12 weeks tomorrow
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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12 weeks tomorrow
That's pretty much 3 months 6 days short of 90 days. I'm pretty happy with that. This is the longest time sober for me. It's good to wake up not hungover and spending my money on slabs of beer and drinks at the pub.
I've actually noticed that people don't drink like I used too. People don't really care that you don't have a beer in your hand. It's good to be alert and aware of what's going on around me as I didn't really know before because I was concentrating on getting drunk all the time.
My mindset is different, I suppose it has to change as your unlearning a bad habit or behaviour. I never thought I would get 3 months as this is where sobriety is starting to pay dividends for me.
I can really remember those first couple of months of sobriety which was a struggle dealing with highs and lows and everything in between. I'm glad I'm out of that place.
To be honest I'm enjoying my life but at the same time I know I have to stay vigilant and keep taking it a day at a time. 12 weeks, that's 12 weekend's I wasn't getting wasted and hungover.
My parents aren't on my back anymore and when I stay out late on the weekend there not worried as they know I'm not drinking and looking after myself and I can enjoy myself knowing in the back of my mind I'm doing the right thing by them and me.
I'm more precise in what I say and can rely on myself to do the things I need and want to do. I'm still amazed how much the alcohol was imprisoning my mind and destroying my body. Alot of my anxiety and similar issues are heaps better. I feel healthier and look better.
I'm one of the lucky ones who gave myself a chance at sober living and I like it, got through the BS and came out on top. I like using my mind and trust my judgement now I'm sober so whatever comes my way I am confident I will deal with it better with a clear mind.
To the newcomers read, learn and post it really helps more than you think.
I've actually noticed that people don't drink like I used too. People don't really care that you don't have a beer in your hand. It's good to be alert and aware of what's going on around me as I didn't really know before because I was concentrating on getting drunk all the time.
My mindset is different, I suppose it has to change as your unlearning a bad habit or behaviour. I never thought I would get 3 months as this is where sobriety is starting to pay dividends for me.
I can really remember those first couple of months of sobriety which was a struggle dealing with highs and lows and everything in between. I'm glad I'm out of that place.
To be honest I'm enjoying my life but at the same time I know I have to stay vigilant and keep taking it a day at a time. 12 weeks, that's 12 weekend's I wasn't getting wasted and hungover.
My parents aren't on my back anymore and when I stay out late on the weekend there not worried as they know I'm not drinking and looking after myself and I can enjoy myself knowing in the back of my mind I'm doing the right thing by them and me.
I'm more precise in what I say and can rely on myself to do the things I need and want to do. I'm still amazed how much the alcohol was imprisoning my mind and destroying my body. Alot of my anxiety and similar issues are heaps better. I feel healthier and look better.
I'm one of the lucky ones who gave myself a chance at sober living and I like it, got through the BS and came out on top. I like using my mind and trust my judgement now I'm sober so whatever comes my way I am confident I will deal with it better with a clear mind.
To the newcomers read, learn and post it really helps more than you think.
I enjoyed reading how things have changed for you... I'm looking forward to being right where you are now 
Thanks for sharing...
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jenny- thanks
zencat- thanks
- I will share my recovery program it includes SR of course which in itself is a valuable and resourceful tool.
- I've got involved with my interests.
- I have sober friends.
- supportive family
- a real desire to never drink again
- I listen to music with postive outlooks and values on life
- I listen to my body and rest
- take time out for myself
- I'm on the right medication
- I keep busy
- I keep a positive outlook on life and always looking to improve myself
- take each day as it comes
zencat- thanks
- I will share my recovery program it includes SR of course which in itself is a valuable and resourceful tool.
- I've got involved with my interests.
- I have sober friends.
- supportive family
- a real desire to never drink again
- I listen to music with postive outlooks and values on life
- I listen to my body and rest
- take time out for myself
- I'm on the right medication
- I keep busy
- I keep a positive outlook on life and always looking to improve myself
- take each day as it comes
Congrats
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