56 days sober :)
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56 days sober :)
Hi all!
I'm feeling a little emotional about my 56 days, almost 57 days in an hour
This is an adult World Record of Melina Sobriety Time.
I am enjoying tiny, delicious triumphs of sobriety, like being able to interpret hunger and fatigue. Before I stopped drinking I was always tired, and it was hard for me to feel hunger even after an entire day without food, sometimes two days. Even better are the perks of self care, like these clear eyes, no more breath paranoia, normal and healthy sweating, etc.
I'm starting to see what an inside job this is, how I have conversations with myself acknowledging cravings, reactions, proud moments of strength and stability.... I enjoy how alert I feel at work, the ideas I've had to start my own side business that I'm actually putting some muscle behind, the trust I am gaining in my family, the beauty I enjoy in nature, the moments of rest that I truly appreciate and enjoy.
Just thought I'd get these feelings out because not every day is easy... I have some funky days, now they are more like moments, not days, that unsettle me regarding thoughts of drinking. But I want this sobriety to be forever.
I like the me I am carefully taking care of to restore my health and peace. I am a pretty cool person after all. I'm a lot quieter than I thought and I really like that... The idea of listening more and choosing my comments carefully. Who woulda thunk, haha. I was an extremely 'hilarious' (loudmouth and offensive) drunk.
It's nice to zip it and hum to myself when I hear things I don't need to participate in.
No idea why I'm rambling but I'm feeling very relaxed, very appreciative and I'm looking forward for more to be revealed on the sober path.
Thanks for reading, thanks for being there, I hope I can get more help and advice through the tough times and I hope I can provide encouragement for your tough times.
Xoxo,
Melina
I'm feeling a little emotional about my 56 days, almost 57 days in an hour
This is an adult World Record of Melina Sobriety Time.I am enjoying tiny, delicious triumphs of sobriety, like being able to interpret hunger and fatigue. Before I stopped drinking I was always tired, and it was hard for me to feel hunger even after an entire day without food, sometimes two days. Even better are the perks of self care, like these clear eyes, no more breath paranoia, normal and healthy sweating, etc.
I'm starting to see what an inside job this is, how I have conversations with myself acknowledging cravings, reactions, proud moments of strength and stability.... I enjoy how alert I feel at work, the ideas I've had to start my own side business that I'm actually putting some muscle behind, the trust I am gaining in my family, the beauty I enjoy in nature, the moments of rest that I truly appreciate and enjoy.
Just thought I'd get these feelings out because not every day is easy... I have some funky days, now they are more like moments, not days, that unsettle me regarding thoughts of drinking. But I want this sobriety to be forever.
I like the me I am carefully taking care of to restore my health and peace. I am a pretty cool person after all. I'm a lot quieter than I thought and I really like that... The idea of listening more and choosing my comments carefully. Who woulda thunk, haha. I was an extremely 'hilarious' (loudmouth and offensive) drunk.
It's nice to zip it and hum to myself when I hear things I don't need to participate in.
No idea why I'm rambling but I'm feeling very relaxed, very appreciative and I'm looking forward for more to be revealed on the sober path.
Thanks for reading, thanks for being there, I hope I can get more help and advice through the tough times and I hope I can provide encouragement for your tough times.
Xoxo,
Melina
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Congrats on passing your personal milestone, Melina! I did the same thing ten days ago and it felt amazing. Now every day you stay sober will be another record breaker! Sure sounds like sobriety has been good for you. Wishing you the best and congrats again on 57 days!
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You guys made me feel really good with your comments! Thank you!
My previous world record was 36 days, so this is amazing to me and feels so so good! Especially the day after I have cravings, I get to be proud of another New World Record of Melina Sobriety Time and it reinforces me for the next time a thought of drinking occurs.
I have been sober 167 of the last 177 days. That might seem like some ridiculous bean counting and splitting hairs, but I was a nightly blackout drinker for years. I was trying hard to stop but I would drink and get discouraged. Now I have some momentum with no slips. The time I have spent sober this year has given me some mental and physical rest which prepared me for this to stick.
I'm off work today, I'm going to spend it at the pool relaxing and enjoying my time.
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
My previous world record was 36 days, so this is amazing to me and feels so so good! Especially the day after I have cravings, I get to be proud of another New World Record of Melina Sobriety Time and it reinforces me for the next time a thought of drinking occurs.
I have been sober 167 of the last 177 days. That might seem like some ridiculous bean counting and splitting hairs, but I was a nightly blackout drinker for years. I was trying hard to stop but I would drink and get discouraged. Now I have some momentum with no slips. The time I have spent sober this year has given me some mental and physical rest which prepared me for this to stick.
I'm off work today, I'm going to spend it at the pool relaxing and enjoying my time.
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
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