Loosid Sober Tip of the Day December 12

Sober Tips
#1

In unity there is strength.

Whether you are entering recovery for the first time or have been in recovery for a while, it is always important to always keep in mind that, on our own, we are in big trouble.

Alcoholism and addiction are diseases of isolation and it is imperative that you connect with others who are on the same journey.

Why? Because you need to know that you are not alone. There are millions of people who share the same common bond as you.

Though all of our experiences may be different, the feelings of isolation and needing to get of the now remain the same.

Take the time today to connect with others who are on this journey with you. Once you do, you will never be alone again.

In unity there is strength. Alone we are nothing. Together, there is nothing we cannot achieve.

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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#3

This is so true! Took me 5 years to figure it out but now I know I need to connect with others who are and have gone through the same journey.

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#5

I've been in recovery for 13 years and this is the first time I've had any length of sobriety . I believe the shift in conscious is because of my connection with other addicts . I am grateful for the opportunity to work woth others and for my newfound mindset.

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#6

I am an introvert by nature. I used alcohol and drugs to help me be around people. Now those ”tools” are gone so I am rewriting my normal to include people. I have always said don’t really like people but I can love on them. I’m realizing that is one of the lies I was telling myself. I’m finding people are really good for the soul. I guess I like people more than I thought… long story short: meeting are good.

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#7

I heard someone say the other day that they always felt awkward and like they didn’t fit in around other people but I think most people feel that way just some deal with it better than others. With my history I always feel like people really don’t want me around but coming to this community all I’ve felt is welcome and acceptance. Being here’s I truly feel like I’m not alone. I want to thank you all for that.

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#8

Been in recovery several times. Several clean bouts mostly in a doc or halfway house setting,or rehab and even detox centers. Always did great when was with alike minded people. Broken people whom came via prison system. Once I left it was an absolute mess almost from day one. Regret, “what if’s, although I always made my own way years after prison I still always used and gave away everything I worked my fingers to the bone just name cause it was me and what I was used to. Everyone was always drawn to me! So I gave and gave and always put me last. Then when things went south there was noone but me! Just way it’s been!

#9

Very much needed!! When I isolate I binge eat! I don’t drink anymore but I have definitely swapped it out for food junk food in particular hot Cheetos that is :joy: still working on it progress not perfection thank you for sharing this​:heart_eyes:

#10

This is a double edge sword. I have over time found a group that is equally hard core like I am. I used to get very frustrated with "maybe I'm not a" types and relapsers who don't take it seriously. In my group nobody ever "had an oops.". Anyhow, now that I found my tribe people are good. Before they just made me angry.