Download or read book The Sober Journey written by Dirk Foster and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sobriety is a difficult challenge for everyone. If you're new to sobriety, or have been sober for years, there are many daily challenges, anxieties and fears that can threaten long term recovery. Prayer and meditation are simple, reliable and time-tested methods that can help you improve your chances of staying sober and living in peace and joy. Based on the principles behind Step 11, The Sober Journey provides simple solutions to finding serenity and success in recovery. Written with many examples from the authors own experience, and offering an easy guide to follow, The Sober Journey is for anyone seeking a healthy and productive life free from the fears and anxieties that plague the minds of most addicts and alcoholics.

Download or read book The Sober Journey written by Dirk Foster and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being sober and being healthy are often two different things. Addiction to alcohol and drugs causes serious damage to the human body, so it's important to find a way to recover our health after recovering our sobriety. Based on the authors own experience with addiction, The Sober Journey: A Practical Guide to Health, Nutrition and Fitness in Early Sobriety offers a simple and easy plan for getting healthy, one day at a time. Sobriety is difficult for anyone. If you're new to sobriety, or have been sober for years, there are unique challenges to face every day. What you eat, how you exercise, and how you treat yourself spiritually and mentally are crucial if you want to live a happy and productive life. Written with many examples from the author's own life, and offering an easy guide to follow, The Sober Journey is for anyone seeking to develop a healthy body, mind and spirit. Includes: - How Addiction Harms Our Body - Proper Nutrition Guides and Tips - Easy Exercise Routines and Ideas - Spiritual Development Tools

Download or read book Sober Body written by Dirk Foster and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A healthy body is an important part of sobriety. Your body takes a beating as a result of addiction to alcohol and drug abuse. But there are simple ways to repair and rebuild your body, mind, and spirit so you can lead a healthy, successful life in recovery. Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Do you feel flabby and weak? Are you sleeping well every night? Do you feel out of shape? Do you ever wish you were in better physical shape now that you're sober? Being sober and being healthy are often completely separate things. Addiction can cause serious damage to your body. It's important for you to find a way to recover your health in sobriety. Based on the author's own experience with addiction, Sober Body offers a simple and easy plan for getting fit and healthy, one day at a time. Sobriety is difficult for anyone. If you've been sober ten days or ten years, there are unique challenges to face every day. What you eat, how you exercise, and how you treat yourself spiritually and mentally are crucial if you want to live a happy and productive life. Written with many examples from the author's own life, and offering an easy guide to follow, Sober Body is for anyone seeking to develop a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Topics Include: *Healthy and Delicious Food Suggestions *Simple Nutrition Guides and Tips *Easy Exercise Routines and Ideas *Spiritual Development Tools Who Can Benefit from This Book: *Women in sobriety *Men in sobriety *Teens in sobriety *Young people in sobriety *People struggling with Depression and Addiction *People interested in self-help treatment and solutions *Anyone who has stopped drinking alcohol *Anyone who is recovering from drug addiction and substance abuse *Anyone who has taken the steps to recovery from addiction *Couples that want to work on their health together *Anyone who wants to make lifestyle changes after addiction *Anyone trying to improve their health in sobriety *Anyone in sobriety or trying to get sober A wonderful book for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts seeking to rejuvenate their health. Easy to follow guide for anyone living a sober life who wants to develop a healthy body, mind, and spirit.

Download or read book I m Black I m Sober written by Chaney Allen and published by Compcare Publications. This book was released on 1978 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Polluted My Sober Journey written by Dirk Foster and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever asked yourself if you drink too much or too often? Millions of people around the world question the amount and frequency of their drinking and the effect it has on their happiness and health. Polluted! My Sober Journey is a first-hand account of one man's path from the destruction and despair of an alcohol-fueled life to the freedom, joy, and purpose he found in sobriety. For many people, sobriety is a mysterious and scary concept. How do I get sober? What is it like to live sober? Will I ever have fun if I stop drinking? This book will demystify and clarify what it's like for people who are curious about sobriety and want to live free from the guilt, shame, and regret that often accompany alcohol (and drug) abuse. Polluted! My Sober Journey provides many of the answers you might have about living free from alcohol and finding the joy and peace you deserve. With honesty, clarity, and humor, Dirk Foster shares his own journey from an addiction that nearly killed him to a life filled with love, beauty, and success. Polluted! My Sober Journey offers a fresh approach to understanding sobriety that will open your eyes to a new way of living.

Download or read book Sober Curious written by Ruby Warrington and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would life be better without alcohol? It’s the nagging question more and more of us are finding harder to ignore, whether we have a “problem” with alcohol or not. After all, we yoga. We green juice. We meditate. We self-care. And yet, come the end of a long work day, the start of a weekend, an awkward social situation, we drink. One glass of wine turns into two turns into a bottle. In the face of how we care for ourselves otherwise, it’s hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel… terrible. How different would our lives be if we stopped drinking on autopilot? If we stopped drinking altogether? Really different, it turns out. Really better. Frank, funny, and always judgment free, Sober Curious is a bold guide to choosing to live hangover-free, from Ruby Warrington, one of the leading voices of the new sobriety movement. Drawing on research, expert interviews, and personal narrative, Sober Curious is a radical take down of the myths that keep so many of us drinking. Inspiring, timely, and blame free, Sober Curious is both conversation starter and handbook—essential reading that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol, so we can lead our most fulfilling lives.

Download or read book The Sober Diaries written by Clare Pooley and published by Coronet. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BY THE AUTHOR OF NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT, THE BRAVE AND FUNNY MEMOIR THAT IS CHANGING LIVES. How one mother gave up drinking and started living. This is Bridget Jones Dries Out. Clare Pooley is a Cambridge graduate and was a Managing Partner at one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, and yet by eighteen months ago she'd become an overweight, depressed, middle-aged mother of three who was drinking more than a bottle of wine a day, and spending her evenings Googling 'Am I an alcoholic?' In a desperate bid to turn her life around, she quit drinking and started a blog. She called it Mummy Was a Secret Drinker. This book is the story of a year in Clare's life. A year that started with her quitting booze having been drinking more than a bottle of wine every day. It sees her starting a hugely successful blog, then getting and beating breast cancer. By the end of the year she is booze free and cancer free, two stone lighter and with a life that is so much richer, healthier and more rewarding than ever before. Sober Diaries is an upbeat, funny and positive look at how to live life to the full. Interwoven within Clare's own very personal and frank story is research and advice, and answers to questions like: How do I know if I'm drinking too much? How will I cope at parties? What do I say to friends and family? How do I cope with cravings? Will I lose weight? What if my partner still drinks? And many more.

Download or read book Sunshine Warm Sober written by Catherine Gray and published by Aster. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER - the Sunday Times bestseller 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place 'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian 'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry 'A reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself' - Emma Gannon, Ctrl Alt Delete 'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UK What's it like to give up drinking forever? We know now that being teetotal for one, three, even twelve months brings surprising joys and a recharged body... but nothing has been written about going years deep into being alcohol-free. As Catherine Gray, author of runaway bestseller The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, streaks towards a decade sober, she explores this uncharted territory in her trademark funny, disruptive and warm way. This is a must-read for anyone sober-curious, whether they've put down the bottle yet or not. Praise for The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: 'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon 'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist 'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire 'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - Evening Standard 'Not remotely preachy' - Sunday Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying' - Guardian 'An empathetic, warm and hilarious tale from a hugely likeable human' - The Lancet Psychiatry

Download or read book Being Sober written by Harry Haroutunian and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featured on The Dr. Oz Show in Special Addiction Episode with Steven Tyler The disease of addiction affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States, and is a devastating—often, fatal—illness. Now, from the physician director of the renowned Betty Ford Center, comes a step-by-step plan with a realistic "one-day-at-a-time" approach to a disease that so often seems insurmountable. With a focus on reclaiming the power that comes from a life free of dependency, Being Sober walks readers through the many phases of addiction and recovery without judgment or the overly "cultish" language of traditional 12-step plans. It also addresses the latest face of this disease: the "highly functioning" addict, or someone who is still able to achieve personal and professional success even as they battle a drug or alcohol problem. Dr. Haroutunian tackles this provocative issue head-on, offering new insight into why you don't have to "bottom out" to get help. Dr. Haroutunian is himself a recovering alcoholic and knows firsthand the challenges of sobriety. His background and expertise in the field of alcohol and drug treatment give him a powerful edge and perspective that is unparalleled in his field. With a foreword written by Steven Tyler, Being Sober uses clear, straightforward language and offers a proven path toward an emotional sobriety and a rewarding new life based on gratitude, dignity, and self-respect.

Download or read book Alcohol Free Straight Up With a Twist written by J. W. Collier and published by Xstopwriting. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When J.W. Collier decided to go alcohol-free, he had no idea the journey on which he was about to embark. What began as a way to keep himself accountable, became more of a mantra for his life and the lives of those following him on his journey. Through his blog writing, J.W. not only maintained his sobriety, but he also found his truest self. Early on, it became increasingly evident to J.W. many people were not experiencing the same recovery he had. What he found to be rather easy, others found to be excruciatingly difficult. The universal disparity in sober experiences has motivated J.W. to dig deeper into the world of sobriety in an effort to first, understand and then try to articulate how sobriety can be easier for everyone.J.W. takes you along on a day-to-day journey of the first 101 days of his sober journey. Each entry delves into the inner workings of the addict's mind in recovery. You will witness the days, J.W. experienced a heightened level of awareness about his growth. On other days, however, you will join him as he discovers the difficulties associated with re-learning himself. Finally, you will also observe how his growth brings about unanswered questions which he attempts to answer through experience, research, and connections in the sober community. All along J.W.'s journey, he communicates with the reader as though they are right there with him, supporting him along the way. In a period where alcoholism is on the rise, J.W. offers a perspective easily accessible to anyone even remotely interested in making a shift toward living alcohol-free. Whether a person is fed up with the negative effects of alcohol or simply sober curious, Alcohol-Free, Straight up with a Twist is a realistic portrayal of how sobriety can be for everyone. J.W. asks us to accept the possibility that recovery does not have to be as difficult as we are often told. It can, in fact, be quite easy if we are open to the possibility.

Download or read book Ballad of a Sober Man written by J D Remy and published by Annelise Publications. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful emergency physician full of narcissism and ego wakes up in detox, his life having burned to the ground. Dr. J.D. Remy-physician, father, husband, and medical missionary-awakens one morning to find himself in rehab for alcoholism. His destructive behavior has resulted in the loss of his marriage, children, career-and almost-his life. Faced with the challenges of rebuilding a foundation, Dr. Remy must accept that he is an alcoholic and summon the courage to tame the demons that caused such dire circumstances. Over time, he makes new connections in sobriety and rekindles friendships from his former life. With the aid of old friends and his new sober network, he navigates his program as a professional in long-term recovery. He must overcome unemployment, a devastating divorce, the estrangement of his children, social stigma, and the coronavirus outbreak. Armed with the gift of desperation, a strong twelve-step program, and his recovery "mosh-pit," he learns to accept and let go, confronting the worst of his character flaws to emerge on the other side as a better version of himself. Ballad of a Sober Man is a raw and realistic memoir of one man's difficult journey through recovery, as he interacts with an eclectic cast of characters, finds romance in a brave new world, and battles a global pandemic...

Download or read book Fifty Years Sober written by Ross Fitzgerald and published by Hybrid Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The reality is that if I hadn't stopped drinking and drugging at twenty-five years of age, I wouldn't have made twenty-six." This is Ross Fitzgerald's 42nd book, an updated edition of his 2010 book My Name is Ross. Although he has now succeeded in not drinking alcohol or using drugs for 50 years, in this revised edition the author still calls himself an alcoholic, and pays extended tribute to the role of Alcoholics Anonymous in keeping him on the wagon. His involvement in AA has become a way of life; he still attends two or three meetings a week. A key aspect of AA's therapeutic process involves what can be termed the mechanism of surrender. Instead of telling alcoholics to use their willpower, control their drinking or pull up their socks, AA suggests that a much more efficacious strategy is to admit that, at least in relation to alcohol, they are beaten. With his insight into the scourge of numerous kinds of addiction, Fitzgerald traces the journey of many alcoholics and drug addicts. In this brutally honest and intimate portrayal of his fascinating life - his struggles as well as his successes - Fitzgerald doesn't shy away from his difficult times and regrets, but ultimately has written an uplifting and inspiring book. With the prevalence of alcohol in our daily lives for every celebration or sad occasion, a book like this is needed more than ever.

Download or read book From Alcoholism to Fitness written by Green Patel and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Overview Alcoholism is a disease that affects millions of people around the world. It can lead to a wide range of negative consequences, including damage to physical health, strained relationships, and a decrease in overall quality of life. However, it is possible to overcome alcoholism and achieve a healthy, fulfilling life. From Alcoholism to Fitness: The Sober Journey is a book that offers guidance and support for those who are looking to overcome alcohol addiction and create a better life for themselves. In this book, we explore the steps that are necessary to achieve sobriety and rebuild your life, from acknowledging your problem to setting goals for your sober future. The journey from alcoholism to fitness and sobriety is not an easy one, and it requires a commitment to making significant changes in your life. However, by following the guidance and advice in this book, you can create a new, healthier lifestyle that is free from the negative effects of alcohol addiction. Throughout the chapters of this book, you will find practical strategies for managing cravings, coping with triggers, building self-esteem, and creating healthy relationships. You will learn how to make positive changes to your diet and exercise routine, as well as how to embrace mindfulness and meditation practices for greater inner peace and calm. Ultimately, From Alcoholism to Fitness: The Sober Journey is a guidebook for anyone who is looking to take control of their life and overcome alcohol addiction. By following the advice in this book, you can create a life that is truly fulfilling, healthy, and happy.

Download or read book Journey to Sobriety written by Thomas Morgan and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I drank in places where I fit in. I was a hustler, a full blown alcoholic, and an occasional brawler; I didnt stand out because we all were pretty much the same in the joints I chose. I was pretty sure I would not live long, as I was always walking on the edge. I thought I was destined for either prison or early death. I met guys from the twelve-step program while in the county jail. They came in to do meetings. They talked to me once in a while, but I was not interested. I always felt a kinship with these guys, but I wasnt ready.

Download or read book After Party written by Drew Charles and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of a husband and father’s recovery from alcohol and drugs reveals how being alcohol-free has made his life richer. Many people struggle with substance abuse in the shadows feeling ashamed, alone, and inadequate. You are not alone. Many of us keep up appearances while at the same time kicking ourselves every time we stumble into bed drunk out of our minds. Many of us say, “never again,” only to drink again at 5:00pm. You are not alone. There is a way out of this. After Party is the story of how one person, Drew Charles, dug his way out of the spiral of drug and alcohol excess. While doing so, he discovered that sobriety is not the impossibly boring state of living so many of us fear but is filled with joy and excitement in ways we can’t predict when we are stuck in the loop of drinking and drug taking. After Party is the honest account of Drew’s first year of sobriety, how he did it, and more importantly, why he did it. Drew’s hope is that anyone who battles with alcohol and drugs, or just feels curious about sobriety, can take solace in knowing that life not only exists beyond alcohol, but that it sings with a clarity and depth of emotion many of us would never have thought possible.

Download or read book The Sober Survival Guide written by Simon Chapple and published by Elevator Digital Ltd. This book was released on 2019-09-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sober Survival Guide - How to Free Yourself from Alcohol Forever - By Simon Chapple. Foreword by Annie Grace - Author of This Naked Mind - Control Alcohol Are you tired of thinking about drinking? Hands up if you believe any of the following about drinking alcohol to be true: I can’t have fun without alcohol. Imagine going to a party without drinking! it makes me feel less anxious or depressed; it helps me sleep; I can’t relax without it; it makes me entertaining to be around; it fits the lifestyle of my boozy friends; I like the taste of alcohol; it’s cool and sophisticated; I’m not confident enough to talk to new people without it; it helps me deal with all the problems life throws my way; it stops me worrying about how much I’m drinking (ironic, I know). If you find yourself nodding at even one of these statements, then I know how you feel. I was a heavy daily drinker for over twenty years, I too used to believe that I couldn’t live without alcohol, and that once I’d had a few drinks I was funny to be around (hilarious in fact). Are you too are tired and fed up with the routine of drinking, and want to make a change and improve your life? Or you may simply be curious about how an alcohol-free life might look for you. Could it be better? Happier? Calmer? More peaceful? Perhaps you’re already on the path to changing your relationship with booze and might have read other ‘sober books’ or taken part in programmes to help you quit. I want you to know you can do the same as me and find complete freedom from alcohol, and that you don’t have to wait for years like I did. Also, I want to reassure you that alcohol addiction is never a person’s fault, and that there’s no need to blame yourself for finding it hard to give up. It honestly isn’t as difficult as you might think, and this book will provide the support, tactics and advice you need as you progress on your sober journey. The Sober Survival Guide is unique in that it is split into two parts. The first is designed to set you up for success and put you in a place where you can find freedom from alcohol if that’s what you want. The first part of the book contains essential information for when you’re in the early stages of controlling your drinking. The second part serves as a handbook as you move forward into an alcohol-free life and is where this book comes into its own. As you read it you’ll see I’ve used my own experiences and those of the people I’ve worked with to help ensure you’re ready for the challenges, fears, and questions that will come up in the years after quitting drinking. You’ll learn how to handle the work Christmas party without a glass of bubbly in hand, the joys of sober holidays, what to do when you stop drinking but your partner won’t, and a whole lot more. With this part you can dip in and out, picking the chapters that address the problems you’re facing that day or week. This unique quit alcohol book also shares my own stories and personal accounts that helped me learn (sometimes the hard way), so as well as providing vital tools and tactics it will also leave you with a smile on your face and provide you with a fun and enjoyable read. Part memoir, part sober guide and 100% alcohol free - The Sober Survival Guide is perfect for anyone looking to free themselves from the grip of alcohol. Simon Chapple is the founder of Be Sober one of the largest online 'quit drinking' communities, he is also a speaker and works as a Certified Alcohol Coach working with This Naked Mind helping people change their relationship with alcohol. He has helped thousands of people quit drinking and has made it his life mission to spread the word about the benefits an alcohol-free life brings. Join Simon and the alcohol freedom revolution on Instagram @besoberandquit or visit www.besober.co.uk to discover more.

Download or read book Sober As F written by Sarah Ordo and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The road to sobriety is hard, and I don't intend to sugar coat any part of it for you. In this book I will take it back to the beginning. My life was that of a hardcore weekend binge drinker, one blackout night after another. I welcome you into my rock bottom moments, my losing all control, and my putting my life back together, piece by piece. Sober as F*** is a personal memoir of my first two years of sobriety, but it is not only about becoming sober from alcohol. I was forced to face and accept many sobering realities about myself along the way when I put down the bottle. Everything in my life had to be broken down to nothing in order to rebuild it from the ground up. I would have to acknowledge my unhealthy relationships with men, come to terms with depression and anxiety, and to realize that I had been drowning all of my issues and emotions away, one swig of vodka at a time. In the beginning of my sobriety, I looked for support in many places. All of the books and stories I found never fit what mine looked like. So this one is for all the people out there with stories like mine, looking for reassurance that there can be a light at the end of the tunnel. I was so desperate to find that kind of reassurance during my journey, so I hope my story can be that for you. To the millennial weekend binger, to the young woman so desperate to feel love, to the one losing all hope that things can get better ... This one is for you.