150 days!
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150 days!
I would never have believed I could go to bed sober 150 consecutive nights.
I haven't "celebrated" previous milestones, I thought I would jinx it somehow. But I am now confident that I can continue to do this if I stick to my plan and keep doing what works.
For the newly sober and those still trying - please keep on trying! I quit drinking every Monday for about 5 years; hardly ever lasted longer than Wednesday and I probably had a total of 10 sober weekends in that time. Truth is I never wanted to stop drinking, I just wanted to stop the consequences. When I accepted that the two go hand in hand the decision wasn't hard.
No more anxiety, fear and guilt. I handle life's problems rationally and with competence.
My life isn't without obstacles but I am at peace with that. It's NORMAL, and that's what I was looking for for so long.
Thanks to all at SR for your honesty; it helps me be honest about my motivations and intentions.
I haven't "celebrated" previous milestones, I thought I would jinx it somehow. But I am now confident that I can continue to do this if I stick to my plan and keep doing what works.
For the newly sober and those still trying - please keep on trying! I quit drinking every Monday for about 5 years; hardly ever lasted longer than Wednesday and I probably had a total of 10 sober weekends in that time. Truth is I never wanted to stop drinking, I just wanted to stop the consequences. When I accepted that the two go hand in hand the decision wasn't hard.
No more anxiety, fear and guilt. I handle life's problems rationally and with competence.
My life isn't without obstacles but I am at peace with that. It's NORMAL, and that's what I was looking for for so long.
Thanks to all at SR for your honesty; it helps me be honest about my motivations and intentions.
Nikki
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Topeka
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Congrats Seahorse! That is awesome!! It is so very encouraging to read posts such as this conveying how it does get better! I'm on day 22 and physically feeling so much better. Struggling w/ cravings though and still having some issues w/ sleeping. Enjoy your 150th sober day!!!
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To: Afloatsober,Sunya and Seahorse661
I applaud you all for your shining examples and commitment to being sober for the length of time that you all have been. You are the beacon that we are all trying to become. Continue your success
#IMAFINISHER
I applaud you all for your shining examples and commitment to being sober for the length of time that you all have been. You are the beacon that we are all trying to become. Continue your success
#IMAFINISHER
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Originally Posted by seahorse661 
I would never have believed I could go to bed sober 150 consecutive nights.
I haven't "celebrated" previous milestones
congratulations on the nice amount of time
Mountainman
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Congratulations Seahorse, you're so right when you said, "Truth is I never wanted to stop drinking, I just wanted to stop the consequences. When I accepted that the two go hand in hand the decision wasn't hard".
That about sums up my attitude for a few years. I wanted to keep the booze and not have the consequences. It didn't work, and it will never work--not for me anyway.
So, thank your for the inspiration and keep up the good fight. And here's to another 150 days.
That about sums up my attitude for a few years. I wanted to keep the booze and not have the consequences. It didn't work, and it will never work--not for me anyway.
So, thank your for the inspiration and keep up the good fight. And here's to another 150 days.
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