What’s in your toolbox?

Recovery
#1

New here. Day 13 for my second try (last 36 day stretch ended with one drink and then a two month bender). Grateful for the silver lining of getting to know my imperfect but persistent, hopeful, gentle and kind self. The gentle and kind part, I’m working on shining on myself now. So what is in your toolbox? AA just isn’t for me, but these are my top resources and sobriety tools:
*This Naked Mind App- 30 day sobriety challenge and community (along with TNM book and videos)
*Tempest has a cost but I found a coach who changed my life
*routines!! Not a morning person but I now start every day with a mindful moment, quick walk and yoga, Lemon water. I’m working on an evening routine.
*books (my fav was “Quit like a woman” and it got me started on helpful routines)
*podcasts
*journaling
*Allllll the soda water with lime!

Any favorites to add?

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#2

SoberBuddy App w/zoom meetings
SmarteRecovery. org CBT based science based

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#3

Smart has zoom meetings from all over the country

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#4

I like doing carpentry, and home improvement projects.

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#5

Meditation is a great way to start healing your brain. Also a gratitude journal. I write. Few things in mine every night. Keep going! :two_hearts:

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#6

Add some sober social activities (maybe your morning workout). Isolation isn't recommended, but honestly I isolate and sober 9 months.

If you're not seeing someone to talk to from a mental standpoint I'd highly recommend. I hated the idea, but now I look forward to that 1 hr/week

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#7

I’m not judging, but maybe you just haven’t found the right meeting. Connections are vital to staying sober and I believe AA provides that. If you have good insurance look into a Vivitrol injection once a month. Game changer for me.

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#8

Coping skills, sponsorship,prayer & meditation definitely gratitude list, I can go on. Better yet, I’ll reach out & or share about where I’m @ in my recovery process.

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#9

Meditation, diet and exercise, calm drink, and skiing help me a lot

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#10

Coloring. No matter how basic or detailed. It’s that you’re doing something that asks for your creativity and what ever drawing/coloring medium you choose to use. I also construct a blanket fort once in a while and stop being an adult for a bit…:relaxed:

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#11

in no particular order…

smart recovery meetings and tools.

the satanic temple sober faction meetings.

secular aa zoom meetings that are happening all over the world at pretty much all hours.

one traditional aa in person/zoom hybrid meeting that happens six days a week in my neighborhood.

connection really is the opposite of addiction, for me at least.

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#12

Love it!

#13

I totally agree that connections are key! AA may not be for me but I’ve found online communities and better relationships and it’s working for me. I’m so glad AA works for others. There are some aspects I just don’t agree with philosophically, but I know it’s made immeasurable impact for so many. I think there are different paths, and I found one that is working for me. I’ll keep seeking if I need to in the future.

#14

You bet! Anytime. Hope it helps!:hugs: