Loosid Sober Tip of the Day August 9

Sober Tips
#1

There is a stigma that when you get sober, life, as we know it, will be the end of fun.

This stigma could not be further from the truth. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

When we put down the drink or drug and decide to live life on life’s terms, the world opens up for us.

One of the first things we realize is how much of life was wasted on our time drinking or putting substances in our body. Just a few hours a day for happy hour during the week, turns into 40 extra hours a month of quality time.

That could be taking time to learn a new skill, spending more time with your family, working out, meditating, volunteering to help those in need, the list is endless.

Take a few moments to reflect on how many hours were spent each week on drinking or putting substances in your body. If you are just starting out, get excited, as you are about to enter a world of more time to build incredible experiences.

If you have been sober a while, let us know what you have done since you stopped wasting these precious hours days and years that make up this thing we have called life.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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#4

So much truth in this and it’s almost impossible to think otherwise when you first get sober.

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#5

So very true :pray:

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#6

As always it’s more fitness/family for this guy!

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#7

Daily shower!!! With soap!!!!

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#8

Truth! I found a job I like (that promoted me not too long ago), am making friends in my 3/4 house, and am appreciating the little things.

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#9

This is just off the top of my head. I set up my coffee the night before so it’s brewed in the morning. I brush my teeth and take my vitamins. All at night in my kitchen. It may sound silly but I tell you that this is me doing the self care thing. I’ve been sober since 3/8/2018. I have so many more but just off the top of my head.

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#10

I’ve also become an expert sourdough bread maker! I took an in person class before the pandemic and it provided me a gift to share with so many during such a difficult time. I gave loaves of bread to so many. I enjoyed giving it to the UPS and mail delivery people and any service people the most. They probably thought I was the crazy bread lady but it was always accepted and met with a gracious smile.

#11

I have been sober 114 day and I can’t believe the time energy and money to drink. It filled every waking moment I had . Now I embrace days with my family kids and grandkids where before they only got in the way. Life is better for me

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#12

The more I try to get over my addictions I’ve become so much closer to my loved ones &.finally feeling that I am a good person and so much to be grateful, God is good :heart::heart:

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#15

This is absolutely true! I’ve been sober coming up on 4 years and one of the reasons I’m so open about it in my life is to change the stigma about addiction. Because just looking at or interacting with me, being an addict wouldn’t be the first thing you’d think. Because the idea of what an addict looks like and lives like is so dated.

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#16

This has always been a big fear of mine, as someone who centered social life around having drinks. Fingers crossed.

#17

Not to mention the $$$🤦🏼‍♂️my buddy who owned the bar I went to everyday was bummed when I quit. I was a guaranteed 500 a month!

#18

I have to miss out on a lot of social events that involve drinking these days to avoid unnecessary triggers. But my life is so much richer because I go out on long walks every day, I read a lot more and I get to go to bed and wake up with clear mind and soul🙏

#20

I have not had to cancel plans or show up feeling awful because I drank too much the night before.

#21

I’ve been sober now almost one year, I have since repaired my relationship with my best friend and I’m working on repairing my relationship with my son. I’ve gotten accepted into a training program to become a peer advocate so I can help someone whose still struggling with the illness of addiction and needs help. This new chapter in my life is a blessing for me. I would’ve never guessed that one year ago I’d stop using drugs, let alone finding myself ready to help someone whose in my shoes. It fills me with pride and I can not wait for even more doors to open for me.

#22

So today is 120 days sober and my stinking thinking kicks in and whispers hey you can have just one!!! NO that will open my flood gates!