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Old 09-04-2014, 10:07 AM
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streaming some reasons to stay sober today

1. it won't make me feel better yet worse
2. i want to remember today
3. i don't want to get mean and argue
4. i like being sober
5. i won't disappoint anyone including myself
6. i won't feel bloated and gross
7. i won't be hungover tomorrow
8. i won't waste $ needed for other things
9. i won't be ill at ease trying to hide it
10. clarity, clarity, clarity
11. i won't drink and drive
12. i won't be hypervigilant over a minor discourse

I'm 3+ weeks sober and wondering what other forums to post on and read ...
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Old 09-04-2014, 10:11 AM
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The morning after anxiety that comes over me after a binge is one of the top reasons that I have to stay sober. Of course there are others, but that is one of the primary ones for me. I'm starting from square one today after a slip up last night. We can do this, stay strong!
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Old 09-04-2014, 10:13 AM
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the disgust, guilt, remorse and anxiety are the 4 biggest motivators for me.
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Old 09-04-2014, 10:29 AM
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exactly! get right back on ... no need to feel worse
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Old 09-04-2014, 10:59 AM
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All great reasons!!
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Old 09-04-2014, 11:03 AM
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Great post. I really like: #4,#6 and #7. Congratulations.
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Old 09-04-2014, 11:09 AM
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Less sweating.
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Old 09-04-2014, 11:10 AM
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Things are going to get better

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Old 09-04-2014, 11:13 AM
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I can think of a trillion, bazillion reasons to stay sober today....and not ONE to drink.
Not.one.single.reason.

now THAT's progress.
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Old 09-04-2014, 11:27 AM
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Love your list! I am adding to it here:

13. I will be a better role model for my kids.
14. I will not need to alter my vocabulary in order to ensure proper pronunciation.
15. I will look better (puffy bloodshot eyes and green tinged skin is not a good look on anyone).
16. I will not wake up @ 2:30 in the morning and worry about the world and everything in it.
17. I will know when I am just plain "mad" and not "drunk mad" (which usually is not rational).
18. I will be able to work after 5 PM at night (amazing!).
19. I will feel stronger, more alive and appreciative/gracious.

Re: other threads - try "Girl Power", under special interest groups and also the "Gratitude" threads and "24 hour" pledges/posts.

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Old 09-04-2014, 11:53 AM
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The list pretty much nailed it...and Panacea's additions also resonate. I almost always woke in the wee hours unable to sleep for a couple hours. The sleep interruptions were horrible.
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