change72

"To those starting out who have recognised they have a dependency issue please never be afraid of what life looks like without alcohol. It looks awesome." I read this quote today from another forum and I love it.

I just reached 3 months alcohol free. I really thought, I’d have a lot more feelings today. I kept waiting for a huge inspiration to bubble up to the surface, but it didn’t. I spent the 13th week continuing with what has helped me be successful: listening to podcasts, reading posts here, running, yoga and meditating. I feel solid in my sobriety, and thoughts of drinking rarely stick around for long.

Improvements I’ve been aware of:

1. I lost 6 pounds, simply by cutting out alcohol. I still eat ice cream and candy, but my diet was pretty healthy and remains so, it is nice to feel a little less pudgy.
2. I have psoriasis and that has significantly cleared up.
3. My sleep is 90% improved. I sleep through the night and get 8-9 hours a night.
4. I haven’t experienced anxiety or feelings of dread. I probably experienced these anxious bouts 2-3 times per week when I was daily drinking
5. I was starting to have arthritis symptoms in my hands, those have completely disappeared.
6. I have had zero headaches. I averaged 1-2 a week that required Advil when I was drinking.
7. I feel calmer and more confident in my feelings.

I’m looking forward to seeing what the next 3 months and beyond reveal.

Thanks to all of you for reading, posting and sharing your journeys with me.

least

Congrats on three months sober! Keep going, it gets better.

Ohme

This is so inspiring to read. Good luck with everything, I'm excited for you.

january161992

3 months !!!

SereneEdition

Congrats! More good things ahead.

PhoenixJ

Dee74

you sound great Change72 - congratulations

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PurpleKnight

3 Months is fantastic!!