hodor

I've been posting a bit recently and I just realised I never introduced myself

Hi to everyone here.. I'm in early recovery and been off alcohol for nearly a year.

I've been getting a great deal out of reading the newcomers forum and sharing my experiences. It helps me to remember what it was like in very early days, how absolutely insane I was and the gratitude that I have now for the help I've received.

In my first few months I couldn't believe how LONG the days were. It was like every day was a week, there was so much time spare I had trouble filling it.

Today I look forward to waking up. Getting up early is a treat and I actually enjoy it. I enjoy talking to other alcoholics and meeting them for coffee or meetings. I enjoy doing things for my family, not because I feel guilty, but because I genuinely want to.

It's been a year that I can't forget. I got my life back. I got me back again. It had been so long that I forgot what 'me' was actually like My family actually likes having me around and even wants me around more. I receive compliments. I'm not wracked with guilt daily and I don't have to manage a parallel life schedule of hidden drugs and alcohol. My depression and anxiety has gone and I'm entirely drug free, including prescription anti depressants.

I couldn't have done it without the help and support of people like you and my AA program. It is a true gift that I wish everyone could experience the likes of. I'm still gobsmacked daily that there is a solution and that it not only helped me stop drinking but gave me an entirely new life to live.

Hevyn

Hi, Hodor - thank you for telling us about your great new life. "Getting up is a treat" - who ever thought that could happen? Congratulations on your year of freedom, growth, & healing.

ljc267

good stuff!

january161992

Dee74

Good to have you with us Hodor - thanks for sharing a little of your story

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AlaskaGirl

Hold the door! Welcome Hodor

fini

good to meet ou, hodor.

Mattq2

Good for you hodor. Sounds like your doing amazing things😃

Maudcat

Welcome, Hodor.

D122y

Hodor,

I feel the same way. I suffered horrible anxiety in the early days, but I knew it would get better if I could only stay clean. SR taught me that.

Today I took a Zyrtec D because my nose was running like a faucet. I knew it would ramp up my anxiety as a side effect. It reminded me of my early days in sobriety.

Never drinking again. My brain has been altered enough for 10 life times.

Thanks.

Outonthetiles

Hi Hodor.

Poppy79

Awesome post Hodor I LOVE reading success stories.
Thank you for being you and taking the time to give the rest of us a mountain of hope.

stargazer016

Hi Hodor and congrats on stringing together nearly a year sober.