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Old 07-27-2017, 02:20 PM
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Day 65, getting on a roll

Just checking in to say I'm hanging in there and it really does get easier. 65 days.

Cravings/thoughts still come -- maybe even every day -- but it's getting easier to ride them out and dismiss them.

The positive emotional and physical changes multiply. It seems ridiculous to consider giving that up for the fleeting, hollow "satisfaction" of drinking, which actually came down to a daily build-up to just a first sip. It wasn't even "fun" after that. It was just poison in disguise.

Squandering my connection and time with my family, my interests, my health, my looks, my self respect for a lie.

The day is clearer, mornings are bright and hopeful, I feel 10 years younger.

Hope this helps someone.
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Old 07-27-2017, 02:28 PM
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Wow, u've done so well!!!!
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Thanks Tealily, you're doing so well. Can't wait to get to where you are
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Old 07-27-2017, 03:15 PM
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Yes tealilly it helps me to know that things get easier as you build up the days.
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Thank you for sharing.
It helps so much to read people's progress and how good they feel.
Congratulations to you
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Old 07-27-2017, 03:59 PM
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Thanks Tealily. Your post helps me. You will spur me on...I want to get to where you are and get those rewards you are experiencing. Your doing great
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Congrats Tealily! Nice job!!
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Good for you teaLilly , stay with it!
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Way to go !
Congrats and keep going
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nice job, tealilly -- so glad to hear it!
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Old 07-27-2017, 07:57 PM
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Thank you all. I appreciate everyone's encouragement so much. I'm doing this only with the support of SR and it's made a huge difference. I have struggled for years. Just so relieved to see light at the end of the tunnel.

I hope I'm not annoying in being positive now. It hasn't been easy.
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My sentiments exactly. Nice job!!
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Old 07-27-2017, 08:32 PM
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Awesome OP
The only one that gets annoyed hearing how stopping putting poison in your mouth, aka quitting, makes everything better, is the AV eff the AV
Go tealily!
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Old 07-28-2017, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tealily View Post
Thank you all. I appreciate everyone's encouragement so much. I'm doing this only with the support of SR and it's made a huge difference. I have struggled for years. Just so relieved to see light at the end of the tunnel.

I hope I'm not annoying in being positive now. It hasn't been easy.
It's not annoying at all, positivity is what spurs me on. It shows us that things can get better.
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Originally Posted by tealily View Post
Just checking in to say I'm hanging in there and it really does get easier. 65 days.

Cravings/thoughts still come -- maybe even every day -- but it's getting easier to ride them out and dismiss them.

The positive emotional and physical changes multiply. It seems ridiculous to consider giving that up for the fleeting, hollow "satisfaction" of drinking, which actually came down to a daily build-up to just a first sip. It wasn't even "fun" after that. It was just poison in disguise.

Squandering my connection and time with my family, my interests, my health, my looks, my self respect for a lie.

The day is clearer, mornings are bright and hopeful, I feel 10 years younger.

Hope this helps someone.
Great post!!! I highlighted some of the best parts of being sober, for you and also IME

It KEEPS getting better. Thanks for sharing!
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