Reasons for Sobriety

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06-17-2011, 06:25 AM

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LoftyIdeals

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Posts: 3,089

Reasons for Sobriety

1. Clarity
2. Focus
3. Vision
4. Spirituality
5. Relationships
6. Family
7. Job
8. Health
9. Energy
10. Attitude
11. Honesty
12. Self-control

Reasons to drink?
1. Self-pity
2. Self-loathing
3. Victimology
4. Escape
5. Distance
6. Apathy
7. Confusion
8. Guilt
9. Happiness
10. Sadness
11. Depression
12. Death by inches

Hmmmm.....

06-17-2011, 06:37 AM

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bratnik

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Posts: 426

Wow, great list!!!

06-17-2011, 07:01 AM

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justanothrdrunk

Retired Pro Drunk

Join Date: Jul 2006

Location: Saint Paul, MN

Posts: 901

I just want to be a better person. I can't do that while drinking.

06-17-2011, 07:02 AM

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ajangel

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Sunny FL

Posts: 647

1. Spirituality
2. Family
3. Life
4. Health
5. Service to others
6. Self esteem
7. Clarity
8. Job
9. Productive member of society
10. Saving money
11. Better problem solving skills

Reasons to drink

1. Death wish
2. Escape
3. Ok with not having self control
4. Shortened life span
5. Buzz that's fun for only an hour and then it becomes a nightmare