What a difference a day makes
 

OK, actually 19 days but I'm amazed how far things have improved.

I started my journey hating myself. I had panic and anxiety. But there was no way I was giving in.

Yesterday I had a totally anxiety free day. Just over a week ago I had a job interview - I was agitated all the way through but didn't show it. I've just heard I have the job. It's working from home so no pressure to 'hurry up' and get over any anxieties I do have left - I can do it at my speed.

I am starting evening classes week after next and can actually afford to take my son to Orlando in October (Disney junkie but not been since 1997).

All of those is only possible because of achieving sobriety.

If you are struggling please stick with it. The benefits FAR outweigh the negatives!!

Excellent progress, I love Orlando, been there multiple times.

This post is great! Way To Go!!!! I'm so happy for you.

Stay vigilant in your effort.

Really great post, Esspee.

Disneyland...I used to live right there, don't know how many times I went back in the day. How fun for you!

Way to go Esspee

Congrats on 19 days!

Great post, Esspee; congratulations on 19 days. What a great trip you have planned with your son!!!!

Hi Esspee, Good for you. You're doing great. I'm about 7 weeks sober and I cannot believe how my confidence is increasing daily. I have never felt so balanced before. I always drank alcohol at least every couple of days since I was 16. I'm finally realising the proof of what I had heard. That alcohol actually increases anxiety and depression. It doesn't fix anything. Hang in there and enjoy!

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I have to admit - I used to get super jealous of people who had positive results within just a few weeks of getting sober. Took me a few months to get the results I wanted. Now that I am free from alcohol I am also free to be happy for others who are succeeding on their sober life journeys. Even at a pace that was faster than mine. :)

Well Done! :a122:

Thank you (and thank you everyone else).

There is a part of me that feels guilty for having such a quick first stage to my recovery as I know others are suffering so much more. Strangely enough I've had the shakes a couple of times in the past few days. Not a lot, but just enough to make me look at my hands as if they don't belong to me !

One disadvantage - strange way to term it but I don't know how else to say it - of my journey is that I don't feel my advice is as valid as other peoples as I've only experienced a small amount of what others have gone through.

Congratulations on your job and 19 days sober!

:c011: congrats on 20 days ( today) and way tog o on the job!!!

Congrats on the 19 days, that is a big milestone as you've gotten through the acute withdrawal phase where many go back to the booze. Keep up the momentum and have a great trip! :)

keep doing what you have been doing
it is working

M-Bob

Congrats Esspee