by superglider2011 » Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:04 am
For "I know that I'm slowly killing myself", I too can completely relate to that constant voice telling me that I am most likely an alcoholic, but that I can't be fun or have fun without alcohol, and that everyone else around me parties. We as a society are so used to alcohol being part of our culture, that giving it up makes us feel like we have a character flaw. Giving up alcohol was and still is my New Year's resolution and I am not living minute by minute, counting each day sober or sitting around knowing that I'm one drink away from starting again. I am just not drinking any longer for the rest of my life, period. My quality of sleep is amazing, my mind is clear and my energy level is crazy good. I don't mind being around people who are drinking because I don't care. Sobriety is a state of mind. A positive mental outlook. In quitting alcohol, you will find that you will return to your original, rebooted self. That unspoiled you that you used to be. Fresh, ready and alert to opportunity. I love that I don't have hangovers that force me to cancel plans the next day. Throwing up while fishing or playing golf. Not being available to drive due to having too much or scared driving because I'm a DUI waiting to happen or watching my face get more red each day. You can quit because you don't really need alcohol at all. If you are thinking that you are an alcoholic or worried about being one, you probably are one. Know that you are also plenty strong enough to completely give it up. Do it!