View Poll Results: Pick the top 3 sobriety benefits for you:
Improved physical health
270
76.06%
Improved mental health
293
82.54%
Improved relationships
201
56.62%
Improved functioning in the workplace / community
114
32.11%
Improved spiritual connection
107
30.14%
Other
44
12.39%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 355. You may not vote on this poll
choose the top 3 that apply: what are sobriety's top benefits for you?
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 79
I just voted, and although tomorrow..well today I guess (Thursday) I'm 6 days sober I already see so much improvement in my physical health, and mental, and ofcourse my relationship with my husband has been amazing this week. He tells me he is savoring me this way, I told him I'm not going back.
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lakeside, Ca
Posts: 10,208
What are your top benefits from sobriety?
1. Improved physical health
2. Improved mental health.
3. Improved relationships with others
4. Improved functioning in the workplace / community
5. Improved spiritual connection
6. Other
I had to check all of the above
1. Improved physical health
2. Improved mental health.
3. Improved relationships with others
4. Improved functioning in the workplace / community
5. Improved spiritual connection
6. Other
I had to check all of the above
Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 341
I voted for improved physical health, mental health and spiritual connection. But all the above are important to me. Well, everything about being sober is important to me. I get to live life on life terms instead of living life on my terms which would have killed me. I am now living my life to the fullest and I couldn't be more happier than I am today.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 130
I chose mental and physical because I think once those are on track a lot more things will fall into place which will help me to live a healthier, happier and longer life.
I also chose relationships because I think I will live a happier and more fulfilled life if I'm closer to my family and I can have more enjoyable relationships with the friends who I am still close to.
This is what I want back from the life I had before alcohol and I want that more than drink now.
I also chose relationships because I think I will live a happier and more fulfilled life if I'm closer to my family and I can have more enjoyable relationships with the friends who I am still close to.
This is what I want back from the life I had before alcohol and I want that more than drink now.
Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SE USA
Posts: 941
Physical - I was drinking myself sick on a daily basis and waking up with hangovers that sometimes could only be cured with more alcohol. I was getting fat, lazy and felt terrible all the time. I now run every day and feel terrific (other than my knees!). 
Mental - Most mornings, I could not remember conversations with my kids from the night before (which was appalling, horrifying and pathetic). I went to work in a cloud and could not perform at my best until the afternoon. Many of my decisions were based upon whether and when I could get my next drink.
Spiritual - I feel more grounded and conscious now. I hope that I am more thoughtful, wise and connected...but, have a feeling that I am only at the start of this journey.
Thank you EQ for this poll...I only just found it today. It was great to read everyone's responses! Powerful stuff!
Pan
Mental - Most mornings, I could not remember conversations with my kids from the night before (which was appalling, horrifying and pathetic). I went to work in a cloud and could not perform at my best until the afternoon. Many of my decisions were based upon whether and when I could get my next drink.
Spiritual - I feel more grounded and conscious now. I hope that I am more thoughtful, wise and connected...but, have a feeling that I am only at the start of this journey.
Thank you EQ for this poll...I only just found it today. It was great to read everyone's responses! Powerful stuff!
Pan
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 4,225
I think it changed for me as my sober time grew. In the beginning it was physical changes, all the way. My clear eyes, my non dopey looking face. I finally looked "alive". Whereas before I continually was checking to see how red my eyes were, was my nose a little bloodshot.
Mental stuff sucked in the beginning. That was a struggle. I felt so dumb....like I almost had to relearn my job. There were many days I almost drank because I found the attention span problem so bad. I've improved so much since then. And there was a clumsy phase...that drove me bananas.
Relationships....well, in the beginning...it was just good to be present and sober in my life....now over time, I can see which friendships are ones to end and which ones to value.
Anyway, great thread....good to ponder this stuff!
Mental stuff sucked in the beginning. That was a struggle. I felt so dumb....like I almost had to relearn my job. There were many days I almost drank because I found the attention span problem so bad. I've improved so much since then. And there was a clumsy phase...that drove me bananas.
Relationships....well, in the beginning...it was just good to be present and sober in my life....now over time, I can see which friendships are ones to end and which ones to value.
Anyway, great thread....good to ponder this stuff!
pray for strength
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: New England
Posts: 2,414
Yes. Thanks Panacea for digging this poll back up!
Into the 3rd week, my votes are for the first 3. I realize that I had stop holding others accountable for their actions because I was trying to skate through my own everyday (with alcohol). Just never a good thing for any relationship, ever.
A life with drinking is just a hard way to live.
Croissant, I am glad to read that the attention span issue resolves a bit
Thanks EternalQ...it is really nice to take stock.
Into the 3rd week, my votes are for the first 3. I realize that I had stop holding others accountable for their actions because I was trying to skate through my own everyday (with alcohol). Just never a good thing for any relationship, ever.
A life with drinking is just a hard way to live.
Croissant, I am glad to read that the attention span issue resolves a bit
Thanks EternalQ...it is really nice to take stock.
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