One Step a Day
I've found that recognizing one step a day that I've done that was healthy towards recovery has been really beneficial. It helps me not focus on the negative as much and is something that I can do, no matter where I am in my recovery, whether that be wanting to get clean or having been so for a little while. I thought maybe sharing the idea might help! Hopefully this can be an ongoing thread for daily posting. :)
One step that I took today was to call and make an appointment with my psychiatrist in order to let her know how things have been going, rather than continuing to isolate and put it off. Now that I've made my appointment, I feel relieved rather than quite as anxious as I had before calling.
@InternalAcceptance You made a very valid point . Dealing with depression can be extremely over-whelming . However , when we set tiny little goals and take it one day at a time , we can make steady progress . I am trying to do the same. Hope I succeed.
@calmsoulmeet Small goals can make all the difference. Whether it's taking a walk in the park, taking 10 minutes to sit and have coffee/tea in silence in the morning, or commiting to taking a shower today, one act at a time can help battle depression, anxiety, and so much more. Plus, it's great self care. We're here for you. 
Today ive stopped drinking. I chose to be sober to fix my relationships with everybody in my life. No more excuses im going to make ot this time.
@thoughtfulBike6901 That's a huge step to make. We're here as a community to support you during your recovery, as well as so many wonderful listeners here on 7Cups. You've got this. Try to remember to forgive, especially yourself, and that you definitely aren't alone. Reach out if you're struggling and when you're succeeding so that we can support you through the tough times and celebrate the accomplishments!
One step that I took today was that I was honest with my therapist about where I'm at currently.
@InternalAcceptance Being honest especially in therapy can be quite the challenge and takes so much courage. Way to go! :D
One step ive made today ive havent drink in 48 hours.
@thoughtfulBike6901 That's an awesome accomplishment! Great work and congratulations! You can do this. If you're struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to the listeners. We're here to support you. If you'd like, you can filter to browse for listeners that specifically listen about addiction here.
Hi, I had 1 drink tonight, instead of more which I could have had. Also made a nice cooked dinner which I bought the main yesterday, cheap :)
@LaylahG Hey Laylah, well done on restricting yourself on the drinking! That takes tremendous effort, so I am so proud of your strength. Glad you enjoyed a lovely, well priced dinner! Keep up the fantastic job. :)
@lovelyWhisper66 Thank you :)
I'm a real bad caffeine addict and have been my whole life. If this wasn't my case, but alcohol was and drank just as much alcohol as I do pop, I'd be the town drunk who lost her kids at birth to the CPS. Thank goodness I don't drink alcohol like that. Once in a great blue moon is good enough for me.
I'm finding it much more difficult than I thought it would be. In the old days it was more excessive on given days, now there aren't given days, every day is a day, but much less than 'the given days' in the past, but more regular, much more, less on the days, but more regular, every day, or 2 days off a week if that :/ Anyway on a positive note!! Maybe part of me is not ready and it is just a thing at the moment and...I have loads of support from a help centre and elsewhere, so I'm sure all will be ok and I feel ok tonight :) Small steps: made plans for tomorrow Am and pm, and next few days things I'm doing so happy-ish! (Sorry)
@LaylahG Take it a day at a time. Or even an hour at a time. Small victories, right? I'm really glad to hear that you have support from a help center as well as other areas. Having a support network is so incredibly important. Making plans, even if they're pretty simple, can be really beneficial, so it's awesome that you've made plans for tomorrow morning and evening! Keep us updated on how everything is going and know that we're here to support you.
@InternalAcceptance, thank you 😃 The evenings are where I struggle. I don't do daytime drinking unless a special occasion with friends, a wedding or christmas or meal with family for example.
But most evenings I want to drink, sometimes 1 sometimes more, that's the habit I wish to break, I am sure I will, I have certain habits crop up for a while and then be replaced with something else or fiasel out or I get bored of it maybe.
I might give myself more small goals to change. Thank you again :)
Having a different day today! After talking to a friend, I did what I thought of and bought lots of different sorts of non alcoholic drinks to set myself up for health! I bought 1 x carton pineapple juice, 1 x carton of apple juice, 1 x bottle of non alcohol drink, some camomille tea, + a jar of honey and cuppa soups. I drank 1/2 a carton of apple juice tonight ish, and a coffee. I am glad I did this.
@LaylahG Hey Laylah, what a lovely assortment of beverages! Proud of your persistence and strength. Keep up the fantastic job! :)
I'm proud of myself because I made it through the day.
@InternalAcceptance Making it through the day is always an accomplishment! Well done, and I wish you all the best. :)
@lovelyWhisper66
One day at a time one step at a time 😀🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@InternalAcceptance Proud of ME I made it thru the day ! Today is a bad day for me its my sisters birthday August 29 my 1 & only sister she passed away
Today I made an appointment at the pulmonologist, which I've been putting off for a couple years.
@InternalAcceptance That is awesome news! Better late than never. I hope things go well at the appointment. :)
