Not really a question....

[feelfantastic80]

I came across this site and just wanted to share my recent experience.  I was talking to a friend four nights ago about maybe going back to school.  I realized as I was talking to her, I was slurring my words a bit.  With my fourth glass of wine sitting in front of me and her husband being a recovering alcoholic, I started talking to her about my drinking.  The conversation turned quickly.  I shared things with her that not even my live-in boyfriend knew.  I finally admitted to her (and myself) that I was drinking 3 to 4 (maybe even more) glasses of red wine per day.  There would be times I would come home from work and head straight for that bottle of wine.  I would go out with girlfriends, not often, but when I did, I would drive home drunk.  I would wake up the next day saying to myself, "wow, I really shouldn't have done that."  Then thanked my lucky starts and God that I didn't hurt anyone or myself.  Luckily I never have gotten pulled over driving that way either.  There would also be times that when I would drink at home and start to get drunk, I would fight with my wonderful boyfriend if he looked at me wrong.  I was also starting to go to work hungover, tired and had an immense lack of motivation or concentration.  She reminded me that living a sober life has endless possibilities and is wonderful.  I'm not the type who would wake up and start drinking in the morning or get the shakes from withdraw if I didn't have any wine on a particular day but I realized that it was starting to become destructive.  I wanted to change that, right then and there.  I haven't had any alcohol since then and I feel AWESOME!  I'm a little more tired at night than I was when I drank but I'm feeling more and more refreshed as each morning comes.  It feels wonderful!  I'm more productive, I'm more affectionate to that guy I'm crazy about, I'm smiling more, I realized my job isn't as bad as I thought it was...I'm actually getting to know myself again and it feels FABULOUS!  Thanks for "listening."

[rpooo]

The only good thing about falling off the wagon is you can get right back on and begin feeling better about yourself.

It's been over two years for me and this past weekend while I was in TN my mom who lives in MI had stroke. there has been some permanet damage but at least she is okay. The thought of drinking entered my mind but I quickly decided "NO". I knew I was much better to handle the situation sober and using mind to access all of my resources to best help her and offer support for my family Since I was unable to be there.

Tough things in life are going to happen, resorting to drink is the old you. We have problems, we get drunk and if were already drunk then we get drunker! It's live and learn, trial and error but don't give up my friend! You still have this under control. You basically already said what need to be learned and that is you should have handled the "situation sober and with a clear head". I know you can do this! Keep trying and never give up! I hope the very best for you :)

Randy

[feelfantastic80]

I fell off the wagon.  My nerves were shot about a situation this past Saturday and I drank too much.  Which, in turn, didn't help the situation but made it a little worse.  The situation is okay now however, I'm not happy with myself.  Instead of handling the situation sober and with a clear head, I got drunk.

[ibizan]

A large mocha moo latte!!!and to feel fantastic its all one hour atta time...one day atta time!

[lboogie7729]

Thank you so much! It's exciting stuff and I'm glad we've got a great little community here to encourage and support each other along the way. A Strawberry Cheesecake Blizzard sounds like a tasty way to celebrate! ;D

[Kresaera]

That is a great story! I think a lot of people will be able to get something out of it. Good for you that you noticed a problem and took control of it before it got you!

I'm happy for you!

[rpooo]

A very BIG congrads on hitting that two year mark! You keep leading me along the way since I'm just gonna do what you do! ha ha You and I quit close to the same time, I have until the 23rd. Since I guess drinking to celebrate is out of the question I will have to settle for a delicious strawberry cheesecake blizzard from Dairy Queen! ha ha

[rpooo]

You really have a terrific story. It is very inspiring! I have spent more than half my life drinking, the clarity of thought and self confidense I wouldn't trade back for anything. For some of us we spend the rest of our lives in that alcoholic daze and it's such a sad thing but we don't know better.

Your very lucky to realize how wonderful it can be, for me it took being diagnosed with cirrhosis at age 38 to finally see but ill keep my cirrhosis and sobriety then to ever go back to what life was before.

Congradulations and I am really glad your here! Oh and welcome to MedHelp!

Randy

[feelfantastic80]

Good for you!!  That is a HUGE accomplishment!  This is new to me and to be honest, this the longest I have gone without even one glass of wine.  And let me say this, I am darn proud of myself!  I know now that I don't NEED it and can make it through each day just fine, in fact, feeling even better than before.

[lboogie7729]

Thanks so much for posting, this is great! I'm celebrating 2 years today since the last time I touched alcohol. Life without it is incredibly rewarding, I'm happy for all of us who have this experience!