Unshackled

Well today is 5 weeks sober. I feel and look so much better. I am however extremely bored at times but am doing better with that as well. I think I might finally realize that going back to drinking really is not an option for me. It will only lead to the same old miserable and hopeless place I was at when I hated myself. Life really is better and clearer sober. It does get easier and cravings get less. So I urge anyone wanting to quit drinking to push past the pain of withdrawals and boredom and get to the other side of this. There really is a great life out there without alcohol.

bexxed

Congratulations!

I had a realization at some point that when I was drinking, I did a lot of talking about things I did, but because I was always drinking, I didn't actually do those things. I started actually doing them sober. For me, it was exercise, spending time with my dog, various creative pursuits, etc. Then there were things that I was interested in, and things I didn't even know I was interested in, haha. Keep going, stay open minded. Those things will come. Not saying I don't still get bored, frustrated, etc; but it was significant to realize how little I did other than drink, which is actually a pretty boring activity.

You're doing great!

least

Congrats on five weeks sober! It really does get better.

TeeJayVerm

Keep talking everyone! This is great stuff!

Thanks!

Dee74

Congrats on 5 weeks Unshackled - hope you can find some other activities to do now you're sober

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tekink

I also came to this conclusion. When I'm sitting around a table drinking I'm still just sitting around a table.

Congrats!

Hevyn

5 weeks! How wonderful, Unshackled. Things will just keep getting better. We are free.