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Surrounding myself with peaceful colorful things

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Misssy2
Misssy2

Staying sober is hard....life is hard. 

I posted another post that went right to moderation.  I wish it didn't because i wanted to share one of my tools with you and it is so important to my sanity right now.....

It did involve learning how to live in the moment.  I (we) only have this moment.  I have so much I CAN worry about that is going to go on this coming week, but when I start thinking about that stuff...my heart starts racing, I get snappy, nervous..and of course a drink for escape does come to my mind.  

So, I bring myself back to the present moment.  Right now...looking at my new "blue" betta fish...my cat next to me...watching TV...going to color.

I bought a new colorful pencil box.  I ate a chesse bagel.  I bought a colorful kleenex box for the table that is near me in the TV room. I have blue carnations in the window.  

I have mixed birdseed in the bird feeder which is bringing all kinds of pretty colorful birds to my yard.  

This life is different...than sitting on my couch surrounded by liquor and cigs..I still have my cigs.

I am probably bragging that I am at THIS MOMENT free from alcohol...I listen to a tape that tells me that we all have "ego" all the time...and how we have to try and let go of those egos.  Its hard not to feel good...and share it.

I want everyone to feel the way I do right now...and I am going to pray for some that I know are struggling.

Even if you are struggling..Can you do this for yourself? 

Write down 3 things you are THANKFUL...for..it will lift your spirits..and just maybe start building the strength that you need to beat these demons that beat us down.

 

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  • Misssy2
    Misssy2

    Posted

    My three things I am grateful for today

    I am alive

    I still have a pay and was able to buy more coloring pencils today.

    I'm thankful for my bed to sleep in (even with the cheeto crumbs, I MUST clean it tommorow)....that will be my goal tommorow - Wash sheets!

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Misssy2

    Posted

    Hi missy,

    I am grateful to read your advice .

    i am grateful for the many friends here like you & many others.

    i am grateful for the hope and love in my heart that my son will someday find sobriety.

    HOPE4CURE

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 hope4cure

      Posted

      I am truly grateful you shared that...I didn't know it was your son....that needs sobriety.  How old is he?

      The things I posted were not really MY advice..but advice from tapes and counseling....THAT I KNOW...I am a tough NUT to CRACK the addiction...so I share the things that help ME...because I feel like if I can stop there is hope for many others.

      I would like to know how old your son is because I have a dry substance addicted son...and he had told me in my 8 years of sobriety..how much I was helping him.

      I may be able to offer subtle...things for you to leave around...like cutting inspirational magazine qutoes out weekly...and putting them on a magnet on the fridge!  Thats for you .....but he will see  them if he lives with you.   My son loved the quotes..he didn't tell me at first....but one day he did comment that one had helped him thru the day.

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 Misssy2

    Posted

    great questions!! 3things fro which I am grateful.

    1) Having survived a car crash at 90 miles, car overturned and slided 32.5metres or 100 feet on the roof and I had 2 broken ribs and nothing else = a miracle for certain.

    2) having had the strenght to stop drinking 3 1/2 yrs ago without any medication and nothing since then.

    3) Since more healthy I have a much bigger chance of seeing my children growing older and myself living longer since not drinking. Recent healthchecks have given me very good statistics and my GP says very good...so far!

    REgards Robin

    • vickylou
      vickylou Robin2015

      Posted

      Excellent Robin. You're an inspiration to all of us
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 Robin2015

      Posted

      smile...The car crash? Was that due to drinking (you or someone else)?
    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 Misssy2

      Posted

      I had not been drinking before driving the car and I was to blame and nobody else!! insance accident. The male nurse in the hospital in France said that I should be dead or in a wheelchair or with a broken spine. He had 25 years' experience and was shocked that I did not even have a headache in bed only 6 hours after the crash at 90 miles...after that NOTHINIG scared me and I drank more secretely (after recovery)...but no no that eventually had to stop and I did stop drinking. Thanks for your nice commments!! Robin
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