I never thought I'd make it out. But now I create art every time I get a trigger and I've made 30 paintings in the last two months. I promise you will find your way out and ways to channel the desire.

News about Demi Lovato’s overdose is really devastating. Just goes to show that you can be successful with access to the best healthcare and resources but mental illness doesn’t discriminate

Has anyone successfully lost weight while on steroids like prednisone? If so, how’d you do it?

Any idea what will be criteria for PDM to start green card process?

My lovely fish, small recommend for anyone suffering the anxiety, I was found to have chronically low vitamin D so am now on supplements after doing a kick start course. 6 months in - Hasn't gone away, but the impact has lessened greatly and the 'recovery time' is much quicker without so much drain after.

Does anyone here know anyone who threw a covid party or attended one? I just read about them in the news, but don’t know anyone who would go to one, especially advertised as such.

We can’t have classroom management without taking care of ourselves first. Rest. Even if it’s for 2 minutes. We close our eyes and reset.

Looking to leave my current role but scared of financial outlook, graduated August 2022 and have 2 YOE of formal experience in tech under my belt with startups and large companies. Currently making $70k base- is that realistic anywhere else other than startups/tech for a marketing or sales position?

Wanting to pivot into medical device or med sales.

If your manager gives a false commitment of onsite then what can be done against the manager ?

Interesting stats this morning. EY hired 65k people this year from 2million that applied. 3% hiring rate. One person hired every 8 minutes. What is Harvard’s acceptance rate again (5.4%)?

Hi Folks,

Which company (TCS & HCL) is good in ITIL Domain, i am asking only in ITIL stream not over all as a company.

Please provide your inputs or comments.

What is the salary bracket for manager 1 at SDC Kolkata?

Joined in October last year with a fixed pay of 21lpa and feel very underpaid. Total yoe is 6.4.I think I should switch again. Really dislike everything about this firm.

Currently looking for a referral for any remote Supply Chain Manager role. I’m an L6 Operations Manager at Amazon and I just can’t keep sacrificing the holidays with family anymore. MBA and 3.5 years of experience, Green Belt Certified. Thank you!

How important is it to keep your resume to a single page? How much detail are you looking for?

Any of the larger production companies you generally try to stay away from? I know it’s all about the best talent for the creative, but which shops are a massive headache to you? 😊

What do you feel is your top career blocker now? Or put differently, what’s stopping you from earning more or advancing?

Pause. Breathe. Proceed.
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Hey all, just claiming my seat on a Saturday night. Was just struggling and another comment helped me get back to a healthy space. If anyone is struggling tonight, know there’s one fellow here thinking of you

Have any of you found it worthwhile to think about why you are an addict? Care to share?

Just taking the opportunity to get current. Sober 3 years and 10 months. This past couple weeks have been stressful and my mind slipped into fantasizing about my drug of choice. Last week I flipped out at some of my wife's family. I did an amends and I think time will heal this one. It's all up to HP. Although I have neglected my morning practice this week, I'm practicing self compassion with positive self talk.

Any interest in doing a daily reflections thread? In the spirit of rotation one of us would be responsible for posting the link and kicking off the share for a month at a time??

First in-person retreat in a while coming up and first for me at this particular firm. Several people have mentioned that much of the bonding etc happens while drinking. I am newly sober and now worried about being in this environment, any tips for making it through the weekend? Similar experiences?

Problem gambler here having to deal with multiple payday loans. Does anyone have any advice on how to handle? Been in a situation with pay day loans in the past? Any guidance would be great.

I buy things I don’t need and don’t know how to fix it. I always blamed it on “drunk buying” but I’ve been sober for 355 days and it persists. I know I buy things in an effort to fill a void and try to feel something so I buy “things” but it doesn’t help and I know it. Any thoughts or suggestions?

my sister died this morning. I posted about her in a past post. Alcohol addiction, liver failure and then it taxed the kidneys too much, she went into cardiac arrest at 9 am and they could not save her. She was 51. Sad day for sure. Feels odd that she is no longer here. I just wish she could have had a better future.

How do you know when dependence turns into addiction? Where’s the line?

Covid has been hard. March 2029- December 2020 I drank a lot to cope without realizing it. January- March I didn't realize I was depressed. March I came to terms with increase and ongoing suicidal ideation and needed help.

I went into a intensive outpatient program (IOP) which has been super helpful.

During the beginning of covid I drank every day and in a great deal. January it was a "dry" month which was hard the first week but overall great.

March 2021 realized I'm clinically depressed.

I know everyone will have different answers for this but how did you know it was time to get sober? I think it might be time for me to find a new job and pursue sobriety, but I don't feel like I'm a rock bottom which is the only time I've ever seen people really commit to it (my father). Apathy isn't the right word but I just kind of feel numb about everything and I think being sober would maybe help.

Social media! I find myself mindless scrolling through LinkedIn and responding to random shit. I put the phone down and pick it up again without thinking.

Has anyone ever messed up at a company party because of alcohol?

Have been sober for many years but currently relapsed and am in a downward spiral. I’m close to losing my family but I can’t seem to get my head together. Feel like I need a few months out, maybe take some time off work… has anyone done similar and did it help?

Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

Drop below to share 👇

Any meditation stories on recovery anyone willing to share? Did you have break through moments during meditation?