It really IS the little things! Name 1 little thing you notice now that you're sober!
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: northern michigan. not the U.P.
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when I got into recovery, I would be sittin at a meeting staring out the window. did that for quite a while.
when someone approached me concerned about it, I said,"nothing wrong. its just that ive loved the outdoors my whole life and never noticed all the shades of green out there and im in awe every time I look."
today I was able to get out and take a nice 80 mile ride on my bike.
all them shades of green still amaze me.
when someone approached me concerned about it, I said,"nothing wrong. its just that ive loved the outdoors my whole life and never noticed all the shades of green out there and im in awe every time I look."
today I was able to get out and take a nice 80 mile ride on my bike.
all them shades of green still amaze me.
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Originally Posted by EternalQ 
So many LITTLE things make me so happy now.
Today I noticed....
Today I noticed how soft my dog's belly is!
You? What little thing have you noticed?
Today I noticed....
Today I noticed how soft my dog's belly is!
You? What little thing have you noticed?
Today I noticed I can be a leader, without my anxiety or self doubt holding me back like it used to when I drank. I have come a long way, and I feel very proud and thankful that I got another chance at a real life. I dont plan on ever taking it for granted!!! Nice thread, great idea.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: S.IN
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My father.
Before deciding to quit, I resented him sooo bad. He's someone I've always feared, but looked up to. I knew I had to keep him at a distance from my drinking, simply because I knew if it came down to it, I'd never speak to him again if my drinking came into discussion.
Now that I'm sober (which I haven't exactly told him yet), I've started to notice that the man isn't the d***head I always had him pegged as... And that yes, he actually does respect me and my opinions, even if we rarely see eye-to-eye. And it's something that I really look forward to: Getting to actually know the man, rather than keeping him at arm's length.
Before deciding to quit, I resented him sooo bad. He's someone I've always feared, but looked up to. I knew I had to keep him at a distance from my drinking, simply because I knew if it came down to it, I'd never speak to him again if my drinking came into discussion.
Now that I'm sober (which I haven't exactly told him yet), I've started to notice that the man isn't the d***head I always had him pegged as... And that yes, he actually does respect me and my opinions, even if we rarely see eye-to-eye. And it's something that I really look forward to: Getting to actually know the man, rather than keeping him at arm's length.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Ive noticed I actually sleep the whole night through. Cant remember how long its been..
Ive noticed no more anxiety attacks in public & I want to be outside
Ive noticed far less levels of emotional turmoil
Ive noticed still hands
Ive noticed people say Im looking well
Ive noticed I can be funny sober
Ive noticed I like to cook
Ive noticed no more anxiety attacks in public & I want to be outside
Ive noticed far less levels of emotional turmoil
Ive noticed still hands
Ive noticed people say Im looking well
Ive noticed I can be funny sober
Ive noticed I like to cook
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 55
Spending more time with my kids
I dont have a feeling of dread or health concerns all day
I havent felt irregular heartbeat since I quit
my hands and feet are not puffy
My eyes have been newly opened.. I noticed today how beautiful it is outside right now
I dont have a feeling of dread or health concerns all day
I havent felt irregular heartbeat since I quit
my hands and feet are not puffy
My eyes have been newly opened.. I noticed today how beautiful it is outside right now
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 315
I notice what a difference it makes to wash your face before going to bed. I used to pass out on the couch and stumble into bed without doing it. My skin already looks better. I notice how lucky I am to have a loving husband--who even cooks. I notice how impatient and childish I am when learning something new (cooking) and want to change that. I notice how much better my face looks after only one week sober. I notice that people usually do mean the best.
I notice a strange feeling at first I couldn't identify. It is calmness. I can't remember the last time I felt this centered.
I notice a strange feeling at first I couldn't identify. It is calmness. I can't remember the last time I felt this centered.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada... Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 93
The little things for me are the meetings I attend where people speak the exact things I need to hear... it just amazes me because I can feel down about something, and one person will tell the story I need to hear to cheer me up and or answer my concerns. 
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: East Coast, The States
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I remember at first I noticed not everyone was out to get me lol
then I noticed not everyone hated me
and then I noticed some people like me
and then I noticed I like people!
then I noticed not everyone hated me
and then I noticed some people like me
and then I noticed I like people!
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