DRY 17

[Loubilou09]

[This message is actually from Sober Sarah! She wanted this thread to start with links everyone will find useful. MNHQ]

If you're quitting alcohol for a brighter sober future come and join us here. A very welcoming bunch supporting ebach other every step of the way. smile
We have put together some helpful info and links, to help you do this Smile tiredofthinkingaboutdrinking.com

Tired of thinking about drinking, Belle's website filled with free stuff as well as subscription courses and an account of her four years sober.

joinclubsoda.co.uk/ Club Soda - to help you make the change you want.
www.sobersassylife.com Sober Sassy Life - A Selection of Articles, Blogs and Freebies to get you unstuck, and on the way to your Sober Sassy Life! Also has paid for courses.
thesoberschool.com/ - an online hub with the mission of inspiring and supporting women who are tired of feeling hungover

www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour - podcasts on a huge range of issues relating to addiction and recovery

www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ - an alternative to AA. Meetings nationwide and online.

Useful meditation or relaxation apps
www.headspace.com Headspace for calming the brain chatter
www.withandrewjohnson.com Andrew Johnson stop drinking app
Helpful blogs from people who are sober
sothisissober.com/ our own vxa's blog
www.alcoholfree2016.com our own Lily's blog
www.alcoholfree2016.com our own Lucy's blog
www.sobergrowing/blogspot.co.uk our own Sober Sarah's blog

All of these blogs contain links to loads of other brilliant blogs.

Sobriety counters
meetnomo.com/index.html
www.pilanites.com/streaks/

Hope this helps you ! Love Sober Sarah and Vxa

Two bereavements in one day....

One mothers cousins husband - like an uncle.... and a slightly more comic best friends tortoise...

My brain is full... resorted to the other crutch - sleep!! But I should be training!! Will try some yoga and a bath later, tomorrow is another day.

Sorry for the drip feed, other people have a lot more shit going on, just feeling a little sideswiped today...

I'm sorry about your losses :(

BG, so sorry for your loss and hope you are hanging in there best you can today. We are here for a listening ear if you wish

Hello everyone. This is a big step for me, admitting I am out of control. I have not drunk for 3 days. This is the longest for some years and I'm so scared it'll be back to the same old story tomorrow...

Hello Steady. Welcome

I used to have the odd drink, hands up it helped me sleep so I was more liable to do it. I've gone from drinking a fair amount to nothing, not having a drink in 3 weeks now.

I bought some earlier on offer. I opted for water instead, where there was a time I would happily drink what I had. If I'm honest I've no desire to drink which must be a good thing. So what I bought DH is welcome to, I'm going to stay completely sober.

Morning all. So sorry to hear about your loss BG. Hope you're holding up ok.

Welcome Steady. Looking at the issue of drinking and taking action is the hardest step. 3 days will hopefully lead to 4 but if it doesn't just reset and try again.

Well done on three weeks Fairy. I admire your self control in buying and deciding not to indulge. Don't think I'm there yet.

Hope everyone else is ok. I've remained dry (45 days now) but been feeling really tired in the last few days so having the internal battle of saying "sod it, one won't hurt". Really bizarre and know it will pass but don't understand why I'm suddenly thinking I could moderate again? I know deep down I can't and all I will do is enter the cycle again, which will lead to regular and heavier drinking, but really odd how in my weaker moments this has crept up into my more conscious thoughts. Don't know if it's because the Easter holidays are looming and we're going away for a week so would usually associate having a drink with relaxing. Anyway enough of my rambling, going to keep busy today and be kind to myself. Onwards all!

Hi Steady and welcome to the thread.

Hope you're ok Sarah, I read your message this morning but never had time to post I'd imagine you'd be going through a lot of emotions right now, take it easy on yourself.

Well done on three weeks Fairy and your current frame of mind.

I've often found the further your last drink gets, the more the mind can fool you that it wasn't that bad mini. Holiday periods don't help either. Maybe some early nights are called for if that's what your body is telling you it needs?

I too have been having the 'moderation' thoughts until I found a photo yesterday I took at the start of my sobriety. I look like hell; skin terrible, lank hair, puffy face. It brought it all back how awful it was making me feel emotionally and mentally too.

Been having early nights myself, reading and not taking my tablet or phone to bed is really helping. Strangely still very tired but know it'll probably take a while, for now I'm grateful to be getting decent, proper sleep.

Won't be long until I'm in bed again, up early to meet friends for breakfast. One of those things I would have dreaded a tiny bit if I knew I was going to sink wine tonight. Would be sitting nursing coffee and trying to pretend I'm not hungover and jittery. Now I'm looking forward to a decent feed and chat.

Night all

Nc here
Vidorra its shite here. I'm sober though!
Thanks for all the messages I really appreciate them .

Morning everyone.

Hope everyone hasa much better day.

Hello, used to post here ages ago, under a different name! Just popping in as I'm rapidly approaching 1 year sober, and starting to wobble in my commitment, so need some more support. Off to read the thread and catch up! And also to change into a better name! Koko guys

New name! Have read the thread and recognise a few posters. I was posting as Finnish biscuit eater previously ...

Catching up u on the thread, I think my favourite thing about being sober is the discovery that I can have silly frivolous nights with friends, full of giggles and dancing, completely sober. I used to think I needed booze to relax, but now I know I don't...

Finnish!!!! Welcome!!!!

(I was Slim in the early days. :)

1 year. Gosh. Kudos. :)

I prescribe a gallon of the most luxurious chocolate milk you can find.....

Nerves are currently winning the battle of wills here, with a week to go til the race... not tempted to anaesthetic them (can't spell aneethsitise) with booze, but it's an odd sensation, and I feel I'm learning from it.... the underlying apathy/anxiety is still there, but now I don't have to worry about the drink too... my black cloud only gets bigger when mixed with booze!!

Off to play some up beats music and start the colossal packing exercise....

No more coffee as buzzing enough already so maybe a pot of herbal tea is in order.....

Today I am glad I am sober, because at least I know my feelings are real......

Onwards.....

Welcome back biscuit, one year is bloody brilliant!

I didn't realise who you were Alice, can't keep up with all the nc. In fairness I've done it myself about ten times and due another one soon

Glad you're hanging on and well done for facing it sober seeds

What was that Trich post about?

Back from a big fry up and coffee fest. Haven't caught up with those friends in a few months so nice to have a good chat and laugh. I definitely laugh more sober I've noticed.

Plan for today, give the house a quick tidy up and then get out in the sun to pot some plants and read my book if it lasts until then. Becks blue chilling in the fridge for later too

Have a great day.

Day in garden. Bliss. Aching from digging veg beds but lots done and planted so feel pleased. Drinking Ambar 0% and about to eat curry stuff we've cooked from scratch :)

Sounds great... I haven't even left the house today which feels like a waste of a sunny day... but some chores done, so not all bad...

Very bored due to a number of reasons, and realising that in my old life I would have been drinking at 10am to alleviate the boredom, drunk by 1pm and passed out by 3pm... and today I am not, so whatever else is happening, whatever else I feel, today has been a good day...

Plans in place for tomorrow that ensure I will be out and about, twice!!

Onwards

Morning all.

Chores here yesterday, and working for a bit today.

Onwards indeed. :)

I am probably due a name change too soon. I hardly ever say who I was in a previous name so no wonder you did not spot me Vidorra.

gardening and veg plots sound great seeds. :)

Did not see the post that was deleted.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Productive seeds. I keep toying with the idea of doing vegetable beds, my garden is big enough for it. Dad keeps suggesting it too as he had them in various houses. Ashamed to admit despite that point I wouldn't have a clue where to start as I had nothing to do with them.

You're allowed a down day *BG, you have a lot on the rest of the time. Builds up the glycogen levels no?

Busy weekend for you Alice

Not sure what to do with myself today, another lovely one here. Will probably take the dc out for a good walk once we get ourselves motivated. So much appreciation for waking up hangover free every Sunday.

Enjoy your days

Vidorra thanks, definitely a down kinda day yesterday, but realising how is would have played out this time last year made me feel a little better.... already been out and first set of chores completed, although realised now I didn't restock the haribo, and I have none - definitely to be remedied!!

But the vitamin p (pizza) is well covered....

Looking like another glorious day and heading out later to meet 'coach' and supporter for my race... he's very much glass full and never ceases to lift the spirits, although I think this close to the race he may be a little full on... I'll ply his with red wine and he'll fall asleep and I can make good my escape!

Onwards.....

Glorious day here. More veg to plant and another raised bed to weed and then mulch. Have a good day lovely sober warriors