Serotonin

2 weeks ago I decided I wanted more out of life. I decided to face my life's problems and to face my alcoholism. During these two weeks I had a few slip ups, but I haven't gone and thrown in the towel. I've spent more time sober in these past 2 weeks than I have in a long time. I'm refusing to look back at what could have been, but instead looking at what can be. I feel better in my own skin, I have new goals, I feel more refreshed. I dont know what tomorrow holds, but today I am choosing to stick to this path of sobriety, to make my present and future better. I am eating better, making better choices, and thinking clearer. I am not thinking as black and white, and the shades of grey are surfacing. I'm not hell bent on perfection or self destruction. Sure I'm still scared and my emotions are up and down, but I can handle it better than I could 2 weeks ago.

Today I have hope and feel better about pretty much everything. I refuse to give up.

least

That's a very healthy attitude.

PurpleKnight

You can do this!!

KateL

seconded

Hevyn

I'm glad to hear the good news Serotonin.

Serotonin

Another sober day in the books! Super cold up here in Norther Illinois. Nice to go to bed feeling accomplished and to snuggle up under a warm blanket with all the withdrawals subsiding. Thanks.

Serotonin

Woke up today feeling good! My digestive system is getting back on track, I didn't wake up sweating which was great, and the physical withdrawls seem mostly over. Still a bit foggy and have bouts of fatigue, but my emotions are not as up and down. Everyday gets a little better. I'm sure theremwill be unseen obsticles but I'll handle them when I get there.

Another sober day in the books!

It does get easier folks! SO WORTH IT!

Anna

I'm glad you're doing well.

Beanie25

Hi. Really positive attitude, well done.

Inca

Keep going!! If you feel this hopeful after two weeks just imagine how you'll feel in a couple of months.

Serotonin

Just checking in to say I'm still sober! This is 5 days in a row, and 12 days out of the last 17.
No more slip ups, I got this! Taking my emotions in stride and realized something... I was thinking my emotions have been up and down since I decided to choose sobriety. I'm not sure that's the case. I think now that I haven't been drinking I'm just more aware of them, and alcohol and pot played a major role in how I became this up and down. I'm becoming more aware of how I really feel , and aware of what is REALLY happening in my life. It's terrifying and exciting at the same time. I embrace this, as I know in my heart the road to recovery won't be easy. Through these challenges I will learn and grow. In just this short amount of time I feel I have made progress. I'm excited about what the future holds, but one day at a time for now. There will certainly be unforseen obstacles that used to have me running to the store to get alcohol, as these has been every day. What is different today is that I really REALLY want this. I want a clean healthy life. No more hiding from my problems and making them worse. I will face them the best I can. Will I have all the answers? No way! But I will certainly be better equipped to handle life being sober, and I wont be compounding my issues.

autan

Its people like you, that inspire me.

Serotonin

Thanks Autan! Right back at you.

ClearMind

Good luck Seratonin. It seems like you have a great attitude!