Determined1977

As I am walking my dog and enjoying the early morning, I was thinking what made this time different for me to quit drinking. In the past, the anxiety was so overwhelming, a sober-drug free life seemed impossible. After reading many posts, I read a recurring question (will I never be able to drink again).. For me I couldn't imagine never altering my state of mind again. This time, I will not let my mind go there. Today is day 10..and tomorrow will be day 11..that's my focus. And I am also realizing there are other ways to feel "high". Today is my 8th day back in the gym and after my workouts I do feel like my mood is positively altered. The difference is the consequences are positive not negative. Thank you for letting me share and I hope everyone has a beautiful sober day

Flawed

Congratulations on 10 days! I'm sure the dog enjoyed the no hangover walk with you as well, probably a little longer than walks have been in the past

FarToGo

Day 10! Great news, well done.
You are so right not to look too far ahead, keep in the day and clock them up one by one. The first bit is the hardest in many ways, so you'll feel differently in a few weeks and then different again in a few months, I promise.
Stick with it and good luck.
xx

Determined1977

Thank you guys... lol, the dog walks were only 2x a day to the liquor store (9:01 a.m. except Sundays 12:01 p.m.) and 5:30 p.m.. Now, I walk her 4 times a day and jog. We r both getting fit again

Hawkeye13

great attitude and congrats on you sobriety!

Determined1977

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REsoberALITY

Thanks for the update! Congrats on 10 days! You sound like you're doing very well today. Let's keep it up. Wishing you the best.

Hevyn

I like the way you think, Determined. That's the way to do it. Proud of you for reaching 10 days sober. You're free.

Dave42001

Nice job!! Keep it up!! The " one day at a time" attitude really works for me..

mawapril

Waking up and going to the gym in the morning is far better than waking up with a hangover. Thats something that I try to focus on when i'm trying not to drink, is that feeling of anything is possible in the morning. When I'm hungover, its like a black tunnel with no potential for the positive.

Determined1977

Thank you for the replies. I feel great and realize I got more results in the gym in 7 days alcohol free, then I did for a whole year. And yes, for one year, I worked out 2 hours a day in the gym, with 2 water bottles filled w wine. Once they were empty I'd go home. The last 6 months, my drinking was so bad that for the first time in 15 years I stopped going and just stopped living. It feels so good to be living again, and I am so grateful for this site and everyone's input.

Mac1

Brilliant stuff. You sound as if you're in a great place at the moment. Keep us posted

Soberwolf

Good job Determined

thomas11

Strenuous exercise releases all those good endorphins! good job.

Determined1977

Thank you all