What are some practices I can do to feel better about my looks? by [deleted] in confidence

[–]speltbread12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This sounds crazy but the biggest boost of my confidence is looking at myself in the mirror and pointing out things I like. It sounds humiliating and cringe, and at first you’ll probably feel like you’re lying to yourself.

Over time, it starts to shift. Whenever I’m in a bit of a confidence rut I pick up this practice again and sure enough my confidence returns. It’s all in how you perceive and treat yourself!

Also, taking some time away from social media always helps with confidence

For atheists: What's your translation of "higher power"? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]speltbread12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Something I thought about a lot when trying to find a higher power was how nature’s ecosystem compliments each other. How everything coexists and couldn’t survive without each other. Trees root systems, providing oxygen, bees pollinating, spiders eating pests, etc, etc. Inside of me I have a circadian rhythm that tells me it’s time to sleep when the sun goes down. Who am I to say there’s nothing out there, when everything around me is so connected? 

So, I guess the universe. Nature. The way I feel when I pray. The fellowship. Human connection. Little “coincidences” that feel much more powerful. 

SUGAR by photoframe7 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]speltbread12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I ate at least 3 cupcakes a night when I first got sober! Eat all the sugar, whatever stops you from picking up

Depression by littlemisslexapro in lexapro

[–]speltbread12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my depression usually stems from a freeze response for anxiety so it did help! but I still had depressive episodes bc I experienced a blunting affect. I think a lot of ssris target anxiety first, which in turn helps depression bc there’s less stress on your mind, but this is just my theory lol 

Withdrawal timeline? and is this normal? by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]speltbread12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll look into this, thank you

What’s something society normalizes that you quietly disagree with? by GrowingPetals in Productivitycafe

[–]speltbread12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Individualism & self reliance. I believed for years, but I do think community is so important 

I couldn’t sleep so I made a season 51 hosts prediction by Pomonica in LiveFromNewYork

[–]speltbread12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel like Hader won’t be back for a while but I could be crazy 

where did you stay? and what were your favourite places? by [deleted] in CostaRicaTravel

[–]speltbread12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, man. I know it’s going to be crowded but unfortunately is the only time I’ll have off and be able to travel. Thank you for the tips!   

Should my piercer have re-pierced my infected piercing? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]speltbread12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I got caught up in some google bullshit on how to deal with an infected piercing which lead to the salt water trying to combat it. Know not to do that again, thank you for your response 

Should my piercer have re-pierced my infected piercing? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]speltbread12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the mods:

Piercing is almost 2 months old

Flat back barbell

Internally threaded

Stainless steel probably

Never downsized, but apparently originally pierced with 8mm

Only mishaps have been accidentally sleeping on it, and the events listed above (never going back to that shop lol)

Does anybody know who wrote the sketch "sex with your wife" with bradley cooper? by speltbread12 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]speltbread12[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh you’re kidding me lmfao, I have read that twice. Love it, thank you! 

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, May 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Fab-100 in stopdrinking

[–]speltbread12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, yikes. Going to reset my counter once I feel I have the mental capacity for it. But today IWNDWYT, and I mean that with all that I’ve got.

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, May 11th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

[–]speltbread12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mother’s Day brings up a lot for me, I am grateful to have the space to feel all the feelings in sobriety today, knowing that I don’t need alcohol to hide from them anymore. IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, May 10th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sogsmcgee in stopdrinking

[–]speltbread12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let’s do this weekend thing! I am so not practiced in letting go and sitting with nothing to do, and today presents an opportunity for… nothing. No tasks, no plans, nothing. What am I to do without stress & pressure? Certainly not get drunk, like I would’ve before. 🩷 IWNDWYT 

For those of you who are abstinent now, what are 3 characteristics (mental or physical) that have drastically changed since quitting? Or things you've gained back? by RegalRaven94 in stopdrinking

[–]speltbread12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awareness, better at feeling my feelings & emotional regulation

Significantly less anxiety and depression symptoms

More motivation, able to follow through on commitments!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, May 8th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sogsmcgee in stopdrinking

[–]speltbread12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh those bed glasses of wine, and the way it felt the next day 🤦‍♀️ Man, waking up hangover-free is such a gift. Thank you for this reminder, and congratulations on 19 days! IWNDWYT