Why do I want to stop drinking and live sober ?
When I boil it down to simple equations it helps me remember :
Booze + Me = No off button….. almost always drinking far too much
Me – Booze = No more stressing about how much I have already drank and then making
myself feel better (temporarily) with more booze
Booze + Me = Crushing hangovers
Me – Booze = Surprisingly good health
Booze + Me = Self loathing and depression
Me – Booze = Lightness, joy and happiness more and more often
Booze + Me = Horrid sleep
Me – Booze = More restful sleep….sometimes even fantastic sleep
Booze + Me = Dwelling on sad events from the past
Me – Booze = Living in the present and smiling more
Booze + Me = Shame of hiding bottles to conceal how much I drank
Me – Booze = Self-respect for giving up alcohol
Booze + Me = Low energy
Me – Booze = Energy to exercise most days
Booze + Me = Missed appointments and commitments because I was hungover
Me – Booze = I show up to things on time and am able to fully engage
Booze + Me = Certain early death
Me – Booze = Improved life expectancy
Booze + Me = Feeling like a slave to alcohol….I allowed alcohol to control too many of my thoughts and actions
Me – Booze =No more stressing about how much I can drink, when I can drink, if I can drink, hiding how much I drank, wondering if I am drinking more than others, how much is too much, is it hurting my health, do people know I drink too much, etc, etc, etc.
Plain and simple…..
Me + ZERO booze = Wonderful freedom
More by this author on the Boozemusings Community Blog :
Grateful for the Gift of Desperation
You Have to Do Your Part : One Year Sober
12 Things that Helped me Stop Drinking and Stay Sober
The Video that Helped me go Alcohol Free and Stay Happily Sober
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol When You’ve Decided Enough is Enough
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