One Thing that REALLY surprised me about recovery is: ________
 

One thing that REALLY surprised me about recovery, is: _____________

One thing that REALLY surprised me about recovery is: how I continue to feel better and better as each month goes by. I never would've believed it if I had not experienced it myself. Its rather extraordinary!!

You?

How much better I feel just as you said. I realize I am not nearly as depressed as I used to be. For the first time in a very long time I feel like I may not have to live with depression anymore. Who'da thunk it

:headbang:

That it's possible.

One thing that really surprised me about recovery, is: I am not alone.

The thing that surprised me most about quitting the use of alcohol was how deep, how broad, how all encompassing were its tentacles around me. This is revealed to me slowly, every day.

how much of a learning experience and journey this really is.

That it actually feels good.

One thing that suprised me about recovery is...
that my anxiety is pretty much non-existant now, except in times when it is normal to be fearful,nervous,etc!

I am starting to like myself.

One thing that really surprised me about recovery is: that I actually like people.

The amount of pain guilt and shame I have carried that I just buried but also the amount of love I hold and want to share.

That I'm actually a pretty calm person.

I'm like that nerdy 13 year old that I was before I discovered pot.

Some things that I thought mattered a lot, don't anymore. And things that I didn't think much of before, matter lots.

The one thing about sobriety for me is that I am thinking about ME all day long. Not in a cynical or even egotistical way, but a healthy way. It has made me make a habit of saying good things to myself instead of bad.

One thing that really surprised me about recovery is: Day to day life is not nearly as overwhelming as I thought it was, and if I get overwhelmed I just have to step back and rest. Who knew?

It turns out I don't need a drink to do most things.

One thing that really surprises me is: the ups and downs of life still happen, the same, whether I drink or not. And I cope so much better if I don't drink. I don't need drinking to cope! Apparently that was a lie!

...that I like me. I used to like me before my drinking went wild the last few years or so. Then I started to not like me so much but couldn't figure out why. Doh!

I'm just as cool as I was before and even a bit cooler with some time and experience. It is really wonderful to like myself again :)

Im not alone or crazy.
My past actions dont define who I am.
That my parents and "ex" really really love me...even after what I put them through.
Its ok to not drink...the feeling of "missing out" is in my head.
I dont need alcohol to laugh and play and be myself (who would have thought!!!!!!)
I do not have to remain in "victim mode". In fact, I have figured out I am only a victim if I allow myself to be. I dont have to be one.
I am SUPER lucky and really want to help others who are not as fortunate as myself in some ways.

What really surprised me is the humility needed. People are going to be skeptical of me regardless of what I am doin today in my sobriety and tellin them constantly what I am doing to better myself is not going to speed anything up as far as mending relationships. Actions speak louder than words.

Sorry for ranting lol.