Note that I wrote to myself this morning.After not being able to sleep since 3 AM!

Recovery
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I've decided to quit drinking alcohol for good. It has brought me nothing but anxiety, depression, and relationship problems, and it puts my health and well-being at risk. I often become angry and abusive when I drink, and it has also hurt my productivity at work. Furthermore, it goes against my culture and religion.
By quitting, I can improve my physical and mental health, strengthen my relationships, increase my productivity, and save a significant amount of money. Regular drinking can cause serious health problems such as liver damage, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of cancer, and quitting can help reduce these risks. It can also lead to improved mood, better stress management, and more positive relationships with family and friends. Additionally, quitting can help me focus on my work, boost my career prospects, and increase my productivity.
Moreover, by quitting, I will be saving a lot of money. Drinking and smoking $40 worth of alcohol and cigarettes per day adds up to $1200 per month and $14,400 per year, which is a substantial amount of money that could be used to achieve other goals or to improve my quality of life in other ways.
I look forward to finding other ways to enjoy life and make myself happy, such as working out, reading, shopping, enjoying nature, watching movies, and playing video games. Quitting alcohol will not be easy, but I am determined to stick to my goal and make positive changes in my life."

  • Quitting alcohol can help me maintain better focus and concentration at work, allowing me to complete tasks more efficiently and accurately.
  • By quitting alcohol, I can avoid the negative effects of hangovers and other physical symptoms that can impact my ability to work effectively.
  • Quitting alcohol can help me to develop better coping mechanisms for dealing with stress at work, which may help me to perform better under pressure.
  • Regular drinking may be impacting my cognitive function, and quitting can help me to think more clearly and make better decisions at work.
  • Finally, by quitting alcohol, I can avoid the risk of making mistakes or bad decisions that could damage my career prospects. This is particularly important as I have noticed that new people are getting ahead of me at work, and I need to stay on top of my game to maintain my position and progress in my career.
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#2

Smart move! Spend your extra time going to meetings, being of service and making sober friends. This investment pays enormous return’s guaranteed :blush:

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#3

I agree. Thank you for supporting!

#4

Loved the clarity of your writing!

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#5

Good luck! Sounds like you have plenty of reasons to quit!

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#6

Thanks for sharing, such positivity!

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#7

Thank you for supporting you all :heart:. Keep it up our best days are ahead.

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#8

Congratulations on your decision! Your life will change for the best! I’ve been sober a year now and achieved so much, best luck!

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#9

I did the math but got so much more than just material things back be achieving and maintaining sobriety. I couldn’t have done it by myself.

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#10

By achieving not be*

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#11

That’s exactly what I just needed to read this morning. Thank you!

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#12

Re-read your post when you feel the urge to drink!

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#13

Thank you for sharing. Stay positive. You have a strong head on your shoulders.

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#14

Girl, You took the words right out of my mouth. You expressed exactly how I feel and why I went on my AF health program. You are starting out with the right attitude, clear goals, and you sound ready to make positive changes. You got this Kay!

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#15

Good stuff. Self realization is so important.

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#16

The morning I wrote this post I cried a lot. I’m now over 2 months sober. Every-time I need motivation I revisit this post.