I need to take a moment and say..
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I need to take a moment and say..
I have been sober for 6 months today! My life is a 180. I live in Australia so it is early in the morning and I am going to start getting ready for work shortly.
In the last week I have been in social situations and happily did not want or need to drink. I have lost 40 pounds in total. I have started to rebuild my friendships (come out of hiding) as I was an alone drinker, one bottle at least of wine per night.
How did I do it? I just knew I had to stop, saw my doctor was completely honest and set a quit date.
I said in another post I joined here one week after quitting I called myself ring, the ring represented my love and committment to give myself the chance at the great life I know I deserve. I have stayed close to SR, this has been my support. I have acknowledged I am allergic to alcohol. And I am so happy. Thank you to everyone here who has shown support you have made a difference in my life.
In the last week I have been in social situations and happily did not want or need to drink. I have lost 40 pounds in total. I have started to rebuild my friendships (come out of hiding) as I was an alone drinker, one bottle at least of wine per night.
How did I do it? I just knew I had to stop, saw my doctor was completely honest and set a quit date.
I said in another post I joined here one week after quitting I called myself ring, the ring represented my love and committment to give myself the chance at the great life I know I deserve. I have stayed close to SR, this has been my support. I have acknowledged I am allergic to alcohol. And I am so happy. Thank you to everyone here who has shown support you have made a difference in my life.
Congratulations on 6 months ring!
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Thanks Everyone:
Here is some more of the changes:
No more shaking or anxiety, I can have a coffee with a friend or work colleague with out being scared my hands will shake, then worrying about them shaking would make them shake more. Such a relief
I can public speak again and feel comfortable in my skin with out becoming a shaking red wreck
If I don't understand something i am confident enough to ask for clarification rather than just assuming it is me hung over
My face is no longer bloated and red
My eyes are clear and alert
My fears are now becoming opportunities
Sleeping sober after you get through the initial challenges is so deep and peaceful
Social gatherings are amazingly interesting with out alcohol
I am a better person as I can give of myself with out that selfish thought of wanting to put my drinking in front of everything and everyone
My work is going great and achieving above my results
For all of you starting out I wish I could help you fast forward a few months so you could get a taste of how good things can be! thanks for listening everyone. What a great community this is.
Here is some more of the changes:
No more shaking or anxiety, I can have a coffee with a friend or work colleague with out being scared my hands will shake, then worrying about them shaking would make them shake more. Such a relief
I can public speak again and feel comfortable in my skin with out becoming a shaking red wreck
If I don't understand something i am confident enough to ask for clarification rather than just assuming it is me hung over
My face is no longer bloated and red
My eyes are clear and alert
My fears are now becoming opportunities
Sleeping sober after you get through the initial challenges is so deep and peaceful
Social gatherings are amazingly interesting with out alcohol
I am a better person as I can give of myself with out that selfish thought of wanting to put my drinking in front of everything and everyone
My work is going great and achieving above my results
For all of you starting out I wish I could help you fast forward a few months so you could get a taste of how good things can be! thanks for listening everyone. What a great community this is.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Midwest, USA
Posts: 1,551
For all of you starting out I wish I could help you fast forward a few months so you could get a taste of how good things can be!
I quit for the third and LAAAASSSST time this month and all months to come.
You gave me a taste of what could be and for that I thank you!!! super nice work on the 40 pounds!
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