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suki44883 · 10-17-2009, 12:42 PM

I love not feeling like hammered sh*t when I wake up in the mornings...or even having that dull headache and lethargy. I still don't bounce out of bed loving the idea of having to go to work, but the way I feel in the mornings is just the normal, everyday feeling of having to wake up to an alarm. After my shower, I'm good to go, whereas before, I just felt clean, but still muddle headed. I love knowing that I can leave the house anytime I need to without having to worry whether or not I've had too much to drink to drive safely. I love not having to wonder if I have enough booze in the house to get me through the evening, or if I need to stop and get more so I don't go out to buy some after I've had a few. There are so many things I love about not drinking. I'm sure I could think of more, but I think you get the idea.

rondfw777 · 10-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Atleast when I drank, I could!

Work
Sleep
Eat
No anxiety
Not angry
smiled
was not broke
ears did not ring
did I mention sleep?
list goes on!

Ron

ibana27 · 10-21-2009, 02:59 PM

I've been clean 11 full days...I just feel healthier...and my head is clearer. I'm accomplishing things to...def plus!!! And I'm paying more attention to my pets at home. I think I prolly look healthier as well!

LiveLikeGold6 · 10-23-2009, 12:57 AM

Omg how I yearn for some of the things you guys have experienced since quitting. It almost brought me to tears. More people share please

sunrise1 · 10-23-2009, 03:58 AM

For me?

Hangover and guilt free mornings. Definitely better sleep, and my husband has one less thing to worry about. Our relationship has improved immensely and we have become closer. He's proud of me reaching 60 days this past week.

Mostly, if I mess up or really screw up bill payment, or make gross mistakes onstage, it can no longer even be a suspicion that it was brought about due to drinking. I own my mistakes, and that has taken away a huge amount of stress between hubby and me onstage. 9 times out of 10- they were legitimate mistakes, but now there is no question.

I am also in a away enjoying (maybe not the typical use of that word) comparing my "before" and "after" life... I was swigging the last drops of a Sprite Zero bottle a few nights ago and remembered the sneaks into the kitchen to guzzle whatever I could grab without getting caught. All that sneaking and hiding (which is a form of dishonesty too) are things of the past and reminders of more negativity drinking brought to my life and are now gone.

TheSunAlsoRises · 10-23-2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveLikeGold6

Omg how I yearn for some of the things you guys have experienced since quitting. It almost brought me to tears. More people share please

You can experience all of these things. If your a alkie like us, not drinking is going to be the best decision you have ever made!

dan1957 · 10-23-2009, 11:34 AM

I don't miss it either. everytime I wank to drink I run through my list of reasons not to. getting arrested, dwindling bank account, loss of mental and physical health, watching my mother die of liver failure, my last drunk on my knees vomiting, and letting down my loved ones who want me to stop. 39 days, one day at a time. thank you. best regards to all.

al13nw4r3 · 10-25-2009, 08:56 PM

I am comfortable in my own shoes sober. I enjoy life so much more. I dont have to worry about what I did the night before, getting another dui, disappointing my family. It isnt always lollipops and gumdrops but its a million times better now then when I was out there. My employer likes my work ethic much more and I actually enjoy work. I now enjoy a diet DR. Pepper once and awhile. Thanks to these forums, AA meetings and people like you.

NewMe11109 · 10-25-2009, 09:13 PM

I really enjoy my family now - something that I struggled to do when I was drinking. We have fun!

TheMaster · 10-27-2009, 08:17 AM

2 weekends for me. not drinking:

1. No more stomach/intestinal problems (I never knew it was alcohol related, but I suspected it might).
2. No more depression, sitting at my desk wanting to disappear.
3. No weight loss, yet, but with the stomach thing gone, I can start exercising more. The stomach thing was killing me when out walking.
4. My temper seems to be calming down. I used to have a nasty temper (violent when I was younger, but verbally nasty, recently).
5. No hangovers, so I don't have to gorge myself to get rid of one.
6. I can go out at night, now (I drank alone, "safe" at home).

Can't think of anymore, at the moment...

jazzz · 10-27-2009, 05:29 PM

Much calmer
clearer thinking
overall happier
better sense of self
stomach is better
no hangovers
no more hiding how I'm really feeling (like crap!)
more sense of purpose in doing things

and other little things...

2,5 months sober..

10-17-2009, 12:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
suki44883 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Out There Posts: 9,092	I love not feeling like hammered sh*t when I wake up in the mornings...or even having that dull headache and lethargy. I still don't bounce out of bed loving the idea of having to go to work, but the way I feel in the mornings is just the normal, everyday feeling of having to wake up to an alarm. After my shower, I'm good to go, whereas before, I just felt clean, but still muddle headed. I love knowing that I can leave the house anytime I need to without having to worry whether or not I've had too much to drink to drive safely. I love not having to wonder if I have enough booze in the house to get me through the evening, or if I need to stop and get more so I don't go out to buy some after I've had a few. There are so many things I love about not drinking. I'm sure I could think of more, but I think you get the idea. __________________ We call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words. - Anna Sewell - So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains and we never even know we have the key. - The Eagles

10-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
rondfw777 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 92	Atleast when I drank, I could! Work Sleep Eat No anxiety Not angry smiled was not broke ears did not ring did I mention sleep? list goes on! Ron __________________ I believe it's the 10 Commandments! Not the 10 Suggestions! And I broke everyone of them.

10-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#34 (permalink)
NewMe11109 The New Me starting 1/11/09 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 631	I really enjoy my family now - something that I struggled to do when I was drinking. We have fun! __________________ The New Me as of 1/11/09 Still searching for that darn wisdom to know the difference. Do you know where I can find some?

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10-21-2009, 02:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
ibana27 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: greensboro nc Posts: 15	I've been clean 11 full days...I just feel healthier...and my head is clearer. I'm accomplishing things to...def plus!!! And I'm paying more attention to my pets at home. I think I prolly look healthier as well!

10-23-2009, 12:57 AM	#29 (permalink)
LiveLikeGold6 SicknTired of bn SicknTired :) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 198 Blog Entries: 3	Omg how I yearn for some of the things you guys have experienced since quitting. It almost brought me to tears. More people share please

10-23-2009, 03:58 AM	#30 (permalink)
sunrise1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Panhandle, USA Posts: 531 Blog Entries: 1	For me? Hangover and guilt free mornings. Definitely better sleep, and my husband has one less thing to worry about. Our relationship has improved immensely and we have become closer. He's proud of me reaching 60 days this past week. Mostly, if I mess up or really screw up bill payment, or make gross mistakes onstage, it can no longer even be a suspicion that it was brought about due to drinking. I own my mistakes, and that has taken away a huge amount of stress between hubby and me onstage. 9 times out of 10- they were legitimate mistakes, but now there is no question. I am also in a away enjoying (maybe not the typical use of that word) comparing my "before" and "after" life... I was swigging the last drops of a Sprite Zero bottle a few nights ago and remembered the sneaks into the kitchen to guzzle whatever I could grab without getting caught. All that sneaking and hiding (which is a form of dishonesty too) are things of the past and reminders of more negativity drinking brought to my life and are now gone.

10-23-2009, 11:34 AM	#32 (permalink)
dan1957 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oceanside, ca. Posts: 26	I don't miss it either. everytime I wank to drink I run through my list of reasons not to. getting arrested, dwindling bank account, loss of mental and physical health, watching my mother die of liver failure, my last drunk on my knees vomiting, and letting down my loved ones who want me to stop. 39 days, one day at a time. thank you. best regards to all.

10-25-2009, 08:56 PM	#33 (permalink)
al13nw4r3 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 13	I am comfortable in my own shoes sober. I enjoy life so much more. I dont have to worry about what I did the night before, getting another dui, disappointing my family. It isnt always lollipops and gumdrops but its a million times better now then when I was out there. My employer likes my work ethic much more and I actually enjoy work. I now enjoy a diet DR. Pepper once and awhile. Thanks to these forums, AA meetings and people like you.

10-27-2009, 08:17 AM	#35 (permalink)
TheMaster Absolute Evil Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 206	2 weekends for me. not drinking: 1. No more stomach/intestinal problems (I never knew it was alcohol related, but I suspected it might). 2. No more depression, sitting at my desk wanting to disappear. 3. No weight loss, yet, but with the stomach thing gone, I can start exercising more. The stomach thing was killing me when out walking. 4. My temper seems to be calming down. I used to have a nasty temper (violent when I was younger, but verbally nasty, recently). 5. No hangovers, so I don't have to gorge myself to get rid of one. 6. I can go out at night, now (I drank alone, "safe" at home). Can't think of anymore, at the moment...

10-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#36 (permalink)
jazzz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 96	Much calmer clearer thinking overall happier better sense of self stomach is better no hangovers no more hiding how I'm really feeling (like crap!) more sense of purpose in doing things and other little things... 2,5 months sober..

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