Loosid Sober Tip of the Day October 05

Sober Tips
#1

Day 1

Every year, millions of people come into recovery on Day 1.

This may mean we are entering recovery for the first time.

For others, it may be because we are coming off of a relapse.

There is a false stigma that coming in with 1 day is something to be ashamed of. Sadly, millions of people die because of this complete untruth.

The baffling question is, if 100% of us started with 1 day, why are we ashamed? The truth is, not only is sobriety not to be ashamed of, but shows tremendous courage.

Sobriety does not mean all of us get sober the first time and stay sober as, unfortunately, many of us take our will back and relapse over and over again until we finally surrender to the winning team.

We say unfortunately, not because relapse happens, but because many of us never make it back.

If you are on day 1, take solace in the fact that we have all been there. There is not one of us who hasn’t.

Relapse doesn’t have to be a part of our recovery journey, but if it is, our message to you is WELCOME, WE LOVE YOU, and are so glad you are here. STAY.

If you are coming into recovery for the first time, our message is, WELCOME, WE LOVE YOU, and are so glad you are here. STAY.

Whatever amount of time you have, you know what day 1 feels like. If you have some sober time, share with others below what it was like for you and any suggestions you have to help.

If you are new, share what you are feeling. In fact, share like your life depends upon it… because it does.

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

Day 1 here. So glad I'm not drinking alcohol today.

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#4

Hating relapse God please make it stop

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#5

SO thankful for this app! I'm on day 18 and I'm so proud of that!! If you are on day 1 or day 1000, congratulations :tada:, I'm so glad you are courageous enough to join the many of us that want our lives back! :latin_cross::muscle: I love you all! :kissing_heart::sparkling_heart:

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#7

The way I see it now is that I have a chemical abuse disorder yes I to struggle with shame

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#8

Hi Haley!

Congrats on Day 18. What do you drink at night to replace the alcohol?

#9

Thank u yes shame of relapsing is hurting me so bad n hear my husband say you'll never change hurts worse hi I'm Rachel an addict n alcoholic I cnt even find a meeting anymore I'm in Houston struggling

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#10

Have you tried online meetings, there’s na and recovery dharma meetings that I have attended that I have love logging on for…..just another thought for meetings… congrats on the 18 days! Keep going you will get this!

#11

The record is 24 hours

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#12

30 he's here

#13

On my last first day, I remember that I really wanted to stay sober and I had support in AA. I started to go to meetings every day because that was the best way for me to not drink. Thankfully, that formula has been working for 20 years. I probably wouldn't have made 1 week without sober support :pray:

#14

There shouldn't be no shame of 1 day sober! Our program is 1 day at a time!:dromedary_camel:

#15

43 days here and dang proud of them!! Support had made all the difference for me so far. Shame kept me in addiction way too long!