NewJosh

Today is my 32nd day without alcohol and I'm finally feeling pretty good. This is the longest I've ever gone...about a year and a half ago I did 28 days. Last week I was feeling pretty low and sorry for myself, but I finally started being able to sleep. I'm finally at that point where I'm feeling really good physically. Losing weight, my face has thinned out some. And I'm no longer thinking about drinking all of the time.

One thing I've noticed about sobriety is that you really start to feel. I've been looking deeply into myself and identifying the underlying issues that made me want to drink to forget. It's eye opening.

There is most definitely life after alcohol.

biminiblue

Great job! I have days that I feel "off." It just happens, sometimes for no reason whatsoever. In early sobriety I had a lot of off days. It gets better. I had done damage to my central nervous system and brain and it had to heal.

For me it took about a year until I felt really stable all the time.

Keep it going!

emme99

Congrats on 32 days NewJosh

Thumpalumpacus

Searching self-examination, without the alcohol blinder, only helps, y'know?

Congrats on 32, may you have every day of your life back.

least

Congrats on the first of many sober months.

SoberinSyracuse

Keep the ball rolling! If you feel this good now, imagine how great you'll feel in another month!

Opivotal

I think looking into the reasons I drank was a life changing experience for me.

Congratulations NewJosh!!

Fly N Buy

Good job Josh - As Opi posted, looking into the why's is a big part of the journey. But, good days or bad once committed to this new life I cannot falter. I recognize I am not guaranteed another chance.

Well done, happy for you friend

MariahGayle

Great going Josh!!!

PurpleKnight

Day 32 is fantastic!!

Highwind

I got 32 days too so we're recovery twins....good luck and keep your chin up when times are rough.

Dee74

Thats awesome NewJosh - congrats

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waywardson8260

Good job getting through that first month Josh!

Sean30

Big congrats on 32 days Josh

Stay strong

Hawkeye13

Sounds like you might be smiling at that person in the mirror
Well done on the first month; the beginning of many more to come. . .

Lance40

Congratulations on 32 days!

SoberRican

Good morning all. I too have 32 days sober and feel great. Have a job interview today. 😀

biminiblue

Rican, congrats! Good luck on your interview!

This thread is over three years old, though.

fini

SoberRican, way to go!

WhoDeyPI

Nicely done! The thinning out of my face is one of the first things I noticed....and other people noticed as well!