Just wanted to say thanks for the support!! 21 nights sober now and feeling great. I had decided I needed to get healthy and quit drinking about a month ago, (before my sister's diagnosis) I am doing well, I cant say I haven't wanted a drink really, really bad, but I work thru it. I think about my family, how it hurts them, I know how damaging it is to my health, it efects, liver, immune system, blood preassure, cholesterol, kidneys, etc. and I think about how I am going to have to start all over again. I must say, that it seems to get easier to stay sober as the days go by, as th alcohol gets worked out of my system. I haven't had bad dreams or stupid dreams for a couple of nights now, I get alot more done in the evening when I get home, (I'm not preoccupied with drinking, I look for things to do instead of drinking, things I use to do) I keep myself busy on purpose. I know I can not even have a taste of alcohol. Thanks again for listening.
Hi Hasima, It is important to do healthy productive things and also to take it easy as you do. I know for me if I see things I want to do I make a mental list and do each chore and enjoy it being done as I go.
I have not been sober very long again as I relapsed last week after 15 days sober. I am so much more content and all feels well not to drink, plain and simple.
It is so astounding to see the difference in my mental and spiritual well being as I sit alone most of the time compared to being alone and hungover and horrified with anxiety and mortal hell compared to being alone sober and in such peace and gratefulness with hope.
I chose being at peace. Life is too precious to be in the state of anxiety and all that goes with getting drunk and checking out. It is so hurtful in so many areas of our life.
Good for you on 21 days. Take care and keep up the great work for self care. Rosie
