paulettecrowley

The first week of sobriety can feel overwhelming because your brain and body are recalibrating. Knowing what to expect reduces fear and helps you stay grounded. Here’s a general guide to the first seven days.

Quitting alcohol is not just a physical challenge – it’s a mental one. If you’ve recently decided to stop drinking, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the relentless inner chatter. "Should I have a drink? Maybe just one ? No , I shouldn’t. But I really want to.. Maybe I'll stop tomorrow." That exhausting back-and-forth – what I call alcohol noise – can dominate your thoughts and make staying sober feel like a full-time job. Back when I was drinking (and trying to stop, again and again) my...

If you've ever felt like your brain is working against your best efforts, this podcast episode is essential. I recently had a deeply personal chat with Lotta Dan (Mrs. D) on the Living Sober Sobriety Chat podcast about sobriety and ADHD, and I’m thrilled to share a summary of it here. My recovery journey, like many, had its twists and turns but the biggest revelation came years along the track, the diagnosis of adult ADHD . This conversation dives into my experience of fighting addiction...