bringmeback7693

I'm gonna make a list so if I'm ever feeling down I can look at it. Feel free to add your own!

1. No more hangovers or morning shakiness/nausea.
2. I always remember what I did the night before.
3. No more drunken fights with my boyfriend.
4. WAY less calories (I would consume 1-2 bottles of wine a day.)
5. No more morning guilt.
6. No more texts/posts I regret.
7. Today I have purpose (friends, AA, healthy relationship) and goals, instead of a purposeless existence.
8. I've found a Higher Power.
9. No more obsessing about how I'm going to get alcohol, where, how much I'm going to drink, if others will judge me, etc.
10. No more sneaking around.
11. Clarity of mind.
12. Grateful to be alive.

Feel free to post your own!!

steve202020

Pretty much all the points you made apply to me and make me thankful not to drink. I've only managed a week so far though.

Just to know that my life is in my own hands and I will be able to do things in a rational way.

To know that I'll always be in a sober state to take care of my daughter if she ever needs me for anything.

Lizajane

Ditto the whole list.
SLEEP wonderful refreshing deep sleep
No painkillers required, my ENTIRE body feels good...head to toe
No bags under my eyes

Horn95

Well said.

Add:

1. Not waking up in the middle of the night is a panic, sweating, with racing thoughts.

2. Not making a jerk out of yourself in front of your loved ones.

3. No risk of DUI

LoveHateWhine

Ditto to all of the above plus no more trying to "have just one" and have it turn into "just one bottle."

GreatInquiry7

No more ordering enough food to feed a small army... for myself. Which represents the health, money and stupidity aspects.

least

Waking up feeling good never gets old. Neither does being able to take good care of my dogs and cats.

And, best of all, not wanting to drink anymore.

Ringo123

Ditto to all entries! I would only add:

Not having to hide bruises or be self conscious about broken blood vessels in my eyes and eyelids.

MyLittleHorsie

Time. I feel like i have so much more time.

JimiC

Health. I used to take the elevator two flights at work, now I often run up four flights. Also being able to drive my daughter anywhere at anytime.

wildflower70

No more lies....

To myself and others

Renvate

7. Today I have purpose (friends, AA, healthy relationship) and goals, instead of a purposeless existence.


This one is the biggest one of them all.

I actually feel like I am finding some kind of meaning in life now.

BDTL

All of these!

I might add I feel reborn into a new being. I know this sounds odd however when I received an undeniable change in my heart on April 15th, I knew for sure I was done with alcohol. Never turning back because something had changed and I don't even have a clue on how to describe it. It just feels good and I want to help my fellow man find what I have. Not demanding mine you however through my actions and obviously new found love for life. Yes I'm a new being and better than ever. I feel like what ever remaining years I have left will be enjoyed through my true self. I'm so ready!

Fly N Buy

The cumulative affects of being farther away from my last drink due to # 8 !

NessunDorma

My family - I would have lost them if I carried on drinking,

MissPerfumado

Brilliant list, brilliant thread. I love these uplifting ones!

I'd add for me, that I am a whole person. No split lives, no presenting one face to the world and having this whole shameful side I couldn't admit to anyone. Living with integrity, I think you'd call it!

brighterday1234

Everything; the promises of AA materialised and it’s beaut.

Rar

My biggest is waking up sober every day, not having to proclaim, "UGH! Today is my Day 1 again.".

aasharon90

Keeping an open heart, mind and soul
while living and incorporating a continuous
program of recovery taught to me
in my everyday life to achieve health,
happiness and honesty.