90 days sober
Blue Belt
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
zyz,
It was different for me. I felt progress every day, but I didn't really start feeling mostly amazing until 2 years.
Still these days I get weirded out sometimes and want to drink over it, but I know what is waiting for me if I go down that road again.
I don't drink anymore.
Thanks.
It was different for me. I felt progress every day, but I didn't really start feeling mostly amazing until 2 years.
Still these days I get weirded out sometimes and want to drink over it, but I know what is waiting for me if I go down that road again.
I don't drink anymore.
Thanks.
Guest
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8,674
Great job and a big YES.
My first major jump forward was around 100 days. I've found that a mark around some of the major milestones (90 days, 9 mo, a year, 2 yr....) even more memorable in terms of progress. 35-38 mo (so the past three) have proven to be my best place in recovery so far.
It takes time- and patience is hard for us alcoholics!
My fundamental program is AA - do you have one? Most of us around here will tell you that some kind of action program is critical - and for sure, makes recovery more understandable and doable, day to day and increasingly in a bigger picture we get to see.
Keep going. One of the things "it keeps getting better" means to me is that everything gets so much clearer. Being able to make good decisions, to find peace, to just deal with life...some of the rewards I have found.
Glad you are here.
My first major jump forward was around 100 days. I've found that a mark around some of the major milestones (90 days, 9 mo, a year, 2 yr....) even more memorable in terms of progress. 35-38 mo (so the past three) have proven to be my best place in recovery so far.
It takes time- and patience is hard for us alcoholics!
My fundamental program is AA - do you have one? Most of us around here will tell you that some kind of action program is critical - and for sure, makes recovery more understandable and doable, day to day and increasingly in a bigger picture we get to see.
Keep going. One of the things "it keeps getting better" means to me is that everything gets so much clearer. Being able to make good decisions, to find peace, to just deal with life...some of the rewards I have found.
Glad you are here.
And yes, it gets better. 
Community Greeter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,560
Yes indeed, Zyzz. I drank 30 yrs. & was very disoriented in the early days. I never went back to drinking, though. You'll go through many phases as you heal. Stay with us for encouragement & support. Welcome!
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 20
Hello Zyzz,
Got my 90 today so I’m with you. For me things are improving dramatically. I am doing one day at a time. I retired early so I have time to focus on my health now and getting right. I do slow walking, DDP yoga and started a diet (anti inflammatory). Reading a lot about recovery and self help too You may look into trying these in your recovery. I feel better. Also I cut out toxic friends and family members who were primary triggers to go out and use. All the best in your recovery.
Got my 90 today so I’m with you. For me things are improving dramatically. I am doing one day at a time. I retired early so I have time to focus on my health now and getting right. I do slow walking, DDP yoga and started a diet (anti inflammatory). Reading a lot about recovery and self help too You may look into trying these in your recovery. I feel better. Also I cut out toxic friends and family members who were primary triggers to go out and use. All the best in your recovery.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: sydney nsw
Posts: 785
I agree with the others. I think the clarity really starts around 3 months. It does get better and easier. I now at almost 5 months can see clearly why I am doing this and reaping the benefits. I work on my recovery daily. Its my priority one. The first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed. I am so greatful for my sobriety and cherish and nourish it like a child. This is what life is supposed to be like.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 405
Hi Zyz,
I will be celebrating two years of sobriety soon. For my first birthday I was on cloud nine and currently I feel a thousand times better. When I reflect on how much progress I've made physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially I have to pinch myself. I still can't believe I have the life I currently do.
Alcohol is dead to me.
I will be celebrating two years of sobriety soon. For my first birthday I was on cloud nine and currently I feel a thousand times better. When I reflect on how much progress I've made physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially I have to pinch myself. I still can't believe I have the life I currently do.
Alcohol is dead to me.
12 Step Recovered Alcoholic
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 6,613
Well done on 90 days. I never expected to make it that far. When, much to my surprise, I discovered I had made it, there came the sudden realisation that everything had changed. I was well into the program of recovery I had chosen.
I was talking to my son about this just last night. Life had been such a drag. It seemed to be a never ending series of tasks I had to do that I didn't enjoy and didn't seem to have any purpose or direction. An unrewarding existence, drag myself out of bed, go to a job I didn't like, work beside people I didn't really like, go home, cook something, watch some tv, sleep. In a way it was like being lost and drifting.
One of the big change was that I was possessed with a new purpose, a feeling that at last I was on the right track. That has stayed with me ever since.
One way of looking at your question might be an anolgy with a car. Lets say 90 days ago, you realised your car was running rough, and you asked the same question 90 days hence. If you continued to use it as is, the chances ae not only will it not be running better, it may well have got worse. On the other hand if you had clearly defined the problem and taken action to repair it, then it will of course be running much better.
I was talking to my son about this just last night. Life had been such a drag. It seemed to be a never ending series of tasks I had to do that I didn't enjoy and didn't seem to have any purpose or direction. An unrewarding existence, drag myself out of bed, go to a job I didn't like, work beside people I didn't really like, go home, cook something, watch some tv, sleep. In a way it was like being lost and drifting.
One of the big change was that I was possessed with a new purpose, a feeling that at last I was on the right track. That has stayed with me ever since.
One way of looking at your question might be an anolgy with a car. Lets say 90 days ago, you realised your car was running rough, and you asked the same question 90 days hence. If you continued to use it as is, the chances ae not only will it not be running better, it may well have got worse. On the other hand if you had clearly defined the problem and taken action to repair it, then it will of course be running much better.
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