My NSV - 6 Months of Sobriety

MissCheese

I'd been struggling with alcoholism for many many years and after a series of not very pleasant alcohol related upsets, for example my OH leaving because he could no longer cope with my depression, weight gain and alcohol dependance, I decided to get help for my problem.

I went through a home assisted NHS detox on the 06th November 2011. This was a last resort for me after having tried many many times to quit over the years without any luck and I was desperate.

Anyway today marks my 6 month anniversary. In that time my life has been literally turned around.

I have lost 42 lbs in total and my fitness is greatly improved.

My depression is under tight control, my anxiety is almost gone, I want to socialise whereas before I would hide away or have to be drunk, my confidence is back and I am generally a much much happier person.

MrsM1ggins

Congratulations. It sounds like you are taking control of your life. :flowerforyou:

tarnbop

Wow this is absolutely brilliant! And great that you are sharing too. You should be super proud of yourself! Keep up the good work

JanetLM73

Good for you, keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:

PottyMrs

you are doing fantastic! keep up the great work!

gonna_do_it_56

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Carfoodel

To struggle with alcohol dependency and depression and weight difficulties and face them all is outstanding - that's such an achievment - well done

BrianSharpe

Glad yo hear you're on the road to recovery.

reddevil29

Be very proud...well done :-) :flowerforyou:

Jeannemum

Well done. Alcohol is the most potent of dependencies. I stopped drinking 4 years, and four months ago, and hope my battle, and yours, is now over xxx

Sunshine70Smith

Congratulations. It is a tough road but you are doing well. Keep it up.

bryansaums

I have a dear one on month two of sobriety and it is a tough, hourly battle. Good luck with everything and bless you for your powerful, inspirational post.

DawnM62

congratulations really well done

suziblues2000

Isn't it amazing! Congratulations from an X addict! Be proud!

DaveC29

Very inspiring! Keep up the GREAT work!

yaddayaddayadda

So happy for you! It's amazing how when you change one thing in your life for the better, so many other good things happen. Keep up the great work!!:happy:

laurarpa

Now THAT is an awesome NSV. You've given yourself your life back - what a gift. Congrats on that achievement.

It's never over, but everything else should be a piece of cake. I don't know you, but I'm awfully proud of you :flowerforyou:

momof3and3

You are an inspiration!
Well done, congratulations!!!!!:flowerforyou:

donna9089

CONGRATS!!:flowerforyou: A I lived with alcoholism in my family since I was little until it ended up killing my mother. What an awesome thing that you have realized it and sought help to get it under control. Keep up the good work!

_SpeshK_

TRULY a victory! That is something to be proud of, I commend you! Congratulations and here's to many more years of sobriety and healthy, happy living!

Bovaryoo

Congratulations on all your successes :flowerforyou:

nigel061

An excellent NSV! Keep at it - I know how hard it can be.

REET420

yay congrats. Good for you. I stopped drinking about a year ago and I quit drugs about 5 or 6 years ago. I feel so much better and I have not been arrested or been in any fist fights or had intercourse with possibly diseased strangers. Sometimes things make me crave booze or drugs but I must stay away because I can't get sucked into that lifestyle again.

whutzup1

:flowerforyou: That's awesome... Keep looking ahead!

Fitnthin101

Keep up the amazing work!! It takes an extremely strong person to recognize that they have a problem and move forward in fixing it! If you ever feel yourself slipping towards your old ways, remember how good you feel right now!!!

DavidOfOz

Great news.....keep on track and lets here from you again in another 6 months!! Im more than happy to support!

slepygrl

FANTASTIC!!!! NEWS!!!!!! I hope you feel good about your accomplishments. I don't even know you and I'm proud of you!! GREAT JOB!!!!!

Many blessings to you.
~Jodi

ajelove

Sooo glad you left that life style. Now you can actually enjoy all the little things in life. Great job!

SmartFunGorgeous

Congratulations on a wonderful achievement.

chelledawg14

So proud of you and wishing you continued success. My husband is an alcoholic (high functioning), and my prayers each day are that he decides to take a different path. All the best to you on your journey and huge congratulations on what you have accomplished!

NGMama

That. Is. Awesome!!!!! You win! You let go of alcohol and all of the hurt it caused and reclaimed a happy, healthy, confident you!!!!