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09-10-2010, 03:57 AM

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FBL

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Day 446

A co-worker asked me yesterday how many days since my last drink. I couldn't think of the exact number, so I said "over 400". I had to get out the "sobriety calculator" to find the actual number (445). It got me thinking about how much I've changed in the past 14+ months. Here are just some of the benefits I've seen so far:

I always get a good night's sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to face the day.

No more anxiety/paranoia.

I'm almost always smiling and I laugh a lot more.

No more cravings/thoughts of getting drunk.

I take the time to stop and appreciate the little things.

For those who don't know, I drank 12-18 beers per day, EVERY day for 10 years and binged 2-3 times per week for the 20 years prior to that. Just a little over a year ago I thought for sure that I'd die a hopeless drunk. Now I can't imagine drinking even one beer.

I've been able to recover without any formal program. Thanks to everyone here at SR for helping me along the way. I'm living proof that's it's never too late to change.

09-10-2010, 04:35 AM

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kiki5711

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09-10-2010, 04:46 AM

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Dee74

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Good inspiration FBL. Thanks

09-10-2010, 05:04 AM

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BurningChrome

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Thanks for posting this FBL, you've shown there is _Always_ hope and potential for positive change!

09-10-2010, 05:34 AM

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ItWillBeWorthIt

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Wonderful accomplishment FBL... sending a huge hug :ghug3 - you are a great inspiration. Continue your positive journey.. and yes, one feels SO much better when living the sober life.

Thanks for your post!!!!!!!

09-10-2010, 07:11 AM

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TexasNative

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Thats great, you should be proud. I was the same, beer 24/7 for well over 10 years. The part I miss the least is the clammy cold sweats on Sunday after the vicious weekend binge.

09-10-2010, 07:08 PM

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CarolD

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Well done.....

09-11-2010, 06:59 AM

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LexieCat

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Congrats! Great to be free of the stranglehold booze had on us, isn't it?

09-11-2010, 08:10 AM

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least

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Way to go!!

I too enjoy the freedom I have now from living sober. I love waking up feeling good and not hating myself.

09-11-2010, 09:41 AM

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NEOMARXIST

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Hey man. Nice one on your 446 days!!

Always good to hear from you man, you're an inspiration...

Peace

09-11-2010, 03:21 PM

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PrairieFire

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Thanks, Former! The witching hour hit me a few hours ago (always around 3:00 in the afternoon), and your post helped me snap out of it!

09-11-2010, 03:32 PM

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mama36

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FBL...Congrats...I can't wait for the feeling of freedom!

09-12-2010, 06:07 AM

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Kmber2010

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FBL...Excellent work my friend!!! Thank you for sharing as I could relate in my early recovery much of what you posted.....in particular the good nights sleep and anxiety.

You are an inspiration! Keep it going