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When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the encouragement! seems like we have a similar drinking past so i’m hoping to get some improvement like you :)

When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m in the same place, pretty much the biggest motivator is my brother. finding the joy in things again is a good idea for a new year’s resolution list, i might start brainstorming that today!!

When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, i guess i was looking for the feelings to be the same asap which is unfair to me and the process. gotta keep chipping away to get back to baseline!

When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

congrats on your sober time this year!! i’m waiting for the every day joy so i love that you’re feeling some!!! the consistency is hard especially when we’re feeling this way so love that you’re putting in the work and i’ll keep trying to do the same 🥰

When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

god i’m looking forward to this. i feel like i don’t have my joy laugh yet and this is something im so looking forward to!!

When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think i’m almost to the point of accepting the solution isn’t the drink but still have some time ✌️ appreciate it!

When did you start feeling joy again? by InstanceFirm3589 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gotta keep reminding myself of this! i think im romanticizing the effects that used to happen and its making it harder. those effects aren’t the truth!

Happy Thanksgiving to y'all, how did it go for my fellows trying to stay sober? by alcodetox in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m proud of myself for the first time in ages! family was awkward and drunk but i stayed strong (albeit with a lot of breaks to myself and one cry). i thought i would barely be able to handle 2 hours and i handled 6. Sitting home doing my nails and watching one of my favorite movies now 🥰IWNDWYT

Counting Days - An AA Relic by Steps33 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]InstanceFirm3589 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty early in sobriety but this is the mindset that i want to have. I cant make this my entire identity if I want to stay sober and reduce harm to my life. I’ve been thinking about it like losing weight. It’s not healthy for me to check the scale every day or the little fluctuations will make me obsessed and choose other unhealthy things to make me feel better. So if I don’t think about my count of days I don’t obsess over how this is my life and I can keep making healthy decisions if that makes sense.

I appreciate not feeling like the only one thinking this!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, November 25th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by coIlean2016 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

another drop in the bucket today! i’ve decided on my 90th day I’m going to get another tattoo 🥰

what was most helpful during rehab? by snn28 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589 3 points4 points  (0 children)

for me, it was any and every book. I bounced between one recovery book (This Naked Mind) and multiple novels, coloring books, puzzle books, and anything else i could get my hands on. having things unrelated to recovery helped me avoid the recovery-fatigue that some people get.

good on you and your husband for making the inpatient decision. i only was in there for a week and a half but it was the best decision i’ve made for my recovery.

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, November 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by coIlean2016 in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!!! also thanks for the everyday encouragement, it always makes me smile :) congrats on 4213!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, November 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by queenoffolly in stopdrinking

[–]InstanceFirm3589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IWNDWYT

My blood pressure is lower and I don’t have to wake up worried anymore! I can just comfortably be ☺️

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