5 months sober!
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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5 months sober!
Today I hit 5 months sober. 150 days. I'll be honest in my drinking days I never thought I would get even half way to here but each passing month it has gotten a little easier.
The first 2 months I was drowning in anxiety but that too has decreased significantly. As I accumulate more sober time I've found more things that I really do enjoy without drinking that I never thought I could. I found joy in running and dancing and even just spending time alone.
This past month I had a cold for 4 days and I found myself feeling thankful for how much better I felt, even when sick, than I felt when drinking. It really does feel like this is a forever change in my life and I am appreciating the journey as I learn more about myself, how to live life without booze, and how to truly enjoy each moment. Don't get me wrong. It has not been all rainbows and unicorns but I'm learning that ups and downs are NORMAL! And I never have to drink oven them.
If you're just starting a journey I urge you to keep pushing through! This feeling is so much better than where I was when I was drinking. The hard days get less hard and the good days get better!
I am just feeling really proud and content and wanted to share ❤❤❤
Thank you SR for all of your support. So many of you give so much wonderful advice and time. I am forever grateful.
The first 2 months I was drowning in anxiety but that too has decreased significantly. As I accumulate more sober time I've found more things that I really do enjoy without drinking that I never thought I could. I found joy in running and dancing and even just spending time alone.
This past month I had a cold for 4 days and I found myself feeling thankful for how much better I felt, even when sick, than I felt when drinking. It really does feel like this is a forever change in my life and I am appreciating the journey as I learn more about myself, how to live life without booze, and how to truly enjoy each moment. Don't get me wrong. It has not been all rainbows and unicorns but I'm learning that ups and downs are NORMAL! And I never have to drink oven them.
If you're just starting a journey I urge you to keep pushing through! This feeling is so much better than where I was when I was drinking. The hard days get less hard and the good days get better!
I am just feeling really proud and content and wanted to share ❤❤❤
Thank you SR for all of your support. So many of you give so much wonderful advice and time. I am forever grateful.
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Congratulations, it's amazing how sick we feel when we are constantly hung over and we get used to it as "normal". Then after we quit drinking for a while realize just how awful it really was compared to really being sick. Never go back.
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