My NSV - 6 Months of Sobriety

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MissCheese
MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
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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
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    Congratulations. It sounds like you are taking control of your life. :flowerforyou:
  • tarnbop
    tarnbop Posts: 53 Member
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    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: 1,277 Member
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    Good for you, keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:
  • PottyMrs
    PottyMrs Posts: 55 Member
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    you are doing fantastic! keep up the great work!
  • gonna_do_it_56
    gonna_do_it_56 Posts: 206 Member
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    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
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    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
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    Glad yo hear you're on the road to recovery.
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
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    Be very proud...well done :-) :flowerforyou:
  • Jeannemum
    Jeannemum Posts: 69
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    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
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    Congratulations. It is a tough road but you are doing well. Keep it up. :smile:
  • bryansaums
    bryansaums Posts: 78 Member
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    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
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    congratulations really well done
  • suziblues2000
    suziblues2000 Posts: 515 Member
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    Isn't it amazing! Congratulations from an X addict! Be proud!
  • DaveC29
    DaveC29 Posts: 232 Member
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    Very inspiring! Keep up the GREAT work!
  • yaddayaddayadda
    yaddayaddayadda Posts: 430 Member
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    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
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    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
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    You are an inspiration!
    Well done, congratulations!!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • donna9089
    donna9089 Posts: 87
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    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
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    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
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    Congratulations on all your successes :flowerforyou:

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