I've struggled with excess for as long as alcohol has been a part of my life. I'm at a low point after having too much on Sunday, being unproductive on Monday, and barely sleeping. It's this moment that makes me want to finally change. But I know when I'm feeling better, I'll think I can do this all again and next time it'll be fine. I've read tips here for being better and will try my hardest. Tia for listening.

I’m starting a fitness/nutrition plan with a coach on Monday. What advice would you give me for hitting the ground running and making the most of this program and having a coach?

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

Dr. Birx is fantastic, but I think that HIV (her wheelhouse) is totally different than COVID

Hi everyone,
Received the email saying TCS will deduct health insurance premium for entire year. I have about a month left in TCS. Found some random quora answer about converting it to individual policy before leaving, does anybody have any idea about this process. And will converting to individual policy help me avoid paying the entire premium for my parents.

Received PGT results today and am thrilled we do have normal embryos! So over the moon, I know we have a journey to go but celebrating this milestone! Sending all the positive wishes to all of you as well!

Are there any workouts with high caloric burn that can be performed without engaging feet/ankles? I am not aware of any upper body workouts that burn many calories; trying to stay in shape while recovering from sprained ankle.

The inability to come to terms with my mortality is crippling sometimes, I just get paralyzed with anxiety and fear. Anyone else experience? Is this normal?

I had my first dental cleaning in two years yesterday. Hygienist tugged at a spot back on my wisdom tooth and out popped a huge piece of tartar. She asked if I wanted to see it and I said no and almost passed out. Don’t skip those dentist appointments my fellow 🐠 .

Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

Are gyms closed in DC?

Hi…question for CVS workers, how many days of pto a new employee usually gets? Thank you

Kudos to Gilead! Remdesivir approved for emergency use to treat Covid—19!

I have my baseline appointment for FET tomorrow… our first transfer cycle since a loss in March. I’m pretty scared considering how the last one ended. Can anyone share their story of a successful pregnancy after experiencing a loss?

Hey all!!
Hope you all are doing good.
Can someone share your thought of how to deal with this situation. I am completely lost in terms of my mental health. Not able to overcome and accept this situation. I think this is right place to ask, as we all are going through the same.

Typically around what month did everyone get their 3D ultrasound?

Spoke to my 85 year old grandma who is in Africa and it felt great catching up. She's in the village all alone due travel restrictions but at least she's safe and healthy.
That's all.

I am a cashier and I was under the impression that we were still required to wear masks on a federal level. Is this not true?

Roommates and I were planning on moving in September within Boston. Now not sure what will happen with the virus. Was anyone else planning on moving in the fall? What are you planning now? Thanks!

Has anyone here had COVID during pregnancy? Can someone reassure me with a good outcome? Thankfully I’m vaccinated but it still hit me pretty hard, and I’m worried about outcomes, particularly with neurodevelopment…

I am 34.5 and have been TTC for 1.5 years. Failed one cycle of timed intercourse and one natural cycle IUI. At this point, considering IVF- there were no major issues when got tested by RE. Had a microadenoma and have been on medication since. Husband’s count and motility came back normal but morphology was a bit low. RE said low morphology does not matter much. Any advice before going to IVF? Thank you in advance

Any ivf centers in houston that you recommend ?

It is incredibly demoralizing to be killing myself slogging through diligence for a very complicated target, including drafting an extensive diligence memo, all on a very tight timeline, just to be left off all the interesting calls about the purchase agreement where I could learn b/c partner is concerned about the bill & doesn’t want to write off time. It makes me feel like I’m not on the team & am just a worker bee drone & I am way less motivated to do my best work.

Partners, do better.

Hi Fishes, I have got an offer letter from IBM, however I came to know I am pregnant and have to go on maternity before probation period. Shall I join IBM or not? any help is appreciated

Thanks in advance.

A friend of mine reapplied to wipro and got told at last round that the last time he left exit hr blacklisted him or something

I want to know if this is permanent or does it expire?

Can anyone provide me with insight as to what a comfortable salary would be in Austin, TX? Looking to move and Austin has become a possibility.

Peers, getting into watches now and studying fascinating world of masterpieces. I want to enter into it by buying trendy and casual <$1000 and liking Bulova. Any view on classic Wilton automatic grey?

Headed to Hawaii over Christmas! Only have tickets to Oahu, trying to decide which island to focus on. Recs? Looking for good beach/relaxation weather with a few hikes mixed in. TIA!

Hi Fishes,
In terms of security perspective I have used waf, secrets manager, guard duty,MFA for root and iam, shield in my AWS architecture. Apart from these what else security services I can use or any other suggestions are welcome.

Any solo senior ADs looking for a new gig? DM me your book.

Hi Fishes,
23lpa+4Lbonus in Hyderabad or 28.5L in banglore? WLB is main priority .
Considering commuting

I'm used to Hyderabad and it's night life . So in confusion whether I get some free time every once or twice a week to roam outside.
Please help 🙏

Food recs for LIC? Moving in soon and eager to get a list started. I personally love all kinds of food but too cuisines are Asian (Japanese/Sushi, Thai, Indian, Korean, and Chinese), Greek/Israeli, and Italian

Any Canadians in NYC biglaw litigation that don’t plan on staying there forever? Where are you looking to go since gov’t/AUSA isn’t available? Toronto? In-house?

Colleague filed “A Request For Opinion” to Gov. Newsome whether California WARN act and the state’s labor code permits layoffs. Statute expressly refers to cases of calamity”

Thoughts?

Do any your companies offer a daycare subsidy?
If you do what amount do you offer? Can you let me know the size of your company?
Thanks

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

How much time is typically spent billable at MBB? 60%, 80%, 100%? How does this vary by level?

My brother recently joined wipro as react js developer and got assigned for boston consulting group project. Is there any scope for onsite opportunities ?

Soo i need some advice, currently a associate at WTW (Insurance Brokerage) and just received an offer from JPMorgan for a Asset Management position. Its about a 30K dip but still over 100k. I know the long outcome JPMorgan is a better option as I would need a law degree for promotion in WTW. Need some insight and opinion

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who shares in this group. It truly helps me stay sober. I am approaching 12 months sober but have been struggling lately. While I have not relapsed, I’ve been close. Normally, before I get out of bed, I write down my reason to stat sober for the day, but lately the reasons have been lousy at best. But reading about everyone’s struggles and successes has helped get me through this past month. So thank you all for the inspiration to keep going strong!

This past Wednesday (the 24th), was 3 years of sobriety for me.

In 15 years of weekend binge/blackout drinking, NEVER had I gone more than 3 weeks without a drink (typically never more than 1 weekend without a drink), and now my sobriety is counted in years (though still one day at a time).

I am beyond grateful and I know that this is something I could never do on my own.
🙏 ❤️

I’ve been sober about 14 months, and now with things opening up more I’ve been going out to dinner, concerts etc with friends. I’ve been finding it hard to have fun, or not get restless while out. I think a large part of this is maybe I find the company around me boring? and they’re also all drinking. Maybe I just needed to write that out and vent to say, I’m bored! Maybe saying that out loud will help me get out of my comfort zone to find new activities that change my outlook.

Question. How many people here actively voice they are in recovery at work events to explain why they don’t drink as opposed to just declining the drink? Why or why not?

What do you do when you’re already on the precipice of a mental breakdown, doing as much as you can 11/day with 9 accounts because we’re down staff and your supervisor says: your permanence is lacking

This time last year I knew I needed to stop drinking, but I couldn’t. This year, though, I’m putting my health first. Starting day 2 of sobriety and hope to keep it up. Thanks to this group for all the support and encouragement shown to those of us struggling with such powerful addictions.

Downloaded the “Days” app. No frills, no extras. Just a number staring you in the face. I’ve made it almost habitual to open and check... even multiple times a day when I know the day counter hasn’t changed, but it’s helping and encouraging. Each day is a sense of accomplishment and a win over the pull of my own thoughts. Forcing my willpower into further restraint. 10 days strong so far.

Amazing feeling waking up the Monday after Super Bowl and not being hungover like past years. Thank you all for the support in this bowl!

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.

Hi, just joined this bowl! I have an AH and things have gotten pretty serious this year. He started on and off with recovery always asking my help to try 30 days sober which I do to support but he consistently fail and avoids AA. I have been doing Al-Anon and it’s very helpful. I relate in most stories, but sometimes I feel so different from the people there (mid class religious housewife vs me an LGBT atheist consulting from CA). Does anyone have a meeting to recommend or has been in my shoes?

1st of all: I’m super inspired by this bowl. I’m now mid-30s and recently went 50+ days without drinking and felt good/productive. (Longest streak since before turning 21) But how do you stick with it? I’m conflicted bc I haven’t hit a “rock bottom” and part of me loves a glass of wine to unwind and mark the end of the workday, but I also have a hard time stopping once I start (no such thing as 1 glass). Feel boarder-line between these 2 worlds and unsure where to go. Anyone feel similar?

One. Day. At. A. Time!

Hi everyone! I’m new here. 217 days sober. I quit on September 11, 2021. I never thought I had an issue until I started lying to my friends and family about my consumption. I would take off work to drink all day and go home drunk, thinking I could play it cool and no one would notice. This has been very hard and very rewarding. If anyone is sober curious or even having a hard time with sobriety, something that really helped me is the reframe app. Be kind to yourselves!

A funny little recovery story for a Friday. :)

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