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Day 51. Got some much needed sleep last night and I'm feeling great this morning 
I agree adair.
Perception and reality are very interesting things. Two people can see the same event and perceive it differently. And over time, the memory of the event will change, sometimes a lot. We obviously have a substantial ability to shift our perception. We may as well use it to change ourselves in the direction we want to go, instead of just letting outside forces work on us. Free will is pretty neat
Originally Posted by adair 
But sometimes it's the smallest perceptual shift that can yield the biggest result.
Perception and reality are very interesting things. Two people can see the same event and perceive it differently. And over time, the memory of the event will change, sometimes a lot. We obviously have a substantial ability to shift our perception. We may as well use it to change ourselves in the direction we want to go, instead of just letting outside forces work on us. Free will is pretty neat
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Precisely, Colin.
It's becoming increasingly clear how distorted my perception of things was when I was drinking. It makes no sense to continue to be a slave to that past. The past has brought me to the present moment but from here on I am free to be something different and better than ever before.
It turns out I've been holding the key to the shackles that bind me this whole time. I just need to find the courage to put the key in the lock and step into freedom. No one is stopping me but myself.
It's becoming increasingly clear how distorted my perception of things was when I was drinking. It makes no sense to continue to be a slave to that past. The past has brought me to the present moment but from here on I am free to be something different and better than ever before.
It turns out I've been holding the key to the shackles that bind me this whole time. I just need to find the courage to put the key in the lock and step into freedom. No one is stopping me but myself.
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Day 150 (I posted 150 earlier, but it was actually 140 duh). Anyway, AV has been chirping more recently. Snowstorm and some good games on tv this weekend which adds to my urges. I've read about Fading Affect Bias which I guess is inevitable to experience, even if we're aware of it happening. I do have a sober tribe and tools which I am leaning on.
I am proud and happy to be alcohol free. That is 100% the best life and the one I will continue.
Be well everybody!
I am proud and happy to be alcohol free. That is 100% the best life and the one I will continue.
Be well everybody!
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Fading Affect Bias is one of the things that trips me up every time, JimiC.
As days sober stretch into weeks and then months, I can't help but think - the fallout from having a few wasn't really that bad, was it? Yes, yes it was.
As days sober stretch into weeks and then months, I can't help but think - the fallout from having a few wasn't really that bad, was it? Yes, yes it was.
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Day 54 almost done. Had a very quiet weekend and enjoyed it.
Kudos on 150 days Jimy! I also agree about the fading affect bias / euphoric recall. That's something that has got me in trouble too many times in the past so I've been staying very aware of it.
Nice going everyone on all the af days.
Kudos on 150 days Jimy! I also agree about the fading affect bias / euphoric recall. That's something that has got me in trouble too many times in the past so I've been staying very aware of it.
Nice going everyone on all the af days.
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Hi all I have just completed one month with no alcohol
This may be a small step in perspective to some people and to others it's huge!
sleep is improved but broken still because I seem to need to pee multiple times through the night.
I gain weight whilst heavily drinking so I have noticed some welcomed weight loss around the belly and face and on the scales. Actually 8lbs in a month so a few bags of sugar in weight.
The head is a bit less foggy and much less angry.
fitness is improving have been trying some treadmill work which should get easier as I start to work the weight down from 15 stone, where I am now.
blood pressure has dropped from Hypertension to Mild Hypertension then to High Normal within this period which speaks volumes on its own.
I am feeling positive that I am walking the path away the much needed path from where I have been for to long and I'm strong on my resolve at this time to push forward and continue to see where this takes me and what the real me is when unravelled from the years of abusing alcohols and the effects it has had on my mind and body.
sleep is improved but broken still because I seem to need to pee multiple times through the night.
I gain weight whilst heavily drinking so I have noticed some welcomed weight loss around the belly and face and on the scales. Actually 8lbs in a month so a few bags of sugar in weight.
The head is a bit less foggy and much less angry.
fitness is improving have been trying some treadmill work which should get easier as I start to work the weight down from 15 stone, where I am now.
blood pressure has dropped from Hypertension to Mild Hypertension then to High Normal within this period which speaks volumes on its own.
I am feeling positive that I am walking the path away the much needed path from where I have been for to long and I'm strong on my resolve at this time to push forward and continue to see where this takes me and what the real me is when unravelled from the years of abusing alcohols and the effects it has had on my mind and body.
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