Benefit of not drinking.
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Benefit of not drinking.
Among the never ending list of positives that comes with being sober (5+ months now) I noticed 1 positive that truly amazed me.
Recently I was struck with a bad cold/flu. It was horrible however it only took 4 days to completely recover. WOW.
During my rampage sessions with the bottle, when I got ill it would take me minimum 2 weeks to start feeling a bit better.
All things are looking up!!! Makes me realize how many things I took for granted. Health being one of them.
Recently I was struck with a bad cold/flu. It was horrible however it only took 4 days to completely recover. WOW.
During my rampage sessions with the bottle, when I got ill it would take me minimum 2 weeks to start feeling a bit better.
All things are looking up!!! Makes me realize how many things I took for granted. Health being one of them.
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Originally Posted by Ghostlight1 
I can relate. I've got a bad cold, but it sure beats the fear, anxiety and misery of being hungover.
Glad you're feeling better and congratulations on your sober time.
Glad you're feeling better and congratulations on your sober time.
Got a cold now ,Its more tolerable than hangovers are .
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I used to drink right through a cold. I am sure I was not doing my body an favors. I justified it thinking that the alcohol would kill any and all germs so the more the better...lol
I am glad you are feeling better and congrats on 5 months!
I am glad you are feeling better and congrats on 5 months!
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I used to drink right through a cold. I am sure I was not doing my body an favors. I justified it thinking that the alcohol would kill any and all germs so the more the better...lol
I did the same thing.
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Originally Posted by Carlotta
Looks like you and I went to the same medical school I did the same thing.
I did the same thing.Member
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Originally Posted by Lifewillgetbet
We all did. I was under the assumption that Vodka killed stomach and head germs. Much like Mouth wash and Hand Sanitizer.
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I know what you mean... both alcohol and lack of proper sleep lowers your body's immune system... so not only are you more susceptible to getting sick- it takes much longer to get well and the sickness has a greater chance of being more severe. Mere colds used last for weeks for me because of this.
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My habit had creeped up to 3- 7 $ a day , Still 210 a month at 7$ a day .
More than I want to spend .
I figured I have not stopped for beer in 6 days ,so those tools I wanted were not a problem now -Got Em
More than I want to spend .
I figured I have not stopped for beer in 6 days ,so those tools I wanted were not a problem now -Got Em
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