NevarCiots

Hi everyone. I have been gone for a while. Got back to drinking beer non stop every evening.

I woke up with an intense, splitting headache. I called in sick at my job...

So, without using my opening post or AA a higher power as referance, can you all remind me what it feels like to be sober? I have completely forgot the feeling

nonblondechef

It feels fantastic, NevarCiots. You're nursing a hangover, I was just offered a new job and a $6K raise. Come on over to the sober side of life - it rocks! NBC

Opivotal

It's like taking your sunglasses off. The world becomes brighter...the darkness is gone.

NevarCiots

Neat, unique responses you two. Jusr, wow my head hurts alot. This hangover is different than others. This one has me reeling when I stand up to walk. But, more reasons to be clean please i need to read this

2granddaughters

I couldn't get and stay sober without AA so I guess I'm no help to you.

All the best.

Bob R

Sasha4

No more lying to yourself.
No more letting yourself down.
Being proud of yourself.
No more being ill from something that is self inflicted.
More energy.
More enthusiasm for life.
No more rotting away in bed sweating a hangover out.
Being part of the action.
Feeling healthy.

TTBABP

I'm at work, no headache, very busy and very productive because I am sober.

bryangt

can pretty much handle anything that is thrown my way....but I don't do it alone....."clarity".....focus....attentive....cari ng.....understanding.....grateful.....

Applecrumble

A world of possibilities

Delilah1

I have woken up every morning for three months without that hangover, or lingering foggy feeling. I have lost 17 pounds (now only 9 to be back to what I weighed in my twenties, not bad for 42).

I am fully present with my children, I am alert and more productive at work. Exercise is enjoyable and I don't feel like passing out or throwing up.

I have always been an avid reader, and I have been able to read without retreading a page or passing out and forgetting where I left off.

My complexion has lost that lovely rosy glow, unless it is cold.

Everyday is not perfect, but it is a heck of a lot better than when I called in sick on October 12th and made an appointment with the chemical dependency unit through my insurance. I went in feeling scared, angry at myself, and physically and mentally drained.

Sobriety has been worth every minute, the first few days were tough, particularly day three, and knowing I don't ever need to feel like that again is a great feeling.

Are you sold on trading in your beer for hot chocolate yet?

Dee74

These days a bad day is just a bad day - not a bad week or a bad month.
It's good to get off the crazy train, NevarCiots.

If you feel really bad why not see a Dr?

D

NevarCiots

All these responses are excellent thanks everyone. I better just lay off the stuff, now, I am feeling paralyzed from constant beer drinking. Just, wow I never knew it could get this horrible feeling but I knew I had it coming.

Spinach

One of the best for me is going to sleep in a warm bed ready to sleep and just bouncing in and out, still thinking about stuff but slowly.
You know you can you just got to do a bit of work then keep topping up.
Good luck.
John.

Xune

Why live vicariously through others when you can live a sober life yourself?

LadyinBC

I am definately enjoying the peace I feel from not drinking. No more anxiety and guilty feelings. Right now I am just happy and content in my life and the way things are going.

Not to mention the awesome relationship I am making with my granddaughter! Wouldn't be happening if I was still drinking. It's the little things!

Sazzle

No more sweating, stinking, pounding heart, anxiety, paranoia.

I'm slimmer, richer, freer, happier, smarter, funnier.

It's totes amazeballs.

S x