The #1 reason that I stay sober today is ?
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My favorite thing about staying sober is that I take such good care of my dogs and cats. 
I'm on the ball and notice their behavior and health. I get them to the vet when needed and feed them on time twice a day.
I am constantly rewarded with their love and devotion. My life is peaceful and complete.
I'm on the ball and notice their behavior and health. I get them to the vet when needed and feed them on time twice a day. I am constantly rewarded with their love and devotion. My life is peaceful and complete.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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#1 reason?
I`m an alcoholic. I`ve played the drink out and don`t want back on the merry- go- around.
Yes, I see the bottles from time to time in the supermarkets and yes I see people seated at the airport bar drinking.
But I know how it ends if I pick up a drink.
It ends with me drunk. The only question is how drunk.
I`m an alcoholic. I`ve played the drink out and don`t want back on the merry- go- around.
Originally Posted by Andante 
...And if a stray thought of a drink were to enter my mind, I would remind myself that there's simply nothing left for me there but misery and madness.
But I know how it ends if I pick up a drink.
It ends with me drunk. The only question is how drunk.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: US East Coast
Posts: 1,972
I'm happy to say that after 1.5 years sober, "habit" is the main reason. New habits, new coping skills, new willingness to accept life and confront life's problems in a healthy way that allows for personal growth.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Reno, Nv
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Because I'm such an a$$hole when I drink...I can't even stand myself 😖
But also I'm starting to get a glimpse of a whole new perspective on life (one that actually includes other people) and I'm eager to see where it leads. I never want to go back to the state of mind I was in while drinking.
But also I'm starting to get a glimpse of a whole new perspective on life (one that actually includes other people) and I'm eager to see where it leads. I never want to go back to the state of mind I was in while drinking.
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lakeside, Ca
Posts: 10,208
The #1 reason that I stay sober today is ?
My wife and I and my best friend and his wife are going to the San Diego Zoo today.
If I was drinking my thoughts for the day would be, where is my next Zoo beer ? Thinking more about drinking than enjoying the animals.
Let us face it -- that was like being married to a booze bottle when we were back in our drinking days.
A nice sober day wished for all,
Bob
If I was drinking my thoughts for the day would be, where is my next Zoo beer ? Thinking more about drinking than enjoying the animals.
Let us face it -- that was like being married to a booze bottle when we were back in our drinking days.
A nice sober day wished for all,
Bob
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 95
I stay sober because I feel like I have a chance to be happy today and tomorrow and so on. When I'm in the drinking mode or the druggie mode, a rather negative, not-so-fun mentality just takes over my mind and body.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8,674
My first reason is indeed just that and I do keep it in mind- really, it makes not drinking ever again a no-brainer. I just had a friend drop dead at 40 (not alcohol related- we do not know why yet) and this soon-to-be-40 yr old is not about to do anything to actively cause my own demise.
That said, the other main reasons?
I have a LIFE again. It is beautiful, I am at peace and I never want to go back to the darkness and all it entailed. Little things, big things, I'm only going to have my pink sky some of the time, but I am grateful for all of it.
I laugh sincerely and often.
I am nicer; my sweet, funny self is back.
I pay attention to you when we talk.
I watch TV and read books and remember all of it.
Things taste good.
Kissing while sober is delightful (and breath is much better).
I run.
I have people I love in, and coming back into, my life.
I could go on- there really are SO many reasons.
That said, the other main reasons?
I have a LIFE again. It is beautiful, I am at peace and I never want to go back to the darkness and all it entailed. Little things, big things, I'm only going to have my pink sky some of the time, but I am grateful for all of it.
I laugh sincerely and often.
I am nicer; my sweet, funny self is back.
I pay attention to you when we talk.
I watch TV and read books and remember all of it.
Things taste good.
Kissing while sober is delightful (and breath is much better).
I run.
I have people I love in, and coming back into, my life.
I could go on- there really are SO many reasons.
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lakeside, Ca
Posts: 10,208
take it and run with that thought
Originally Posted by August252015
I never want to go back to the darkness and all it entailed.
Thank you August.
A nice sober day wished for all,
MB
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