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[moss-gender]

addiction recovery tips

1. Protect your space. You don’t have time for bullshit anymore. Cut out the people you’ve been meaning to cut out. Make the most space for the people who have chosen to believe in you. Spend less time on social media. I’ve deleted my facebook and instagram apps. It doesn’t have to be permanent but you need to avoid triggers and to an emotionally sensitive person like many addicts are due to Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome social media is full of triggers. It’s shown that social media makes you compare your lives to others leading to a lacking mindset rather than one of appreciation for what you have.

2. Find a recovery group. The important part is making community outreach a regular part of your week. Some people go to meetings everyday. There are plenty of meetings out there. AA, NA, DRA, SMART recovery, recovery dharma… if you don’t like the meetings you have available I recommend going anyway to connect with people. Take what resonates and leave the rest behind.

3. Take it a day at a time. You don’t have to commit to being sober for a lifetime, though hopefully you get there eventually. Just be sober today. 24 hours. And then do it again tomorrow.

4. Be as open about recovery as possible. Shame is a normal part of recovery but the more people you’re open with the more chances you have for increasing your support network. Outside of meetings, a support network is very important. No one is an island.

5. If you need to, “kill” yourself. Kill the old you. You have a blank slate. You’re starting fresh. You aren’t defined by your past. Reinvent yourself. Dare to dream big. You’ll need to have hobbies and goals to distract yourself when you get urges. Because you will get them. And sometimes it will be very bad. It helps to have a routine activity you enjoy to engage your brain and tap into your rational mind.

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[undressjess]

To #dryjanuary, everybody! Who else is with me!? I’m actually stopping on the 27th but I still think that’s a pretty solid plan. #soberissexy #shorttermsober #sobercurious https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFYWz_Oje9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[adhd-creativity]

Sobriety Journal: Day 2

I have slipped in my sobriety journey the last month or two. I've not been weekend binge drinking (which is why I stopped before, I've never been a daily drinker) but I have been having 1-3 drinks in most social situations. I thought this might be my happiest state; just indulging a little every now and then. Leaving parties early! Still having time for myself!

But, nope. I feel possibly more miserable than I did when I was partying every weekend. I'm at work today and I feel sluggish and like everything is too much and upsetting me. My tummy feels bloated and my eyes look like angry little beads in my head. I literally can't wait to go home and lie in bed and do nothing. And this is all because of two drinks I had on Saturday night.

I think that while I was regularly binging, I was so hungover most of the time ( did you know it can take 10 days for alcohol to leave your system??) that this tired state became my normal. By the time I felt better it was time to go and out and party again.

Now I know. I know that my life can be such much better. I stopped completely for a few months and I was making art regularly, making shakey starts at writing, reading, doing yoga. I was also going on nights out. I actually think part of the reason I started drinking again was because I was feeling worried that I wasn't enjoying myself on (most) nights out....It wasn't even nervousness, it was boredom. I started poisoning myself for boredom!

If something is boring, if I find certain people boring, maybe I shouldn't be doing those things or talking to those people. The answer isn't to number myself out to enjoy it....especially as that only works for a bit before making me feel super sensitive and depressed.

Adhd and alcohol do not mix. I spent yesterday low key anxious and unhappy all day. I lay in bed for the whole sunny day and felt worried about wasting my life, felt exhausted for no reason, planned creative ideas but didn't even journal, got frozen and didn't eat or drink anything until I was hungry enough to get a takeaway. Then the takeaway gave me a stomach ache lol. Is that fun? Am I living my best life?

Even though I know this all makes sense, and I've read a load of books on sobriety, and no longer even really get pleasure from alcohol (I get about 10 minutes maybe before my mood drops)..... when it comes to a social situation and alcohol is offered/present, I take it. It's like whatever willpower or reason I have goes out the window. I don't even question myself- in fact I deliberately don't question myself.

Fuck alcohol. Fuck the social conditioning that surrounds it, the generational alcoholism I have been born into, the lack of education/ willful holding back of information from advertising and the government. Fuck fighting a battle against what is seen as normal and not harmful when it is anything but. My friends dad died of alcoholism yet she continues to drink heavily herself and sees no issue with it. My own mother argued with me that it was healthier for me to drink wine at Christmas instead of drink juice.

Anyway I have decided journal here about my sobriety- I thought about starting a separate blog but I feel that journalling is just another way for me to create and heal myself. I think my creativity, my adhd and my alcohol use are all linked to each other.

I know I can get back to the creative and happy place I was in just a couple of months ago. I just have to give up alcohol to have everything- instead of giving up everything for alcohol.

[thelastday1]

Day 10

Hi,

My name is Kate and I am an alcoholic.

Today marks the 10th day of my sober journey. The "for real this time" run. My, easily, hundredth attempt. The longest I've gone without drinking since officially learning that I'm an alcoholic, was 16 days. The second longest time is 11 days. I'm a week from beating my decade-long record, and I couldn't be more dedicated and proud of myself.

Some revelations over the past 10 days.... ...I've dropped about 5 pounds of pure belly fat. Beer gut? I suppose that'd do it. Drinking a 6 pack or more almost every single night wasn't doing my body any favors.

...I'm more present in my surroundings. I've finally gotten around to cleaning and organizing the closet I've neglected for the past 3 years. I have more patience with my family when it comes to small talk, instead of immediately running away to the privacy of my bedroom so I can start drinking. I'm smiling in conversations that just two weeks ago used to annoy me.

...I've saved a lot of money from not buying alcohol... but then I've also spent it on other things - this we will need to work on.

...I've been craving an outlet of creativity. Drawing, writing, poetry. I feel inspired again. Not inspired enough to be brave about my recovery - no, that will stay a secret until I am ready.

Keep reading to follow me on my journey to an entirely brand new life, for the last time.

[burnarjcero]

We send you all our best wishes and thoughts for a memorable Thanksgiving.

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[idassakshi]

नशा सर्वप्रथम तो इंसान को शैतान बनाता है फिर शरीर का नाश हृदय है। शरीर के चार महत्वपूर्ण अंग हैं फेफड़े, लीवर, गुर्दे, हृदय। शराब सबसे प्रथम इन चारों अंगों को खराब करती है। इन सब से निजात पाने के लिए संत रामपाल जी महाराज के सत्संग अवश्य सुनें।

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As the sun sets over Hollywood, it reminds us that change is a gradual process. Every thought, every moment of contemplation, plants the seed for a better tomorrow. At Invigorate Behavioral Health, we're here to nurture that growth every step of the way on your journey to recovery from addiction and mental health challenges.

[addictionfreedomnow]

How to Have Fun Without Drinking

Looking for ways to have fun without involving alcohol? 🎉 Check out our blog post, 'How to Have Fun Without Drinking'! We've compiled a list of exciting activities that don't involve a single drop of alcohol. From exploring nature to picking up a new hobby, there's something for everyone. Discover the joy of sober fun today.

[killensraps]

Title: Navigating Sobriety and Recovery During the Holidays

Introduction The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those on a journey of sobriety and recovery, this time of year can be particularly challenging. The abundance of social gatherings, family pressures, and societal expectations can put extra stress on individuals striving to maintain their sobriety. In this blog post, we will explore…

[artbytamada]

Proud AUNTIE of Recovery Warrior

[sobertribevibe]

Drop which emoji applies! #sober

[theburiedgold]

“who is the best version of me? what is she like? what personality traits and habits come more naturally when i’m feeling my best? what’s my favorite thing about that version of me?”

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i fell off the wagon with my sobriety, although, to be honest — i’m more sober curious than anything, and i flirt with the idea of the “damp” lifestyle. learning moderation, rather than living by a hard rule. but as much as i flirt with that concept, i’m not entirely sure i can even handle that. maybe what i need is a hard rule?

either way, i had been smoking heavily since maybe early march and i got really sick of myself once again, so today marks another day 1. i know that the reason i started to smoke was because i was (am) feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the wedding. and i know through my therapist that i don’t need any new or additional tools to get through this. what i need is a commitment to the tools i know already work.

so with that in mind, i used the journal prompt at the beginning of this diary-like entry to remind myself of what i like about being sober. and i guesssssssss i’ll go meditate now, because i’ve been laying on my couch for hours without a clue as to how to get my day started now that i’m not smoking myself silly like it’s a race.

not feeling good, not feeling great, but feeling like i’m doing what i need to for the healthiest version of myself. giving myself grace, ya know.

*shrug*

[akinyan0826]

I went to Billboard Live TOKYO with my friend to see a live performance by Dios. Dios @_d_i_o_s_info_ のパフォーマンスを見に、友人とBillboard Live TOKYOへ。 オリジナルカクテルのミントのやつ美味しかったです。他のノンアルカクテルも美味しくて最高。 #toycamera #bonzart #bonzartlit #photolover #latergram #tokyomidtown #billboardlivetokyo #dios #sobercurious #トイカメラ #ボンザート #ボンザートリト #加工なし #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #時差スタグラム #東京ミッドタウン #ビルボードライブ東京 #ノンアルコールカクテル #ソバーキュリアス #ソバキュリアン (Billboard Live TOKYO) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqcuDYdPwt_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[supergirlreject]

Shirley temple, anyone? #nonalcoholicdrink #soberlife