OnMyWay7

Just posting to maybe help someone - maybe encourage someone.

I stopped drinking on Jan 1, 2015. My liver enzymes were elevated (I got turned down for life insurance). My blood pressure was up and I couldn't remember stuff (I even forgot my zip code once).

Now a bit over 3 months sober
My liver enzymes are within normal range
My BP is back down
My memory is getting better (still not perfect)
I sleep great and wake up refreshed - but still have some fatigue

So when the AV comes just think of how much better you'll feel soon - and you really do!!

Oh also. I don't think about drinking that much anymore. In the beginning I never thought I'd stop thinking about drinking - but you do!!

Hang in there people

FLCamper

Congrats! I'm a few weeks behind you. It's great encouragement to know that your efforts are paying off with healthy improvements

Chewy88

Hell yeah

AliveSoul

My life has totally changed without alcohol. I feel like I am alive again. It's absolutely amazing seeing the world through sober eyes.
I am so grateful for this! Totally agree!

Soberwolf

Way to go TeeBee

itstiime

Thanks teebee! Those post are nice to read

itstiime

Drinking for ten plus years almost a case every day. This seems impossible!

BBQBOY

Well done Teebee....Soberiety = Freedom. Alcohol was like dragging a ball & chain around with me. Just break the chain and leave the ball behind, never to join the broken links together again! Feels good... doesn't it?

BBQBOY

Also, that goes for you too, itstiime. Best wishes.

PurpleKnight

Fantastic Teebee!!

Dee74

Thanks Teebee

itstime - it seemed impossible to me too...but it happened. Hang in there

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damascus1986

i remeber my first visit to the eye doc after i got clean.....the only time the doctor gave me a weaker prescription. said my eyes got better.

damascus1986

i remeber my first visit to the eye doc after i got clean.....the only time the doctor gave me a weaker prescription. said my eyes got better.

Midton

These are the kind of posts I love. The equivalent of reinforced, bomb-proof bunker to my psyche

grace8

thats awesome! I love hearing stuff like this. 10 days sober here. I already feel so much better. I also have some fatigue but at the same time i feel 100% better. I have some pain in my right side. twinges like where my liver is...strange. my skin looks healthier and the bloating in my stomach area seems better. I'm looking at the world with more feelings of hope and excitement. Spent 10 plus years in an alcohol soaked fog of self disgust and anxiety. Its a relief to finally feel like I'm living again.

Hevyn

Great stuff Teebee - I felt the same at around 3 mos. It will continue to get even better. Thank you for the encouragement.

least

Thank you for posting this reminder of how much better it gets with staying sober. I love waking up sober.