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Addiction & Recovery

bif

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5. Distraction seems to work best for me

Reply to cayugafalls (Reply #4)

Fri Aug 21, 2020, 11:52 AM

Aug 2020

Especially on weekends. Weeknights aren't nearly as bad. I've been sober for almost two years, so I guess I'm doing something right. SMART meetings help a lot as well. Our ZOOM group on Saturday mornings is great. A bunch of very cool and supportive folks. I'm truly grateful for them.

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Still struggling on weekends. [View all] bif Aug 2020 OP

go to bed early and read a good book Skittles Aug 2020 #1

Treat yourself kindly, it will get easier as time goes on. magicarpet Aug 2020 #2

The program Timewas Aug 2020 #3

Sorry you're struggling. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #4

Distraction seems to work best for me bif Aug 2020 #5

You're doing great. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #6

I too take it one day at a time. bif Aug 2020 #7

You got through it. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #8

Hanging in there. bif Aug 2020 #10

So Hectic!! aleesiazane Aug 2020 #9

...You have no right to judge anyone..You are permanently blocked from this group. Stuart G Aug 2020 #11

No need to apologize. bif Aug 2020 #12