I've made it 3 weeks without breaking my
#sobriety
. My head is clearing up, and I'm flooded with feelings of regret, shame, guilt, and remorse. I feel terrible how I conducted myself when intoxicated. How do I push through this and forgive myself?
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
Officially, it's 2 weeks without breaking my
#sobriety
. I've shut the door on temptation numerous times & I'm proud of myself for remaining
#sober
. This
#recovery
thing isn't easy, but obviously well worth it. Thanks,
#RecoveryPosse
, for all the support.
#odaat
One week without using any substances that inebriate me. I'm proud of myself for remaining
#sober
despite a tough weekend from a
#mentalhealth
perspective. But I'm on the no BS excuse train, & it feels awesome to hold myself accountable.
#RecoveryPosse
#ODAAT
#sobriety
#recovery
THREE WEEKS!!! I'm proud of myself for committing to my
#sobriety
& sticking to it. It seems a bit easier than when I started, but I can't let my guard down. Thank you, everyone, for all the help & guidance you've given me thus far. 🙏
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
#recovery
Day 67. I'm REALLY struggling both with
#addiction
and
#mentalhealth
. I reached out to my sponsor, and he told me to establish a relationship with my higher power. I must say this is difficult for me. I would appreciate any help on this subject. Thanks.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 1. Well, I made it through the first day
#sober
. As someone so wisely said, I must face myself in the mirror. The
#addiction
just covers up our true feelings & masks why we started using in the first place. My
#recovery
starts with me.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
Day 2. I made it 48 hours, being
#sober
. I'm feeling well enough to do basic things, like showering, eating properly, etc.
#recovery
will be a long road, but I know it'd be worth the effort. Like all of life, there are no shortcuts.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
#addiction
Day 9. I wanted to get high today. Instead, I read all of your responses to me achieving a week of
#sobriety
. The love, compassion, & kindness towards a total stranger struggling with
#addiction
pulled me out of my funk. I'm forever grateful for all of you.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Well,
#RecoveryPosse
, I made it a week without using any illicit substances. It's amazing all the stuff you can get accomplished when you're not high or drunk. I just wanted to thank everyone for the positive encouragement and for rooting me on. Let's do this together!
#odaat
Oh man, I want to drink so badly right now! But I'm not going to throw away almost 18 days of
#sobriety
just to hate myself in the morning.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 58. I wanted to break my
#sobriety
. Hiding my feelings would have been easy way out. However, by the grace of my higher power, my 8 year old neighbor came over to hang out. Upon him leaving, I knew I couldn't let him down. I stayed
#sober
for him.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 15. I've wanted to get high all day. But all of your positive comments & being stubborn as hell stopped me from going to a dispensary. I couldn't let y'all down & I certainly didn't want to hate myself. It's not worth it... PERIOD!
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
#sober
I made it 2 weeks without breaking my
#sobriety
. As a matter of fact, I took a walk on a nearby beach. It's the first time I've done that in many years. Being
#sober
is freaking awesome! I'm actually living life rather than letting it pass me by.
#RecoveryPosse
#recovery
#odaat
Day 20. Dang... tomorrow is going to be 3 weeks without breaking my
#sobriety
. I'm proud of that accomplishment. Especially since I've wanted to get messed up all day. But I said no to that crap. I'm remaining
#sober
because I'm worth more than that.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
One year of not drinking. I never thought I'd be one of those people who could brag about alcohol
#sobriety
. I guess it just shows you that change and personal evolution can happen. I'm
#grateful
for all those who have shown me their support over this last year.
#RecoveryPosse
Day 19. I met with my therapist (I'm
#bipolar
) & we had coffee & discussed various issues. I actually felt like a normal person. I wasn't the guy who smoked or drank too much & made a fool of himself. Today, I am proud of myself for remaining
#sober
.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 13. Closing in on 2 weeks of
#sobriety
. To complicate things, my psychiatrist (I'm
#bipolar
) is tapering me off the antidepressant Zoloft. I started at 200mg & now I'm going down to 25mg from 50mg. I know I've got this. There's no giving up here.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
Instead of drinking beer and loathing myself, I took a long drive and bought sparkling water instead. A much better decision that I can be proud of. Thanks
#RecoveryPosse
for all of the support. I could not have made it the last 24 hours without ya'll.
#odaat
Day 74. I started today not knowing if I could handle another day being this depressed. But knowing that others out there care for me and the gratitude that brought me allowed me to remain strong and
#sober
. Let's do it again tomorrow!
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
#recovery
Day 1. Well, one day of
#sobriety
under my belt is better than none at all. Curretly, I'm looking back at the "WHY" I broke my 3 week streak. That's what I'm focused on because it can't happen again. Thanks, everyone, for sticking with me.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
#recovery
It will be 11 months tomorrow since I had my last drink. I'm proud of my
#sobriety
, but I still have trouble enjoying life. For whatever reason, I want to drink right now. But I won't go there. Drinking WAS my life. I guess I'll have to find myself again.
#RecoveryPosse
Day 78. Today, I remained
#sober
out of sheer stubbornness. I'm simply tired of coming up with BS excuses to break my
#sobriety
& then later feeling the guilt, shame, self-loathing, etc. I'm worth more than sitting alone drinking or smoking weed.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
Day 12. The cravings hit hard, but I held strong. The consequences of breaking my
#sobriety
outweigh any falsehoods I perceive. It's simply not worth it & the pain would be prolonged. What does everyone do when the cravings hit?
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
#sober
#addiction
Day 61. That's 2 entire months without any illicit substances. Yeah, buddy!!!
I just wanted to thank everyone on here for their continued help in guiding me through these tumultuous times. All of you rock!
#RecoveryPosse
#sober
#sobriety
#odaat
#recovery
Day 79. For whatever reason, I really wanted to get messed up. But as someone told me, you get intoxicated... and then what? You've destroyed all you have worked for, and the vicious cycle of
#addiction
continues. It's simply not worth it.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
#sobriety
I'm not sure how I did it, but it's been a week since I last used any substances to hide from reality. As a matter of fact, this week has been amazing. Things just seem to be coming together. I feel a sense of purpose in life again.
#RecoveryPosse
#soberposse
#odaat
#sobriety
Day 11. My old sponsor doesn't seem interested in helping me any longer. It wasn't the right fit, I guess. Welp, that door has closed, but I have faith that another will open. That's how the universe works. Staying
#positive
&
#sober
for today.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
Day 8. It's been 4 days of walking to start the morning off right. I hate exercise, but you feel such a sense of accomplishment for doing something hard. It's also a huge mood lift & it's helping me keep
#sober
. Together, let's keep pushing!
#RecoveryPosse
#ODAAT
#recovery
3 days until I hit 1 year of alcohol
#sobriety
. Shouldn't I be a bit more excited? I feel my life has improved greatly, but maybe I was expecting too much. I just wanted some input from the
#RecoveryPosse
on their experience of achieving this milestone.
#odaat
#soberlife
Day 28 of
#sobriety
threw everything at me from the temptation of Cinco de Mayo to just a rough day from a
#mentalhealth
perspective. But in the end, I'm proud of myself for not caving. So tomorrow, I'll continue the fight with my head held high.
#RecoveryPosse
#sober
#odaat
Here we are at one month of beautiful
#sobriety
. Through the ups and downs, all of you have supported me. I feel blessed to have such an understanding and caring group of people in my life. I couldn't have made it this far without the
#RecoveryPosse
.
#sober
#recovery
#odaat
The last few days have been a real struggle, but I made it to nine and a half months of alcohol
#sobriety
. Thanks to everyone in the
#RecoveryPosse
for all the support. I couldn't have made it this far without you.
#odaat
#soberlife
#recovery
Day 10. I have nothing to complain about with so many others suffering in this world. Today, I chose to have acceptance & gratitude, rather than anger & spite. Today, I decided to remain
#sober
because giving up isn't an option.
#RecoveryPosse
#ODAAT
#recovery
#sobriety
Day 9. What's everyone's feelings on AA? Yes, they definitely help
#addicts
, but I'm
#bipolar
& literally nobody understands what it's like being severely mentally ill. I just feel I don't belong & I'm not sure where to go. Hope I didn't offend anyone.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
I didn't want to make this post, but I must be honest and accountable. On Saturday, I broke my
#sobriety
by taking Dextromethorphan cough medicine. So this is back to Day 2. With my chin held high, I'll get those 20 days back.
#RecoveryPosse
#recovery
#sober
#soberlife
#odaat
Day 18. It's been a few days, but I'm still
#sober
. Life throws all sorts of challenges at you, but that's not a reason to break your
#sobriety
. It's never worth using drugs or alcohol to hide from reality. Let's press onwards and continue.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
Day 4. I'm starting to get back to baseline. The cravings hit really hard today. But my
#sobriety
was more important than some temporary relief that would hurt me in the long run. I stayed
#sober
because right now, nothing else matters.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
Day 11. I chose not to break my
#sobriety
because I'm so thankful for everyone's help & guidance. I feel a great deal of gratitude for the kindness of others. I've realized my own selfishness & that I need to give back.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
#recovery
#addiction
Day 34. Tough one. But my determination to remain
#sober
remains too strong to break. I remember the cost of losing my
#sobriety
, and it's not worth it. I'm staying focused on the future rather than the past or things that are out of my control.
#RecoveryPosse
#recovery
#odaat
Another great day to be
#sober
. The sun is shining on the ocean waves, & I couldn't resist taking a photo to capture the beauty. The old me would've been inside drinking or smoking weed & letting life pass me by. It's time to start living again!
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
Day 16. I was consumed with anxiety for no reason. Instead of ordering weed from a dispensary to cure my woes, I rode my exercise bike. I feel that this is a big step in my
#recovery
. I didn't use when things got hard.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
#sober
#addiction
Day 72. It might not have been the easiest of days, but I'm still
#sober
. I'm feeling grateful for what I've been given. I'm not angry all the time about crap that frankly isn't important in the long run. Hope everyone is having an awesome day.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sobriety
Day 12 in the books without using ANY substances. I'm starting to feel a sense of accomplishment. My head is beginning to clear out a bit, and the urge to use is getting better. Thanks to everyone who has supported me thus far.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
#soberlife
#sobriety
Day 82. I've been having cravings since I got up at 1am. But I made it without breaking my
#sobriety
. I figured I didn't want to hate myself for being impulsive & stupid. As the weekend approaches, I'm not going to let that demon of
#addiction
run my life.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
I still want to drink, even after 380 days of alcohol
#sobriety
. I don't get it. I've had a great day watching sports and going for a 2 mile walk with a friend. Why ruin it by having beer? Why think of messing up a good day by reverting back to old habits?
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
What do all you
#Sober
people do for fun now that you are not drinking? I find it difficult to have fun without alcohol, and I'm afraid my boredom will get the better of me. 18 days on the wagon so far. Thanks.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 6. It was a much better day. I took care of the basics. Had an awesome session with my therapist. Got out amongst people instead of isolating. And wrote a gratitude list. It feels so good to be
#sober
& living life.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
#sobriety
Day 4. Today was yet another difficult one, but I got through it
#Sober
. Being
#bipolar
, my mind was racing continuously the whole day. I felt out of sorts, but we conquered the challenge.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 1 (yet again). I don't strive to be anything but honest and accountable. Knowingly buying a product with THC in it is a
#sobriety
violation. Not sure what happened to my momentum, but I've started the clock over & I'll regroup to be stronger.
#RecoveryPosse
#ODAAT
#recovery
Day 65. Today, I chose to remain
#sober
because there is no other option. Even in
#sobriety
, the disease of
#addiction
is always coming for you and everything you love in life. But you have the power to stand up to your demons and say, "Not today."
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 77. I had an awesome weekend being
#sober
. I could watch sports & remember it. No need to plan ahead to have enough weed or beer to last me. Or plan when I would start drinking or smoking. I've broken that vicious & destructive cycle that plagued me.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 6. Made it through the holiday weekend
#sober
. I must say that's a big accomplishment. Despite closing in on a week of
#sobriety
, I can't let my guard down. Who else navigated the weekend without using any illicit substances?
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
#addiction
Day 54. Tough week trying to taper off the antidepressant Zoloft. I could've broken my
#sobriety
, but that would have made things far worse. I'm proud of staying the course, and I'm going to remain
#sober
throughout the weekend. Who else is with me?
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 32. A while back, when I wasn't
#sober
, I tore into a friend, his wife, and his mother, saying horrific things. Today, I found out his mom had passed from cancer. I feel like a piece of human garbage right now. I won't break my
#sobriety
, but damn this sucks.
#RecoveryPosse
Day 33. Yesterday, instead of beating myself up for how I acted intoxicated, I forgave myself. I didn't punish myself by breaking my
#sobriety
. I woke up with no feelings of guilt or shame. This
#recovery
thing isn't easy, but nothing in life is.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
Day 9. I'm ready to remain
#sober
over the weekend. It's so nice to enjoy the little things in life that bring me joy. Before
#sobriety
, I was an ungrateful & self-centered person. Now that I've seen the error of my ways, I want to change for the better.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
I'll admit I'm overweight. But to hear two trainers at the gym I was trying to join call me a cow behind my back really pissed me off. No, I'm not going to throw away 432 days of
#sobriety
over two idiot's comments. Rather, I'm using it as fuel to get in shape.
#RecoveryPosse
For whatever reason, I want to get so messed up right now. I don't feel I'm going to break my THC or alcohol
#sobriety
, but man, I hate when I'm like this. I'm angry, stressed, and lonely, and I feel like a total failure. I guess I just need support from my
#RecoveryPosse
.
Day 3. It's been a rough few days. I was diagnosed with
#PTSD
earlier this month on top of being
#bipolar
. I'm having difficulty coming to terms with it. It makes sense, the drug & alcohol use, the emotional numbness, etc. All I can do is press on
#sober
.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 1... again. It seems handling an antidepressant reduction, among other things life throws at you, was a little much. I went on a 6 day THC tablet binge. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I better fix it fast. At least I'm back to
#sobriety
.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
Day 3. Tough one. It's the 1 year anniversary of something that happened that was very traumatizing. It might be a trigger, but it's no excuse to break my
#sobriety
. Who else is determined to stay
#sober
over the weekend?
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#recovery
#addiction
Another day without using marijuana to cope with life. Instead, I soaked in every minute of
#sobriety
like a normal person would. I always thought you had to be drunk or high to enjoy life. In fact, it's the exact opposite.
#RecoveryPosse
#sober
#soberlife
#recovery
#odaat
Day 12. Is there anybody out there with severe anger issues? I don't get it. I'm blessed in so many ways, yet sometimes I'm foaming at the mouth over trivial crap. I know I'm
#bipolar
, but dang, I hate being like that. But I made it through the day
#sober
.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Day 68. A much better day. I would like to thank everyone who reached out to help me. Your words of wisdom gave me the strength to continue my journey without breaking my
#sobriety
. All of you with
#addition
issues understand, and I'm grateful for that. 🙏
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
Not drinking is beginning to pay dividends, and
#sobriety
is starting to feel normal. I no longer have the intense urge to drink. I know I sound like a broken record here, but thanks to everyone who believed in me and cheered on my accomplishments.
#RecoveryPosse
#odaat
#sober
Struggling here
#RecoveryPosse
. I should be proud I'm at 355 days of alcohol
#sobriety
. And
#sober
from THC for 45 days. Instead, I want to get loaded. I'm feeling stressed, pathetic, and frustrated. Why can't I be interested in something else more productive? 😪
#odaat