froscow

2 years sober from alcohol now. And so thankful for it. I never want to go back to that hell again.

I definitely still have a long way to go. I still struggle with some cannabis use, binge eating..typical addict behavior. But I'm getting better...started using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) a few months ago and it's helped me out.

I definitely found the 2nd year harder than the first. I think the first year was filled with the novelty of being free from alcohol and getting healthy again..and then then second year, boom. all my emotions and mental health issues came bubbling to the surface. to be expected I guess.

Best part of my life now is just being a functional member of society again. I work, go to school, and i'm just thankful to do even simple things like laundry or go for a nice walk like a normal person. Back in my drinking days, I couldn't function. At all. If I continued, I would be out on the street..or dead. I don't say that lightly...at the end of my last bender I was mixing booze and benzos. Could have killed me.

Alcohol is not, and will never be, a part of my life again. But if I can say something positive that came from alcoholism...it has made me thankful for the smallest things which I never even acknowledged before. And I feel stronger...If I survived the insanity and mental anguish of alcoholism and came out without losing my mind..I can survive anything that comes my way.

Just wanted to share on here because I don't have many people I share this with (it's personal to me) and I don't have many friends, lol.

Happy 24 everyone.

Dee74

Congrats on 2 years Froscow - I hope things will get easier for you here on in

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courage2

^^^

Congratulations on 2 years!

We used to have a member here -- grtgrandpa -- who said the 1st year is physical, the 2nd is mental, and the 3rd is spiritual. Enjoy #3!!

fini

way to go, froscow!

Zebra1275

congratulations on 2 years!

PhoenixJ

A solid number -2 years, Fros. Well done. I like your 'like a normal person' comment. It seems that way sometimes.

ZIP

Cool beans... nice commitment!

Grungehead

Congrats on 2 years froscow!!! I also found that I became more grateful for the "little stuff" after getting sober and staying that way for awhile.

least

Congrats on two years sober!

SnazzyDresser

It's a rich paradox, how sobriety can wake us up to simple profound truths that are all around us, let us finally see what's really going on. If I hadn't been a drunk and then gotten sober (3+ years now), I don't think I'd ever have repaired my relationship with my 80something parents. They woulda died without ever even knowing me, talk about tragic. All the best to you going forward, froscow. You have friends here on SR, that's for sure.

ScottFromWI

Congrats on 2 years froscow, and I also agree with your assessment of seeing things in a different way. The act of quitting itself, along with all the things i've learned have really opened my eyes to what is truly important around me. And I see things I would have never even noticed before.

Reid82

Congrats on 2 years.

ShilohWon

Two years of sobriety is wonderful. It's hard work. Be proud of what you have accomplished and what you will do.

froscow

thanks everyone!

Surlyredhead

Congratulations!

Dave42001

Congrats on your 2 years!! Your post made my night! What a wonderful, huge milestone!! Enjoy!!

FeelingGreat

It's just one less thing to worry about as you get older. I love that.

tornrealization

Congratulations on two years! I’m only a year in and I agree that it changes perspective on the little things. I love that I can go get ice cream at 8pm if I want.