The benefits of being AF

[Noelle]

The benefits of being AF

Noelle, it took me quite a while to feel better, definitely much longer than 41 days. I don't want to bring you down, but hang in there. You WILL feel better. Also, are you somewhat depressed now that you've stopped drinking? Stopping can bring up a lot of underlying issues. It did for me.

No, that certainly doesn't bring me down because I was feeling like the only one who still felt bad after this amount of time AF. I could be depressed...but I don't really know. Underlying issues?? :H Moi? Yes, that's a fact I have those.

Thanks everyone and BB, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. I'm so glad you are feeling that good feeling this morning from not drinking yesterday. Ain't it grand?

[Accountable for Me]

The benefits of being AF

I LOVE being able to go to the grocery store and talking with other folks. Like looking them in the eye and having a conversation with them. Not smelling like alcohol the day after. It is so rewarding for me.

I love also being refreshed - getting a great night's sleep, not waking all dehydrated and hung over.

My daughters have a better life as well. Instead of them having to have a life of nothing in the evenings, I can just pick up and go. I love the freedom.

[cowgal]

The benefits of being AF

great!!

BB, glad you made that decision, Noelle, hope this finds you doing well and feeling a tad better!

I, too need this AF stint, I drank (not too much though) Sat....well, a little too much Sat, ate alot too, so double did it?!?!? OW! I am back AF now though, made the decision, that is 9/10ths of the battle I think.

Good for everyone, I LOVE the sleep and waking up in the morning, then also there is the energy to work out etc..................gotta love that too!!

off to work out in our gym, so will definitely check in later, good job!!!!

love,

MA

[bald headed old guy]

The benefits of being AF

BB!
Wonderful thought process.."why not today?" That is INCREDIBLE! Because today (well, ok for you yesterday) is the first day of your life! And walking past the wine isle in the grocery store! Truely a moment you can be proud of! Personally, I think it is great that Mr. Boop is going AF with you, I think it helps a lot when your spouse is being supportive.
What do I like most about being AF? Hmm. do I have to pick just one? OK, here's todays #1 thing I like best about being AF.
Sleeping much better, therefore having less anxiety and fear in my day, waking up sober instead of hung over.
Stay Strong! Check into the March Madness thread for some positive stick-ems!
BHOG

[Cinders]

The benefits of being AF

BB,

My favorite thing about being AF?

Lying in bed next to my hubby and having him "pet" on me (not talking sex here guys) just the talking the loving and remembering every second of it. I hope to be doing that at 90+.

I like the sex AF, too, though. Sorry RJ!!

Love,
Cindi

[Noelle]

The benefits of being AF

My favorite thing AF is doing anything with my beloved daughter. She just got her learner's permit and she's driving me everywhere. I love it! And she talks to me all the time....something she wasn't doing before. Sometimes she tells me too much, ya know? But I'd rather hear it instead of the cold shoulder I used to get.

How're you feeling today BB?

[Niblet]

The benefits of being AF

What a great day eh guys ? I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight looking forward to a clear, rested mind tomorrow morning... ahhhh and a nice big cup of coffee with hubby
Sleep tight everybody... How was your day today BB? How was your appointment today Noelle? I'm nosey eh? Haa !! Haaa !!

[stayingsober1dayatatime]

The benefits of being AF

Right there with you B/B
Love,
John S.

[greeneyes]

The benefits of being AF

I am going to walk doggie& do some training (tomorrow night is class) and go to bed and get up at an unholy hour and go meet the gym trainer at five friggin thirty AM. I'm gonna call dexterhead before I go to see how the concert was. :H

[meditation mama]

The benefits of being AF

That's grat, BB. I will suppport you on whatever journey you decide. But, it sounds like you are ready for a big change and I am glad Mr. Boop is supporting you.

The benefits for me:

Waking up and knowing I didn't drink the night before
Not stinking of booze - so I can talk to everyone at the coffee shop
Grocery shopping without having to buy wine
Doing errands in the evenings
Feeling feelings (good and bad)
Sleeping
Cleaning
Losing weight

This is just after a few months.. Can't wait to see what the future brings.. It is hard and sometimes very scary, but it is worth it..

MM

[betty boop]

The benefits of being AF

Hi Guys, the morning of day 3 for me, BHOG I didn't sleep that well but to wake up feeling no anxiety is amazing already,

Thanks so much for your support on this, and for all the newbies that are scared to take that step, don't be scared ..........

Join me ............

Love you all, BB xx

[tea]

The benefits of being AF

Hi all, just got another lovely benefit last night - my friend called and asked me if I would mind picking up her daughter from school today, a small thing to a lot of folks but a great big milestone of trust for me, yes I have let her down before (the shame)... the feeling I got that she is trusting me to collect her precious daughter from school today is making me really jump for joy for want of a better expression, I am elated at this small favour being asked of me for the trust it implies.

Lxx

[betty boop]

The benefits of being AF

Something really small happened to me this morning, firstly I came downstairs to a tidy kitchen, I had actually cleaned as I cooked and then Mr B had also put his breakfast pots in the dishwasher, I took out the recycling and saw my neighbour on her garden, normally I would dash back in in fear of her seeing the cans or hearing the bottles clinking, I said good morning and smiled the biggest smile ever .......... This probably sounds sad to some of you ..... But i'm elated .........

Thanks again xx

[disapprovingcat]

The benefits of being AF

Does anyone watch the show "The New Adventures of Old Christine?" It stars Julia Louis Dreyfus and is a pretty cute sitcom..anyway

Last night's episode she and her friend/co-worker Barb finds a roach and they decide to spark up after work. Christine has never smoked pot before and explained to her brother that she was worried about getting addicted and then she said something like "you can't get addicted to wine"

Her brother says "ask the guys who pick up your recycling"

I was like:blush::blush::blush::blush:

I have been there! Embarrassed at the empties in the bin. So embarrassed that I have taken some out of the recycling bin and hid them in the regular trash. How pathetic is that?! Really pathetic. I hope that never happens again.

[Dolly Sunshine]

The benefits of being AF

Tea and BB what awesome moments for you!! That is what this is all about.