Loosid Sober Tip of the Day March 30

Sober Tips
#1

Facing Life on Life’s Terms

When we get sober, we no longer numb out life’s problems.

We actually feel our feelings for the first time, and often times, for most of us, this can be very overwhelming.

Take solace in knowing that you are now facing life on life’s terms.

When you face life on life’s terms and find solutions to challenges as opposed to running away from them, you get better at life.

Will it be uncomfortable at first? Absolutely.

During this time, it is very important to reach out to other people who have been in recovery and have some sober reference.

These are the people who will get you through these challenging times.

In unity there is strength.

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

Yes.

#5

It is absolutely uncomfortable being sober all the time,however I'm trying my hardest to be comfortable being uncomfortable and I tell myself," Your not going to die". I eventually get through it and before I know it I good. Thank you God!!

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#6

Me too. This really resonates with me today. True authentic living is an eye opener for me and it’s only been a little less than a week since my first sober day. I lost my Mom and my Sister within a year of each other and my husband three years ago. Since I went through grief the numbing way with them all, I have unfinished business to get through.
I had no idea I was doing this to myself at the time, I just thought it was something I did that took care of the loneliness I was experiencing. Since I’ve been on this site, I’ve already found there’s Hope out there and support out there for all of us who are suffering grief and loss.

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#7

I had to face my life head on in early sobriety. The consequences of my actions, drinking and using, started to pile up on me to the point of desperation and suicidal thoughts and attempts.
I didn’t know how to live on life’s terms. For most of my life I lived on my terms. I thought I was in control. I thought I wasn’t hurting anyone.
Working with a Sponsor and going through the steps for the first time I was able to swallow some big truths about myself. I was a mess. I created all of my problems. My self reliance failed my. I became more and more angry and annoyed with the world and it’s people, places and things. Every task became so challenging that the only way I could do them was if I was loaded… then I didn’t want to be around anyone. Isolation took over followed by psychosis and paranoia. I was killing myself slowly.
Today, I found God’s grace and mercy. I found God’s love for me. I found a fellowship in church and in Alcoholics Anonymous. I was taught there is a solution to my thinking problem and that was Unity, service through recovery and the 12 steps…
I didn’t want to feel like I wanted to die anymore so I kept coming back to AA. Met people. Worked the steps, started working the steps daily in my life, started helping others work the steps, and developed a circle of friends that share the same common goal and are willing to look out for each other! We all bring something unique to the table. A different perspective for one. It’s this perspective that can help another see the light of day in the mist of their problems.
Today I chose to live life on life’s terms. Thank you Loosid as you have helped me get outside myself. To think about my day ahead.

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#8

Life on Life’s terms! Tough but necessary! Daily!

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#9

I read a motivational quote this morning that applies here:
You were born to be authentic, not perfect.”
It’s not easy for me to soberly face my own faults and the imperfections in our world, but at least it’s genuine. There’s so much darkness in addiction, hiding behind alcohol and never letting the real world in. I’m trying to enjoy the light of authenticity even tho it’s tough sometimes :full_moon_with_face:

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#10

No more dodging and evading life - I like it!

#11

Needed this

#12

100%!!!! Thank you!

#13

Yes, dealing with relationship issues, thinking why is this so hard well it's because I have never delt with it before. Issues came up I drank and problem pushed down the road. Now I have to actually resolve.

#14

Absolutely resonates. I am finding it difficult to address some situations that I can’t control. I always try to make every situation or interaction perfect so I can control the outcome and previously just pushed the issue aside. Now facing the issue and having to really figure out how to address not control to avoid is making me nuts! I overthink everything now! Very depressing at times. Interesting new path and what to process.