60 days today!!!
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60 days today!!!
Hey just thought id share that I'm 60 days sober today. I never thought this would happen. I went from problem drinker to full blown alcoholic in five years. This is by far the longest time I have been sober since I was 16. A.A has helped me so far this time. To anyone who doesn't know me yet I was a daily drinker for two years between 2011-2013 maybe longer. I'm 22 years old and although I'm still a little stunned I have to quit drinking this young the last two months have been great. I hope anyone out there struggling doesn't try quitting alone because its so much simpler just to go chat with people like you. Have a good day all.
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Excellent news Trent. Hang on to it Mate. In terms of giving up so young, I often feel very envious listening to speakers at meetings saying they gave up when they were your age. A lot of us feel that we have wasted a lot of years in denial. Giving up this young you will never die wondering or asking "what if...?"
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It does feel great! I have already completed projects around my house I've been putting off for two years. The thing I've noticed most is no drama has happened and my anxiety levels are already half what they were just 2 months ago. I am not playing the mind game of quitting forever but I am setting a goal for 1 year dry. If life gets better after that which I'm thinking it will then ill go another year. I've been lurking on these forums for a long time and you guys seem to be a nice bunch.
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Well if you quit for one year and go back out do you really think its going to get better? I think you know the the answer already. Lets face it, all we get is today. And I don't about you but thats all I want.
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Wayne, I know what I will probably decide after a year. It's just at 22 quitting for life is daunting. One year feels like an achievable goal and makes it easier psychologically. Alcohol was causing major major problems so I am definitely not in any way taking things lightly.
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Congrats on 60 days! That is wonderful.
I think it is good to have goals but why not try one sober day at a time 
Originally Posted by trent333 
I am not playing the mind game of quitting forever but I am setting a goal for 1 year dry.
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