Originally Posted by
Bilr44 
The things that I don't miss about my drinking days: Passing out in bed by 9:30 Walking, talking in my sleep Waking up at 3:00 am with anxiety Gastro intestinal issues That white knuckle feeling all day Stress from hiding my drinking Making excuses for not being able to drive at night Not being all there for my family I sometimes think that I miss that initial buzz that alcohol brought but like Trudging said it got harder and harder to come by.
I like making these lists so I thought I'd add to this one, Bilr:
Since getting sober, I no longer miss:
- having very bad hypertension and an elevated heart rate
- feelings of confusion and relatively extreme anxiety
- irritability beyond the norm
- being so hungover that the only thing I could manage to do was start drinking again
- making a complete ass out of myself: running down Bourbon Street with my shirt off; forgetting my hotel room number; showing up at work events half-cut; etc, etc
- losing jackets, watches, phones, credit cards, sunglasses, cash, and my dignity
- not being able to drive, even during the daytime
And that's just what comes to mind during 6am coffee and cartoons with my 2yr old:-) sobriety is well worth it!