1001 Reasons...

[imatree]

I propose we make a collective list for ourselves and one another of all the good reasons to get control of our drinking issues. Big, small, serious, fun... let's list them all!
So many are big and obvious of course, but let's remind each other of all the many benefits that can come. You all who have been AF or in moderation mode for awhile can sure help by giving us reasons you have experienced.

Here's one...

No more dark circles under my eyes!

mg

[lushy]

1001 Reasons...

No more irritable mornings because I am parched, nauseous, exhausted and disgusted with myself!!!

[julie001]

1001 Reasons...

No more guilt and self-loathing (at least not in regards to drinking).

Julie

[ScoobyDoo]

1001 Reasons...

No more wondering... "What did I do or say last night"

[Keepon!!!!]

1001 Reasons...

no more shakes and sweats!!!!!

[SqueakyClean]

1001 Reasons...

no more lbs gained from empty calories!

[aduggan]

1001 Reasons...

What a brilliant idea. No more promises that you can't remember you made. I am sure my kids took advantage of this and told me I had promised things I actually hadn't - believe it cost me a fortune over the years!

[bird]

1001 Reasons...

Sleeping better. I hate the way I can't sleep after drinking.Waking up and never getting back to sleep. Then dragging all day. Bird

[bird]

1001 Reasons...

No more ordering stuff online and not remembering till you check your email.And still not remembering. bird

[satori]

1001 Reasons...

No more stress from having to hide the drinking and the evidence.

Satori
xxx

[Lorelei]

1001 Reasons...

The ability to concentrate on work first thing in the morning, instead of waiting until after lunch!

[aquamarine]

1001 Reasons...

By not drinking I can be and feel like the good person that I know I am instead of having this dark feeling of disgust and hatred with my self.

[angellina]

1001 Reasons...

No more telling my husband its just a migraine from womens troubles!!

[samadhi]

1001 Reasons...

Waking up with a clear memory of what happened the night before instead of acting like a detective the entire next day trying to piece together what happened. Like telling my son - "that was a pretty funny show we saw last night" - having no idea what we watched, just hoping to get a clue. And my son responding - "Mom, we watched Law and Order and it wasn't funny"

[Quiescent]

1001 Reasons...

Being free from the anxiety that comes with going places like parties and gatherings, and festivities.

Being free from the anxiety that comes from worrying that I will drink too much, or worrying how I will drink, and if there will be drinks served, and if I should bring my own drinks, and how that will look to others, and worrying if I will bring enough so that I won't run out if someone decides to share.........I could go on and on......but freedom from that would be great.