Today marks the day I changed my life.
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Today marks the day I changed my life.
One day, and 6 months ago I was living in a different world than I am living in today. The way I thought, felt, acted, prioritized (especially this one), and even looked have radically changed. Six months ago today I knew I couldn't keep heading in the direction I was going. On April 25th, 2011, I came to a realization that most likely saved my life. Today I am 6 months, 1/2 a year, 180 days, or whatever you want to call it COMPLETELY SOBER.
Over the past 6 months, I have mentally gone through the best live changing experiences in my entire life. No fudge sunday, adrenaline rush, winning the lotto, worlds best orgasm (sorry had too lol), and especially any alcoholic beverage could even come close to comparing the ecstasy I get from being alcohol free. Of course, it hasn't been a walk in the park to get where I am at, but the reward that I can sit here today, and be able to type this out makes it all so worth it.
For so many years, I turned to alcohol to get me through day to day life. Living without drinking seemed impossible. But I am here to tell you it very much is possible. As long as you REALLY, and I mean REALLY want to get sober, you can. A lot of people are simply scared to try, or when they do try they get pulled back by their way of thinking. Believing that life is boring without alcohol, or simply to stressful. Well I can tell you its not. It just takes effort from you to change the way you live life, and over time you will begin to realize life is actually a lot more exciting and fulfilling without drinking. Dont even think everything will all of a sudden snap back into place just because you stop drinking. I wont! Its going to take some foot work on your end. But people....It so.. "IS WORTH IT!!!!"
-Ryan
Over the past 6 months, I have mentally gone through the best live changing experiences in my entire life. No fudge sunday, adrenaline rush, winning the lotto, worlds best orgasm (sorry had too lol), and especially any alcoholic beverage could even come close to comparing the ecstasy I get from being alcohol free. Of course, it hasn't been a walk in the park to get where I am at, but the reward that I can sit here today, and be able to type this out makes it all so worth it.
For so many years, I turned to alcohol to get me through day to day life. Living without drinking seemed impossible. But I am here to tell you it very much is possible. As long as you REALLY, and I mean REALLY want to get sober, you can. A lot of people are simply scared to try, or when they do try they get pulled back by their way of thinking. Believing that life is boring without alcohol, or simply to stressful. Well I can tell you its not. It just takes effort from you to change the way you live life, and over time you will begin to realize life is actually a lot more exciting and fulfilling without drinking. Dont even think everything will all of a sudden snap back into place just because you stop drinking. I wont! Its going to take some foot work on your end. But people....It so.. "IS WORTH IT!!!!"
-Ryan
. Keep chugging along. Time does fly my friend! 
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Congratulations Ryan!! Sounds like you have a lot to be grateful for. Looking back on my recovery I too think its amazing how quickly our life's change for the better. I am always dumbfounded on how many doors have opened up just from getting sober. Not to mention the remarkable people that I have met and the bonds that I have formed. Thanks again for the post Ryan and you wish you nothing but the best.
Best Wishes,
Brian
Best Wishes,
Brian
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Congratulations Ryan, on your success and sobriety. I am behind you in length of abstinence, but right there with you in every word of your post. I didn't and couldn't believe that I would feel this good after stopping the booze. Exactly as you described.
How do we get the folks who seemed condemned to repeat the first four days of wd over and over? How can we get this message through? Some days I feel like saying, "Response #4a", over and over (I've even started copying and pasting - *shhhhhh*).
How do we get the folks who seemed condemned to repeat the first four days of wd over and over? How can we get this message through? Some days I feel like saying, "Response #4a", over and over (I've even started copying and pasting - *shhhhhh*).
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Thank you for sharing! I hope to be where you're at, in another 5 and a half months. 
When I first stopped drinking I had rushes of pure joy... then I would start drinking again. 
Now I'm on Day 12 and am convinced I am an alcoholic and need to stop drinking for good. This time I don't have those euphoric emotions nearly as much, but I have more of a peace and contentment, which is nice! I do hope to have happy joyous feelings more often as I move through this. Thank you again for the inspiration, and, congratulations to you! Happy Sober 6 Month Birthday!
When I first stopped drinking I had rushes of pure joy... then I would start drinking again. 
Now I'm on Day 12 and am convinced I am an alcoholic and need to stop drinking for good. This time I don't have those euphoric emotions nearly as much, but I have more of a peace and contentment, which is nice! I do hope to have happy joyous feelings more often as I move through this. Thank you again for the inspiration, and, congratulations to you! Happy Sober 6 Month Birthday!
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