Six Months Sober Today
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Six Months Sober Today
I had been a drinker since I was 15 years old and I am now 43. Six months ago I decided to do the most loving thing I could ever do for myself and for my family. I quit drinking and I do not regret the decision at all. I feel like I have been let in on the best secret in the world. Life is so much better without the booze. I am healthier, clear-minded, thinner. I have so much less anxiety, better relations with everyone in my life and so much more energy probably due to the excellent sleep that I get every night.
Newbies, just stick with it. There was a time in my first few months that I was worried that recovery had become every bit the addiction to me that alcohol once was and I hated how obsessed I had become with my sobriety process. But the longer I have been sober, the easier it has become. It has become my way of life and I don't find sobriety nearly as consuming as I did in the beginning of my decision to quit. Usually, I just check in with my montly class here on a daily basis and whenever my AV creeps up (which isn't very often anymore), I read some of the newcomers threads to remind myself why alcohol doesn't have a place in my life anymore.
I want sobriety for you because the gift of freedom it has given to me is deserved by everyone. I wish you all of the best that life has to offer!!!
Newbies, just stick with it. There was a time in my first few months that I was worried that recovery had become every bit the addiction to me that alcohol once was and I hated how obsessed I had become with my sobriety process. But the longer I have been sober, the easier it has become. It has become my way of life and I don't find sobriety nearly as consuming as I did in the beginning of my decision to quit. Usually, I just check in with my montly class here on a daily basis and whenever my AV creeps up (which isn't very often anymore), I read some of the newcomers threads to remind myself why alcohol doesn't have a place in my life anymore.
I want sobriety for you because the gift of freedom it has given to me is deserved by everyone. I wish you all of the best that life has to offer!!!
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Originally Posted by DoubleDragons 
Newbies, just stick with it. There was a time in my first few months that I was worried that recovery had become every bit the addiction to me that alcohol once was and I hated how obsessed I had become with my sobriety process. But the longer I have been sober, the easier it has become. It has become my way of life and I don't find sobriety nearly as consuming as I did in the beginning of my decision to quit.
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Congrats DD. I'm at 6 months too and agree with all you say just wish I had done it sooner like you, but everything in its own time. Had my first real intense drinking dream last night and woke up so happy it was a dream. Not sure why that happened now, maybe means I need to keep my guard up. Stay strong friend!
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Congrats DD on your very significant achievement. I have to remind myself that I am never cured and that this is a journey with no destination. Sobriety is wonderful in so many ways, and I know you must have fought really hard for your 6 months. My suggestion would be to work even harder on your recovery and be very mindful of any thoughts or emotions that are negative, ungrateful, or full of self-pity. I know you can do it though, so stick with it, it does work.
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Originally Posted by DoubleDragons
I had been a drinker since I was 15 years old and I am now 43. Six months ago I decided to do the most loving thing I could ever do for myself and for my family. I quit drinking and I do not regret the decision at all. I feel like I have been let in on the best secret in the world. Life is so much better without the booze. I am healthier, clear-minded, thinner. I have so much less anxiety, better relations with everyone in my life and so much more energy probably due to the excellent sleep that I get every night.
Newbies, just stick with it. There was a time in my first few months that I was worried that recovery had become every bit the addiction to me that alcohol once was and I hated how obsessed I had become with my sobriety process. But the longer I have been sober, the easier it has become. It has become my way of life and I don't find sobriety nearly as consuming as I did in the beginning of my decision to quit. Usually, I just check in with my montly class here on a daily basis and whenever my AV creeps up (which isn't very often anymore), I read some of the newcomers threads to remind myself why alcohol doesn't have a place in my life anymore.
I want sobriety for you because the gift of freedom it has given to me is deserved by everyone. I wish you all of the best that life has to offer!!!
Newbies, just stick with it. There was a time in my first few months that I was worried that recovery had become every bit the addiction to me that alcohol once was and I hated how obsessed I had become with my sobriety process. But the longer I have been sober, the easier it has become. It has become my way of life and I don't find sobriety nearly as consuming as I did in the beginning of my decision to quit. Usually, I just check in with my montly class here on a daily basis and whenever my AV creeps up (which isn't very often anymore), I read some of the newcomers threads to remind myself why alcohol doesn't have a place in my life anymore.
I want sobriety for you because the gift of freedom it has given to me is deserved by everyone. I wish you all of the best that life has to offer!!!
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