For the last 3 mornings this week I've woke up with that brilliant feeling of having the perfect nights sleep. For me, this is one of the big positives of sobriety that we can sometimes overlook.
When I drank, i would never sleep well. Even if I had 8 hours sleep I would still be tired throughout the day if I drank the night before. I would regularly wake up at 'stupid o'clock' in the morning and then be tired from lunchtime onwards.
I'm only 4 weeks in but already i'm starting to get my energy back (especially in the p.m). I put this down to getting quality sleep, a full 8 hours at least. I wake up with a smile (well almost) and with that nice feeling (which i'm struggling to explain) you get when you know that you've had a good night.
No more waking up in the early hours or an elbow in the back from Mrs Julynine because my snoring is waking up the kids (Mrs J. very happy about this) and so much more energy to get things done. I forgot how good (and essential) sleeping is.
That's it. Enjoy your sleep!
Julynine
