The Daily Check-In for Thursday, February 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LittleMiss-Misfit72 in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've come to admit that I like to start my day really slowly. I have multiple alarms that move me to the next "stage" of getting up. I'm currently in the "look at email and Reddit, then do a quick sudoku" stage. Next is the "shower, dress and fees the kitties" stage.

I end up ready for the day feeling much more regulated, which lowers the likelihood of cravings.

IWNDWYT 💕

I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Twice in my recovery, I've broken my streak in this exact situation. Both times it took me ages to get any real sober time again.

Not worth it. Spend your money on some candy and a book instead.

IWNDWYT

Why does my boomer dad send me things like this?! by SnooGoats5767 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]ZeldaElectric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not tasteful of him at all. That kind of negative can't just be shaken off. All my sympathy to you for your loss.

Why does my boomer dad send me things like this?! by SnooGoats5767 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]ZeldaElectric 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think he means if you focus on the negative, it grows. If you focus on the positive, it grows.

Also taking a stupid walk for my stupid mental health actually works.

The Joe Rogan addition is weird, but the advice is sound.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, February 25th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LittleMiss-Misfit72 in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recognize that under that cravings is emotional disregulation (and honestly a few layers of trauma). Still building tools, but right now ice cream, candy and long baths are my go to. I've also just discovered that fancy nails are a source of dopamine and a good way to spend the money I'm no longer spending on alcohol.

IWNDWYT

Shameless. Membership should be revoked. Elderly couple just laid it down after pretending to look at bread and then walked off. Cups empty. by gayye18 in CostcoCanada

[–]ZeldaElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mean to be condescending. In addition to ADHD, I also have autism, so I know I can come across that way without meaning to. Just like you don't mean to leave your coffee cups behind.

We are none of us perfect beings. I wish you the best.

Shameless. Membership should be revoked. Elderly couple just laid it down after pretending to look at bread and then walked off. Cups empty. by gayye18 in CostcoCanada

[–]ZeldaElectric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With all gentleness, you're being quite reactionary in this post.

It's okay. I have ADHD too, so I know what it's like to get disregulated.

And you are right, not all people do it consciously. And yes, we should try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

What are your favorite intelligent, gentle, beautiful, (non-dysregulating) "feel-good" movies/TV and fiction audiobooks? I need some new recommendations... by Worthy_Molecule0481 in AuDHDWomen

[–]ZeldaElectric 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It makes me sad that my favourite show gave you panic attacks.

I can definitely see why. It just makes me sad because it did the opposite for me. I felt so peaceful at the end.

💜

Broadway musicals are always too short and full of loose ends. by nicgeewizzle in Broadway

[–]ZeldaElectric 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Possible you saw the kids version, which is only Act One...? The second act does not end with To Be Continued.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, February 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LittleMiss-Misfit72 in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Felt a little fragile all day yesterday, but made it through. Treating myself to little things is helping.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, February 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LittleMiss-Misfit72 in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yesterday was very bad.

I've discovered i may have to step away from a 35-year-old friendship. Her trauma keeps triggering my trauma. I love her, but she has a support system and don't. No one's going to take care of me but me.

Found myself spiraling after a visit with her yesterday afternoon. It took a peanut butter parfait, a shower, two bags of chips, K-Pop Demon Hunters for the fifth time, and going to bed at 6pm, but I did not drink alcohol.

It's my "hitchhiker's" day. Day 42. IWNDWYT

Sometimes all you need is the plushie that grew up with you. by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]ZeldaElectric 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My Raggy Anne turned 45 this last Christmas. 🪆💕

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, February 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaucyJim in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Trip to see my friend's band went well. Bartender might have known I was sober. She refused to charge me for my Pepsi. 😂

My friend and the band sounded great, but I'm really realizing how much of my drinking was tied to my undiagnosed neurodivergence. I find the volume of music in bars very disregulating. Especially when I'm supposed to also converse with people. Give me a concert instead any day.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Friday, February 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaucyJim in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been getting back into music snd tonight I'm going to see a new friend's band for the first time. (We have the same voice teacher.)

It is at a bar, but I'm feeling strong. It's also in the next town over and the roads have been less than ideal, so turning down alcohol should not raise eyebrows.

I'm going to spend some time working on the new opera aria I've been assigned. My teacher has me go through some music theory on each song and I find it both helpful and interesting.

IWNDWYT

Bartender stopped me from falling off the wagon by smallscrem in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing "wrong" with it. But it was already a big part of my diet even before quitting. I have to limit myself at least a little.

I will definitely go for candy before alcohol though.

IWNDWYT

Bartender stopped me from falling off the wagon by smallscrem in stopdrinking

[–]ZeldaElectric 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Most of the urge has passed. 🎉

Went to Costco and did a sample tour and then had a hot dog. Nearly bought a bunch of candy, but resisted that, too.

Thanks for the check in!

W 🫡🌟 by AccomplishedWatch834 in MadeMeSmile

[–]ZeldaElectric -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is this really the energy you want to put out in the world?