Day 20!
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Join Date: May 2015
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Day 20!
Hi all. Wanted to check in as it's been a while.
It's been years since I've went 20 days without drinking. I wasn't an everyday drinker but going 20 days straight is still significant for me.
I've gone to a few AA meetings and I'm thankful that if I need to stop by a meeting they are there.
I started reading "Under the Influence" by James Robert Milam. Truly fascinating the affects of alcohol on the body and mind. Incredibly scary, considering the amounts of alcohol folks like us can and have consumed.
As I've mentioned before, and Milam confirms, I (luckily) was in the early stage of alcoholism. We all know it gets progressively worse. And depending on the person it can take many years or just weeks/months to become dependent.
I've also been reading AA's Big Book and Rational Recovery. I know those two conflict in some ways regarding causes and recovery. But I'm looking for tools that fit me best. So, I'm not discriminating.
Side note: I didn't realize there was so much controversy concerning the definitions of alcoholism. Is it a physiological disease or do psychological and choice/behavior play the main role in why some are alcoholics. MDs, PhDs therapists etc.. fall on all sides of the aurgument. It can be a little confusing sorting through all the contradictory research and opinions.
All said, for me it's simple: Don't drink the first drink and everything else will take care of itself.
Other than that, I feel great. I've been focusing on my business. Being in sales I can control my income and earn more based on the revenue I generate for the firm. Being well rested and energized has helped immensely to solve my client's problems. I've been eating better, exercising more. I'm going to buy a guitar and finally learn how to play! :-)
Sorry for the long winded post. Thanks for reading.
Lots of love SR.
It's been years since I've went 20 days without drinking. I wasn't an everyday drinker but going 20 days straight is still significant for me.
I've gone to a few AA meetings and I'm thankful that if I need to stop by a meeting they are there.
I started reading "Under the Influence" by James Robert Milam. Truly fascinating the affects of alcohol on the body and mind. Incredibly scary, considering the amounts of alcohol folks like us can and have consumed.
As I've mentioned before, and Milam confirms, I (luckily) was in the early stage of alcoholism. We all know it gets progressively worse. And depending on the person it can take many years or just weeks/months to become dependent.
I've also been reading AA's Big Book and Rational Recovery. I know those two conflict in some ways regarding causes and recovery. But I'm looking for tools that fit me best. So, I'm not discriminating.
Side note: I didn't realize there was so much controversy concerning the definitions of alcoholism. Is it a physiological disease or do psychological and choice/behavior play the main role in why some are alcoholics. MDs, PhDs therapists etc.. fall on all sides of the aurgument. It can be a little confusing sorting through all the contradictory research and opinions.
All said, for me it's simple: Don't drink the first drink and everything else will take care of itself.
Other than that, I feel great. I've been focusing on my business. Being in sales I can control my income and earn more based on the revenue I generate for the firm. Being well rested and energized has helped immensely to solve my client's problems. I've been eating better, exercising more. I'm going to buy a guitar and finally learn how to play! :-)
Sorry for the long winded post. Thanks for reading.
Lots of love SR.
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Bravo, SBR! I feel the same way about my sober time. Only 5 days this time around, but significant for me! I wasnt an every day drinker either but it's harder to stay stopped when you know it's for the rest of my life...
Anyhow, good job!
Delfin
Anyhow, good job!
Delfin
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