Rediscovering a past version of oneself in sobriety
Rediscovering a past version of oneself in sobriety
Since I quit drinking, I've noticed a striking change in my personality that harks back to my high school days. Unlike my alcohol-soaked college years and 20s/early 30s, I now find myself deeply immersed in hobbies and interests that reflect my introverted side… maybe I was never an extrovert? It’s said whether you are introverted or extroverted depends on whether social activity is exhausting or difficult; it’s exhausting. Moreover, my evenings now involves things like programming, reading, 3D design, writing, freelance work etc, occupying my mind until bedtime. This is a stark contrast to my 20s and early 30s when my strategic mind would literally switch off post-work and switch to an alcohol mode. I may’ve found ways to be productive, but higher reasoning was gone (and would continue to be so through long binges or hangovers).
Anyone else rekindled old experiences or found themselves rediscovering an earlier version of themselves in sobriety? Sometimes I miss it… but mostly I do not. It’s starting to feel like I was a different person entirely… you know? Curioue, just a thought I wanted to share this evening.
Anyone else rekindled old experiences or found themselves rediscovering an earlier version of themselves in sobriety? Sometimes I miss it… but mostly I do not. It’s starting to feel like I was a different person entirely… you know? Curioue, just a thought I wanted to share this evening.
We were just sleeping for years. Now we woke up.
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In early sobriety it was like I was a 14 year old boy with a middle class adult's income, my own place, a middle aged girlfriend, and a car.
A pink cloud, it was quite a trip and a nice alternative to wanting a drink.
Deep down I still have a boy's love of life. It can be difficult to find some days and I hope I never completely lose it.
A pink cloud, it was quite a trip and a nice alternative to wanting a drink.
Deep down I still have a boy's love of life. It can be difficult to find some days and I hope I never completely lose it.
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