You Dont Have to be an Addict

To embrace sobriety and realize that putting any poison in your body is not good. Living and experiencing life sober is so much better than under the influence. Everything feels authentic and the low grade depression I always felt is nonexistent. I didn’t realize how much even a few glasses of wine affected me days later. I just wish being sober was more mainstream, not because you have to be, but because you choose to be. I come on here and read your stories, not because I can truly relate, but because I don’t want that to ever be my future and understand I am not special and exempt from addiction. I hope that doesn’t make me a horrible person. Thank you all :slight_smile:

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Good on you to get ahead of the disease, whether you have it or not. I do. And i wouldn’t want you to end up where I did. You’re so right about it affecting you days later. I’ve got 68 days and just starting seeing life and all its glory. It really is all the little things you dont realize you aren’t appreciating until you see them clearly. Like earlier, my cute cuddly cats that love me unconditionally, they’re so awesome! And I actually want to play with my daughter instead of forcing myself to be a parent. My depression and self hatred is mostly completely gone and I’m learning who I truly am. I’m glad you’re here giving support. That’s all we really need. All the best!

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Why do you feel you have to worry about what other people say whether you drink or not.
Well done for thinking this way now, before you may have anything go wrong and find out maybe thatvyou have a problem one day.
There are people in the world who have never drunk, or did and found they didn’t like it.
They just don’t hang in pubs and clubs because why would they?
Go out and find them. Make a better life for yourself.

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I went back to reread my post because I feel like you missed my point. My spouse and best friends dont drink and I can assure you no body cares whether I drink or not. I just have this sadness inside that it is so common to hear we need something to get through the day. Its everywhere and that makes me sad. That living naturally isn’t glamorized as much. I also said I am not exempt from one day developing a problem. Have a great day.

Cool, my bad. Must have read you post differently.

For me i Choose to be sober ,i didnt have to be , i know i cant lift the first drink . Maybe try a meeting they might help you on your sober journey wish you well

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