8 Months Clean for me today - How much clean time do you have?

[salsinator]

I am waking up to 8 months clean today!  Looking back, I have been so blessed, the things that I have accomplished and the positive changes in my life are amazing - living clean is what life is and was meant to be.  I have been traveling the past two weeks on business - going home today - finally!  The last several days have been spent in Las Vegas.  This was a challenge for me, so much drinking and of course gambling.  This is the first time that I found it challenging to keep from drinking - I can't begin to tell you how many times I was offered a drink this weekend.  Saying NO does get easier, but I so wanted to say - "oh, what will it hurt to just have one"?  I did not want to find out.  Besides - this is my first trip to Las Vegas that I woke up each morning without a hang over - that was worth it.  

For those of you who are just getting started, take it one day at a time - you will get there and life does get better.  Get into some aftercare and keep posting on Medhelp.

Thanks to everyone for your support - 4 more months and I will have my year birthday!  

How much clean time do you have - brag away!

[SophieShine]

Well done my friend, 8 months is awesome!!! You have fought this and deserve all the credit. Congrats on not giving in, you are so much more worth than any drink there is...
Keep on keeping, one day at a time.
xoxoxo. sophie.

[narla]

Hey way to go,I'm so pleased for you I'm 157 days getting there slowly.Got to skype again,catch up soon.Love and Big Hugs  Denise  

[Sjoggie]

Congratulations!  I'm so happy for you!!!  You have a great inner strength!

Lizzy

[moonshyne777]

Day 7 for me, just coming out of the nightmare and finally seeing light. Going to an NA meeting tommorow night so I stay strong. A lot of ups and downs but I'm getting better at just being me already.

[Nuts1982]

Congrats on your 8 months!  That's so awesome and you should be extremely proud - especially surviving Vegas. Im on day 14 of suboxone w/draw.  Actually went to the gym and worked out a little.  I have to admit that I'm frustrated.  I figured I'd be so much better than I am at this point.  I can't tell you exactly how long I was on suboxone - I took it on and off for a couple of years when I didn't have any percs.  I've read the Health pages and just get depressed thinking that I'm going to be like this for maybe another 2 to 4 weeks.  Any words of encouragement to keep me sane?

[dominosarah]

Congrats on 8 months and also for waking up everyday sober in Vegas!!  That takes some real strength!!  You have come along way my friend and are doing so well.  Keep it going and that 1 yr will be here before you know it.  Until then one day at a time~~~sara

[pharma9]

Since Sept16/09...I have lost count of the exact days..free from opiates...Yayyy.

[shrimpman]

Hey Sal,
Congrats on 8 months!!------I'm 80 days clean --------Thanks for the help you gave me when I needed it---------Peace, Jon

[Gpison]

Congrats to everyone with clean time under their belt today whether it be one day or years!

[dedicatedtostop]

Great post, I love hearing all the positives, and you are an inspiration. 23 days for me and loving life more than ever

[jstntime]

Great post,

42 days today!!!!!  Feeling much better.

I could not be doing this without everyone here.  

Thanks to all those that reached down for me when I needed it.  Friends of the highest caliber.

bob