One year without a drink
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Originally Posted by phlowing 
I hit one year this week and it felt good. This website has been a big help to scroll through and read other people's troubles/victories. So a few quick things I've learned:
You have to want it yourself, not for anyone else or you are forced into it. I went to ER from first try quitting(w/ds). started drinking again. Went to an IOP after a lost job and intervention. Started again. Inpatient rehab. started again a bit. Stopped on my own because it was getting old and I wanted it more than a drink.
Things change but it takes time. This winter was miserable but I was slowly started incorporating things that are now a part of my life: rebuilding relationships, better money and job situation, meditate and exersize daily, Smart Meetings, therapy and the right meds for ADHD and depression anxiety I've always had. I even told a few people at my work I am sober just this week...I had kept that to myself.
The exersize for me especially helped with feeling comfortable mentally and physically, the same result I was looking for when I drank I got from a nice long outdoor run or bike.
Things add up. It takes work but results come. It's not always perfect but the slow changes add up into a better life. Give it time. and work for it.
Still have a lot to work on, getting out of my comfort zone, moving out of my Mom's house (although I am helping her out...the roles have changed...she took me to the ER).
Hope you all have a great sober weekend
You have to want it yourself, not for anyone else or you are forced into it. I went to ER from first try quitting(w/ds). started drinking again. Went to an IOP after a lost job and intervention. Started again. Inpatient rehab. started again a bit. Stopped on my own because it was getting old and I wanted it more than a drink.
Things change but it takes time. This winter was miserable but I was slowly started incorporating things that are now a part of my life: rebuilding relationships, better money and job situation, meditate and exersize daily, Smart Meetings, therapy and the right meds for ADHD and depression anxiety I've always had. I even told a few people at my work I am sober just this week...I had kept that to myself.
The exersize for me especially helped with feeling comfortable mentally and physically, the same result I was looking for when I drank I got from a nice long outdoor run or bike.
Things add up. It takes work but results come. It's not always perfect but the slow changes add up into a better life. Give it time. and work for it.
Still have a lot to work on, getting out of my comfort zone, moving out of my Mom's house (although I am helping her out...the roles have changed...she took me to the ER).
Hope you all have a great sober weekend
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