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What are My Thoughts Today? I feel my brain slowly rewiring itself. Last night, the alcohol free red wine (mixed with a splash of tart cherry juice) didn't feel sub-par as I was enjoying it (it even tasted good with chocolate). I was grateful for the energy &
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What are My Thoughts Today? Day 7 complete! I sincerely can't remember the last time I started a Monday without feeling zapped from alcohol. I still don't feel totally great otherwise. Anxious more than usual and my sleep schedule, although I'm sleeping well, is
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What are My Thoughts Today? I drank very mindfully the last week before April because I knew this change was coming for me. And I noticed that the drinks were tasty in the moment and fun for about 30 minutes, but then later (at night especially) I just felt anxious
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What are My Thoughts Today? I have been feeling very anxious all day. Partly because I'm tired and it makes me feel not normal, so now my health anxiety is kicking into gear. I think I'm tired because I'm not drinking, and because I&
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What are My Thoughts Today? Today on The Path, Annie Grace talked about how the "angel" and the "demon" on our shoulders are really just part of our own self and both of their goals are self-preservation and wanting the best for us (even if it&
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What are My Thoughts Today? In many ways I feel like I have positive self-regard BUT if I think about it, I do have the voices in my head that say: 1) You aren't strong enough / you have no self control and 2) You are selfish and 3)
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What are My Thoughts Today? My overarching goal is for alcohol to feel completely optional. No cravings, no compulsion... Like I want it to be totally unnecessary for my happiness and for social / cultural joy. I definitely have a lot of baggage to unpack around this part. My Whys: It&
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An Introduction: Hello and welcome! You have stumbled upon Mindful in the Midwest, an online blog documenting one woman's journey to freedom from alcohol. Subscribe here to follow along with me, connect with others & share tips! I started this blog because I have become frustrated with my