Suzieq17

You were ready to take action and start making changes?

Not HUGE changes but minor ones like exercising, or changing the foods you eat or taking up knitting???

It's been a little over 2 months and I feel like I am still adjusting, and lingering inside and licking my wounds.

Just curious as to when I might get motivated to get up and get out?

What was your experience?

mns1

Hey Suzie Q,

I think this depends on how strong you feel in your sobriety. Early on I think it is best to focus on the not drinking part. But if you feel like you have a good hold on things at is point, maybe you could start gradually making changes.

I find that waiting around to get motivated is very disadvantageous. Sometimes it is just a matter of getting up and moving, even if you don't necessarily feel like it. You could introduce exercise by doing something as simple as taking a morning walk. If you're from the same region of the east coast as I am, then I know going for a walk in the frigid morning air sounds unappealing, but I personally love it. It is refreshing!

Just start doing something. If you get your body energized, your mind just might follow!

least

It took me about 6 months sober before I was comfortable with myself. I didn't make any major changes in my life so much as I changed my attitude toward my life.

brynn

Hey suzieQ!

I agree with mns...why wait? I'm a proactive person and sitting around waiting for the magical 'right' time makes no sense to me! Unless there's a medical reason NOT do something, I think making healthy changes adds to your sense of accomplishment and it gives you something to build on!
Go for it!!

resolute50

There is really no time frame.
You will just start doing it one day.
I did and mountains become mole hills after a while.

Inchworm

I love a walk to make me feel in my skin again. Do it.

FeenixxRising

Months? Why not days, if not hours? Walking 30 minutes a day is very healthy, and it isn't something anyone would need to have months of sobriety to engage in. The same thing with changing one's diet.

Personally, I feel exercise and a healthy diet are something that should be integrated immediately into anyone's recovery plan. Now these changes aren't necessary to get and stay sober, but IMO, they will make the journey easier and much more fulfilling.

bigsombrero

No worries SuzieQ, took me a while to get my sea legs also. I was very cautious and my self-confidence was at an all-time low for a while. Right off the bat I tried to pretend everything was "back to normal" but those efforts only set me back. No harm in letting yourself heal, take the time you need.

I would say that a few small changes won't hurt. Like Feenixx said, just go for a walk! I remember thinking it was silly in the beginning, but it helped to undo some of the knots in my head. Walk down to the creek and back. Or around the park. Across the bridge. Or even just walk around the block a few times. You'll get back with a sense of accomplishment and develop some new healthy habits!

Dee74

My whole life was about drinking so I had to make changes right away
generally speaking tho, I focused on not drinking for the first month - that was enough

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heartcore

Yes to the walk idea!!

I got a pup in my third month of sobriety, and our daily (long) walk is one of my favorite pieces of the day! On the weekends we go on two walks a day, sometimes three...

It makes me peaceful. I'm in my 7 th month of sobriety, & 5th month quit smoking. I don't know if i would have made it without all the walking! And I'm in Alaska, where it is cold & icy...still love it (maybe love it more because it's challenging).

Esspee

Everybody's journey will be different.

In the 30 days since I stopped drinking I got a new job (I applied while still drinking but gave up before the interview) and also a rescue dog - only on Sunday afternoon but have walked loads the last two days!

I have noticed in the last 2 days I'm sleeping better. My sleep had not been good but since getting more exercise I'm sleeping like a log.