I have everything under control and im thinking that being sober is the best decision ive made, until around 3pm. I feel like I can't actually relax unless I have a drink.
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Yep its an endless cycle. You just have to do it. It'll get easier.
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Keep ur mind busy! Talk to someone
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Feel the same here Nora. Hang in there. I usually come here to see if I can brighten someone's day.
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I picked up a couple of habits to help with the habit haha maybe try:
-Ate a lot of popcorn lol
-painted, especially paint by numbers
-adult colouring books
-kayaking during the nice weather
-working out! Got a little obsessed with it
-journaled every time I struggled with why I was grateful to be clean
-walks
I hope some of these might help. Stay strong 
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I hear you Nora but hang in there,I have my kids to occupy my mind but yeah reading sometimes helps but walks are important,put some music on and go for a 30 min walk let your mind free.
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Hold tight. The ups and downs will pass and you’ll be so grateful you hung on. We’re here for you!
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Proud of you for reaching out instead of isolating. Keep it up by picking up the phone
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If you need any help,or questions you can inbox me. Trying to not put people on blast.Ive had alot of success with sobriety.
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It's all on your head. I know from experience. Practice mindful relaxation: breathe slowly, feel your body from toes to the top of your headlwhile you breathe, release stress. Alcohol actually causes stress.
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Do you have the same routine that you do when drinking? If so, change it up. Put an activity in place before that time that lasts after that time.
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Look the only thing we have control of is the chaos….. and chaos doesn’t like to be controlled… so I hope that helps to know that I am powerless is a strong statement… thank you for this post it helps to see the strength I have is all part of my illusion. One day one hour one minute at a time have a good day
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The hardest thing about staying sober is my alcoholic thinking. I have to surround myself with like minded people
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