6 months sober
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Originally Posted by NewJosh 
So, I'm 6 months sober. The urge is still there, underneath. I'd love a drink right now. But I won't drink. I actually do enjoy being sober. My life can count now. I can be useful. I can be helpful.
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Nice post. I especially like the part were you talk about needing to relearn how to do everything after quitting alcohol. There are still some hobbies that I used to do while drinking that just don't seem to interest me anymore. Playing guitar for example. Ever since I gave up booze I haven't played guitar. I suppose my interests changed and that I changed overall as a person. Or maybe without the booze I realized how lousy I was after all :P
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Originally Posted by Redoplease
Great post!!! Well said. Going to look up the books you are talking about. Sound interesting. Thank you
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Originally Posted by juppe
Nice post. I especially like the part were you talk about needing to relearn how to do everything after quitting alcohol. There are still some hobbies that I used to do while drinking that just don't seem to interest me anymore. Playing guitar for example. Ever since I gave up booze I haven't played guitar. I suppose my interests changed and that I changed overall as a person. Or maybe without the booze I realized how lousy I was after all :P
When I stopped drinking I couldn't watch tv. I literally could do nothing but drink green tea and read non fiction. Slowly and surely, though, all of my hobbies have returned. I play more guitar now than I did when I drank.
I'm currently making some homemade stew and watching a Game Of Thrones marathon. Alcohol free
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Originally Posted by Leezer
Congratulations and very inspirational post for me. I'm on 118 days. Keep going brother!
What SEALs books are you reading, btw?
What SEALs books are you reading, btw?
I listen to a weekly podcast by ex SEAL Jocko Willink called Jocko Podcast, also. Words cannot convey the motivation and wisdom I gain from that show. It's all about personal responsibility and leans heavily on his experiences as an Seal officer and historical warriors. Applying hard earned lessons to every aspect of your life. I often listen to each podcast several times throughout the week. His motto is "Discipline equals freedom". I listen on iTunes, but you can also watch/listen via YouTube. 100% free.
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addiction as the enemy
Great post 6 months! Learned more helpful ideas myself, especially thinking of this addiction as the enemy that wants us dead! Thank you for taking the time to write all of this information and sharing it. Bless you.
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