Waking up sober...
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Waking up sober...
Just one of the small things that I forgot was so great about not drinking. A decent sleep, having a coffee with steady hands in the morning, and being grateful for the small things, instead of hating everything. Happy weekend to you all.. peace
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I think it's the little things that make not drinking worth while. Every now and then, I'll be sitting on my couch in the morning with my coffee and suddenly realize I'm not shaking!! I was thinking yesterday after a very challenging day at work that there was no way I could of done the job well if I was still drinking. I surprised myself the other day when I was assertive the other day with a guy over something that was bothering me for a long time. Did it in a calm, rational way. No way could I have done that if I was drinking. To me, all these little things are small miracles. Thanks for the reminder John
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I couldn't agree more! But I think it's also the predictability and security of opening our eyes in the morning and knowing we will feel if not great, then fine. Not wondering how bad it's gonna be, maybe if I eat something I'll feel better, a shower will perk me up, will I think more clearly as the day goes on? I hated all of that ambiguity about what the day will bring based on my mind and body's response to the previous nights alcohol intake. So awesome to know that it will all be fine!
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This is one of the first things you come to appreciate when sober as you can start getting good sleep within a week. Almost a year for me and good sleep never gets old! Sometimes i wake up and say wow that was a good sleep.
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Yes -sweet life indeed. Not shaking is definitely a bonus.
For me it's the calmness I feel. It's so nice, this mental peace.
I still can't believe that it's mine, that I really can live this way, that I deserve it. Where's all the drama gone, all the fight or flight reactions ?
This is gonna take some getting used to !
Happy sober weekend everyone
For me it's the calmness I feel. It's so nice, this mental peace.
I still can't believe that it's mine, that I really can live this way, that I deserve it. Where's all the drama gone, all the fight or flight reactions ?
This is gonna take some getting used to !
Happy sober weekend everyone
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