tealily

something I haven't done in years. Today I caught myself laughing out loud remembering a silly situation with one of my kids, while driving along in the car. What a joy.

I'm 50 plus days without drinking, and am also taking an antidepressant (which I couldn't take when I was drinking). Lately I'm catching myself giggling, and like today even belly laughing. Such a simple pleasure. Why would anyone want the "fun" that comes from a bottle at the expense of real, simple happiness?

I had no idea the cloud I'd been living under.

Anna

It's kind of amazing when you can look at things with clarity. I was sure I would never find happiness in my life, and now I found it everywhere. Congratulations on 50 days of recovery!

thomas11

Great job on 50 days. Very happy to hear your laughing and giggling, it may sound silly but I think the true you is starting to reveal itself. For myself, it was tears that were the first thing to reveal itself when my real emotions started coming through. Hadn't cried in many many years.

applewakesup

Right????!!! Look at all the freaking beauty around us and we chose to fuzzy it all up. So happy to see clearly now.

aasharon90

And there will be more blessings and
gifts to come the longer you remain
sober building a strong solid recovery
foundation to live your life upon for
many more one days sober down the
road.

nova84

I love laughing out loud 😊 I especially like it when it overtakes you and you literally cannot get a grip of yourself...you can't breathe, your tummy hurts and you have tears streaming down your face...what a wonderful feeling 💜

CaptainHaddock

The positive changes will keep coming. It is worth remembering and even documenting the daily, weekly and monthly changes. Thinking of these rewards and where we were before I think goes a long way in strengthening our resolve and reminding us that we are on a path that was not easy to get onto, but so worth it. By the way, I am only on day 12, but I guess I may still see my previous attempts and the stretches of sobriety that followed as valuable experience.

Verdantia

I am very happy for you, tealily! Nothing like a wonderful laugh out loud.

FLCamper

Congrats Tealily on 50+ days. Maybe you are fully relaxing for the first time without the stress and anxiety drinking brings with it. I'm glad you're enjoying life!