Ok guys made it one week and on my way to making two weeks. Having strong cravings today and trying my best to stay on the path to sobriety. Any tips ??
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Find things you’ve always put off to do and look into doing them. Any hobbies you might want to try. Find a meeting too. Cannot stress enough the support out there is strong! Developing coping skills for cravings is hard, but you will find your niche in what to do. I wish you so much luck!!! You got this!!!
Thank you !! I def need to find meetings in my area. I’ve always been to shy to go
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"Nothing will so insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. You can help when others cannot."
Not my words.
As for the shy part....NOBODY WANTS TO BE THERE AT FIRST! Who wants to be with a bunch of losers in Loserville? NOBODY....at first.
EVERYBODY is shy..at first. Welcome to the club.
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The person with obe week...by just being present...helps the person trying to make it through their first day....
By the way....congratulations on a week sober. I remember my first week. It was hard.
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I’m sorry I just caught your reply. I just came home from my weekly meeting. Always remember this though about them, they may seem intimidating but no ones is more unique then the other, everyone in a room is their for the same goal regardless of background and want the same for everyone with them.
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Wash the dishes. Organize a drawer. Go for a walk. Call someone. Do something for someone else, something time consuming. Step outside your comfort zone and show up for yourself by going to a meeting. I used to be shy too. There are lots of us out there. Someone taught me that the opposite of alcoholism/addiction is connection. We are the same sorts of people you will find in a mtg. The difference is that we can only offer virtual hugs of welcome and support. 🫶🏻
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Hang in the Ash, you're on a great path. Keep busy with hobbies or chores if you can keep focused. Google sober comedians if you need a little cheer. Meditate, and if that's not your thing do deep breathing exercises. Go to meetings. If the first one doesn't resonate, shop around until you find one that fits you. Start a positive affirmation journal. Remind yourself that you are a rockstar. Reach out to people, online or in person. You've got a community rallying around you.
Sending all my positive vibes your way. You can do this!!!
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Start training for a 5k. Download a 5k app and start running. It will help with the cravings
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Thank you so much for your advice 
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Yes I def need to get a journal. And thank you for the advice
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Thank you ! I’m going to keep going
Congrats on one whole week Ash! One tip I would suggest is exercising, either outdoors or at a gym, it definitely helps make you feel better overall!
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Yes im going to start cause i want to lose weight too
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