Regaining Control
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Regaining Control
It really is amazing how quickly you start to regain control of your life once you stop drinking alcohol. I am 16 days sober today and already I see a significant difference in both my well being and my ability to 'get things done'. Admittedly I feel a little tired and lethargic at times with 'head fog' and erratic emotions but it wasn't any different when I was drinking. At least I know this is temporary and will pass!
When I reflect on my life during heavy drinking binges (which could last for months) I hated not being in control of my life and always putting things off until tomorrow. The grass would need cutting, jobs around the house, things I promised the kids would just be 'shelved' until I could be bothered to do them. At work, emails would go unanswered, the inbox would increase and meetings would be postponed as I couldn't face talking to anybody. I manage a team of 35 people and most of the time my door was shut whilst pretending to be busy.
Well tonight as I drove home I felt different. I left work tonight with not a single email unanswered, nothing left in my 'pending' tray to action and 3 projects (albeit a little overdue) completed.
I read all the time on SR how alcoholism is progressive, that is so true,but you know what....... So is sobriety. It gets progressively better!
Have a great evening and don't drink.
Julynine
When I reflect on my life during heavy drinking binges (which could last for months) I hated not being in control of my life and always putting things off until tomorrow. The grass would need cutting, jobs around the house, things I promised the kids would just be 'shelved' until I could be bothered to do them. At work, emails would go unanswered, the inbox would increase and meetings would be postponed as I couldn't face talking to anybody. I manage a team of 35 people and most of the time my door was shut whilst pretending to be busy.
Well tonight as I drove home I felt different. I left work tonight with not a single email unanswered, nothing left in my 'pending' tray to action and 3 projects (albeit a little overdue) completed.
I read all the time on SR how alcoholism is progressive, that is so true,but you know what....... So is sobriety. It gets progressively better!
Have a great evening and don't drink.
Julynine
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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"I read all the time on SR how alcoholism is progressive, that is so true,but you know what....... So is sobriety."
Excellent point, I haven't heard that one before. I'm going to remind myself of this when I get discouraged. Thank you!
Excellent point, I haven't heard that one before. I'm going to remind myself of this when I get discouraged. Thank you!
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Thanks for the inspiring post Julynine 
Glad you're doing so well x
Originally Posted by Julynine 
I read all the time on SR how alcoholism is progressive, that is so true,but you know what....... So is sobriety. It gets progressively better!
Glad you're doing so well x
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