Need encouragement & motivation!
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Need encouragement & motivation!
I would love to hear from people who have been sober for at least a month, or who have been in the past. What positive changes did you notice? I know life is not perfect. I understand that me searching for instant gratification is immature, but I would love a motivational boost. I know many of the benefits of sobriety, but it would be nice to hear from some of you about benefits you noticed early on in your journeys. 
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the list is huge of benefits, even in early sobriety.
Immediately my anxiety/depression started lessening. That was huge for me. Within days of stopping I noticed this.
I wasn't waking up after a binge feeling guilty, ashamed, remorseful, disgusted with myself. You can't beat that feeling!
My weekends are now spent doing fun, productive activities that I can REMEMBER.
I'm not missing work or going into work on Monday still hungover/drunk from my weekend.
I LOOKED healthier within days. My skin and hair started resembling what a healthy humans should and not the walking deads.
et al.
too much. I could go on forever.
Immediately my anxiety/depression started lessening. That was huge for me. Within days of stopping I noticed this.
I wasn't waking up after a binge feeling guilty, ashamed, remorseful, disgusted with myself. You can't beat that feeling!
My weekends are now spent doing fun, productive activities that I can REMEMBER.
I'm not missing work or going into work on Monday still hungover/drunk from my weekend.
I LOOKED healthier within days. My skin and hair started resembling what a healthy humans should and not the walking deads.
et al.
too much. I could go on forever.
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I've been in recovery for many years and everything is better in my life.
Early on, my relationships with my husband and children were what I worked on the most. But, you need to be patient because it will take longer than a month for many changes to occur.
Early on, my relationships with my husband and children were what I worked on the most. But, you need to be patient because it will take longer than a month for many changes to occur.
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Originally Posted by Anna 
I've been in recovery for many years and everything is better in my life.
Early on, my relationships with my husband and children were what I worked on the most. But, you need to be patient because it will take longer than a month for many changes to occur.
Early on, my relationships with my husband and children were what I worked on the most. But, you need to be patient because it will take longer than a month for many changes to occur.
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Originally Posted by Jupiters
the list is huge of benefits, even in early sobriety.
Immediately my anxiety/depression started lessening. That was huge for me. Within days of stopping I noticed this.
I wasn't waking up after a binge feeling guilty, ashamed, remorseful, disgusted with myself. You can't beat that feeling!
My weekends are now spent doing fun, productive activities that I can REMEMBER.
I'm not missing work or going into work on Monday still hungover/drunk from my weekend.
I LOOKED healthier within days. My skin and hair started resembling what a healthy humans should and not the walking deads.
et al.
too much. I could go on forever.
Immediately my anxiety/depression started lessening. That was huge for me. Within days of stopping I noticed this.
I wasn't waking up after a binge feeling guilty, ashamed, remorseful, disgusted with myself. You can't beat that feeling!
My weekends are now spent doing fun, productive activities that I can REMEMBER.
I'm not missing work or going into work on Monday still hungover/drunk from my weekend.
I LOOKED healthier within days. My skin and hair started resembling what a healthy humans should and not the walking deads.
et al.
too much. I could go on forever.
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Originally Posted by Creekryder
I am free.
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I rediscovered a me I'd forgotten - I really like that person, and the life I've built sober.
It may be a little hard to see very far ahead at a month,. but keep the faith Jazzy - you'll get there
D
It may be a little hard to see very far ahead at a month,. but keep the faith Jazzy - you'll get there
D
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Originally Posted by Dee74
I rediscovered a me I'd forgotten - I really like that person, and the life I've built sober.
It may be a little hard to see very far ahead at a month,. but keep the faith Jazzy - you'll get there
D
It may be a little hard to see very far ahead at a month,. but keep the faith Jazzy - you'll get there
D
Keep your head up Jazzy!
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Simple things - hangover free mornings, more productivity at work, enjoying my mornings, brushing my teeth at night rather than passing out, better grooming, lost a few pounds, felt better about myself.
My mind became less anxious and stressed over all, life became a whole lot simpler not trying to control alcohol, not fighting it, but simply being a non drinker!!
Sobriety keeps on giving!!
My mind became less anxious and stressed over all, life became a whole lot simpler not trying to control alcohol, not fighting it, but simply being a non drinker!!
Sobriety keeps on giving!!
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