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Old 04-01-2012, 12:41 PM
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Positive thinking

Hey everyone

I nearly started out with a very negative rant today about the little comments people have made about me not drinking/smoking which have ticked me off, but I'm far too happy to be sober to let them bother me. I'm glad I isolated myself for a bit because these comments may have had more effect a few weeks ago and yes, there's been a few ups and downs, but I really believed at the start that it'd take months if not years before I felt any better. One month later and I feel pretty damn good...My head's less foggy, I've lost weight, the majority of my health issues have subsided, I feel rested, and actually happy...I think I'd forgotten that feeling. When I read my old posts I wish I could give my former self a slap! I wish I'd 'taken the plunge' sooner.

SR has been a massive help to me and I have learnt so much by being here (Thankyou!!) but when it comes to people around you who try to judge your every attempt to better yourself it helps to remember that it's you and yourself alone that you're doing this for and you have the choice to ignore anyone who tries to demean you or convince you that you're doing things wrong. I'm watching my mother try to control her drinking and I can honestly say that the fact that I don't have to drink is such a relief to me right now.

Don't let the bastards grind you down
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Old 04-01-2012, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by hypochondriac View Post
Don't let the bastards grind you down
This is one of my favorite expressions!! Congratulations to you.
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Old 04-01-2012, 01:10 PM
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I'm glad you're feeling good Hypochondriac

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Old 04-01-2012, 01:37 PM
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Right on and best wishes to mom.
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