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VirtualInterview3

Working at home alone for most of day, would love supportive msgs to keep on keeping on

Hi,

longtime SA here and in recovery. Been very good but today working from home and alone most of the day... feeling the first pangs of SA hunger... not horrible but figuring send a msg here you all have been very helpful to me as part of my recovery.

(I cleared out all my posts and comments, prying eyes at home, one downside (or upside?) of being transparent.)

Reading recovery, keeping my daily affirmations open, got my webfilter active, incognito disabled, should be good... if need be I will stay off my computer until everything subsides- call it a sick day lol

Thank you all for your posts they are an inspiration.

Posted Feb 3, 2021, 2:46 PM UTC

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Shyguyslyy•

You got this! Not today Satan!

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Joemads•

It only seems impossible. It’s not.

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Exactly!

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Had a great day yesterday! Thanks! Will have another today!

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Raise-Emotional•

Every time the urge to browse comes up stand up and think of something "good" or that you are thankful for. go take a 10 minute walk. And try and think of what your life would be like without this good thing. Appreciate it. I've found optimistic thoughts about my life are very helpful to change the direction of my mind.

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Yup. I spent a lot of time while alone away from my computer. Not really less productive doing this as in past would have been wasting time with SA BS.

And yes, I try to focus on my real goals in life, and also reflect on the time lost and how much I still need to do. Both are good motivators for me.

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Rhyknow23•

Think about how good tomorrow morning will feel when you wake up and realize you didn't use the day before!

For me the coffee always tastes better after a great day. A great day is a day we're you fight tooth and nail with your addict and in the end you are victorious! You beat them down and said "Not today! Not ever!"

For me too, today is turning into a great day. Let's do it together, I pledge to you (and myself) not to use today. Tomorrow I will report back to you...

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Yup! Today I feel great even though I did not do as much I could have, I got other things done. Back on the work horse today. Happy to catch up some when I know I stayed sober!

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Rhyknow23•

I made it through yesterday and get to ring the 21 days sober bell! Keep up the great work!

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sugarlesssupreme•

You got this! When I get the sexual hunger pangs I try and fill myself with all the positive energy I can. If an intrusive sexual thought pops up I close my eyes and say “No thank you”.

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Good IDEA THANKS!

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Easytiger313•

I find it very helpful to just call a fellow addict in recovery when those urges strike. When we can be open and honest with another person who understands our disease, it takes the power away from the addiction. Hope this helps.

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VirtualInterview3OP•

That too! I used many tools yesterday and for good outcome. I was unexpectedly home alone yesterday and that monkey on my back whispered hey, how ya doin?.... still here... what we goin to do today? LOL

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JamisonGerry•

Stay tough

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Grrrrr I got this thanks! It was a good day

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jb2wavy•

that feeling u get after resisting the urge and showing yourself some love and respect is worth it homie keep up the good work

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VirtualInterview3OP•

Yup feeling that today! Thanks!

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