KickItForGood

Today marks 126 days since I've had a single drop of alcohol, or any THC.

After 4 months, I can say I'm happier for having left marijuana behind. I had used THC almost every single day for the better part of 25 years, so to go even a a day, let alone 4 months without it, is something I never thought I'd get to.

I never had a "problem" with alcohol, but like a lot of people, I drank more than I likely should have. While I don't feel the need to stay away from it forever, I certainly don't crave it, and have found a number of occasions, especially over the holidays, where I noticed I was able to enjoy myself just fine without alcohol, and never felt left out or missing anything while those around me had drinks.

I'm thankful for the journey so far, and proud of myself for getting this far.

I encourage everyone on the same or similar journey to believe in yourself, trust the process, and know that it all gets easier along the way.

My life has its ups and downs like most, but I've learned I don't need a substance to distract or dull my thoughts or feelings, and the old impulse to reach for a pen or crack open a beer is far behind me.

Good luck to everyone on your journey, and keep moving forward!!

Gymbunny7

Wonderful to hear 👏

Dee74

Wow congratulations KickItForGood

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Steely

Congratulations KickItForGood. Impressive stuff!

Zencat

Thank you KIFG for the uplifting post and well done 4 months C&S,

DriGuy

Just for the record, I gave up pot in my late 20s. I got to a point where I would panic every time I smoked it. There was no way around it, and I was fine with quitting. But shortly after making that decision, I was sitting at a bar consoling myself with the warm knowledge that I could always rely on alcohol. 20 years later, I was in an accelerating downward spiral that ended my drinking, which was much harder to do that kissing off marijuana as easily as I did. I never even considered marijuana addictive. I smoked it every day for three years and then just stopped. I thought it would be that way with alcohol. It wasn't.

We are all different. This may not even be relevant to you, but I would caution you to approach alcohol very carefully. Watch for the warning signs, and don't assume you can just stop anytime you want. The fact and also the bottom line is that alcohol and THC are not necessary in our lives and add nothing of value, while presenting serious risks. Alcohol being the worst of the two.

aasharon90

Thanks for sharing your inspiring story
here in SR, that is sure to help others
struggling with addiction and who are
looking to learn how to achieve continuous
sobriety too.

Hevyn

4 months! So happy for you, KickIt. We're not missing a thing.

Bubovski

Keep up the good work Kicked it ! Better options better life!

FlyingDutchMan

Congratulations on the sober time.

I'm glad I've ventured out of the marijuana section (which has been kinda quiet) and found your post. My journey has only just begun, after decades of daily use. It's good to know there are more people who are in the same boat and it's reassuring to read that long(er) term sobriety brings benefits. It's oh so easy to rationalise the use of marijuana. At least, that's how my brain works.

Keep up the good work and I'll be checking in every now and then.

Anna

126 days of recovery is great. You've come a long way.

VikingGF

Congrats on 126! That’s such good work and strong commitment to yourself!

Clean and sober is the only way, and you’re making it happen.

least

Congrats on your ongoing sobriety!

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