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). |
Sending love, hugs and smiles your way! |
It's great to hear how things have changed for you. Congratulations on your 2 months - way to go!:day6 |
Thank you for the inspiring post! Congratulations on 2 months! |
I'm glad to hear all of the positives. |
congratulations! I'm really hoping to be where you are in a few weeks! |
Congrats on 2 months! :c011: We do recover. |
:c029: Congrats!! |
Congrats on your 2 months! |
Great job. Congrats |
YOUR AN INSPIRATION - IM ON DAY 6. HUGE CONGRATS SERIOUS!:c011: |
congratulations serious :) D |
Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations. Your message is very inspiring. |
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