Cholula

Today I feel taller... Strange? I think it's because it's the first time in years that I'm holding my head up and looking around. Cool feeling.

joeconrad

Hey I know, right? When we're hung over we're slouched over and just trying to get through the day. Free of the liquor I feel like I can stand up straight and walk with a purpose other than walking to the bottle.

Cholula

That's the thing and one of the real problems I ran into. I stopped having hangovers for the most part because I would just start drinking as soon as I got up. Got to the point where I was drinking in the shower getting ready for work. Even after just 3 days looking back that seems so just wrong and stupid of me.

overthis

That is awesome!

joeconrad

Sure, I did the same trying to fend off the impending hangover myself. A little vodka with a sausage mcmuffin became a frequent way to start the morning. Gross.

Lately, I would notice that my boss would get really close when he wanted to talk with me (became the Seinfeld close talker). I'm sure he was trying to smell booze on my breath. Now, I'm like "Yeah man, get as close as you want bro. All you're going to smell is the onions from the sub I had for lunch".

Being sober means confidence.

Anna

What a wonderful feeling. Be proud of yourself.

Cholula

Yep. The next thing was the nasty alcohol sweat smell flowing out of my skin. That seems to have left me today! I'm getting better!

MaidenNZ

what a great feeling...I noticed you gave up on the same date as I did. Only difference is I did it one year ago on that date. I wish you all the power planning and determination you'll need to do this. Keep holding your head up high...there is a whole new world above the clouds of alcoholism.

Dee74

Nuke

It is AWESOME that I don't have to count the drinks I have had in my head before getting into a car. Even better, I don't have to worry about those nights where I didn't care about how much I had to drink before getting in my car...

InTheEnd

Good feeling isn't it! I noticed it too when I quit. Be proud of yourself!

ccam1973

Great job Cholula! I used to do the same thing; head held low trying to avoid anyone seeing my bright red face, bloated body, puffy-hungover blood shot eyes, shaking hands, etc.

So nice and empowering to not live life dictated by alcohol anymore.

Well done!

trachemys

Cholula Shrugged.

You're no longer shouldering the weight of your addiction.

Needachangenow

That's awesome Cholula! I find that I am also feeling more grounded, like I am stronger in my stance. It's a great feeling!!

jryan19982

Head held higher, eyes clear, a gettie up/bounce in my step, smile on my face (or at least not a frown), stomach feels better, head feels clearer, verbalizing things better... all thing that I have noticed.

I am better at my job, do more things, think more, less automatic life now. Before it was same old same old, go to work, eat lunch, work some more, come home drink. Weekends- wake up from the hangover due to Friday night's drinks, start drinking to feel better.

thomas11

There is a great big world out there, and being sober will allow you to participate in it. You will no longer have to hang your head in shame because you are carrying the burden that alcoholism puts on us. Be proud of yourself.

Soberwolf