35 and Older Accountability Group

Hits the reset button; Day 1 again. Perhaps this time I'll have better footing. I've been noticing when I'm bored pm pester my mind. Should have took the dogs for a hike in the woods instead or read a book.

 

You moving nearby or to a new area entirely @artifact ? I’ve never regretted changing locations in my life- only wish I had done it more. I agree with you it always adds to your stock of experience and gives you a new angle on things, new faces, new chances. Go for it and wish you every success!

 

Reset here…I blame using M as a way of getting to sleep if I wake up at 3am. It’s good for that but I need to think of another way!

 

Well done--the unintentional images can really get you

 

Use that feeling right now and puch to go further. Got your back here

 

Somtimes those weeks happen man--dont be too harsh on yourself. Try and learn from it and move forward

 

Still here, struggling through

 

All good, just tired - perhaps flatline?

 

Wow, was yesterday hard. I made it through, but it involved getting up a lot, going out to jump rope, anything. I hope today goes easier. Thanks all.

 

Day 19 checking in.

 

You can replace M with good night ritual , how about to start reading a book and also have some herbal tea to make you more relaxed and set a goal to start sleeping before 12:00 , sleep patterns is so important during recovery

 

Overcame temptation today. Stay strong

 

well done--day 3 here too...these ealry days form 3 to 7 i find the hardest
my brain is frazzled and feels like it needs that dopamine hit

 

I agree with this advice. Waking up is my biggest excuse. It gets really frustrating. M is the easiest way to solve it but then I’m a little tired all day. The best is a good and disciplined night time routine - put away the phone, read, meditate, etc. Next best is just to get comfortable being awake for a little bit. I find if I don’t m and am up an hour at night, I wake up a little groggy but then the energy comes back. Let us know how it goes and what you figure out. It takes some work but is worth it.

After very few urges last week, I got hit by some over the weekend. Just a reminder that they drift in and out. Less than before but will still appear. Otherwise, a good week.

 

I wouldn't do it without you guys ,thanks all

 

Well done @Steveal3aneef1, great achievement.

Back to zero for me today.