Mood Swings

[startingover]

I have just had a bit of a revelation.

Being clean and sober, my mood is calm, positive and definitely better than at any time I have been using or drinking.

I ALWAYS thought I took drink/drugs to improve my mood

Does anyone else feel this way?

[aihflvt]

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Yeah, I feel the same way. After a few days of abstaining I feel so much better I wonder why I drink in the first place.

[startingover]

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aihflvt;1450944 wrote: Yeah, I feel the same way. After a few days of abstaining I feel so much better I wonder why I drink in the first place.

I agree. It look at myself 6 weeks ago, depressed, exhausted, looking and feeling ill and continuing to fill my body with drugs. It doesnt make sense at all.....

I am not saying I dont get stressed or anything now, because I do, but I just know that its not the answer to look for an artificial way to change my mood

[Supercrew]

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At 2 plus years I realize that I am in complete control of my mood all of the time. I also recently quit a 30 year nicotine addiction, and I did it without mood swings. My wife couldn't believe it because in the past I would try to quit, and i would be a jerk to everyone around me and blame it on quitting.

Being free of mind altering substances has shown me that my mood can always be good, and i am able to control how I feel at all time. great post!

[limers]

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I find im anxiety free(er) by alot which is great cos Im beginning to realize I got quite anxious about little things, I tried to hide it but it was always there..............

[startingover]

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Supercrew;1451004 wrote: At 2 plus years I realize that I am in complete control of my mood all of the time. I also recently quit a 30 year nicotine addiction, and I did it without mood swings. My wife couldn't believe it because in the past I would try to quit, and i would be a jerk to everyone around me and blame it on quitting.

Being free of mind altering substances has shown me that my mood can always be good, and i am able to control how I feel at all time. great post!

Wow Supercrew, that is is something special!!

I cannot believe how many times I HAVENT been angry in the last few weeks. :H

[startingover]

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limers;1451007 wrote: I find im anxiety free(er) by alot which is great cos Im beginning to realize I got quite anxious about little things, I tried to hide it but it was always there..............

My OCD went when I quit drinking Limeylou. I used to be so obsessive about certain stuff. But it is virtually non existent now

[Wildflowers]

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Supercrew;1451004 wrote: At 2 plus years I realize that I am in complete control of my mood all of the time. I also recently quit a 30 year nicotine addiction, and I did it without mood swings. My wife couldn't believe it because in the past I would try to quit, and i would be a jerk to everyone around me and blame it on quitting.

Being free of mind altering substances has shown me that my mood can always be good, and i am able to control how I feel at all time. great post!

My moods at 8 months of sobriety have significantly improved. With more AF time & work they will continue to improve.

However, I'm a woman who's still menstruating. These hormones along with other brain chemicals can effect my moods. My brain never developed properly from childhood either. I'm working hard to overcome these physical & emotional problems in my life!!! I've made great progress!

My hubs now being 55 has learned "Yes Dear". We both understand that I may likely never fully recover & have perfect moods, or control 100% of the time. But, I'm awesome. "Loving The Imperfect Me". :h

[mama bear]

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I get angry at work, but am pretty calm at home. NO AL deffo helps

[techie]

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100% agree. I feel positive, calm, and fairly happy in general!

[paulywogg]

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im with mamma bear,angry at work,happy at home

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Oh Christ yes Starty-bum!:H

I am much nicer to the boy, mood is much more even at least insome part due to reliably better sleep as well.

I am not quite as easy to get along with. Once the numb brain went, I started to notice and respond to behaviours around me from other folk. They don't get away with much any more because I can be bothered dealing with it and standing up for myself.

In short I am much sweeter to those who matter, and take no crap from those who don't!

[Wildflowers]

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Well fuck, if I didn't love my tits so much I'd just want to be a feckin man & have perfect moods all the time then. :H

I'm waiting Kuya ~ beg....

Cooking orders ~ feck.... Not! Its my turn. I could change my mind. :H

[decided]

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I was just talking about this today with a friend, I still get annoyed but it passes quickly, I don't lash out in anger as much or at all. I seem to be much better at communicating. And my anxiety has beenn limited to figiy feelings as opposed to that gut wrenching panic!

[kuya]

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Wildflowers;1453962 wrote: Well fuck, if I didn't love my tits so much I'd just want to be a feckin man & have perfect moods all the time then. :H

I'm waiting Kuya ~ beg....

Cooking orders ~ feck.... Not! Its my turn. I could change my mind. :H

Too funny WF! I can offer you a discount cosmetic procedure

How are you, my dear, we haven't bantered for a while......you sound happy and awesome :l