Sober for a while... and it's getting better
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Sober for a while... and it's getting better
Well gang... I'm sober for 23 days. That's the longest I've stayed sober in I can't remember. I feel very happy... very very happy. I'm committed to doing it and reaching out for support which has been hard for me. I was going to do an outpatient rehab but it's a long story as to why that didn't seem like it was going to work. Anyhow, with the help of my doctor, an addiction specialist/therapist, and my higher power... things are going pretty good. Evenings are the most difficult time but I have been going to AA meetings (even though I'm have mixed emotions about AA) and I'm considering getting a sponsor. Accountability to someone? Physically I feel great... I've been eating pretty good, trying to get some exercise in and doing a lot of meditating/contemplating/reading/not watching so much tv. Working on my spiritual side. I hate to count my chickens but I think it's going to be okay.
Some of the things I'm keeping in the front of my brain are:
1. My health/body can't take it anymore. I've been lucky with my liver but I am diabetic and my doctor says I'll never get control of my blood sugar if I'm drinking all the time. Plus losing a little weight wouldn't hurt.
I2. I'm on the verge of a promotion at work which will mean more responsibility and I want to be sharp every day I go in... not have those days where I'm "coasting" the day because I feel like crap.
3. I'm starting to feel like making art again and I don't want to lose the momentum. I want to get back to the way I used to be... fully of passion and excitement when it came to my glass.
I just wanted to share. Many of you know how I've struggled. Just making it almost a month makes me want to cry.
I am so grateful I have this group and all of you who care, share, and are always there when I need you. I am very blessed in so many ways.
Hugs and love to all of you!
Some of the things I'm keeping in the front of my brain are:
1. My health/body can't take it anymore. I've been lucky with my liver but I am diabetic and my doctor says I'll never get control of my blood sugar if I'm drinking all the time. Plus losing a little weight wouldn't hurt.
I2. I'm on the verge of a promotion at work which will mean more responsibility and I want to be sharp every day I go in... not have those days where I'm "coasting" the day because I feel like crap.
3. I'm starting to feel like making art again and I don't want to lose the momentum. I want to get back to the way I used to be... fully of passion and excitement when it came to my glass.
I just wanted to share. Many of you know how I've struggled. Just making it almost a month makes me want to cry.
I am so grateful I have this group and all of you who care, share, and are always there when I need you. I am very blessed in so many ways.
Hugs and love to all of you!
Happy New Year!
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