My NSV - 6 Months of Sobriety

MissCheese
MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
in Success Stories
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.

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  • MrsM1ggins
    MrsM1ggins Posts: 724 Member
    Congratulations. It sounds like you are taking control of your life. :flowerforyou:
  • tarnbop
    tarnbop Posts: 53 Member
    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
    JanetLM73 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Good for you, keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:
  • PottyMrs
    PottyMrs Posts: 55 Member
    you are doing fantastic! keep up the great work!
  • gonna_do_it_56
    gonna_do_it_56 Posts: 206 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
    To struggle with alcohol dependency and depression and weight difficulties and face them all is outstanding - that's such an achievment - well done
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Glad yo hear you're on the road to recovery.
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    Be very proud...well done :-) :flowerforyou:
  • Jeannemum
    Jeannemum Posts: 69
    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
    Sunshine70Smith Posts: 97 Member
    Congratulations. It is a tough road but you are doing well. Keep it up. :smile:
  • bryansaums
    bryansaums Posts: 78 Member
    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
    DawnM62 Posts: 60 Member
    congratulations really well done
  • suziblues2000
    suziblues2000 Posts: 515 Member
    Isn't it amazing! Congratulations from an X addict! Be proud!
  • DaveC29
    DaveC29 Posts: 232 Member
    Very inspiring! Keep up the GREAT work!
  • yaddayaddayadda
    yaddayaddayadda Posts: 430 Member
    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
    laurarpa Posts: 244 Member
    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
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    You are an inspiration!
    Well done, congratulations!!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • donna9089
    donna9089 Posts: 87
    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_
    _SpeshK_ Posts: 496 Member
    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
    Bovaryoo Posts: 1,374 Member
    Congratulations on all your successes :flowerforyou:
  • nigel061
    nigel061 Posts: 109
    An excellent NSV! Keep at it - I know how hard it can be.
  • REET420
    REET420 Posts: 160 Member
    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
    whutzup1 Posts: 96 Member
    :flowerforyou: That's awesome... Keep looking ahead!
  • Fitnthin101
    Fitnthin101 Posts: 25 Member
    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
    DavidOfOz Posts: 225
    Great news.....keep on track and lets here from you again in another 6 months!! Im more than happy to support!
  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    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
    ajelove Posts: 97 Member
    Sooo glad you left that life style. Now you can actually enjoy all the little things in life. Great job!
  • SmartFunGorgeous
    SmartFunGorgeous Posts: 699 Member
    Congratulations on a wonderful achievement.
  • chelledawg14
    chelledawg14 Posts: 509 Member
    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
    NGMama Posts: 384 Member
    That. Is. Awesome!!!!! You win! You let go of alcohol and all of the hurt it caused and reclaimed a happy, healthy, confident you!!!! :smile:

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