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Old 11-21-2022, 02:04 AM
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40 Days Sober

Hi all, 40 days sober.

I thought I'd air some thoughts and feelings to give others that are just starting out or on a similar timeframe to feel some encouragement.
I'm feeling pretty good. Surprisingly good.
Physically I'm in way better shape and have finally conquered my insatiable sugar cravings.
Mentally I feel pretty balanced. My mood has regulated and I feel content.

I went to a party Saturday night full of old school friends. There was lots of heavy drinking going on but it wasn't a problem. In the past this crowd would have put pressure on me to drink but we're now older and wiser. I got respected for bwing sober more than anything. I didn't feel any temptation to drink at all and I had a fun night.

I've stopped feeling tempted to drink at all right now. The thought of it actually makes me feel ill. I know that may not last and I must stay vigilant.
Leading up to this point, over the past 40 days I came very close to going back to drinking at least twice. I'm so glad I didn't make that mistake and I urge anyone else on thier sober journey to ride out those hard days early on, as it will get easier.
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Mavericks, that’s AWESOME! 40 days is huge, the hardest part of urge surfing is over!

Huge congratulations on almost 6 weeks !

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Grateful that people keep posting about their experiences. This website helped me finally admit I was an alcoholic and I'm still sober today.
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40 days is wonderful, Mavericks. It took me a bit longer to get where you are - I'm so glad you're healing & enjoying your freedom from it.
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Old 11-21-2022, 12:05 PM
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Thanks everyone. It feels like real change this time. I think age played a big part in it all.
My mum and my dad both have rare autoimmune diseases which has changed their lives in 50/60's. As I've been approaching 40 it's weighed heavier and heavier on my mind. I guess my options were to continue thinking sod it and carry on abusing my health knowing it may just go down the pan anyway, or change now, before it's too late and work on getting really healthy. Giving myself a fighting chance.
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Waaay coool Mavericks!!! I love reading posts like this. Success is infectious and reminds me that without a doubt, I am also on the right path. Together we can!!

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