TNTStill

Hard thing to have after years of drinking.

Guilt, pity, regret, remorse, sadness, anger, resentment, and a host of other negative feelings come with drinking on this "alcoholic" level.

For a long time I didn't have confidence in myself that I could stop drinking no matter how much help I got.

For a long time I didn't have much confidence in myself period. More doubts than anything. Drinking was a confidence booster, but wasn't really me.

I've grown a large amount in this span of time that I've been sober (7.5 months) and what I have gain is a confidence in self and removing doubt more and more each day.

Don't doubt a sober life, its not all that bad

Prayers to all and to any sober time anyone has and/or plans to get.

Thumpalumpacus

I'm certainly struggling with confidence issues right now. I'm confident of tackling my drinking problem, but not confident socially.

SoberinSyracuse

Working on this. Just being sober increases confidence. I look better, sound more competent, and know for a fact I don't reek of booze or look hungover. And until I get my confidence level to where I want it... I'm faking it. Head up, shoulders back, strong eye contact. I think it's working....?

Soberwolf

Excellent post TNT

TNTStill

It'll come

LBrain

Actually, it is much better than "not all that bad". The longer time you get the more you will come to realize this.

Congrats and thanks for the positive message.

PurpleKnight

Great post TNT!!

kittycat3

Thanks for inspiration. I am feeling pretty low after drinking last night. Feels pretty hopeless that I can stay sober and feel good. I hope someday I can post something similar like you did today!

cabron

I struggle greatly with confidence as well TNT.

75 days sober and I have zero confidence about my job performance and can't seem to find my ambition or any motivation.

I'm pretty sure this is PAWS related, regardless it leaves me very unhappy.

least

My self confidence came back after I'd been sober for a while.