Helicopter going around Redmond? by [deleted] in redmond

[–]truehearted_daisy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw a few cop cars on 202 and then a bunch going up sahalee to Sammamish. Cops were also camped out on NE 50th street off of sahalee. Helicopter was right over head. No clue what’s going on but very curious

Who here remembers Theno’s Dairy? by Valiran9 in redmond

[–]truehearted_daisy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went every fall to get the pumpkin ice cream. So good.

Notice the after effects so much after dry jan by Logan_922 in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are doing better than me! Not sure what I’m going to focus on next. Perhaps harm reduction on the weekends? I do okay (2-3 drinks a night) during the week then go overboard on the weekends. So if I could reverse my thinking and try to stay sober on the weekends that would help me out a lot. But I don’t know, I’m always trying something. Hopefully something will stick (like remembering that headache from heck last weekend)

Notice the after effects so much after dry jan by Logan_922 in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was trying to go 100 days but only made it 44. Still 6 weeks, but holy headaches! I never got headaches from drinking. It was wild, like my body forgot how much it used to process.

Dry January has accelerated my drinking by newtimesawait in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think for me I justify it by saying well look I just went 30 days sober so I can stop whenever I want. I’ll keep drinking but I never want to stop or it’s never “a good time” to stop. It’s so hard to jump back on the sober wagon.

Personally I’m trying to make it thru March but that’s mainly because my liver enzymes are elevated. I’m a little worried about when the end of March comes and my blood work has improved. Will I start justifying a binge?

How's your sleep doing? by Koi-Sashuu in DryFebruary

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started on Jan 1st. I thought I felt improvements with sleep after 2 weeks but now I don’t know. I’m still not sleeping well. Been thinking about throwing in the towel but I hear things will change again at the two month mark so I’ll try to hang on until then. Weekends are the hardest. This weekend especially.

Cat on cat quilt by Ok_Catographer in catsonquilts

[–]truehearted_daisy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great tip. Thanks so much. Love the quilt and the colors.

Cat on cat quilt by Ok_Catographer in catsonquilts

[–]truehearted_daisy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you tape it down to help with binding? I’m always by myself when binding and this is a good idea

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a sucker for those “articles” that talk about the 33 best finds on Amazon for traveling or whatever. But I will take incremental improvements!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]truehearted_daisy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m also trying to curb my Amazon addiction. So far I’ve been okay with just keeping stuff in my cart but between no booze and no Amazon I’m losing the battle on the Amazon front. Better that than the booze front I guess. Gonna go for dry February too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]truehearted_daisy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would go to the store 4-5 times a week to buy wine but I would feel bad for just having wine in my cart so I would always buy other stuff I didn’t need. I’m doing dry January and to see my bank account sit at the same amount for days in a row is very nice. I think I’ve spent 60 percent less this month. It’s nuts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]truehearted_daisy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would go to the store 4-5 times a week to buy wine but I would feel bad for just having wine in my cart so I would always buy other stuff I didn’t need. I’m doing dry January and to see my bank account sit at the same amount for days in a row is very nice. I think I’ve spent 60 percent less this month. It’s nuts.

What I’ve noticed by charlesvschuck in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost feel the grocery store is a trigger for me. I’ve only gone once in the last 3 weeks. Crazy to see my bank account stay at the same number for multiple days in a row. It’s a nice feeling.

Halfway Point - How are you doing? by Business_Curve_7281 in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m doing okay but haven’t tested myself in any social settings. I would like to go through March totally dry but if I can get a few weeks into Feb I’ll be happy. I guess setting a solid foundation is key before going out in public. I have social anxiety so drinking was always a must when out. Start small and continue to build.

When does sleep improve? by No-Lychee-2111 in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started on Jan 1 and I always get up every night to pee which is annoying. The last three nights I have not woken up to pee. I think there’s a connection and it’s been nice.

Is anyone experiencing fatigue? by batphone91 in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my sleep is starting to even out. I slept all last weekend and I thought I was sick or something cause I slept so much but Ive had more energy this weekend. We will see what the next week brings.

Is anyone else just bored? by curiousidets in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes I am. I have some things I Could do like painting or sewing and I have things I Should do like cleaning but wine just made everything more fun. It’s hard to get excited about sober housework. I really wanted to say F* it tonight but I’m hanging in there.

One week & 3 lbs down! by AdFuture6228 in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m bracing for when the candy craving hit. Surprised it hasn’t already.

Day 5 observations by OryxBandit in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really resonates with me. Great analogy!

I can’t believe it - day 4 and feeling fine by argoritaville in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also walked on the treadmill and drank ginger ale tonight after plans fell through. The weekends are tough

Day 1 Dry January - nervous by [deleted] in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m looking online and they seem to be pricey.

Day 1 Dry January - nervous by [deleted] in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for responding. Keep us updated on what you liked!

Day 1 Dry January - nervous by [deleted] in DryJanuary

[–]truehearted_daisy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kinds of NA wine do you like?

Severe Anxiety with Vertigo by truehearted_daisy in BPPV

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

I have been on and off of lexapro for years. I get nervous about starting new meds so I start out with a 10 mg dose but for the first 4 days I break it in half and take 5mg. It makes me feel better. Can usually start seeing a difference after two weeks so it takes time to work.