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Old 08-13-2011, 09:41 AM
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2 months anniversary!

... not a drop of alcohol (if you don't count mouthwash, no i wasn't drinking it) in exactly 2 months today.

i really like the fact that i got out of the mode of counting the days, it just kind of happened. (i remember counting those minutes, which seemed like days during my alcohol-produced hospital detox).

first days/weeks weren't easy (by any means) and i can't say that everything is perfect now, but things are so much better...
- lost about 20 lbs so far (that is due to a lot of exercise, much healthier eating, and cutting out at least 1,000 alcohol-related calories/day)
- ambitions, hopes, dreams, desires are here again. and they do not seem pointless and distant.
- life without alcohol is fun and is not that hard. i've been to parties, traveled, was surrounded a couple of times with friends who were drinking (and although each time was a little test, it was nothing compared to the original decision of quitting).
- improved relationship with my family. although we live so far apart i know it makes a difference when i sound happy and sober on the phone... and now i mostly have positive things to say
- depression is gone, anxiety is improving
- life is worth living!

just a few reasons to keep this going.
thanks to SR and all the inspiring stories here.
i truly feel for every single person who is suffering now, because i've been in every dark corner of the path guided by alcohol... but to finish things up on a brighter cliche "it really can be done! and things to get so much better!" (i am looking forward to see how the future pans out).
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:16 AM
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It's great to hear how things have changed for you. Congratulations on your 2 months - way to go!:day6
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:18 AM
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Thank you for the inspiring post! Congratulations on 2 months!
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:19 AM
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I'm glad to hear all of the positives.
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:20 AM
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congratulations! I'm really hoping to be where you are in a few weeks!
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:50 AM
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Congrats on 2 months! We do recover.
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:56 AM
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:58 AM
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Congrats on your 2 months!
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Old 08-13-2011, 12:02 PM
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Great job. Congrats
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Old 08-13-2011, 12:04 PM
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YOUR AN INSPIRATION - IM ON DAY 6. HUGE CONGRATS SERIOUS!
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:40 PM
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Old 08-13-2011, 05:13 PM
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Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations. Your message is very inspiring.
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