Starting list of GOOD things!

[savon19]

I'm at 30 days & kind of taking stock. I've been thinking about some of the GOOD things about being sober (please add things you've noticed!):

(In no particular order...)

1) Being able to sleep Soundly through the night! It took a while - probably started about a week ago, but it's a big one for me.

2) People have commented on how they can communicate with me better, that I'm not "all over the place" and able to focus and listen better. Most important person was my brother.

3) Money saved!! Always a good thing.

4) People could call me in an emergency and I can Drive responsibly.

5) Better concentration.

OK - YOUR turn!

[lucky 2.0]

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fewer calories and healthier eating

no DUI's

[SassyGirl]

Starting list of GOOD things!

Great thread...Only a day 3 so nothing really to add. Thanks for the motivation though!

[AAthlete]

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Serenity! Having my sanity back and being able to think about others instead of only about myself is a wonderful thing..

[akgirl]

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Taking my son swimming at 7:00 at night.....heck leaving the house at all at 7:00 at night. I never would before, not sober enough.

[Glen]

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Second day AF. Today I had a shower, did a load of cloths washing picked up all the rubbish of the floor and kitchen bench top (3 hours work). Also talked with my next neighbour. Normally I don’t do anything except drink, isolate and stay in bed all day.

[Carmac]

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Being able to answer the phone and not worry if "someone will know" I have been drinking

Waking up happy to be facing a day without any shame from the day before

Having someone come by and not worrying about quickly hiding the bottle

[lil.michelle]

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~ being able to curl up on the sofa with my husband at night and watch tv
~ Being there for my baby girl at night
~ No hangover
~ No fights or bad tempers
~ Clean house everyday!
~ A feeling of liking myself and not hating myself for once!
~ LOSING WEIGHT!

[DeeBee]

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Attending all my daughters school functions

Picking her up and dropping her off at parties in the evening

Having a new lease on life every morning

[redhibiscus]

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Remembering the night before

Waking up feeling great physically

Losing weight

Approving of and liking myself

Accomplishing more and more at home and at work

Being open and honest - not hiding and covering up

FREEDOM

Just wanted to say I am so grateful for this site. I was kind of irritable last night - day 4 AF - and woke up to this gratitude list - that is just what I needed. Life is good being AF.

[Carmac]

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Redhibiscus -

Day 4 and 5 are always the toughest. Stay with us!

Life IS good AF

[Sunbeam]

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TIME
Having more time to do everything I like to do
Having time to just sit and enjoy a book, because I've already accomplished a lot that day
Knowing that I can control my future time
My mind is clearer, not always thinking about my next drink

Now if I could just lose a few pounds - guess I'm eating too much (duh)

[aclassicgirl]

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everything you all said---- especially being myself and not having to pretend to have it together
and my eyes aren't blood shot and bulging out of the sockets, at least they used to feel like they were bulging out because i was trying to hold them open wide so as to look alert and not hung over. i'm so glad i don't feel like that anymore!! Thank you all!
**aclassicgirl

[cmhguy3]

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Sleeping thru the night!
More cash left in checking account!
More energy
Enjoying exercise again
7 pounds lighter!
Able to answer the phone after 7pm and carry a conversation (and not having to check the phone to see if I made any calls that I did not remember)
More walks with my dog!

[savon19]

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I'm glad this caught on! Related to a lot of what everyone has said.