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Here Lotta Dann writes on topics inspired by discussions taking place within the Living Sober community, and on themes that arise for her as she moves through her own sober life.
Flip your thinking...
Brain retraining involves knowing how to clearly identify addictive thoughts when they arrive, and how to actively dissolve them by putting new thoughts in their place.
January 7, 2025 – 4 comments
Silly Season Survival Guide
Tips, techniques and pieces of advice for getting through the festive season with your sobriety and sanity intact.
November 20, 2024 – 5 comments
Don't entertain those addictive thoughts
"Try to consciously recognise how much mental time and energy you are devoting to thinking sad, negative thoughts about not drinking."
November 14, 2024 – 1 comment
The power of Sober Treats
The movement towards getting something for yourself is as important as the consumption or use of the object itself.
November 2, 2024 – 6 comments
Six Reasons to Stay Sober
Just in case I ever think I should start pouring wine down my throat again, here are six reasons why it's a great idea for me to stay sober.
October 24, 2024 – 17 comments
Every day is a choice
Are you sitting on the struggle side of the bus, boozed and disconnected and stuck in a drinking rut? Or are you sitting on the sunny side of the aisle, gazing at a different world?
October 2, 2024 – 2 comments
A birthday party at Parliament
Check out the photos from our special anniversary event!
September 27, 2024 – 9 comments
The last night I drank
"My head is pounding, my mouth is dry, my guts feel sick and I have an overwhelming feeling of guilt and dysfunction."
September 6, 2024 – 19 comments
The power of externalizing thoughts (a.k.a get the shit out of your brain)
"Externalising my thoughts AND gaining support from likeminded people online = priceless."
August 29, 2024 – 10 comments