ZiggyB

Indeed.... I remember when I was doing too much drinking with my BF I actually wrote these notes in my journal "stop doing this to yourself" because I knew I was getting depressed, but somehow I always wound up drinking with him again.

No I am not blaming him but maybe now that he and his friends are gone it will be easier for me to get some healthier habits going.

MsJax

I am much more present now in all of life. (no longer plotting & obsessing over booze)
40 pounds lighter.
Good skin (rashes & ickiness gone)
No more sickness every single day.
Sleep much better.
My home is peaceful & comforting now.
My car is not wrecked.
I don't have to drink on the way to work at 7am.
There is healthy food in my house.
I have a garden.
My bills are paid.
I shower & wear makeup every day.
I wear clean clothes every day.
I get compliments.
I have the man of my very dreams in my life.
My rescue pets are all happy & secure without forgotten medications.
I can be counted on in emergencies.

frances2011

18 months sober. So many things!

I have run 5 half marathons, training now for an 18 miles race. I am now a solid morning exerciser.

At 6 months sober, I went to my doctor and started treatment for my lifelong depression/anxiety. (Had been hoping sobriety would relieve it. Didn't in my case.) I am experiencing being generally happy most of the day, most day. It's been a complete miraculous change in my life to not be plagued by daily anxiety.

No more panic/going completely blank attacks while driving so I can confidently happily ENJOY driving to a new place. That's a nice thing.

I am finally gaining traction to create and achieve a profitable job that MEANS SOMETHING, instead of just going through the motions driven by insecurity and fear. I'm not there yet but I'm heading in the right direction.

I was present and supportive for my sister's ugly divorce, for every middle-of-the-night call.

I feel like I am honestly me. No more sneaking, lying, hiding, arranging, sabotaging.

I know I have escaped the alcoholism that killed my mom and made my childhood hell.

CONGRATS ON YOUR SOBER TIME AND KEEP GOING. There are so many things that are still unfolding for me, it's just getting better. I hope the same for everyone reading this thread.

vegan

that is so true what MsJax said..'I can be counted on in emergencies" or anything small to big at anytime! It is awesome to be able to do anything I want or that others want or need without avoiding or making excuses because I was to busy sitting on my but getting drunk night after night after night...... I am 40 days sober today...

katrinka

I sleep great and wake up without shame or regrets. I remember important conversations I had with my family. I'm strong and I can be there for them. I've lost 55 lbs and my health is much improved. And I'm present every day. It's wonderful, I highly recommend it!

Larnie

I wake up with no shame about what I did the night before
I have faced many problems calmly and with a peace I didn't know was possible
I have lost weight
I have been present for those that are important to me
I have made my children proud
I have realized that I'm worth more than a hangover
I am starting to like myself...

cheese1

Good topic, i think its too early for me to say really but what i will say is.

Its nice not having to hide booze and hide myself away becouse im drunk

Pondlady

I'm only at 9 weeks.
Food tastes good and have lost weight.
No head aches / hang overs / cotton mouth / puffy eyes.
No forgotten conversations.
Enjoying summer evenings and sunsets.
Love mornings.
No thinking about buying wine.
Not afraid to answer the phone or front door.
Best of all....no disappointment in myself!

Happier

The 26th will be my one month mark this time. Had 3 months and 9 months my prior to "bouts". Each time, including this one I have enjoyed:

Blood pressure coming back into a very healthy range

Cholesterol & Triglycerides coming into good ranges (although haven't checked this time yet)

Exercise much more frequently and drop weight

Much less stress and anxiety worrying about my health

Feel closer to my Higher Power (convinced sobriety is a pre-requisite to getting the most out of this relationship)

Don't have to be afraid/ashamed to answer the phone after 7pm

No shame about hiding the amount I drink or faking my way through discussions that are blurred by my blackouts

Feel like I may actually be able to help others, to be of service, to live up to my potential, achieve the purpose set out for me by my HP.

All these good things makes me wonder why I screwed up the prior 2 times. Makes no sense at all! (insanity)
Planning to stay on this good and healthy path this time.
Thanks for asking. It is good for me to remember these things and to read the input from others. : )

cardealer

Sober for 60 days.
I can drive my car without worry at any time of day or night,
I can answer the phone or door after 7pm,
I can walk my dog without urinating and having to take a beer with me,
I can go out with friends without being loud and thinking i am funny.
I can take a Taxi home without making a fool out of myself with the driver,
I can go on Facebook or answer Emails at night and not worry what i had written the next morning
I am eating proper meals
I am awake later and able to watch films and enjoy them
I do not have that "Am i hungover?" feeling when i awake
I sleep deeply and feel refreshed
I dont fall asleep drunk at 9pm and awake at 2am
I dont end my working day early so i can go home and drink
I have lost my beer belly
My skin and eyes are clear
I dont have the heart palputations
My family and close friends are proud of what i have done