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Originally Posted by Soberish 
Hey torched, out here in California the weathers been nasty on and off. We do get some sunshine days in here and there and those are great, but most days have been overcast and/or rainy. I suspect being in NY the weather's even nastier.
Just remember that the rain passes, both literally and figuratively. I think its great you have been posting here on the daily, it can really keep your mind on the goal!
Just remember that the rain passes, both literally and figuratively. I think its great you have been posting here on the daily, it can really keep your mind on the goal!
It's good that time is flying by relatively quickly. I'd be lying if I said that I don't miss drinking, but at the same time I definitely remember all the hardships it has caused me too. I can't give in.
Almost at two weeks!
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Day 11
Feeling good. I can't describe it in precise words, but it's nice.
Has anyone here experienced more intense/vivid dreams after quitting drinking? It's known that alcohol negatively affects REM sleep, but to what extent I don't know. I woke up from very nice vivid dreams last night, which made me think that perhaps there are some brain processes going on of which I am unaware. (Perhaps it's the healing process?)
So far so good.
Feeling good. I can't describe it in precise words, but it's nice.
Has anyone here experienced more intense/vivid dreams after quitting drinking? It's known that alcohol negatively affects REM sleep, but to what extent I don't know. I woke up from very nice vivid dreams last night, which made me think that perhaps there are some brain processes going on of which I am unaware. (Perhaps it's the healing process?)
So far so good.
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Time IS flying, I can't believe its been two weeks since you first posted. Those dreams will fade with time. Its good to hear it was a good vivid dream, they can be very crummy for a lot of people. That may mean you have a really positive outlook on sobriety and thats a good thing. Keep up the great work!
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Thanks all for the replies.
Day 15
I'm doing well. Thankfully, I haven't really had any cravings to drink in a while, which is great. I've also realized that not drinking has freed up so much more time, allowing me to do the things that I've been putting off for so long (reading for example).
Two weeks down.
Day 15
I'm doing well. Thankfully, I haven't really had any cravings to drink in a while, which is great. I've also realized that not drinking has freed up so much more time, allowing me to do the things that I've been putting off for so long (reading for example).
Two weeks down.
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Well done on 15 days TorchedGrave. I always enjoy responding to 22 year olds as that was my age when I recovered from alcoholism. It will be 36 years tomorrow since may last drink. I can tell you that you have a wonderful life ahead of you. Doors will open, you will have experience about which you have not even dreamed. Tremendous freedom will come your way. The world will become a warm and welcoming place. At least, that's been my experience.
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Originally Posted by Gottalife
Well done on 15 days TorchedGrave. I always enjoy responding to 22 year olds as that was my age when I recovered from alcoholism. It will be 36 years tomorrow since may last drink. I can tell you that you have a wonderful life ahead of you. Doors will open, you will have experience about which you have not even dreamed. Tremendous freedom will come your way. The world will become a warm and welcoming place. At least, that's been my experience.
And congratulations on 36 years! That's just remarkable... I haven't even been alive for that long. It seems like an eternity.
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Day 16
Odd feeling. It's hard to explain, but the closest approximation would simply be increased energy. I'm finding it hard to sit down for more than five minutes at a time. I'm moving/talking constantly (often to myself). I guess it's like ADHD, in some good way. I don't mean that I'm feeling anxious or tense, quite the contrary in fact. I just feel like I want to move around.
I guess that's progress.
Odd feeling. It's hard to explain, but the closest approximation would simply be increased energy. I'm finding it hard to sit down for more than five minutes at a time. I'm moving/talking constantly (often to myself). I guess it's like ADHD, in some good way. I don't mean that I'm feeling anxious or tense, quite the contrary in fact. I just feel like I want to move around.
I guess that's progress.
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Wow, how did I miss this thread for so long? Well done on 16 days! I wish I had quit when I was 22. You have 10 years head start on me. I think about how much I missed out on in my 20s thanks to drinking and it's depressing. But I don't dwell on the past and I plan to make my 30s awesome. You can make your 20s great as well!
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Day 18
I finally woke up up reasonably early this morning. Ever since coming back home, I don't recall having woken up before 8 even once. It's a vicious cycle of waking up late, sleeping late, etc. I woke up at 7 today, but I went to sleep ~12:30 last night.
Anyway, it's getting exceptionally cold here, especially into the weekend. And I hate the cold.
Almost at three weeks though!
I finally woke up up reasonably early this morning. Ever since coming back home, I don't recall having woken up before 8 even once. It's a vicious cycle of waking up late, sleeping late, etc. I woke up at 7 today, but I went to sleep ~12:30 last night.
Anyway, it's getting exceptionally cold here, especially into the weekend. And I hate the cold.
Almost at three weeks though!
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