Loosid Sober Tip of the Day July 15

Sober Tips
#1

Hitting rock bottom.

Many people talk about having to reach rock bottom before coming into a spiritual program of recovery.

But how do we know we have reached rock bottom?

The answer is simply when we decide to stop digging.

It is not necessary that we lose everything. It is not necessary to lose our job, lose our families, or lose our home.

We do not even need to decide whether or not we have a problem.

All that is needed is a desire to stop drinking (or drugging).

We often come to the realization that we have a problem once we are able to identify with others and hear their problems.

It is at this point that we look further into a spiritual journey of recovery. Though our experiences are different, the feelings of isolation and the need to get out of the now are the same.

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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#2
#3

I had 13 yrs of recovery..it was a random day, sky was blue, the temperature just right….for a beer. For no good reason, I went in and bought beer. I immediately hid bringing it into my house in a new neighborhood. Normal drinkers don’t hide it. I drank every day for 9 months. I spiraled emotionally, mentally, spiritually over that time. Again, there was no reason. I’d lost my family. Moved to a new state. I was alone. Bad combo I guess. There were so many reasons I needed to stop. My bottom was feeling completely and utterly worthless. I always believed in God since I was 6. I was a worthless child of God. There would always be more alcohol. The shelves are stocked everywhere. I couldn’t stop..I started back to AA. It took 5 months to get 30 days. Now I have 2.5 months. I’ve met the nicest, concerned bunch at a Mon/Wed./Fri. group. After going to AA and continuing to drink (he’ll), they gave me the freedom to not drink. They never shamed me or blamed me. I began to want 30 days more than alcohol. My cravings passed. They were strong. But gone. I was reminded yesterday be on the lookout for the desire to drink which could happen. I’m glad she told me that.

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#4

The Words "Getting out of the now " I can really relate with!! I have a hard time being mindful and being in this moment! Even clean now for almost 4 years and GETTING OUT OF THE NOW, IN LIFE IS STILL A STRUGGLE!! The PAIN WE PLACE ON ONE ANOTHER IN SOCIETY IS THE NOW I THINK OF.... ITS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THIS IS WHAT JUST FOR TODAY CAN MEAN! Even when I try to live for this second this moment and hope the NOW will stop hurting so bad! I find listening to a podcast or an online book helps me with getting out of my own head! I either feel shame from my past judgement from the here and now or worry ABOUT THE FUTURE. I learned a lot of my issue is from my childhood trauma and had EMDR therapy which is ongoing therapy. For anyone else who is aware of what triggers you but not sure how to fix it if it is mental illness,, I suggt you treat the mental or hysical illness and your struggle may not be as heavy then u maybe able to be mindful of living for this moment! Running from the issue won't help it go away the whole time you running the problem is with you

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#5

I definitely had to hit bottom cause I would still be doing it right now.

#6

Whoops, I wasn’t finished. I kept getting in trouble. 2 owi’s in one year, bail jumping, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct. I never got in trouble unless I was drunk out of my mind. Lost a place to live, one of my daughters will not even talk to me. Yes, I hit rock bottom. Now, I’m homeless but, at least I got a job starting Monday.

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