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Old 08-24-2012, 12:54 PM
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positives to not drinking.

I was talking to a friend who is only a few days sober he said he wrote a list of positives a negatives about not drinking and a came up with alot of negatives and not many positives, I remember it is hard to see the pros before you stop drinking, you just can't imagine life without alcohol but as time goes on the positives about not drinking become more obvious.
What are some of your positives to not drinking?
1. No more hangovers
2. don't feel sick any more.
3. not wasting money.
4. my children have a sober Dad not a drunk father.
5. I'm not going to lose my wife and children.
6. I can drive anywhere anytime.
7. feel more positive
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i think your number 4 is and 5 are very important, my dad never had time for me as he was always drunk
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Great list

I would add for me

Living a life not just an existence
Calm and relaxed
Being able to be honest
Not spending my days worrying or full of guilt
Having self respect
Living life's adventure
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on my list id definatly add that im able to drive my convertible as i didnt drive it much due to drinking loads (id never drink and drive)
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Awesome list!
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I was talking to a friend who is only a few days sober he said he wrote a list of positives a negatives about not drinking and a came up with alot of negatives and not many positives, I remember it is hard to see the pros before you stop drinking, you just can't imagine life without alcohol but as time goes on the positives about not drinking become more obvious.
What are some of your positives to not drinking?
1. No more hangovers
2. don't feel sick any more.
3. not wasting money.
4. my children have a sober Dad not a drunk father.
5. I'm not going to lose my wife and children.
6. I can drive anywhere anytime.
7. feel more positive
#6 is a HUGE one! no more having to plan my trips and wait..
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Old 08-24-2012, 02:43 PM
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good to see you Dan - great lists

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Old 08-24-2012, 02:59 PM
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Old 08-24-2012, 06:27 PM
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I could name tons more, but here are some for me. (excluding what has already been mentioned)


1. Clear mind
2. Emotional stability
3. Health
4. I have so much more time on my hands, and I am talking about everyday never-mind the years of quality life I have added.
5. This goes with having a clear mind, but everything is more real, it's not skewed by being under the influence, or by being hungover.
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