What a difference 6 months makes...
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What a difference 6 months makes...
I just passed the six month marker last week and my goodness, how my life has changed.
Obviously, i don't drink or drug anymore. I've lost 85 pounds and feel great. My skin and eyes are clear. The self-hatred, anxiety, and depression is almost entirely melted away. I hardly ever even think about using, and when i do it's a passing thought that i don't choose to indulge. Situations that used to baffle me i now can handle with relative ease. My parents want to be around me. My job performance is good, and most importantly, consistent. I have money in the bank and my bills are getting paid on time. I no longer have the constant sense of impending doom. I feel a freedom that seemed entirely impossible just last christmas. I'm happy, peaceful, focused, serene. I experience true joy in my life that arises entirely from within. I'm so grateful.
For all you noobs out there, know that this is possible. If i can do it, anyone can. Last december i was snorting over 300mg of oxycontin a day and drinking constantly. It hasn't been easy, but it has absolutely been simple. I'm pulling for each and every one you, those with less and those with more clean time than myself.
We do recover, with a little help from our friends.
Obviously, i don't drink or drug anymore. I've lost 85 pounds and feel great. My skin and eyes are clear. The self-hatred, anxiety, and depression is almost entirely melted away. I hardly ever even think about using, and when i do it's a passing thought that i don't choose to indulge. Situations that used to baffle me i now can handle with relative ease. My parents want to be around me. My job performance is good, and most importantly, consistent. I have money in the bank and my bills are getting paid on time. I no longer have the constant sense of impending doom. I feel a freedom that seemed entirely impossible just last christmas. I'm happy, peaceful, focused, serene. I experience true joy in my life that arises entirely from within. I'm so grateful.
For all you noobs out there, know that this is possible. If i can do it, anyone can. Last december i was snorting over 300mg of oxycontin a day and drinking constantly. It hasn't been easy, but it has absolutely been simple. I'm pulling for each and every one you, those with less and those with more clean time than myself.
We do recover, with a little help from our friends.
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that is inspiring, augustwest! i only have three days but am so familiar with the sense of doom, inability to handle situations and other parts of being an alcoholic that you describe. it is nice to be reminded that those things really can and do go away if you stop using. thank you!
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FANTASTIC post and GREAT news Augustwest!! 
I'm coming up to 150 days and can definitely identify with what you said in your post! I wouldn't be where I am today without the SR Community who are the only ones who 'really' know what I'm going through.
Big hugs,
Almath
I'm coming up to 150 days and can definitely identify with what you said in your post! I wouldn't be where I am today without the SR Community who are the only ones who 'really' know what I'm going through.
Big hugs,
Almath
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What an amazing post, August.
I continue to find benefits of living in recovery each and every day.
You posted some great ones. I love the "lost 85 pounds" -- it's a helluva diet, but it is just one of the great benefits of quitting.
Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement.
Way to go on 6 months!
I continue to find benefits of living in recovery each and every day.
You posted some great ones. I love the "lost 85 pounds" -- it's a helluva diet, but it is just one of the great benefits of quitting.
Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement.
Way to go on 6 months!
It feels good to feel so good, doesn't it?Guest
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Originally Posted by augustwest 
I'm happy, peaceful, focused, serene. I experience true joy in my life that arises entirely from within. I'm so grateful.
I really relate to the true joy that aires entirely from within. That for me is the secret to healthy recovery. Not needing to look to any external sources to try to fill that indescribable void within. It is a truly great feeling and I am so grateful for my recovery from alcoholism.
Glad you're doing well dude.
Increase The Peace.
Stay Strong!!
..great news n' well done..
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