i don’t know what the heck happened, but since i have been facing my addictions and the emotions behind them, instead of a dreadful, danger-ridden place, my world has become a totally manageable, but wild adventure (i mean that in a good,way). it’s like i am just waking up for the first time.
has anyone else had a similar experience like this?
it’s a new phenomenon for me and i’m super interested in hearing stories from other community members!
#stillclean
#stillsober
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I'm so excited for you. This is awesome. This is sobriety.
I know the feeling and as much as I dreaded every time I did my 4th an 5th steps with my sponsor it got easier. The sober life is an awakening and it's awesome ! Thanks for sharing that because we all dreaded what we anticipated as the 4th Step horror. It's not like that at all. It gets easier every year 
Luke! Sounds like you’re having a spiritual awakening, right?
How many days do you have? I to have these moments where I’m on this super elevated high so to speak and it’s wonderful. But then I’ll crash back down hard for a couple days with depression and anxiety. But I can say with my awesome support group I’m able to bounce back.
Thank you for sharing! Helped me reassure I’m not the only one that feels this way.
hi Kevin - i am not really sure what to think. i would say i first opened my eyes maybe a decade ago but now i’m finally getting out of bed haha. i wouldn’t say it’s a super elevated high. maybe more energy and a lot less fear and dependency? i have definitely had my patience and will power tested during this time period! i’m coming up on 1 month in a day or two. this is the longest i’ve ever been free from my addiction. even as i type this it tries to trick me. it has been all day, but i’ve just kept living my life. i just have to stay in my lane right now, but it’s a very wide lane i’m learning quickly. i’m very happy to hear someone has shared this same experience. depression and anxiety have been life-long friends, but i counter them with the knowledge that i am in a place where being loving to myself is also at play. i would love to hear more of your story. what are you at now?
i just looked up the steps Vicky. it’s been a bit for me. this time i did not use the big book. the only thing i dread right now is that i cannot yet see my future. i’m a bit of a control freak. that’s part of what i’ve been working on and the more i go into the world, the crazier i learn it is!! but also the stronger i learn i am. i want to continue to be tested as necessary for my growth. i’m committed to health and peace during my time on our little rock in space lol. what comes next…i guess that’s part of the adventure right? good, bad or otherwise. we can’t stop time and we can’t change the weather…well that’s another topic that certainly does not belong here 
thank you for sharing a bit of your story!!
It’s a beautiful thing when your mind and eyes…all your senses for that matter are experiencing life again as they did before any of our problems began. It’s magical and it’s spiritual. It provides that sense of hope and belief that everything can and will actually be ok living this new life free from addiction! Happy for you brother 
hope! yes. that’s definitely what i feel and what i need to keep focusing on. i don’t know how long i’ll stay sober yet. half of me says forever. the other have says “don’t worry you’ll be cured and then you can partake again…” that’s the half that i’m working on widdling down to what i hope is a mere ghost of a memory some day how long have you been on the healthy road?
One day at a time 
Waking up with a clear head is one of the most liberating things I've ever experienced. I totally get this post.