HereIAm321

ever get so happy just being SOBER, that you feel like crying out of gratitude? Just getting on your knees and crying? This is odd for me because I'm pretty atheistic, and yet I feel the urge to pray to SOMETHING. Just thank the world and this beautiful earth that I now have another chance at life. That it's not too late for me, for anyone.

I know I'm only a week into my sobriety, but I almost cried at my AA meeting, out of sheer joy.

Disclaimer: I may have Bipolar II, so that could be the reason for this. If so, an ultraradian cycler!

mfanch

YES! I'll be driving and have what I call a "gratitude attack"....where I just start crying out of happiness.

Also, I do not have bipolar. Lol

2granddaughters

I thought I was an atheist too until I discovered how much God is doing for me.

All the best.

Bob R

Dave42001

Well said!! I leave meetings, turn up the classic rock going through the mountains and tear up everyday with gratitude!! Makes my day!! So happy for you!! Great stuff!! You made my day!! Thanks for sharing!!

Dee74

I had that too...it was such a relief

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Itchy

Amen HIA321!
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Anna

Gratitude is a wonderful thing.

vegibean

YES!!!! Me too because it's so nice to know you're not IN HELL any more!

Xune

Nope, never.

HereIAm321

Xune, I think you're the outlier.

veryready

HereIAm, I seriously was wondering if I was a little manic early on. It was really exciting to wake up and feel so good. Had some serious highs just having my coffee in the morning during the first few weeks. Feeling a little more balanced now.

BabyJane

Sobriety is full of ups and downs (and I have depression / bi-polar also so I smiled at your disclaimer) but the happy and grateful times I've had lately are absolutely amazing because I feel my emotions more than before and that includes all the good ones! Keep up the awesome work at AA! Do you have a sponsor?

HereIAm321

Don't have a sponsor yet, but that's one of my goals for this week!

BabyJane

Awesome! Doing steps with a sponsor saved my ass. Look for someone who has what you want in sobriety (and I'm not talking material stuff - made that mistake with an earlier sponsor) and just ask! Usually they say sure! Good luck.