Know what feels really good??
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Know what feels really good??
Realizing its been a few days since Ive woken up with a headache and heartburn....feeling ZERO anxiety in the past few days,having NO shakes or the need to hug my toilet first thing in the morning.....energy coming back,money in my wallet to enjoy the weekend with my family since I didnt blow it stocking up on alcohol,not having to go brush my teeth or mouthwash before leaving my house so noone smells it on me....and the fact that I can ALREADY feel myself leveling out...... ....Im saving and printing this post as a reminder anytime I get tempted..I know its all early but instant results def. make me feel more optimistic.
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Congrats! I'm starting to really see how alcohol is so much like a prison. On my drinkin days - technically it was every single day, but 24/7 on the weekends, I felt like a prisoner in my own home. I couldn't drive anywhere and was too drunk to interact with anyone or do anything other than drink at home. I know what you mean - it feels great to be able to go anywhere and do anything you want. The financial freedom is also great.
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I saw a bumper sticker or t-shirt one time that said something to the effect that "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day!". When I was drinking, I thought "ha! how true! I get my buzz on and feel FANTASTIC!!". One of the greatest gifts in sobriety has been how amazing I feel, every single day that I wake up.
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Isn't it amazing ksma... especially the lie that many of us believed about needing a drink to reduce anxiety... it caused anxiety & panic attacks 
especially the day after drinking. I am always sharing this in the anxiety forums, could you share your experience for others there too ;-)
@ Flutter... Love It! We need a new bumper sticker.... I feel sorry for people that drink! :rotfxko
especially the day after drinking. I am always sharing this in the anxiety forums, could you share your experience for others there too ;-) @ Flutter... Love It! We need a new bumper sticker.... I feel sorry for people that drink! :rotfxko
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On the flip side I had a mild headache yesterday (49 days sober today) and thought something really must be wrong LOL. Likely just a caffeine or sugar withdrawal..but it was weird having one after so long and especially one not related to alcohol.
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There are lots of things to be thankful for gaining when you stop drinking
There are lots of nasty things that you will find you are glad to have lost
My main gain is a simple optimism. I know life will throw rubbish at me, but sober I know I can cope with it better than I could drunk, and now I want to go out and do things.
Well done ksmaa , you have done excellently, only we know how difficult it is to give up, and the rewards you get, and now you have joined us
There are lots of nasty things that you will find you are glad to have lost
My main gain is a simple optimism. I know life will throw rubbish at me, but sober I know I can cope with it better than I could drunk, and now I want to go out and do things.
Well done ksmaa , you have done excellently, only we know how difficult it is to give up, and the rewards you get, and now you have joined us
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I made it through the weekend without even the slightest urge. . I can't wait to wake up on a Monday and go to work without feeling miserable and shaky. .with hopes noone else notices .. I'm sure all if you can related
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