Comments on: The Benefits Of Being Sober http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/ Quit Drinking Alcohol and Enjoy Sobriety Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:04:45 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: vincent http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-2278 vincent Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:17:16 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-2278 ive been sober for 4 years already.its awesome! ive been sober for 4 years already.its awesome!

]]> By: Juan http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-2263 Juan Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:06:41 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-2263 Sobriety is a process and a transition in one's life, from a cloudy day to a clear sky. It's not simple or easy, from changing habits, people, places and things we used to do. You begin to understand that the path you have been on is headed towards a brick wall, and that if you do not change course, YOU WILL hit that brick wall. I am the recipient of 2 DUI's and the process has not been a walk in the park both emotionally or financially. Since an Interlock device was installed in my vehicle, I have not consumed alcohol for about 3 weeks now, it feels good. My mind is clearing up faster than I expected and I have a lot of hope and motivation now. Your life is not worth wasting over damn alcohol and the consequences that come with its abuse, your life is priceless! Sobriety is a process and a transition in one’s life, from a cloudy day to a clear sky. It’s not simple or easy, from changing habits, people, places and things we used to do. You begin to understand that the path you have been on is headed towards a brick wall, and that if you do not change course, YOU WILL hit that brick wall. I am the recipient of 2 DUI’s and the process has not been a walk in the park both emotionally or financially. Since an Interlock device was installed in my vehicle, I have not consumed alcohol for about 3 weeks now, it feels good. My mind is clearing up faster than I expected and I have a lot of hope and motivation now. Your life is not worth wasting over damn alcohol and the consequences that come with its abuse, your life is priceless!

]]> By: Madison http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 Madison Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:17:36 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-2088 I hear what you are saying Wes, but you shouldn't have to smoke/vaporize pot to feel this way. It should be a normal state of being, one that lasts. Pot, alcohol or any other short fixes are exactly that, they only work temporarily; they are not a long term solution. I have the feeling that you are only getting the positive feelings for a short time otherwise you wouldn't be looking for advice on getting sober. I love that I don't need to take something to feel good anymore. I don't have to rely on a drink to feel better than I felt before. Life is not a struggle anymore; it is more of interesting journey with a few bumps along the way. I hear what you are saying Wes, but you shouldn’t have to smoke/vaporize pot to feel this way. It should be a normal state of being, one that lasts. Pot, alcohol or any other short fixes are exactly that, they only work temporarily; they are not a long term solution. I have the feeling that you are only getting the positive feelings for a short time otherwise you wouldn’t be looking for advice on getting sober.
I love that I don’t need to take something to feel good anymore. I don’t have to rely on a drink to feel better than I felt before. Life is not a struggle anymore; it is more of interesting journey with a few bumps along the way.

]]> By: wes http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-2085 wes Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:30 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-2085 I'm sorry to write this, but I have reached this page searching for advice on becoming sober, but I dont drink much at all - i vaporize pot. This feeling you are explaining.......your mind becoming clearer, finding hope where there was none, exploring who you really are, becoming incredibly more creative.... it is the exact experience I have the moment I get high. Minus the organization part. lol. I’m sorry to write this, but I have reached this page searching for advice on becoming sober, but I dont drink much at all – i vaporize pot.

This feeling you are explaining…….your mind becoming clearer, finding hope where there was none, exploring who you really are, becoming incredibly more creative…. it is the exact experience I have the moment I get high. Minus the organization part. lol.

]]> By: Madison http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1537 Madison Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:27:51 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1537 Hi Ashan, Good for you. I have been there and it is not easy. I planned out every day and made sure I was not around other drinkers and I had plenty of things to do that would hold my interest, reading, exercising, reading recovery stories, cooking, running. I still hard a very hard time but planning the day made it easier and left no room for wandering back into old habits. Good Luck, stay strong and read, read, read! Hi Ashan,
Good for you. I have been there and it is not easy. I planned out every day and made sure I was not around other drinkers and I had plenty of things to do that would hold my interest, reading, exercising, reading recovery stories, cooking, running. I still hard a very hard time but planning the day made it easier and left no room for wandering back into old habits. Good Luck, stay strong and read, read, read!

]]> By: ashan http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1536 ashan Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:42:57 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1536 just 4 days since i quit both together(alcohol and smoking) its real hard to get my mind away from it. :( just 4 days since i quit both together(alcohol and smoking) its real hard to get my mind away from it. :(

]]> By: hal http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1509 hal Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:53:57 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1509 Im with you Kas, drinking leads to smoking with me and have found its easier to quit both. I can't believe the level of sleep I go into just minutes after I fall asleep. Sobriety is a drug all by itself. I have the craziest dreams about people in my past that I never had under the influence. Truck on sobriety! Im with you Kas, drinking leads to smoking with me and have found its easier to quit both. I can’t believe the level of sleep I go into just minutes after I fall asleep. Sobriety is a drug all by itself. I have the craziest dreams about people in my past that I never had under the influence. Truck on sobriety!

]]> By: Madison http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Madison Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:32:05 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1478 Hi Kas, I am glad that you found this website helpful.! Keep coming back. Madison Hi Kas,
I am glad that you found this website helpful.!
Keep coming back.
Madison

]]> By: Kas http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1476 Kas Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:44:57 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1476 Hi, I've just stumbled upon this site and would like to say I've found it very enlightening. I wouldn't say I have a big problem with alcohol, i think its more the lifestyle i choose to live & the people around me where alcohol is a big part of their life. I've actually quit smoking (for the 8th time) but this time i'm not touching alcohol. It's alcohol that leads to other things and has also raised issues in my private life. I'm determined to try this life of sobriety in order to take control of my life altogether. Reading all your comments gives me strength to carry on. Thank you :-) Hi,

I’ve just stumbled upon this site and would like to say I’ve found it very enlightening. I wouldn’t say I have a big problem with alcohol, i think its more the lifestyle i choose to live & the people around me where alcohol is a big part of their life. I’ve actually quit smoking (for the 8th time) but this time i’m not touching alcohol. It’s alcohol that leads to other things and has also raised issues in my private life. I’m determined to try this life of sobriety in order to take control of my life altogether. Reading all your comments gives me strength to carry on. Thank you :-)

]]> By: Madison http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1150 Madison Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:20:24 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1150 Thanks for sharing with us & congratulations on your first year of sobriety. Keep coming back and let us know what is working for you. You can <a href="http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-successfully-sober-project-share-your-story/" rel="nofollow">share your story with us here</a>: Thanks for sharing with us & congratulations on your first year of sobriety. Keep coming back and let us know what is working for you. You can share your story with us here:

]]> By: chris http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1147 chris Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:49:14 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1147 I too am at the 1 year stage and feel i have make a huge positive decision to stop hurting my life and amy family lives with my drinking. The neg. things that happen from drinking seem to go away, they are not there in my life weekly anymore. Yes there is still life problems but I feel good not to add to life problems by drinking. I too am at the 1 year stage and feel i have make a huge positive decision to stop hurting my life and amy family lives with my drinking. The neg. things that happen from drinking seem to go away, they are not there in my life weekly anymore. Yes there is still life problems but I feel good not to add to life problems by drinking.

]]> By: Madison http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1144 Madison Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:35:43 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1144 Good for you! That is fantastic to hear, how long has it been for you? Are you going to A.A or are you doing this alone? Maybe you could share your story with us at <a href="http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-successfully-sober-project-share-your-story/" rel="nofollow">"The Successfully Sober Project"</a> I am approaching 1 year of sobriety after drinking for a very long time. The changes in my life have been huge in every area of my life. It certainly has not been easy but it feels good to learn how to live life properly and handle the good and the bad without numbing everything all the time. During the difficult times, I constantly ask myself what it is that I am supposed to learn about myself or life. This attitude has helped to get me through many times when I have contemplated picking up a drink again. Come back and visit often, we would love to hear of your progress and what is working for you. Madison Good for you! That is fantastic to hear, how long has it been for you? Are you going to A.A or are you doing this alone? Maybe you could share your story with us at “The Successfully Sober Project”

I am approaching 1 year of sobriety after drinking for a very long time. The changes in my life have been huge in every area of my life. It certainly has not been easy but it feels good to learn how to live life properly and handle the good and the bad without numbing everything all the time. During the difficult times, I constantly ask myself what it is that I am supposed to learn about myself or life. This attitude has helped to get me through many times when I have contemplated picking up a drink again.

Come back and visit often, we would love to hear of your progress and what is working for you.
Madison

]]> By: Elizabeth http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 Elizabeth Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:57:16 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-1143 Quitting drinking has renewed my faith in the power of my mind (subconscous?). This time, I left no room for doubt or questioning, but decided to quit cold-turkey. My mind gets clearer every day and I am beginning to get excited about new possibilities again, like starting another business. Definitely worth the early pain! Quitting drinking has renewed my faith in the power of my mind (subconscous?). This time, I left no room for doubt or questioning, but decided to quit cold-turkey. My mind gets clearer every day and I am beginning to get excited about new possibilities again, like starting another business. Definitely worth the early pain!

]]> By: Patrick http://recoveryprincess.com/index.php/2009/03/the-benefits-of-being-sober/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Patrick Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:20:10 +0000 http://recoveryprincess.com/?p=582#comment-70 I definitely agree with everything here on your list, but this reminds me of something I read once regarding quitting smoking. It said "quitting smoking is it's own reward." That struck me as being pretty profound at the time because I was so wrapped up in my addiction. Sobriety = freedom. It is removing the chains of addiction. If that were the only reward, it would be enough. Thanks for this awesome post, gave me a bit of gratitude today! I definitely agree with everything here on your list, but this reminds me of something I read once regarding quitting smoking. It said “quitting smoking is it’s own reward.” That struck me as being pretty profound at the time because I was so wrapped up in my addiction.

Sobriety = freedom. It is removing the chains of addiction. If that were the only reward, it would be enough.

Thanks for this awesome post, gave me a bit of gratitude today!

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