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.
For me, the most amazing things are the freedom and peace I feel deep down inside. And the fact that I appreciate everything so much more - it really is like seeing life through brand new eyes
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!
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
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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.
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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