KDL

Well,

Today is day 35. I started attempting to get sober 6 months ago, but only committed 100% 35 days ago- so that is my sobriety date.

I woke up today realizing that I have been feeling very calm, content, and peaceful. I realized that, though I believed I was using alcohol to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, alcohol had actually become the REASON behind a lot of those feelings. Who knew?

I've committed to going to at least 6-8 AA meetings per week for the summer, in addition to my individual therapy and outpatient group therapy. Even though I don't have a sponsor, and haven't started step work, I still am benefiting from meeting other alcoholics and hearing their stories.

Thanks SR friends for giving me a place to share, and learn!

CarolD

Thanks for shareing your progress with us....well done...

I too use SR as a supplement to my local AA comitments
and it's been wworking out great for me.
Glad you will be doing the same...

Sapling

Very important word there KDL....Committed....That's what it's all about.

Jeni26

You're doing brilliantly, well done xxx

artsoul

Yay! Glad you're doing well - it's so good not to have to live with that horrible anxiety, isn't it? Congratulations on 35 days!!

tomsteve

it is awesome to see the seed of hope planted! now we get to see it grow!

KDL

Thanks all! I'm off to my Saturday meeting. Not only do I feel good that I got to a meeting, but it's amazing what I accomplish when I am willing to get out of the house!

Sapling

Have a great meeting KDL...Always keep an eye out for a sponsor.

hypochondriac

I had that sense of calm too KDL. Glad you're doing well and well done on those 35 days! x

Dee74

Congratulations on your progress KDL

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instant

My ability to handle stress has increased about 10 fold over the last 12 months. Alcohol had over time lowered my tolerance for inconvenience, increased my over-reactions etc.

The feeling of calm overall continued to get better.