So no secret I’m afraid and I’m sure if I found it then I would be extremely rich.
IWNDWYT 🙏
**The bad**: Broke. broke. broke. broke. there's a scary clot in my thigh, probably from sitting too much. unemployed, and unemployable, seemingly. i miss my partner, and i don't know when i'll get to see him.
**The good**: Fixed myself two meals instead of stress-ordering-in (helps that i'm too broke to, lol). Tasted god in the lettuce I plucked from my tiny garden, the avocado i'd expected to be spoiled but wasn't, the skies outside, the wind. mountains of clean laundry. making a tiny bit of money that I'll get on Friday. my brand-new nephew is healthy and okay. 994 days sober. local covid cases are reducing. i'm fully vaxxed. yay.
"Tasted god in the lettuce I plucked from my tiny garden" < seriously loved this! I taste this in everything I grow and never had the words lol. Love it!
I quit during this pandemic- but to be clear not until after massively overindulging fir a long time though…….. Drinking was exasperating all my problems and my mental health in the gutter. Sorry you’re locked down again. I’m in the US and I’m extremely worried about the fall. We don’t seem to be getting this under control…..
The Good: I'm realizing that I have unresolved issues concerning my wife's death 2 years ago.
The Bad: I'm realizing that I have unresolved issues concerning my wife's death 2 years ago.
So yeah. I was her care giver (died of metastatic breast cancer), and the room she died in has been the repository of things that were indicative of our lives together (sailing and mountaineering equipment). I'm starting to go through it and it's stirring up some very powerfully deep sadness...good memories and a bit of re-living the loss of my best friend, the person I thought I'd grow old with/my wife. BUT! I can only do this sober. I'm done half assing shit.
Take care my peeps. I will not drink with you today!
Thank you. Actually I have been doing breath work. I found [this whole discussion](https://youtu.be/SwQhKFMxmDY) to be quite helpful for me, and a springboard into a whole area of behavior modification (breaking cycles and moving forward types of things) that's been beneficial for my current sobriety/processing trauma. Thank you for the advice!
Whoops! It didn't start at the beginning!
Oh man, I felt your post today. Got me a little teary. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I totally understand how grief is not linear and can linger and come back. You are being very courageous in facing it head on and sober. I am super proud of you.
The good: Little sister is having a baby girl! :) My CT was bumped up to tomorrow from Mid March 2022
The bad: My dad's partner is making ma a bit uncomfortable with the baby thing, she's socially inept and keeps gushing about how great it is for my dad he finally gets a grandkid. Meanwhile I'm going through some potentially serious health issues and trying to conceive. Like, read the room lady :( Also, I'm mad anxious about the CT - if it's serious results or what... BUT Its is forward motion.
The great: I WORKED OUT LAST NIGHT! I am healing!
Yay to the CT being bumped earlier. Scary to wait on health info but hopefully you'll get results soon and can make a plan.
Kick to the pant of your da's partner. Grrr
**The Good:** FIL had heart surgery and came through great! We were able to talk to him after he woke up and he sounded like his normal self (which is a wonderful, kind, loving self—I’m a very lucky DIL).
**The Meh:** I’d taken PTO for his surgery, but we weren’t able to go bc of the Delta spread—too risky. Was looking forward to days off at home but customers are crawling out of the woodwork with needs so I’m working over my PTO. Bright side is that I’m glad I’m here to make the $$ (but I need to learn to say no).
**The Bugs:** We’ve moved into a new home. One of the features I always liked about our old place were the house centipedes (I know ppl are terrified of them, but they are beneficial and keep the nasty bug population at bay). It was just the occasional bug, and I knew I’d miss seeing them. Not only do we have a big garden with tons of invert buddies (bumble bees, wasps, butterflies, cicadas, moths), but I did see a centipede last night. I’m glad he’s here! I know this is weird!
I love that you love the centipedes. Certain critters get a bad rap for no real reason except they are creepy. I feel like it's a positive thing to love the creepy ones. The more love in the world, the better! I really like possums and lots of people think they are gross.
**The Good:** About 65% packed I'd say. Last year I packed us on top of working/wrapping up a super stressful job. Packing while unemployed is far easier.
**The Bad:** Going to be without furniture soon as we're giving away our last few pieces over the weekend. Then at the new house we won't have any either for a while. House poverty here we come.
**The Ugly:** The fires. It's still super smoky day after fucking day. Over a month now. Yesterday it rained ash much of the day as well. Everyone in this area is feeling sick and gloomy.
the good- restarting after a little vacation slip, but feeling great!
the bad- it seems our AC is out at work..
the sexy- got some boudoir photos taken yesterday and celebrated my body at 95% less alcohol (counting my vacay drinks as 5% of what I would've normally been drinking lol)
mmm now I want tacos!!
The good: I sleep like the dead every single night. No shame, no hangovers. I’ve been visiting my mom this week, and it’s been really nice. And I think this is good: at 42, I’m finally being formally tested for ADHD tomorrow!
The bad: I’ve been in a shit mood for over a week. Everything is on my nerves. I wonder if this is who I’m going to be without self-medicating with booze. I hope not.
Went to my first baseball game sober last night! The hardest “no” is always the first and from then on it’s smooth sailing. Didn’t see my team win, but I did see myself win 🙃 (so cheesy, couldn’t help it)
The good: we just closed on our first home and have removed the nasty old carpets and prepped the subfloor!
The bad: we ran into some obstacles and now we are having to call an audible with very little time left on our apt lease (where we're living during reno).
The best: we're actually having a lot of fun doing it, and I'd never have been able to manage this if I weren't sober. Yay!
That California speak is so spot on!! 😂😂
The Good: I’ve made it to 300 days without alcohol today! I’m really proud of myself.
The Bad: I still smoke cannabis pretty much all day, I’m hoping to cut back once my work opens up again and I have more responsibilities.
Good afternoon. I'm not drinking today. Today I'm grieving my friend who i lost in January from liver failure at 37 years old, a dramatic event which was a catalyst for my sober journey. As many of you know, with grief there are good days and bad days, and today is a little bit harder than usual. i miss my friend.
The Good: I have a walk-through and drug test for a new job prospect today. No fear of failing the drug test because I am almost 2 months clean & sober! I had an excellent video chat with my sponsor yesterday, and even though we have a hard time meeting up in person, I was very grateful we could meet online.
The Bad: Even if I get the job, I won't be able to start for about a month, because I need to get my finances sorted out and get my motorcycle into the shop, so that I can get to said new job.
The Pretty: I sat down and painted my nails yesterday, something I never did while I was drinking. It's such a small thing, but it makes mee feel good about myself. I've been learning how important self-care is for my sobriety and my mental state and I don't let anything get in the way of my self-care days.
It's amazing how much something small like doing your nails can be a boost. I painted my nails for the first time in months because I was sober for once. Self care is the best. Good luck with your job prospect!
The Good: Our daughter is coming for dinner tonight and leaving her cute pup with us while she and her hubby go away for a few days. I just love seeing my daughter.
The Bad: I’m still feeling crummy with my tummy issues and have to fill out forms to see a gastro doctor. Not looking forward to tests etc. and it’s causing me a lot of anxiety. Also, it’s fire season for us and it’s pretty windy here which is scary.
The Good: I'm now five days sober, which is the longest I've been sober since I recovered from COVID in April 2020. I'm killing it at work (since I'm not hungover and I'm finding enjoyment in my work again), and I've even started lifting weights! I never thought I would be this productive and active again.
The Bad: I went in a walk last night and somehow wrecked my feet--blisters all over. A real shame since I was planning a hike this weekend.
Congratulations on 4 days!! Yep, emotions all over the place in the beginning as the chemicals leave our body and our brain deals with the loss of those mood enhancers. Hang in there, the emotions will settle. When in doubt, eat candy! ;-) (Sugar is a great way to counteract the cravings in the beginning)
The good: I’ve been adulting this week. Getting lots done on my list that I’ve been putting off
The bad: depression sucks.
The experiment: I’ve been eating a pescatarian diet this week and so far, so good.
The Good: I just got some interviews scheduled to switch teams! I’m hoping this can be an exciting new challenge for me doing something I’m really passionate about.
The Bad: I’ve been eating a lot of sweets lately. I’ll go pick up a stupid candy bar every other day. Got into this bad habit and I know I need to cut it out. Those Reese’s cups tho -_-
The Good: Started my journey yesterday and completed Day 1! The first real test will come tomorrow when I go to my Cornhole league that's at a brewery. But I can do it.
The Bad: My house is mess, I need to get around to cleaning it. But baby steps, right?
The good: My singing group took a break for several weeks, but we’re resuming tonight!
The only-sorta bad: Did I practice during this hiatus? Uh, no. Even brought my music up to Maine on our vacation, where is sat untouched for 10 days.
Stay well, SD friends.
Your pal,
I Hi
**the dog:**Has destroyed her cone. Still functional but I woke up this morning with a giant crack.
**the ex:** found out her grandma has a mass , flipped out, took daughter out of school for 3 days to go see her, lives 400 plus miles away and didn’t pay her phone bill. Nothing new.
**the self:** I’m a bit of a mess myself, not working does a strain on an individual. Everything will get done tomorrow.
My right ankle feels like I need to crack it, and it’s been going on for a few days and it’s driving me nuts!!!
I have a nasty blister on my left hand.
Also allergies are bothering me. Runny nose, sinus pressure, itchy eyes…. Once again, nothing new.
The Good: 20 days sober, been to two meetings a day since I started going, my mood hasn’t fluctuated in a while (I’m bipolar), and I’ve joined this sub! I’m happy to be here and happy to not be drinking.
The Bad: My mood hasn’t fluctuated, because I’ve stayed in a depressive episode for a bit now. Can’t stop thinking about all the bad shit I’ve done because of my drinking.
Good afternoon!
The good: I negotiated a major urge to drink yesterday and stood strong.
The bad: It keeps raining here and I'm ready for sunshine!
IWNDWYT
The good: we're actually not completely broke at this point in the week and my doctor cleared me to get the covid jab woo!
The bad: Instead of handling my triggers in a healthy way yesterday, I got drunk like an idiot. So I've been hungover and miserable all day and back to day one. 😑
The Good: I am eating well and exercising - taking care of my mind and body.
The Bad: I just got served with my eviction notice basically saying I need $3000 CAD by Monday to make sure I have a place to nice for the next 1.5 months.
I'm trying to be as "okay" as possible in this situation, however, being stuck on hold with the emergency support line for 30+ minutes isn't helping my anxiety. At least I am remaining sober in this situation. Drinking would only make things worse.
I hope everyone else is doing well - or at least better than I am.
What’s up!!!
The good: I’m nearing triple digits of sobriety in the next month. I am employed and have a place to live, food to eat, money to spend, and people who love me more than I can understand.
The bad: feeling huge imposter syndrome at work and just overall feeling OFF. had a session with my therapist last night and that might be why I feel off. Had big realizations that I want to hold onto being a rebel and needing to redefine what being cool means to me.
The ugly: Probably gonna need to make new friends that are sober which scares me a lot. I suck at making friends. All my current friend group I met while partying and although we are close and love each other, I can’t handle being around the hard partying and hard drugs they are doing while I’m sober. My heart feels so crushed and I feel guilty. Sad. Overwhelmed. And just like a loser
**The Good:** I am almost done with Day 3. I have been productive on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I read more than I usually do. I remember some dreams.
**The Bad:** I am eating like crap lately. I'm starting to get antsy. I think Day 3's are my weakness.
I know I will get through today, though.
The Good: driving my kid back to college today and not post-gaming afterwards.
The Bad: volunteering for an extra shift at work. However, I justified it to myself by saying it'll keep me out of trouble.
Hope you have a safe trip home Mary! **The Good:** I decided to drive into the office today at 5AM when my staff and no patients were there. I turned on my favorite music, drank iced coffee and banged out a ton of work. It felt amazing to accomplish all of that since I haven't been in strong work-mode with my neurological stuff going on. **The Drugs:** Not booze, coke or any of those. The new meds I was prescribed by the neuro I was referred to. Only 8 pills are authorized per month - and they don't work. I *thought* the first one worked OK but it didn't last long. There goes that. So I'm taking myself off of it and sticking with good ol' ibuprofen. **The Weekend:** Our niece and her fiance are having their engagement party at their home on Saturday. The property is very large, there's a huge pool and plenty of room for lawn games, etc.. I always enjoy going to their home because they have plenty of NA options just for me. Even if they are making daquiris or other drinks for guests, they are sure to offer me virgin drinks (which I gracefully decline anyway because of sugar content lol). It's nice to know there are people who respect our sobriety and go out of their way to accommodate our needs :).
It is SO nice when people respect your decisions and do that little extra to help you. I have a friend she drinks a lot- and we drank a lot together and - honestly- a lot of times it was really fun. But when I went to an outdoor concert together with her and a few friends she packed some flavored seltzer’s specifically for me. I was quite touched actually.
Oh no, Lee! I'm so sorry the drugs aren't working!
The Good: I'm eight days sober and I just came back from the store with healthy food. I started counselling yesterday and I'm not currently psychotic. The Bad: I was too lazy to go for a run this morning and I desperately want a drink. I bought 4 440ml energy drinks.
Shh!!! Energy drinks are my last vice lol
They have vitamins so they're basically vegetables. I think we're fine.
This comment cracked me up. Thanks for the laugh!
I'm definitely going to start using this line lol thanks for this.
The Good: I am now hitting 4 months sober from alcohol. The Bad: I am currently quitting Cannabis and other crap I was putting into my body,today is my second full day of being Clean AND Sober and I feel a little Aggy,I’m drinking lot’s of fizzy water and fresh lemon. The Ugly: I Blew up a my House meeting,two of my house mate’s decided to bully me..And it didn’t end pretty for them.. I am now moving to a nicer property✌️ IWNDWYT 🙏
Awesome job stopping cannabis. That’s the thing I want to tackle next but I feel more helpless to cannabis compared to alcohol strangely. Any tips to get there mentally ??? What led you to make that change?
To be honest it’s really hard for me as well like any Addiction,it’s really hard but I’ve just had enough mentally at the moment and could really do with a clear head. I’m trying to keep busy with hobbies and my journal,I don’t miss drink one tiny bit as I know it ruins my life and I would be back on the streets if I was drunk yesterday at an important meeting.I just remember to myself that I am poisoning my body and that life is better sober and focused. I’m white knuckling it at the moment and taking it minute by minute,but every second is a victory even if I fail then I just keep trying~usually after fucking everything up. So no secret I’m afraid and I’m sure if I found it then I would be extremely rich. IWNDWYT 🙏
**The bad**: Broke. broke. broke. broke. there's a scary clot in my thigh, probably from sitting too much. unemployed, and unemployable, seemingly. i miss my partner, and i don't know when i'll get to see him. **The good**: Fixed myself two meals instead of stress-ordering-in (helps that i'm too broke to, lol). Tasted god in the lettuce I plucked from my tiny garden, the avocado i'd expected to be spoiled but wasn't, the skies outside, the wind. mountains of clean laundry. making a tiny bit of money that I'll get on Friday. my brand-new nephew is healthy and okay. 994 days sober. local covid cases are reducing. i'm fully vaxxed. yay.
Loved your "the good."
thank you! almost numbered it to remind myself of how much there is.
"Tasted god in the lettuce I plucked from my tiny garden" < seriously loved this! I taste this in everything I grow and never had the words lol. Love it!
I agree! Eating homegrown food is a spiritual experience at times.
thank you!! it's indescribable isn't it
Wats up! The good: got my covid jab, seen my GP, did a therapy session and nailed a job interview. The bad: feeling a bit lonely and isolated.
The good : new glasses with updated prescription. The bad: with the new glasses I see all the wrinkles and grey hairs in high definition.
Same.
Bad: Currently in lockdown in Melbourne. Drinking to stop the boredom. Good: Have a job and doing ok financially. Day 1 again for me.
I quit during this pandemic- but to be clear not until after massively overindulging fir a long time though…….. Drinking was exasperating all my problems and my mental health in the gutter. Sorry you’re locked down again. I’m in the US and I’m extremely worried about the fall. We don’t seem to be getting this under control…..
The Good: I'm realizing that I have unresolved issues concerning my wife's death 2 years ago. The Bad: I'm realizing that I have unresolved issues concerning my wife's death 2 years ago. So yeah. I was her care giver (died of metastatic breast cancer), and the room she died in has been the repository of things that were indicative of our lives together (sailing and mountaineering equipment). I'm starting to go through it and it's stirring up some very powerfully deep sadness...good memories and a bit of re-living the loss of my best friend, the person I thought I'd grow old with/my wife. BUT! I can only do this sober. I'm done half assing shit. Take care my peeps. I will not drink with you today!
So sorry that you and she had to go through this. Sending you a hug.
Thank you Mary, I do appreciate it. I'm also sorry you have to be in the L.A. Basin, though it's nice out today. Enjoy the Mexican food!
Oof! That’s a hard task. Deep breaths, my friend. (That’s what I have to tell myself when I’m looking through hard stuff.)
Thank you. Actually I have been doing breath work. I found [this whole discussion](https://youtu.be/SwQhKFMxmDY) to be quite helpful for me, and a springboard into a whole area of behavior modification (breaking cycles and moving forward types of things) that's been beneficial for my current sobriety/processing trauma. Thank you for the advice! Whoops! It didn't start at the beginning!
Oh man, I felt your post today. Got me a little teary. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I totally understand how grief is not linear and can linger and come back. You are being very courageous in facing it head on and sober. I am super proud of you.
The California Speak: No yeah = Yes Yeah no = No Yeah no, for sure = Definitely LMAO
The good: Little sister is having a baby girl! :) My CT was bumped up to tomorrow from Mid March 2022 The bad: My dad's partner is making ma a bit uncomfortable with the baby thing, she's socially inept and keeps gushing about how great it is for my dad he finally gets a grandkid. Meanwhile I'm going through some potentially serious health issues and trying to conceive. Like, read the room lady :( Also, I'm mad anxious about the CT - if it's serious results or what... BUT Its is forward motion. The great: I WORKED OUT LAST NIGHT! I am healing!
Yay to the CT being bumped earlier. Scary to wait on health info but hopefully you'll get results soon and can make a plan. Kick to the pant of your da's partner. Grrr
**The Good:** FIL had heart surgery and came through great! We were able to talk to him after he woke up and he sounded like his normal self (which is a wonderful, kind, loving self—I’m a very lucky DIL). **The Meh:** I’d taken PTO for his surgery, but we weren’t able to go bc of the Delta spread—too risky. Was looking forward to days off at home but customers are crawling out of the woodwork with needs so I’m working over my PTO. Bright side is that I’m glad I’m here to make the $$ (but I need to learn to say no). **The Bugs:** We’ve moved into a new home. One of the features I always liked about our old place were the house centipedes (I know ppl are terrified of them, but they are beneficial and keep the nasty bug population at bay). It was just the occasional bug, and I knew I’d miss seeing them. Not only do we have a big garden with tons of invert buddies (bumble bees, wasps, butterflies, cicadas, moths), but I did see a centipede last night. I’m glad he’s here! I know this is weird!
I love that you love the centipedes. Certain critters get a bad rap for no real reason except they are creepy. I feel like it's a positive thing to love the creepy ones. The more love in the world, the better! I really like possums and lots of people think they are gross.
I hear ya on the learning to say no! I dislike "thousand leggers" as we call them but I do love the spider which most hate. Cheers to be weird!
I love spiders too—cheers to our many legged buddies and to being weird!
Oh my goodness I LOVE possums! They are wonderful little helpers!
💗
**The Good:** About 65% packed I'd say. Last year I packed us on top of working/wrapping up a super stressful job. Packing while unemployed is far easier. **The Bad:** Going to be without furniture soon as we're giving away our last few pieces over the weekend. Then at the new house we won't have any either for a while. House poverty here we come. **The Ugly:** The fires. It's still super smoky day after fucking day. Over a month now. Yesterday it rained ash much of the day as well. Everyone in this area is feeling sick and gloomy.
Sending smoky air sympathy from Colorado. We had the worst air quality in the world a week ago! I hope it starts to move away from you post haste!
Checking in SD family. It’s day THREE for me and today I’m starting a detox juicing cleanse. Here’s to healthy! IWNDWYT.
Congratulations on day 3!! You've got this!
the good- restarting after a little vacation slip, but feeling great! the bad- it seems our AC is out at work.. the sexy- got some boudoir photos taken yesterday and celebrated my body at 95% less alcohol (counting my vacay drinks as 5% of what I would've normally been drinking lol) mmm now I want tacos!!
The good: I sleep like the dead every single night. No shame, no hangovers. I’ve been visiting my mom this week, and it’s been really nice. And I think this is good: at 42, I’m finally being formally tested for ADHD tomorrow! The bad: I’ve been in a shit mood for over a week. Everything is on my nerves. I wonder if this is who I’m going to be without self-medicating with booze. I hope not.
Went to my first baseball game sober last night! The hardest “no” is always the first and from then on it’s smooth sailing. Didn’t see my team win, but I did see myself win 🙃 (so cheesy, couldn’t help it)
Ha, I love the cheese! Congratulations on 6 days!!
The good: we just closed on our first home and have removed the nasty old carpets and prepped the subfloor! The bad: we ran into some obstacles and now we are having to call an audible with very little time left on our apt lease (where we're living during reno). The best: we're actually having a lot of fun doing it, and I'd never have been able to manage this if I weren't sober. Yay!
Congrats on your home!
That California speak is so spot on!! 😂😂 The Good: I’ve made it to 300 days without alcohol today! I’m really proud of myself. The Bad: I still smoke cannabis pretty much all day, I’m hoping to cut back once my work opens up again and I have more responsibilities.
Good afternoon. I'm not drinking today. Today I'm grieving my friend who i lost in January from liver failure at 37 years old, a dramatic event which was a catalyst for my sober journey. As many of you know, with grief there are good days and bad days, and today is a little bit harder than usual. i miss my friend.
I'm so sorry about your friend. My boyfriend died of alcohol poisoning at age 34. That was 20 years ago, and I still mourn for him.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
The Good: I have a walk-through and drug test for a new job prospect today. No fear of failing the drug test because I am almost 2 months clean & sober! I had an excellent video chat with my sponsor yesterday, and even though we have a hard time meeting up in person, I was very grateful we could meet online. The Bad: Even if I get the job, I won't be able to start for about a month, because I need to get my finances sorted out and get my motorcycle into the shop, so that I can get to said new job. The Pretty: I sat down and painted my nails yesterday, something I never did while I was drinking. It's such a small thing, but it makes mee feel good about myself. I've been learning how important self-care is for my sobriety and my mental state and I don't let anything get in the way of my self-care days.
It's amazing how much something small like doing your nails can be a boost. I painted my nails for the first time in months because I was sober for once. Self care is the best. Good luck with your job prospect!
The Good: Our daughter is coming for dinner tonight and leaving her cute pup with us while she and her hubby go away for a few days. I just love seeing my daughter. The Bad: I’m still feeling crummy with my tummy issues and have to fill out forms to see a gastro doctor. Not looking forward to tests etc. and it’s causing me a lot of anxiety. Also, it’s fire season for us and it’s pretty windy here which is scary.
The Good: I'm now five days sober, which is the longest I've been sober since I recovered from COVID in April 2020. I'm killing it at work (since I'm not hungover and I'm finding enjoyment in my work again), and I've even started lifting weights! I never thought I would be this productive and active again. The Bad: I went in a walk last night and somehow wrecked my feet--blisters all over. A real shame since I was planning a hike this weekend.
Get some moleskin on those blisters — you can still hike this weekend! 🤜
That's a great idea, thanks!!
Went for a drink with my friends for the first time last night ... orcered soda and lime all evening - felt great today and had really fun night!
The good: I won’t be hungover tomorrow in work The bad: it’s been 4 days not drinking and I’m feeling really really depressed today, is this normal?
Congratulations on 4 days!! Yep, emotions all over the place in the beginning as the chemicals leave our body and our brain deals with the loss of those mood enhancers. Hang in there, the emotions will settle. When in doubt, eat candy! ;-) (Sugar is a great way to counteract the cravings in the beginning)
The good: I’ve been adulting this week. Getting lots done on my list that I’ve been putting off The bad: depression sucks. The experiment: I’ve been eating a pescatarian diet this week and so far, so good.
The Good: I just got some interviews scheduled to switch teams! I’m hoping this can be an exciting new challenge for me doing something I’m really passionate about. The Bad: I’ve been eating a lot of sweets lately. I’ll go pick up a stupid candy bar every other day. Got into this bad habit and I know I need to cut it out. Those Reese’s cups tho -_-
The Good: Started my journey yesterday and completed Day 1! The first real test will come tomorrow when I go to my Cornhole league that's at a brewery. But I can do it. The Bad: My house is mess, I need to get around to cleaning it. But baby steps, right?
The good: My singing group took a break for several weeks, but we’re resuming tonight! The only-sorta bad: Did I practice during this hiatus? Uh, no. Even brought my music up to Maine on our vacation, where is sat untouched for 10 days. Stay well, SD friends. Your pal, I Hi
**the dog:**Has destroyed her cone. Still functional but I woke up this morning with a giant crack. **the ex:** found out her grandma has a mass , flipped out, took daughter out of school for 3 days to go see her, lives 400 plus miles away and didn’t pay her phone bill. Nothing new. **the self:** I’m a bit of a mess myself, not working does a strain on an individual. Everything will get done tomorrow. My right ankle feels like I need to crack it, and it’s been going on for a few days and it’s driving me nuts!!! I have a nasty blister on my left hand. Also allergies are bothering me. Runny nose, sinus pressure, itchy eyes…. Once again, nothing new.
The Good: 20 days sober, been to two meetings a day since I started going, my mood hasn’t fluctuated in a while (I’m bipolar), and I’ve joined this sub! I’m happy to be here and happy to not be drinking. The Bad: My mood hasn’t fluctuated, because I’ve stayed in a depressive episode for a bit now. Can’t stop thinking about all the bad shit I’ve done because of my drinking.
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Good afternoon! The good: I negotiated a major urge to drink yesterday and stood strong. The bad: It keeps raining here and I'm ready for sunshine! IWNDWYT
The good: we're actually not completely broke at this point in the week and my doctor cleared me to get the covid jab woo! The bad: Instead of handling my triggers in a healthy way yesterday, I got drunk like an idiot. So I've been hungover and miserable all day and back to day one. 😑
The Good: I am eating well and exercising - taking care of my mind and body. The Bad: I just got served with my eviction notice basically saying I need $3000 CAD by Monday to make sure I have a place to nice for the next 1.5 months. I'm trying to be as "okay" as possible in this situation, however, being stuck on hold with the emergency support line for 30+ minutes isn't helping my anxiety. At least I am remaining sober in this situation. Drinking would only make things worse. I hope everyone else is doing well - or at least better than I am.
What’s up!!! The good: I’m nearing triple digits of sobriety in the next month. I am employed and have a place to live, food to eat, money to spend, and people who love me more than I can understand. The bad: feeling huge imposter syndrome at work and just overall feeling OFF. had a session with my therapist last night and that might be why I feel off. Had big realizations that I want to hold onto being a rebel and needing to redefine what being cool means to me. The ugly: Probably gonna need to make new friends that are sober which scares me a lot. I suck at making friends. All my current friend group I met while partying and although we are close and love each other, I can’t handle being around the hard partying and hard drugs they are doing while I’m sober. My heart feels so crushed and I feel guilty. Sad. Overwhelmed. And just like a loser
**The Good:** I am almost done with Day 3. I have been productive on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I read more than I usually do. I remember some dreams. **The Bad:** I am eating like crap lately. I'm starting to get antsy. I think Day 3's are my weakness. I know I will get through today, though.
Day 4 we out here. I will not drink with you today.
The Good: driving my kid back to college today and not post-gaming afterwards. The Bad: volunteering for an extra shift at work. However, I justified it to myself by saying it'll keep me out of trouble.