Al31

Tomorrow is going to be my second attempt at giving up alcohol. First attempt lasted 6 weeks.

I'm not giving up alcohol to live longer. I'm giving up alcohol to have a better quality of life now, more energy, more happiness, better health etc.

Has anyone got any examples about how much more energy they've got etc from being sober?

Btw I'm only 31 so daunted by the phrase never ever lol

SnazzyDresser

Al31, you're doing the right thing. We're right here with you.

The poison of alcohol really does slow you down. You'll be amazed at how you feel.

PhoenixJ

SoberLeigh

Welcome to SR, Al31.

You are doing a truly wonderful and amazing thing for yourself and your loved ones by choosing sobriety.

There's a really great thread on how much better life can become; I'll post the link in a minute!!!!

SoberLeigh

As promised:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hlight=Venecia

A great read!

soberandhonest

Yes, to put it mildly. I definitely have more energy. Add that to the fact that I'm not wasting energy sucking down 20 drinks a day and you got a guy with massive amounts of increased energy being used for productive things. Increased ability to focus. Check. Increased exercise. Check (ran first marathon 6 months after getting sober). Weight loss. Yep, and I eat whatever I want whenever I want. Better Employee? By far. I could go on and on, but more energy is one of the best parts of freedom from booze.

I pissed away my 30s drinking. I won't do the same for my 40s. You have an opportunity to do this at a relatively early age. So do it! Good luck.

Midwest1981

welcome to SR!

I am 35 and I gave up alcohol almost 8 months ago. I am really glad I did. I feel amazing.
It gets easier to accept never having a drink again. It is hard at first to accept that but the longer you go without it the more you realize you don't want it and you don't miss it.

Anna

You're making a good decision for quality of life. I'm sure you will feel better when you have stopped drinking.

columbus

Since I quit drinkng I am faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. I have powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in my bare hands!

(and so will you!)

Michael66

Hahahaha

Upstairs

I think it's more like relearning to appreciate what life is like sober.

Ruby2

I have more energy than when I was drinking. I feel a whole lot better. I had a lot of problems thinking about "never". It helped me to think about it as "just for today, I'm not drinking." And then those single consecutive days added up and I really don't want to drink.

Anyone can do one day.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Al!!

january161992

sober ...

hiking
camping
bungee jumping
para sailing
parachuting
swimming
jet skiing
dancing
snow skiing
water skiing
SEX!
jogging
bicycling
road trips
yard work
roofing

you get it