Day 140. I thought i was going to be pretty excited about 140. Im not. I did the same crap today that i do every other day. But, I wasn’t hungover doing it. So, it’s a win. Overall , i am still really enjoying sobriety. I am happy. Just “eh” today.
Next monday I start seeing a psychiatrist. Turns out drinking was covering up what is most likely manic bi polar depression. So, I get to look forward to struggling with that, while trying to remain sober.
My salon is good, thriving. I havent missed a day of work in months. Im putting out extraordinary work. My husband and I are spending more time with each other again. Yesterday we took our motorcycles out and rode around 70 miles. His band took the summer off, so we have had so much time to hang. Its been awesome!
I know its a fairly random string of thoughts , but its just whats on my mind today.
Life is good. I am good. Sobriety is good. Day 140.
Keep up the good fight, guys!
It’s kinda a fun way to celebrate, by just having a boring normal day. It was probably a much different day than if you’d woken up with a hangover and started hitting the bottle.
Congratulations! The day might not feel big to you, but I’m sure all the days leading up to it had some huge moments. Add all those up together and that’s something pretty fantastic!
Life is definitely boring or blah or incredibly painful or sucky sometimes sober or drunk. Ugh…but for me, I can at least navigate the down times a bit better when not drunk or hungover…hopefully, the same for you. It sounds like most things are going well for you and 140 is definitely something to be proud of.
Congratulations on the 140!! As proud as you are of that accomplishment, you should be as proud of yourself for seeking help for your other issues. It takes a lot of strength.
I was so lost that I couldn’t function for days. Before I sought help, my daughter had a birthday party. My wife and I look at those pictures of the party and can just remember how out of it I was. Although scary at the time, I am very thankful I sought help when I did. Hopefully, you will be too - I wish you the best.
My last episode was a month long. It really messes with every aspect of your life. I had no clue how bad it was, since I drank almost daily for around 17 years. My mind was too fogged over to understand why I am the way I am. Now that im sober, i can see what’s going on. My whole life makes sense now, including the alcoholism. My brain just isn’t the same as other people. And now we fight the sick brain with a healthy, booze free body.
Congratulations on 140 anyway! 
It’s normal to stop being so excited about every milestone. They do get further apart. Maybe you will be more excited about 150? As long as you are taking some time to reflect and look at the benefits of sobriety I think you are doing fine. You are doing this and enjoying your new peace and productivity.
The larger celebrations can be more occasional. However, you still have the vacation coming up right? Now that will be awesome.
Yes! 67 days until we go to Portland for Chris’ 40th birthday! Every day is a good day. Just some are more exciting than others, i guess. Thank you!