Reasons to stay sober
Looking For Myself...Sober
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Where the heart is
Posts: 10,209
I can add a few more that arent as important as my first list.
No more looking like a bugged out freak.
No more thinking nonexistent people are coming to get me.
No more thinking the cops are on their way.
No more thinking a bug is gonna crawl on me out of the blue. Big time geek for me.
No more dirty cut up hands.
Take a shower everyday.
Eat everyday.
Sleep everyday.
No more looking like a bugged out freak.
No more thinking nonexistent people are coming to get me.
No more thinking the cops are on their way.
No more thinking a bug is gonna crawl on me out of the blue. Big time geek for me.
No more dirty cut up hands.
Take a shower everyday.
Eat everyday.
Sleep everyday.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,947
one reason I want to live sober/clean is so that I can live my life ALIVE, instead of walking around almost dead and following the herd. so that I can follow my own Heart and my own Light.
so that I can be depended upon. ie...my kids, my girlfriend will know if they need something that they can count on me to be available
no more lies to 'cover up' my addiction.
I loved the one about not cutting my kids off short.
so that I can be depended upon. ie...my kids, my girlfriend will know if they need something that they can count on me to be available
no more lies to 'cover up' my addiction.
I loved the one about not cutting my kids off short.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Earth
Posts: 164
I love not being caught in the alcohol cycle. Get drunk, be hung over, hair of the dog, repeat. It's smooth sailing now.
I love that alcohol doesn't dominate my thoughts as much anymore. I don't want to waste my mind thinking about booze (or using it.)
Cultivating a healthy relationship with my new partner, who drinks in moderation. Understandably, it bothers him a lot when I drink, because I usually end up bingeing. I've been in his position before and I do NOT want to be that person. I know he deserves better and ultimately wouldn't put up with it long term. And I genuinely don't want alcohol to be a feature of our relationship, the way it has been in my previous, toxic relationships with fellow addicts.
I also enjoy:
Reading before bed
No more morning panic attacks (at least, they aren't as bad)
Better sleep
Better food
Better communication with people
More connected with my own thoughts and feelings
Not feeling guilty about drinking-- instead I get to feel GOOD about sobriety
There are so many more but I'll stop there for now
I love that alcohol doesn't dominate my thoughts as much anymore. I don't want to waste my mind thinking about booze (or using it.)
Cultivating a healthy relationship with my new partner, who drinks in moderation. Understandably, it bothers him a lot when I drink, because I usually end up bingeing. I've been in his position before and I do NOT want to be that person. I know he deserves better and ultimately wouldn't put up with it long term. And I genuinely don't want alcohol to be a feature of our relationship, the way it has been in my previous, toxic relationships with fellow addicts.
I also enjoy:
Reading before bed
No more morning panic attacks (at least, they aren't as bad)
Better sleep
Better food
Better communication with people
More connected with my own thoughts and feelings
Not feeling guilty about drinking-- instead I get to feel GOOD about sobriety
There are so many more but I'll stop there for now
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Earth
Posts: 164
I love not being caught in the alcohol cycle. Get drunk, be hung over, hair of the dog, repeat. It's smooth sailing now.
I love that alcohol doesn't dominate my thoughts as much anymore. I don't want to waste my mind thinking about booze (or using it.)
Cultivating a healthy relationship with my new partner, who drinks in moderation. Understandably, it bothers him a lot when I drink, because I usually end up bingeing. I've been in his position before and I do NOT want to be that person. I know he deserves better and ultimately wouldn't put up with it long term. And I genuinely don't want alcohol to be a feature of our relationship, the way it has been in my previous, toxic relationships with fellow addicts.
I also enjoy:
Reading before bed
No more morning panic attacks (at least, they aren't as bad)
Better sleep
Better food
Better communication with people
More connected with my own thoughts and feelings
Not feeling guilty about drinking-- instead I get to feel GOOD about sobriety
There are so many more but I'll stop there for now
I love that alcohol doesn't dominate my thoughts as much anymore. I don't want to waste my mind thinking about booze (or using it.)
Cultivating a healthy relationship with my new partner, who drinks in moderation. Understandably, it bothers him a lot when I drink, because I usually end up bingeing. I've been in his position before and I do NOT want to be that person. I know he deserves better and ultimately wouldn't put up with it long term. And I genuinely don't want alcohol to be a feature of our relationship, the way it has been in my previous, toxic relationships with fellow addicts.
I also enjoy:
Reading before bed
No more morning panic attacks (at least, they aren't as bad)
Better sleep
Better food
Better communication with people
More connected with my own thoughts and feelings
Not feeling guilty about drinking-- instead I get to feel GOOD about sobriety
There are so many more but I'll stop there for now
Been there, done that!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: London
Posts: 539
No more lost nights
No more police cells
No more cabs in the middle of the night
No more strange women in my kitchen lol
No more parties on my own till 6am
No more Facebook messages/ text messages
No more wasted days in bed
No more shame/ guilt/ fear
No more panic attacks
No more impending doom
No more fights
No more accidents
I could go on!!
No more police cells
No more cabs in the middle of the night
No more strange women in my kitchen lol
No more parties on my own till 6am
No more Facebook messages/ text messages
No more wasted days in bed
No more shame/ guilt/ fear
No more panic attacks
No more impending doom
No more fights
No more accidents
I could go on!!
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 508
I would like to make an observation to those who were ashamed of going into the Liquor Stores frequently and first thing in the morning. Those who work there are usually drinkers themselves. I worked with booze for more than ten years. The attendant has probably downed a few before their shift. Just a little 411.
My reason to stay sober is to be current on my medication so I don't have to medicate on garbage.
I also love the clean sleep and eating food again!
And bangin' out a killer workout at the gym.
Oh and being able to drive anywhere, anytime!
My reason to stay sober is to be current on my medication so I don't have to medicate on garbage.
I also love the clean sleep and eating food again!
And bangin' out a killer workout at the gym.
Oh and being able to drive anywhere, anytime!
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